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Med-Surg NCLEX Style Pharmacology Practice Questions
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DownloadA 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension is prescribed lisinopril. What is the primary mechanism of action of this medication?
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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor the effectiveness of this medication?
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The primary laboratory test used to monitor warfarin therapy is the International Normalized Ratio (INR).
A 45-year-old female is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. What is a common side effect of this medication that the nurse should educate the patient about?
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A common side effect of metformin is gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea and nausea.
A patient is receiving morphine for postoperative pain. What is a critical side effect that the nurse should monitor for?
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The nurse should monitor for respiratory depression, which is a critical side effect of morphine.
A 60-year-old patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What electrolyte imbalance is the nurse most concerned about?
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The nurse should be concerned about hypokalemia, as furosemide is a loop diuretic that can lead to a loss of potassium.
A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. What is an important sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should assess for?
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An important sign of digoxin toxicity is visual disturbances, such as seeing halos around lights.
A 50-year-old male with hyperlipidemia is prescribed atorvastatin. What is a serious adverse effect of statins that the nurse should inform the patient about?
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A serious adverse effect of statins is rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can lead to muscle breakdown and kidney damage.
A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed albuterol. What is the primary action of this medication?
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Albuterol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs.
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A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension is prescribed lisinopril. What is the primary mechanism of action of this medication?
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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
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A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor the effectiveness of this medication?
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A 45-year-old female is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. What is a common side effect of this medication that the nurse should educate the patient about?
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A common side effect of metformin is gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea and nausea.
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A patient is receiving morphine for postoperative pain. What is a critical side effect that the nurse should monitor for?
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The nurse should monitor for respiratory depression, which is a critical side effect of morphine.
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A 60-year-old patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What electrolyte imbalance is the nurse most concerned about?
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The nurse should be concerned about hypokalemia, as furosemide is a loop diuretic that can lead to a loss of potassium.
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A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. What is an important sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should assess for?
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An important sign of digoxin toxicity is visual disturbances, such as seeing halos around lights.
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A 50-year-old male with hyperlipidemia is prescribed atorvastatin. What is a serious adverse effect of statins that the nurse should inform the patient about?
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A serious adverse effect of statins is rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can lead to muscle breakdown and kidney damage.
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A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed albuterol. What is the primary action of this medication?
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Albuterol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs.
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This set of practice questions is designed to help nursing students prepare for the pharmacology section of the Med-Surg NCLEX exam. Each question is crafted in a case study format to provide context and enhance critical thinking skills. These questions cover a range of pharmacological concepts and scenarios that nurses may encounter in a medical-surgical setting.
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A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension is prescribed lisinopril. What is the primary mechanism of action of this medication?
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. -
A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor the effectiveness of this medication?
The primary laboratory test used to monitor warfarin therapy is the International Normalized Ratio (INR). -
A 45-year-old female is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. What is a common side effect of this medication that the nurse should educate the patient about?
A common side effect of metformin is gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea and nausea. -
A patient is receiving morphine for postoperative pain. What is a critical side effect that the nurse should monitor for?
The nurse should monitor for respiratory depression, which is a critical side effect of morphine. -
A 60-year-old patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What electrolyte imbalance is the nurse most concerned about?
The nurse should be concerned about hypokalemia, as furosemide is a loop diuretic that can lead to a loss of potassium. -
A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. What is an important sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should assess for?
An important sign of digoxin toxicity is visual disturbances, such as seeing halos around lights. -
A 50-year-old male with hyperlipidemia is prescribed atorvastatin. What is a serious adverse effect of statins that the nurse should inform the patient about?
A serious adverse effect of statins is rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can lead to muscle breakdown and kidney damage. -
A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed albuterol. What is the primary action of this medication?
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs. -
A 70-year-old female is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. What time of day should the nurse advise the patient to take this medication for optimal absorption?
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A patient with a bacterial infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin. What is a potential interaction that the nurse should warn the patient about?
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A 68-year-old male is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. What is an important instruction regarding the use of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
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A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. What is an important laboratory test that should be monitored regularly?
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A patient is receiving heparin therapy for a deep vein thrombosis. What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
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A 55-year-old female is prescribed amlodipine for hypertension. What is a common side effect of this medication?
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A patient with Parkinsons disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. What is the purpose of combining these two medications?
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A patient is prescribed an MAOI for depression. What dietary restriction should the nurse educate the patient about?
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A patient with gout is prescribed allopurinol. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin. What is an important side effect the nurse should monitor for?
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A 40-year-old male with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. What is a potential metabolic side effect of this medication?
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A patient is prescribed omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What is the mechanism of action of this medication?
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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed tiotropium. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A 30-year-old female taking oral contraceptives is prescribed rifampin for tuberculosis. What should the nurse inform the patient about regarding her contraceptive method?
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A patient with a peptic ulcer is prescribed sucralfate. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. What is an important consideration regarding fluid intake?
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A patient with an acute asthma attack is prescribed prednisone. What is the primary purpose of this medication in this scenario?
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A patient with a fungal infection is prescribed fluconazole. What is an important consideration regarding drug interactions?
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A patient with hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What is a common side effect the nurse should educate the patient about?
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A patient is prescribed clopidogrel after a myocardial infarction. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A 55-year-old female is prescribed sertraline for depression. What is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline?
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A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed enoxaparin. What is the primary route of administration for this medication?
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A patient with migraine headaches is prescribed sumatriptan. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed epoetin alfa. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
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A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. What is an important vital sign the nurse should monitor?
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A 70-year-old male is prescribed tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate. What is an important instruction regarding the administration of this medication?
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A patient with a history of opioid addiction is prescribed methadone. What is the primary purpose of this medication in this context?
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A patient is prescribed vancomycin for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. What is an important adverse effect the nurse should monitor for?
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A patient with chronic pain is prescribed gabapentin. What is the primary mechanism of action of this medication?
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A patient is prescribed an anticholinergic medication for overactive bladder. What is a common side effect the nurse should inform the patient about?
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A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed atorvastatin. What is the primary goal of statin therapy in this patient?
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A patient with a seizure disorder is prescribed valproic acid. What is an important laboratory test that should be monitored regularly?
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A patient with depression is prescribed bupropion. What is an important consideration regarding seizure risk?
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A patient with an anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam. What is the primary action of benzodiazepines like lorazepam?
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A patient with chronic pain is prescribed fentanyl patches. What is an important instruction regarding the disposal of used patches?
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A patient with a history of alcohol use disorder is prescribed disulfiram. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
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A patient with hypertension is prescribed losartan. What class of medication does losartan belong to?
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A patient with asthma is prescribed montelukast. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with an autoimmune disorder is prescribed azathioprine. What is an important laboratory test that should be monitored regularly?
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A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine. What is a potential metabolic side effect of this medication?
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A patient with allergic rhinitis is prescribed loratadine. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with hypertension is prescribed clonidine. What is a common side effect the nurse should inform the patient about?
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A patient with a history of stroke is prescribed aspirin. What is the primary purpose of aspirin in this context?
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A patient with a urinary tract infection is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. What is an important consideration regarding sun exposure?
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A patient with insomnia is prescribed zolpidem. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with hypertension is prescribed spironolactone. What is an important electrolyte imbalance the nurse should monitor for?
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A patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with a fungal skin infection is prescribed clotrimazole cream. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with chronic pain is prescribed oxycodone. What is an important consideration regarding the risk of addiction?
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A patient with a bacterial infection is prescribed azithromycin. What is a common side effect the nurse should inform the patient about?
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A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed rivaroxaban. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed roflumilast. What is the primary action of this medication?
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A patient with a history of seizures is prescribed lamotrigine. What is an important adverse effect the nurse should monitor for?
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A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed lisinopril. What is the primary benefit of ACE inhibitors in post-MI patients?
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A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed glipizide. What is the primary action of this medication?
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