PHARM-105: WEEK 5 RESPIRATORY & ANTI-INFECTIVE PHARMACOLOGY – COMPLETE (NCLEX) NOTES, EXAM QUESTIONS & A+GRADED ANSWERS &RATIONALES 2026

PHARM-105: WEEK 5 RESPIRATORY & ANTI-
INFECTIVE PHARMACOLOGY – COMPLETE (NCLEX)
NOTES, EXAM QUESTIONS & A+GRADED ANSWERS
&RATIONALES 2026




HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 5 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Respiratory and Anti-Infective Pharmacology. It
integrates concise teaching notes with NCLEX-style
practice questions and rationales for exam-focused
learning.
Recommended Study Approach

, 1. Read the notes section first to understand drug
classes, mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables and summaries for rapid review.
3. Complete the 40 practice questions without
referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales to understand
NCLEX reasoning.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
 Identify major respiratory and anti-infective drug
classes
 Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
 Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
 Solve NCLEX-style questions with confidence

PHARM-105: Week 5 Respiratory & Anti-Infective
Pharmacology
Table of Contents

, 1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Respiratory Drugs
3. Antibiotics
4. Antivirals
5. Antifungals
6. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
7. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
8. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
9. Answer Key & Rationales

1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Respiratory and anti-infective drugs are frequently tested
on NCLEX exams. Understanding their mechanisms,
indications, and safety considerations is essential for safe
nursing practice.
Objectives
 Recognize key respiratory and anti-infective drugs
 Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
 Identify key nursing considerations and patient
teaching points