PHARM-104: WEEK 4 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
PHARMACOLOGY – NOTES (NCLEX)- EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS
+ RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 4 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on Central
Nervous System (CNS) pharmacology. It integrates
concise teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice
questions and rationales to support both understanding
and exam readiness.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first (Sections 1–8) to
understand CNS drug classes, mechanisms, and
nursing considerations.
2. Focus on Exam Tips, tables, and summaries which
reflect common NCLEX testing patterns.
, 3. Complete the 40 practice questions without
referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales, paying
attention to why incorrect options are wrong.
5. Use the summary tables for quick revision before
quizzes or exams.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
Recognize common CNS drugs and their mechanisms
Apply safety and nursing considerations
Solve NCLEX-style CNS pharmacology questions with
confidence
PHARM-104: Week 4 Central Nervous System
Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Analgesics / Pain Management
3. Sedatives / Hypnotics / Anxiolytics
, 4. Antiepileptics / Anticonvulsants
5. Psychotropic Medications
6. Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Drugs
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
CNS drugs are frequently tested on NCLEX exams.
Understanding their mechanisms, indications, and safety
considerations is essential for safe nursing practice.
Objectives
Identify major classes of CNS drugs
Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
Solve NCLEX-style CNS pharmacology questions
2. Analgesics / Pain Management
PHARMACOLOGY – NOTES (NCLEX)- EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS
+ RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 4 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on Central
Nervous System (CNS) pharmacology. It integrates
concise teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice
questions and rationales to support both understanding
and exam readiness.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first (Sections 1–8) to
understand CNS drug classes, mechanisms, and
nursing considerations.
2. Focus on Exam Tips, tables, and summaries which
reflect common NCLEX testing patterns.
, 3. Complete the 40 practice questions without
referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales, paying
attention to why incorrect options are wrong.
5. Use the summary tables for quick revision before
quizzes or exams.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
Recognize common CNS drugs and their mechanisms
Apply safety and nursing considerations
Solve NCLEX-style CNS pharmacology questions with
confidence
PHARM-104: Week 4 Central Nervous System
Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Analgesics / Pain Management
3. Sedatives / Hypnotics / Anxiolytics
, 4. Antiepileptics / Anticonvulsants
5. Psychotropic Medications
6. Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s Drugs
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
CNS drugs are frequently tested on NCLEX exams.
Understanding their mechanisms, indications, and safety
considerations is essential for safe nursing practice.
Objectives
Identify major classes of CNS drugs
Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
Solve NCLEX-style CNS pharmacology questions
2. Analgesics / Pain Management
