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NURS 5334 Final Exam Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
190 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 190 verified questions with correct answers covering pharmacological concepts
relevant to pain management, drug interactions, and therapeutic guidelines. Each question is designed to
enhance understanding of pharmacology, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and
certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Concepts related to the pharmacological management of pain
Pain Management and opioid use. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions focused on the management and treatment of
Nutritional Deficiencies nutritional deficiencies, particularly folic acid. 16 Qs 8.4%
Side Effects and Drug Exploration of adverse effects and interactions associated
Interactions with various medications. 16 Qs 8.4%
Topics covering the monitoring and adjustment of drug
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring therapy in various conditions. 16 Qs 8.4%
Focus on pharmacological strategies for managing chronic
Chronic Conditions Management diseases such as heart failure and asthma. 16 Qs 8.4%
Vaccination and Immune Questions pertaining to vaccination protocols and
Response considerations for different populations. 16 Qs 8.4%
Discussion on the pharmacological treatment of endocrine
Endocrine Pharmacology disorders and their complications. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions on medications used in the treatment of
Cardiovascular Pharmacology cardiovascular conditions and their mechanisms. 16 Qs 8.4%
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Focus on pharmacological agents used in treating
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology gastrointestinal disorders. 16 Qs 8.4%
Exploration of medications affecting mental health and their
Psychotropic Medications side effects. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions covering the pharmacological treatment of
Antimicrobial Therapy infectious diseases. 15 Qs 7.9%
Miscellaneous Pharmacological A variety of pharmacological concepts not covered in other
Concepts topics. 15 Qs 7.9%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 190 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PAIN MANAGEMENT
16 Questions • 8.4% of Exam • Concepts related to the pharmacological management of pain and opioid use.
QUESTION 1
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod
3)
Correct Answer: Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen.
QUESTION 2
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?
Correct Answer: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria
and physical dependence compared to a full agonist.
QUESTION 3
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse?
Correct Answer: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
QUESTION 4
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?
Correct Answer: Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition.
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QUESTION 5
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan)
Correct Answer: Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory
nerves of the trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation.
QUESTION 6
What are the adverse effects of Haloperidol?
Correct Answer: Extrapyramidal Side Effects.
QUESTION 7
What is the first-line treatment for Gout? (Urage Lowering Therapy)
Correct Answer: Allopurinol.
QUESTION 8
What is the MOA of Buprenorphine?
Correct Answer: Partial mu agonist, kappa antagonist. This produces a lesser degree of euphoria and
physical dependence.
QUESTION 9
What is an example of a H2 receptor blocker
Correct Answer: Famotidine
Cimetidine
Nizatidine Capsules
Ranitidine.
QUESTION 10
How does the activation of α-1 receptors affect the blood vessels?
Correct Answer: Contraction.
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NURS 5334 Final Exam Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
190 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 190 verified questions with correct answers covering pharmacological concepts
relevant to pain management, drug interactions, and therapeutic guidelines. Each question is designed to
enhance understanding of pharmacology, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and
certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Concepts related to the pharmacological management of pain
Pain Management and opioid use. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions focused on the management and treatment of
Nutritional Deficiencies nutritional deficiencies, particularly folic acid. 16 Qs 8.4%
Side Effects and Drug Exploration of adverse effects and interactions associated
Interactions with various medications. 16 Qs 8.4%
Topics covering the monitoring and adjustment of drug
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring therapy in various conditions. 16 Qs 8.4%
Focus on pharmacological strategies for managing chronic
Chronic Conditions Management diseases such as heart failure and asthma. 16 Qs 8.4%
Vaccination and Immune Questions pertaining to vaccination protocols and
Response considerations for different populations. 16 Qs 8.4%
Discussion on the pharmacological treatment of endocrine
Endocrine Pharmacology disorders and their complications. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions on medications used in the treatment of
Cardiovascular Pharmacology cardiovascular conditions and their mechanisms. 16 Qs 8.4%
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Focus on pharmacological agents used in treating
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology gastrointestinal disorders. 16 Qs 8.4%
Exploration of medications affecting mental health and their
Psychotropic Medications side effects. 16 Qs 8.4%
Questions covering the pharmacological treatment of
Antimicrobial Therapy infectious diseases. 15 Qs 7.9%
Miscellaneous Pharmacological A variety of pharmacological concepts not covered in other
Concepts topics. 15 Qs 7.9%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 190 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PAIN MANAGEMENT
16 Questions • 8.4% of Exam • Concepts related to the pharmacological management of pain and opioid use.
QUESTION 1
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod
3)
Correct Answer: Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen.
QUESTION 2
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?
Correct Answer: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria
and physical dependence compared to a full agonist.
QUESTION 3
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse?
Correct Answer: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
QUESTION 4
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?
Correct Answer: Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition.
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QUESTION 5
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan)
Correct Answer: Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory
nerves of the trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation.
QUESTION 6
What are the adverse effects of Haloperidol?
Correct Answer: Extrapyramidal Side Effects.
QUESTION 7
What is the first-line treatment for Gout? (Urage Lowering Therapy)
Correct Answer: Allopurinol.
QUESTION 8
What is the MOA of Buprenorphine?
Correct Answer: Partial mu agonist, kappa antagonist. This produces a lesser degree of euphoria and
physical dependence.
QUESTION 9
What is an example of a H2 receptor blocker
Correct Answer: Famotidine
Cimetidine
Nizatidine Capsules
Ranitidine.
QUESTION 10
How does the activation of α-1 receptors affect the blood vessels?
Correct Answer: Contraction.
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