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NCLEX-style nursing pharmacology flashcards with clear
questions, answers, and rationales
, Flashcard 1
Q: What class of drug is Lisinopril?
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A: ACE inhibitor
Rationale: Lisinopril blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to
II, lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the antidote for Warfarin overdose?
A: Vitamin K
Rationale: Vitamin K helps reverse the anticoagulant effects of
Warfarin by promoting clotting factor synthesis.
Flashcard 3
Q: What should you monitor before giving Digoxin?
A: Apical pulse
, Rationale: Hold Digoxin if apical pulse is below 60 bpm to
prevent bradycardia.
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Flashcard 4
Q: Which electrolyte imbalance increases risk of Digoxin
toxicity?
A: Hypokalemia
Rationale: Low potassium levels increase Digoxin’s effects and
toxicity risk.
Flashcard 5
Q: What is the therapeutic use of Metoprolol?
A: Hypertension and heart failure
Rationale: It’s a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and
workload.
, Flashcard 6
Q: Name a common side effect of Morphine.
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A: Respiratory depression
Rationale: Morphine can suppress the respiratory center;
monitor breathing closely.
Flashcard 7
Q: What is the antidote for Heparin overdose?
A: Protamine sulfate
Rationale: Protamine sulfate neutralizes Heparin’s
anticoagulant effects.
Flashcard 8
Q: What class is Furosemide, and what is a key nursing
consideration?
A: Loop diuretic; monitor potassium levels
NCLEX-style nursing pharmacology flashcards with clear
questions, answers, and rationales
, Flashcard 1
Q: What class of drug is Lisinopril?
Page | 2
A: ACE inhibitor
Rationale: Lisinopril blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to
II, lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the antidote for Warfarin overdose?
A: Vitamin K
Rationale: Vitamin K helps reverse the anticoagulant effects of
Warfarin by promoting clotting factor synthesis.
Flashcard 3
Q: What should you monitor before giving Digoxin?
A: Apical pulse
, Rationale: Hold Digoxin if apical pulse is below 60 bpm to
prevent bradycardia.
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Flashcard 4
Q: Which electrolyte imbalance increases risk of Digoxin
toxicity?
A: Hypokalemia
Rationale: Low potassium levels increase Digoxin’s effects and
toxicity risk.
Flashcard 5
Q: What is the therapeutic use of Metoprolol?
A: Hypertension and heart failure
Rationale: It’s a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and
workload.
, Flashcard 6
Q: Name a common side effect of Morphine.
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A: Respiratory depression
Rationale: Morphine can suppress the respiratory center;
monitor breathing closely.
Flashcard 7
Q: What is the antidote for Heparin overdose?
A: Protamine sulfate
Rationale: Protamine sulfate neutralizes Heparin’s
anticoagulant effects.
Flashcard 8
Q: What class is Furosemide, and what is a key nursing
consideration?
A: Loop diuretic; monitor potassium levels
