NR341 Pharmacology Benchmark Exam Questions 2025
1. Lisinopril An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension.
2. Furosemide A diuretic for fluid retention and hypertension.
3. NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief.
4. Decongestants Medications to relieve nasal congestion.
5. Stool Softener Medication to ease bowel movements.
6. Arthritis Inflammation of joints causing pain and stiffness.
7. Paroxetine An SSRI used to treat depression and anxiety.
8. St. John's Wort Herbal remedy often used for depression.
9. Hypoglycemia Condition of abnormally low blood glucose levels.
10. Regular Insulin Short-acting insulin for managing blood glucose.
11. Medication Effectiveness Assessment of symptom relief from prescribed drugs.
12. Client Education Teaching patients about medication use and effects.
13. Home Visit Nurse's assessment of patient in their environment.
14. Pain Management Strategies to reduce pain perception and improve function.
15. Counseling Therapeutic communication to support mental health.
16. Medication Adherence Following prescribed medication regimens correctly.
17. Blood Glucose Monitoring Tracking blood sugar levels for diabetes management.
18. Chronic Pain Persistent pain lasting longer than six months.
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, NR341 Pharmacology Benchmark Exam Questions 2025
19. Medication Side Effects Unintended effects caused by drug therapy.
20. Client Assessment Evaluation of a patient's health status and needs.
21. Therapeutic Range The concentration range for drug effectiveness.
22. Medication Interaction Effects when two or more drugs are taken together.
23. Patient Safety Practices to prevent harm to patients during care.
24. Low Blood Glucose Symptoms occur when insulin peaks in the bloodstream.
25. Triazolam Medication prescribed for sleep disturbances at bedtime.
26. Orthopnea Shortness of breath when lying flat.
27. Furosemide Diuretic used to treat fluid overload.
28. Nifedipine Calcium channel blocker for hypertension management.
29. Epoetin Alpha Medication to stimulate red blood cell production.
30. Chest Pain Symptom indicating possible myocardial infarction.
31. Aspirin Medication to prevent blood clotting during heart attacks.
32. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Condition requiring management of blood glucose levels.
33. Dietary Sodium Intake Limiting sodium helps manage hypertension.
34. Fluid Intake Monitoring fluid helps prevent edema in hypertension.
35. Blood Pressure Monitoring Essential for clients on antihypertensive medications.
36. Weight Loss Can reduce medication needs in type 2 diabetes.
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1. Lisinopril An ACE inhibitor used for hypertension.
2. Furosemide A diuretic for fluid retention and hypertension.
3. NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief.
4. Decongestants Medications to relieve nasal congestion.
5. Stool Softener Medication to ease bowel movements.
6. Arthritis Inflammation of joints causing pain and stiffness.
7. Paroxetine An SSRI used to treat depression and anxiety.
8. St. John's Wort Herbal remedy often used for depression.
9. Hypoglycemia Condition of abnormally low blood glucose levels.
10. Regular Insulin Short-acting insulin for managing blood glucose.
11. Medication Effectiveness Assessment of symptom relief from prescribed drugs.
12. Client Education Teaching patients about medication use and effects.
13. Home Visit Nurse's assessment of patient in their environment.
14. Pain Management Strategies to reduce pain perception and improve function.
15. Counseling Therapeutic communication to support mental health.
16. Medication Adherence Following prescribed medication regimens correctly.
17. Blood Glucose Monitoring Tracking blood sugar levels for diabetes management.
18. Chronic Pain Persistent pain lasting longer than six months.
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, NR341 Pharmacology Benchmark Exam Questions 2025
19. Medication Side Effects Unintended effects caused by drug therapy.
20. Client Assessment Evaluation of a patient's health status and needs.
21. Therapeutic Range The concentration range for drug effectiveness.
22. Medication Interaction Effects when two or more drugs are taken together.
23. Patient Safety Practices to prevent harm to patients during care.
24. Low Blood Glucose Symptoms occur when insulin peaks in the bloodstream.
25. Triazolam Medication prescribed for sleep disturbances at bedtime.
26. Orthopnea Shortness of breath when lying flat.
27. Furosemide Diuretic used to treat fluid overload.
28. Nifedipine Calcium channel blocker for hypertension management.
29. Epoetin Alpha Medication to stimulate red blood cell production.
30. Chest Pain Symptom indicating possible myocardial infarction.
31. Aspirin Medication to prevent blood clotting during heart attacks.
32. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Condition requiring management of blood glucose levels.
33. Dietary Sodium Intake Limiting sodium helps manage hypertension.
34. Fluid Intake Monitoring fluid helps prevent edema in hypertension.
35. Blood Pressure Monitoring Essential for clients on antihypertensive medications.
36. Weight Loss Can reduce medication needs in type 2 diabetes.
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