NRG 200 Pharmacology for Human Caring Nursing – Midterm Exam Prep
NRG 200 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HUMAN CARING NURSING – MIDTERM
EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A patient taking antidepressants develops agitation, fever, and tachycardia. The
nurse suspects:
A. Withdrawal
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
C. Serotonin syndrome
D. Tolerance
Correct Answer: C — Serotonin syndromeRationale: Characterized by mental
status changes, autonomic instability, and hyperthermia.
Which medication class is commonly used to treat seizures?
A. Antipsychotics
B. Anticonvulsants
C. Benzodiazepines only
D. SSRIs
Correct Answer: B — Anticonvulsants Rationale: Anticonvulsants stabilize neuronal
firing.
Phenytoin toxicity may present as:
A. Bradycardia
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B. Gingival hyperplasia
C. Hypotension
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: B — Gingival hyperplasiaRationale: A classic adverse effect of
long-term phenytoin use.
A nurse should monitor lithium levels to prevent:
A. Renal failure
B. Liver toxicity
C. Cardiac arrhythmias
D. Lithium toxicity
Correct Answer: D — Lithium toxicity Rationale: Lithium has a narrow therapeutic
range.
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately in a patient
receiving IV benzodiazepines?
A. Mild drowsiness
B. Decreased respiratory rate
C. Dry mouth
D. Headache
Correct Answer: B — Decreased respiratory rateRationale: Benzodiazepines
depress the CNS and can cause respiratory depression, especially when given IV or
combined with opioids.
A nurse is teaching a patient about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Which statement indicates understanding?
A. "I should stop taking the medication once I feel better."
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B. "I may notice improvement in my mood in 1-2 days."
C. "I should avoid abruptly stopping this medication."
D. "This medication will work immediately."
Correct Answer: C — "I should avoid abruptly stopping this medication."Rationale:
Abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs can cause withdrawal symptoms. Therapeutic
effects take several weeks.
Which medication is classified as a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat
Alzheimer's disease?
A. Haloperidol
B. Donepezil
C. Levodopa
D. Diazepam
Correct Answer: B — Donepezil Rationale: Cholinesterase inhibitors increase
acetylcholine levels to improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease.
A patient taking antipsychotics develops involuntary facial movements. The nurse
recognizes this as:
A. Acute dystonia
B. Akathisia
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Correct Answer: C — Tardive dyskinesiaRationale: Tardive dyskinesia causes
repetitive, involuntary movements and may be irreversible.
Which medication requires monitoring of serum sodium levels due to risk of
hyponatremia?
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NRG 200 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HUMAN CARING NURSING – MIDTERM
EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A patient taking antidepressants develops agitation, fever, and tachycardia. The
nurse suspects:
A. Withdrawal
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
C. Serotonin syndrome
D. Tolerance
Correct Answer: C — Serotonin syndromeRationale: Characterized by mental
status changes, autonomic instability, and hyperthermia.
Which medication class is commonly used to treat seizures?
A. Antipsychotics
B. Anticonvulsants
C. Benzodiazepines only
D. SSRIs
Correct Answer: B — Anticonvulsants Rationale: Anticonvulsants stabilize neuronal
firing.
Phenytoin toxicity may present as:
A. Bradycardia
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B. Gingival hyperplasia
C. Hypotension
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: B — Gingival hyperplasiaRationale: A classic adverse effect of
long-term phenytoin use.
A nurse should monitor lithium levels to prevent:
A. Renal failure
B. Liver toxicity
C. Cardiac arrhythmias
D. Lithium toxicity
Correct Answer: D — Lithium toxicity Rationale: Lithium has a narrow therapeutic
range.
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately in a patient
receiving IV benzodiazepines?
A. Mild drowsiness
B. Decreased respiratory rate
C. Dry mouth
D. Headache
Correct Answer: B — Decreased respiratory rateRationale: Benzodiazepines
depress the CNS and can cause respiratory depression, especially when given IV or
combined with opioids.
A nurse is teaching a patient about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Which statement indicates understanding?
A. "I should stop taking the medication once I feel better."
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B. "I may notice improvement in my mood in 1-2 days."
C. "I should avoid abruptly stopping this medication."
D. "This medication will work immediately."
Correct Answer: C — "I should avoid abruptly stopping this medication."Rationale:
Abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs can cause withdrawal symptoms. Therapeutic
effects take several weeks.
Which medication is classified as a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat
Alzheimer's disease?
A. Haloperidol
B. Donepezil
C. Levodopa
D. Diazepam
Correct Answer: B — Donepezil Rationale: Cholinesterase inhibitors increase
acetylcholine levels to improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease.
A patient taking antipsychotics develops involuntary facial movements. The nurse
recognizes this as:
A. Acute dystonia
B. Akathisia
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Correct Answer: C — Tardive dyskinesiaRationale: Tardive dyskinesia causes
repetitive, involuntary movements and may be irreversible.
Which medication requires monitoring of serum sodium levels due to risk of
hyponatremia?
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