PHARMACOLOGY NURSING REVISION PACK BUNDLE
(PAPER 1–3) – 120 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS | COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive revision pack provides a complete review of essential
pharmacology concepts for nursing and healthcare students. It covers foundational,
standard, and advanced levels, offering structured questions with accurate answers
and clear explanations to support effective exam preparation and clinical
understanding.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions in each paper
• Read each question carefully before selecting or writing your answer
• Paper 1, 2, and 3 are divided into four sections:
o Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
o Section B: Short Answer Questions
o Section C: Scenario-Based Questions
o Section D: Higher-Order Thinking Questions
• Ensure all questions are attempted
• Use this revision pack for exam preparation and self-assessment
PAPER 1 – FOUNDATION LEVEL
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (15 MARKS)
1. Which term describes the study of drug effects on the body?
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
C. Toxicology
D. Pathology
Answer: B
, Explanation: Pharmacodynamics focuses on the effects drugs have on the
body.
2. Which route avoids first-pass metabolism?
A. Oral
B. Rectal
C. Sublingual
D. Gastric
Answer: C
Explanation: Sublingual administration bypasses liver metabolism.
3. Drug distribution depends mainly on:
A. Taste
B. Blood flow
C. Color
D. Smell
Answer: B
Explanation: Blood circulation transports drugs throughout the body.
4. Which organ excretes drugs via bile?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
Answer: B
Explanation: The liver secretes certain drugs into bile for elimination.
5. A drug that activates receptors is called:
A. Antagonist
B. Agonist
C. Enzyme
D. Protein
Answer: B
Explanation: Agonists bind and activate receptors to produce effects.
6. Drug half-life determines:
A. Drug color
B. Dosage frequency
C. Drug shape
D. Drug taste
Answer: B
Explanation: Half-life determines how often a drug should be administered.
7. Toxic dose refers to:
A. Effective dose
B. Harmful dose
, C. Minimal dose
D. Safe dose
Answer: B
Explanation: A toxic dose produces harmful or dangerous effects.
8. Which route is the slowest?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Oral
D. Inhalation
Answer: C
Explanation: Oral drugs require digestion and absorption.
9. Bioavailability is reduced by:
A. Intravenous route
B. First-pass metabolism
C. Injection
D. Inhalation
Answer: B
Explanation: Liver metabolism reduces active drug availability.
10.Plasma protein binding affects:
A. Drug taste
B. Drug distribution
C. Drug color
D. Drug smell
Answer: B
Explanation: Only unbound drugs are pharmacologically active.
11.Side effects are:
A. Intended effects
B. Secondary unintended effects
C. No effects
D. Only toxic effects
Answer: B
Explanation: Side effects occur alongside therapeutic effects.
12.Which drug form acts fastest when taken orally?
A. Tablet
B. Capsule
C. Liquid
D. Coated pill
Answer: C
Explanation: Liquids are absorbed more quickly.
(PAPER 1–3) – 120 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS | COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive revision pack provides a complete review of essential
pharmacology concepts for nursing and healthcare students. It covers foundational,
standard, and advanced levels, offering structured questions with accurate answers
and clear explanations to support effective exam preparation and clinical
understanding.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions in each paper
• Read each question carefully before selecting or writing your answer
• Paper 1, 2, and 3 are divided into four sections:
o Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
o Section B: Short Answer Questions
o Section C: Scenario-Based Questions
o Section D: Higher-Order Thinking Questions
• Ensure all questions are attempted
• Use this revision pack for exam preparation and self-assessment
PAPER 1 – FOUNDATION LEVEL
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (15 MARKS)
1. Which term describes the study of drug effects on the body?
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
C. Toxicology
D. Pathology
Answer: B
, Explanation: Pharmacodynamics focuses on the effects drugs have on the
body.
2. Which route avoids first-pass metabolism?
A. Oral
B. Rectal
C. Sublingual
D. Gastric
Answer: C
Explanation: Sublingual administration bypasses liver metabolism.
3. Drug distribution depends mainly on:
A. Taste
B. Blood flow
C. Color
D. Smell
Answer: B
Explanation: Blood circulation transports drugs throughout the body.
4. Which organ excretes drugs via bile?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
Answer: B
Explanation: The liver secretes certain drugs into bile for elimination.
5. A drug that activates receptors is called:
A. Antagonist
B. Agonist
C. Enzyme
D. Protein
Answer: B
Explanation: Agonists bind and activate receptors to produce effects.
6. Drug half-life determines:
A. Drug color
B. Dosage frequency
C. Drug shape
D. Drug taste
Answer: B
Explanation: Half-life determines how often a drug should be administered.
7. Toxic dose refers to:
A. Effective dose
B. Harmful dose
, C. Minimal dose
D. Safe dose
Answer: B
Explanation: A toxic dose produces harmful or dangerous effects.
8. Which route is the slowest?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Oral
D. Inhalation
Answer: C
Explanation: Oral drugs require digestion and absorption.
9. Bioavailability is reduced by:
A. Intravenous route
B. First-pass metabolism
C. Injection
D. Inhalation
Answer: B
Explanation: Liver metabolism reduces active drug availability.
10.Plasma protein binding affects:
A. Drug taste
B. Drug distribution
C. Drug color
D. Drug smell
Answer: B
Explanation: Only unbound drugs are pharmacologically active.
11.Side effects are:
A. Intended effects
B. Secondary unintended effects
C. No effects
D. Only toxic effects
Answer: B
Explanation: Side effects occur alongside therapeutic effects.
12.Which drug form acts fastest when taken orally?
A. Tablet
B. Capsule
C. Liquid
D. Coated pill
Answer: C
Explanation: Liquids are absorbed more quickly.
