NCLEX Practice Questions: Pharmacology I Exam Questions With Accurate Answers

NCLEX Practice Questions: Pharmacology I Exam
Questions With Accurate Answers



The name selected by the original manufacturer based on the chemical structure of the drug
is the:

A) chemical name

B) drug name

C) generic name

D) trade name - ANSWER C) generic nam




The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is known as:

A) potentiation

B) addictive effect

C) antagonism

D) synergism - ANSWER A) potentiation




When two drugs given together have an effect equal to the sum of their respective effects,
the interaction is known as:

A) potentiated

B) antagonized

C) agonist

, D) additive - ANSWER D) additive




Absorpition, distribution, and excretion may be increased by which of the following diseases?

A) hyperthyroidism

B) renal insufficiency

C) liver disease

D) hypothyroidism - ANSWER A) hyperthyroidism




When a drub is 50% protein bound, it means that:

A) 50% of the drug destroys protein

B) 50% of the dose is at work

C) 50% of the drug is excreted in the kidneys

D) protein must be restricted in the diet. - ANSWER B) 50% of the dose is at work




Safety of a drug is determined by the degree between:

A) therapeutic and toxic doses

B) potency and efficacy

C) subtherapeutic and toxic levels

D) side and adverse effects - ANSWER A) therapeutic and toxic doses




When a drug binds to a receptor to produce a pharmacologuc effect, the drug may be called