NR 567 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY WEEKS 1-7 QUIZ QUESTIONS & ANSWER… EXAM
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NR 567 Advanced
Pharmacology Weeks 1-7
Quiz Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Complete Study
Guide
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 verified questions with correct answers provided, designed for advanced
pharmacology study. It covers critical pharmacological principles and practices essential for healthcare
professionals. Students can utilize this resource for effective exam preparation, course review, and
certification readiness, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of advanced pharmacology concepts.
CONTENTS
Emergency Pharmacology Q1–Q18
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q19–Q31
Oncology Pharmacology Q32–Q41
Endocrine Pharmacology Q42–Q52
Infectious Disease Pharmacology Q53–Q65
Antibiotic Stewardship Q66–Q78
Pain Management and Anesthesia Q79–Q93
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
Which of the following medications should be given to patients presenting to the emergency department
(ED) with an altered level of consciousness, seizures, or both, if a concern of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
exists?
CORRECT ANSWER
Folate (Folic acid)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is not recommended for treating methanol poisoning?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ethanol intravenously
Fomepizole (Antizole)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is the preferred antiseizure medication for a generalized
seizure disorder in a 25-year -old pregnant female?
CORRECT ANSWER
Phenobarbital (Solfoton)
Valproate (Valproic acid) -This is known as a human teratogen. Exposure in first trimester isassociated with an
approximately threefold increased risk of major congenital malformations,most commonly spina bifida. There
is evidence that valproate exposure may be associated withan increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Which of the following is the least preferable initial treatment of choice for status epilepticus?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Propofol (Diprivan)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
Which of the following statements is not true?
CORRECT ANSWER
In patients with hypovolemic states, heart failure, and other diseases that impair cardiovascular function,
normal doses of sedative-hypnotics may cause cardiovascular depression
In patients with pulmonary disease, therapeutic doses of sedative-hypnotics can produce significant
respiratory depression.
Sedative hypnotics can be utilized as an anticonvulsant; zolpidem (Ambien) and lorazepam (Ativan) are
excellent options for managing seizures.
Benzodiazepines exert dose-dependent anterograde amnestic effects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
Your patient has been taking risperidone (Risperdal) but has developed hyperprolactinemia. Which of the
following may help manage hyperprolactinemia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
d. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
A 25-year-old male with a history of bipolar disease presents to the emergency department (ED) with
acute agitation characteristic of mania. Non-pharmacological methods of de-escalation have been
attempted without success. Which of the following is not recommended to treat this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol, ReVia)
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 567 Advanced
Pharmacology Weeks 1-7
Quiz Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Complete Study
Guide
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 verified questions with correct answers provided, designed for advanced
pharmacology study. It covers critical pharmacological principles and practices essential for healthcare
professionals. Students can utilize this resource for effective exam preparation, course review, and
certification readiness, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of advanced pharmacology concepts.
CONTENTS
Emergency Pharmacology Q1–Q18
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q19–Q31
Oncology Pharmacology Q32–Q41
Endocrine Pharmacology Q42–Q52
Infectious Disease Pharmacology Q53–Q65
Antibiotic Stewardship Q66–Q78
Pain Management and Anesthesia Q79–Q93
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
Which of the following medications should be given to patients presenting to the emergency department
(ED) with an altered level of consciousness, seizures, or both, if a concern of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
exists?
CORRECT ANSWER
Folate (Folic acid)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is not recommended for treating methanol poisoning?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ethanol intravenously
Fomepizole (Antizole)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is the preferred antiseizure medication for a generalized
seizure disorder in a 25-year -old pregnant female?
CORRECT ANSWER
Phenobarbital (Solfoton)
Valproate (Valproic acid) -This is known as a human teratogen. Exposure in first trimester isassociated with an
approximately threefold increased risk of major congenital malformations,most commonly spina bifida. There
is evidence that valproate exposure may be associated withan increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Which of the following is the least preferable initial treatment of choice for status epilepticus?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Propofol (Diprivan)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
Which of the following statements is not true?
CORRECT ANSWER
In patients with hypovolemic states, heart failure, and other diseases that impair cardiovascular function,
normal doses of sedative-hypnotics may cause cardiovascular depression
In patients with pulmonary disease, therapeutic doses of sedative-hypnotics can produce significant
respiratory depression.
Sedative hypnotics can be utilized as an anticonvulsant; zolpidem (Ambien) and lorazepam (Ativan) are
excellent options for managing seizures.
Benzodiazepines exert dose-dependent anterograde amnestic effects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
Your patient has been taking risperidone (Risperdal) but has developed hyperprolactinemia. Which of the
following may help manage hyperprolactinemia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
d. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
A 25-year-old male with a history of bipolar disease presents to the emergency department (ED) with
acute agitation characteristic of mania. Non-pharmacological methods of de-escalation have been
attempted without success. Which of the following is not recommended to treat this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol, ReVia)
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