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University of Texas, Arlington
Pharmacology Quiz 2 – Mock Test (Answers
Key Provided)
Course: NURS 5344
,� Pharmacology Quiz 2 – Mock Test
Questions:
1. Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles and blood vessels?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Hypodermis
D. Stratum corneum
2. Which topical formulation provides the greatest occlusion and
penetration?
A. Lotion
B. Cream
C. Ointment
D. Gel
3. What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus?
A. Inhibit IL-2 transcription
B. Block TNF-alpha
C. Inhibit DNA gyrase
D. Inhibit IL-6 receptors
4. Which contraceptive is considered most effective for emergency
contraception?
A. Levonorgestrel
B. Ulipristal
C. Combined oral contraceptives
D. Copper IUD
5. Which antacid commonly causes constipation?
A. Magnesium hydroxide
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Aluminum hydroxide
6. What black box warning is associated with metoclopramide?
A. Liver toxicity
B. Tardive dyskinesia
C. QT prolongation
D. Nephrotoxicity
, 7. Which antibiotic class is associated with tendon rupture?
A. Macrolides
B. Tetracyclines
C. Fluoroquinolones
D. Sulfonamides
8. Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated during pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
9. Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for oral treatment of C. difficile?
A. Clindamycin
B. Fidaxomicin
C. Vancomycin
D. Metronidazole
10. What is a major adverse effect of tetracycline in children?
A. Hyperactivity
B. Bone marrow suppression
C. Tooth discoloration
D. Nephrotoxicity
11. Which acne medication is teratogenic and regulated under iPLEDGE?
A. Clindamycin
B. Dapsone
C. Isotretinoin
D. Azelaic acid
12. Which of the following distinguishes rosacea from acne vulgaris?
A. Presence of nodules
B. Presence of comedones
C. Absence of comedones
D. Cyst formation
13. Which of the following is a major adverse effect of TMP-SMX (Bactrim)?
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. C. difficile
D. QT prolongation
University of Texas, Arlington
Pharmacology Quiz 2 – Mock Test (Answers
Key Provided)
Course: NURS 5344
,� Pharmacology Quiz 2 – Mock Test
Questions:
1. Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles and blood vessels?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Hypodermis
D. Stratum corneum
2. Which topical formulation provides the greatest occlusion and
penetration?
A. Lotion
B. Cream
C. Ointment
D. Gel
3. What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus?
A. Inhibit IL-2 transcription
B. Block TNF-alpha
C. Inhibit DNA gyrase
D. Inhibit IL-6 receptors
4. Which contraceptive is considered most effective for emergency
contraception?
A. Levonorgestrel
B. Ulipristal
C. Combined oral contraceptives
D. Copper IUD
5. Which antacid commonly causes constipation?
A. Magnesium hydroxide
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Aluminum hydroxide
6. What black box warning is associated with metoclopramide?
A. Liver toxicity
B. Tardive dyskinesia
C. QT prolongation
D. Nephrotoxicity
, 7. Which antibiotic class is associated with tendon rupture?
A. Macrolides
B. Tetracyclines
C. Fluoroquinolones
D. Sulfonamides
8. Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated during pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
9. Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for oral treatment of C. difficile?
A. Clindamycin
B. Fidaxomicin
C. Vancomycin
D. Metronidazole
10. What is a major adverse effect of tetracycline in children?
A. Hyperactivity
B. Bone marrow suppression
C. Tooth discoloration
D. Nephrotoxicity
11. Which acne medication is teratogenic and regulated under iPLEDGE?
A. Clindamycin
B. Dapsone
C. Isotretinoin
D. Azelaic acid
12. Which of the following distinguishes rosacea from acne vulgaris?
A. Presence of nodules
B. Presence of comedones
C. Absence of comedones
D. Cyst formation
13. Which of the following is a major adverse effect of TMP-SMX (Bactrim)?
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. C. difficile
D. QT prolongation
