FINAL YEAR B.Sc NURSING
PHARMACOLOGY
Previous Year Pattern Questions
2015 - 2025
80+ Long Answer Questions
With Model Answers & Year Tags
Based on INC Syllabus | RGUHS | MUHS | NTRUHS Pattern
Prepared for Final Year Nursing Students
2026 Edition
,80+ Long Answer Questions with Model Answers
[2015] [2017] [2019] [2021] [2023] [2025]
Q1. Classify antihypertensive drugs. Explain the mechanism, adverse effects and nursing
responsibilities for ACE inhibitors.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2018] [2020] [2022] [2024]
Q2. Define cardiac glycosides. Explain pharmacology of Digoxin with signs of toxicity and
nursing management.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2021] [2023] [2025]
Q3. Classify diuretics. Describe mechanism of action, uses and side effects of Furosemide.
Add nursing care.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2019] [2020] [2022] [2024]
Q4. Explain anticoagulants with classification. Discuss Heparin vs Warfarin and nursing
responsibilities.
, Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2017] [2020] [2023]
Q5. Classify antianginal drugs. Explain pharmacology of Nitroglycerin and patient teaching.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2018] [2021] [2024] [2025]
Q6. Define shock. List drugs used in anaphylactic shock with dose, route and nursing care.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2017] [2019] [2022] [2024]
Q7. Classify antiarrhythmic drugs. Explain mechanism and nursing care for Amiodarone.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
, b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2021] [2023]
Q8. Explain thrombolytic agents. Discuss indications, contraindications and nursing care for
Streptokinase.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2017] [2019] [2022] [2025]
Q9. Classify antiepileptic drugs. Explain Phenytoin toxicity and nursing management.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2020] [2023] [2024]
Q10. Define Parkinsonism. Explain pharmacology of Levodopa + Carbidopa with side
effects.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
PHARMACOLOGY
Previous Year Pattern Questions
2015 - 2025
80+ Long Answer Questions
With Model Answers & Year Tags
Based on INC Syllabus | RGUHS | MUHS | NTRUHS Pattern
Prepared for Final Year Nursing Students
2026 Edition
,80+ Long Answer Questions with Model Answers
[2015] [2017] [2019] [2021] [2023] [2025]
Q1. Classify antihypertensive drugs. Explain the mechanism, adverse effects and nursing
responsibilities for ACE inhibitors.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2018] [2020] [2022] [2024]
Q2. Define cardiac glycosides. Explain pharmacology of Digoxin with signs of toxicity and
nursing management.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2021] [2023] [2025]
Q3. Classify diuretics. Describe mechanism of action, uses and side effects of Furosemide.
Add nursing care.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2019] [2020] [2022] [2024]
Q4. Explain anticoagulants with classification. Discuss Heparin vs Warfarin and nursing
responsibilities.
, Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2017] [2020] [2023]
Q5. Classify antianginal drugs. Explain pharmacology of Nitroglycerin and patient teaching.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2018] [2021] [2024] [2025]
Q6. Define shock. List drugs used in anaphylactic shock with dose, route and nursing care.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2017] [2019] [2022] [2024]
Q7. Classify antiarrhythmic drugs. Explain mechanism and nursing care for Amiodarone.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
, b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2021] [2023]
Q8. Explain thrombolytic agents. Discuss indications, contraindications and nursing care for
Streptokinase.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2016] [2017] [2019] [2022] [2025]
Q9. Classify antiepileptic drugs. Explain Phenytoin toxicity and nursing management.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
[2015] [2018] [2020] [2023] [2024]
Q10. Define Parkinsonism. Explain pharmacology of Levodopa + Carbidopa with side
effects.
Answer Structure:
1. Definition/Classification: 2-3 lines defining the drug class.
2. Mechanism of Action: How it works on receptors/enzymes.
3. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.
4. Therapeutic Uses: 4-5 indications with doses.
5. Adverse Effects: Common + serious side effects. Toxicity signs.
6. Contraindications: When not to give.
7. Nursing Responsibilities:
a) Assessment: Vitals, labs before giving
b) Administration: Route, dilution, rate, timing
c) Monitoring: What to observe during/after
d) Patient Teaching: 3 key points
e) Documentation: What to record
