PHARM-105: WEEK 7 – NEUROLOGICAL
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS
2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 7 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Neurological Pharmacology. It integrates concise
teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice questions and
rationales for exam-focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major neurological drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style neurological pharmacology questions
PHARM-105: Week 7 Neurological Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antiepileptics
3. Anxiolytics / Sedatives
4. Antidepressants
5. Antipsychotics
6. Analgesics (CNS-acting)
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
, 1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Neurological drugs are frequently tested on NCLEX
due to their high-risk CNS effects. Understanding
mechanisms, indications, and monitoring is essential
for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key neurological drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Antiepileptics
Mechanism: Stabilize neuronal membranes, prevent
abnormal firing.
Common Drugs: Phenytoin, Levetiracetam, Valproic
acid
Effects: Control seizures, prevent status epilepticus
Nursing Considerations: Monitor serum levels, liver
function, CNS effects; teach adherence and seizure
precautions
3. Anxiolytics / Sedatives
Mechanism: Enhance GABA activity, reduce CNS
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS
2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 7 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Neurological Pharmacology. It integrates concise
teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice questions and
rationales for exam-focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major neurological drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style neurological pharmacology questions
PHARM-105: Week 7 Neurological Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antiepileptics
3. Anxiolytics / Sedatives
4. Antidepressants
5. Antipsychotics
6. Analgesics (CNS-acting)
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
, 1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Neurological drugs are frequently tested on NCLEX
due to their high-risk CNS effects. Understanding
mechanisms, indications, and monitoring is essential
for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key neurological drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Antiepileptics
Mechanism: Stabilize neuronal membranes, prevent
abnormal firing.
Common Drugs: Phenytoin, Levetiracetam, Valproic
acid
Effects: Control seizures, prevent status epilepticus
Nursing Considerations: Monitor serum levels, liver
function, CNS effects; teach adherence and seizure
precautions
3. Anxiolytics / Sedatives
Mechanism: Enhance GABA activity, reduce CNS
