2026 NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 200 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. COMPLETE EXAM.

2026 NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM



2026 NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
200 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. COMPLETE EXAM
WHAT TO EXPECT

1. CORE AREAS

🧠 Foundations

 Pharmacokinetics (ADME: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
 Pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action)
 Half-life, therapeutic index
 Contraindications vs side effects vs adverse effects



💊 Drug Classes

Cardiovascular drugs (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics)

 Respiratory drugs (albuterol, corticosteroids, anticholinergics)
 CNS drugs (antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines)
 Pain meds (opioids vs NSAIDs)
 Antibiotics (bactericidal vs bacteriostatic)
 Endocrine (insulin, thyroid drugs)



⚠️ Safety & Nursing Priorities

 5/6 Rights of medication administration
 Drug interactions
 Black box warnings
 Toxicity signs (e.g., lithium, digoxin)
 Patient education
 High-alert meds (insulin, heparin)



🧠 Calculations

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 IV flow rate
 Dosage calculations
 Weight-based dosing
 Pediatric dosing



👩⚕️ Clinical Judgment

 Case scenarios
 Prioritization (what do you do FIRST?)
 Monitoring labs + symptoms




🧠 HIGH-YIELD DRUG FACTS
 SSRIs = first-line depression
 Naloxone = opioid overdose reversal
 Lithium → monitor sodium + toxicity
 Albuterol → tachycardia
 Diphenhydramine → avoid in glaucoma
 Oxymetazoline → rebound congestion



Q1

Which term describes how a drug moves through the body?

A. Pharmacodynamics
B. Pharmacokinetics
C. Half-life
D. Bioavailability

✔✔ Answer: B
👉 Pharmacokinetics = ADME (movement of drug)



Q2

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

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A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungs

✔✔ Answer: B
👉 Liver = major metabolism site



Q3

Which route provides the fastest drug absorption?

A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intravenous
D. Intramuscular

✔✔ Answer: C
👉 IV = immediate effect



Q4

What is the purpose of the “right patient” in medication administration?

A. Prevent dosage error
B. Ensure correct route
C. Prevent giving drug to wrong patient
D. Ensure timing accuracy

✔✔ Answer: C



Q5

A drug with a long half-life will:

A. Act quickly
B. Be eliminated rapidly
C. Stay longer in the body
D. Be less effective

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✔✔ Answer: C



Q6

Which is a common side effect of opioids?

A. Diarrhea
B. Hypertension
C. Respiratory depression
D. Tachycardia

✔✔ Answer: C



Q7

Which drug class lowers blood pressure by removing excess fluid?

A. Beta-blockers
B. Diuretics
C. ACE inhibitors
D. Calcium channel blockers

✔✔ Answer: B



Q8

Which medication is used for asthma relief?

A. Metoprolol
B. Albuterol
C. Warfarin
D. Digoxin

✔✔ Answer: B



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