PHARMACOLOGY
NURSING
QUESTIONS
• Which of the following drugs is a beta-blocker?
• A) Aspirin
• B) Metoprolol
• C) Amoxicillin
• D) Atorvastatin
• B) Metoprolol
• Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat hypertension?
• A) Antihistamines
• B) Beta-blockers
• C) Antacids
• D) Antidepressants
• B) Beta-blockers
• Which drug is commonly used as an anticoagulant?
• A) Warfarin
• B) Acetaminophen
• C) Ibuprofen
• D) Simvastatin
• A) Warfarin
• What is the mechanism of action of statins?
• A) They inhibit HMG-CoA reductase.
• B) They block beta receptors.
• C) They increase insulin sensitivity.
• D) They decrease acid secretion.
• A) They inhibit HMG-CoA reductase.
• Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?
, • A) Lisinopril
• B) Losartan
• C) Metformin
• D) Furosemide
• A) Lisinopril
• What is the primary use of albuterol?
• A) Treating hypertension
• B) Treating asthma
• C) Treating diabetes
• D) Treating high cholesterol
• B) Treating asthma
• Which drug is a proton pump inhibitor?
• A) Omeprazole
• B) Ranitidine
• C) Cimetidine
• D) Famotidine
• A) Omeprazole
• Which of the following medications is used to manage type 2 diabetes?
• A) Metformin
• B) Lisinopril
• C) Loratadine
• D) Atenolol
• A) Metformin
• Which drug is an opioid analgesic?
• A) Morphine
• B) Ibuprofen
• C) Acetaminophen
• D) Naproxen
• A) Morphine
• What is the mechanism of action of insulin?
• A) Decreases gluconeogenesis
• B) Increases glucose uptake by cells
• C) Blocks glucose absorption in the intestine
• D) Inhibits glycogenolysis
• B) Increases glucose uptake by cells
,• Which drug is used to treat hyperlipidemia?
• A) Metformin
• B) Atorvastatin
• C) Lisinopril
• D) Furosemide
• B) Atorvastatin
• What is the common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
• A) Dry cough
• B) Bradycardia
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Nausea
• A) Dry cough
• Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug?
• A) Aspirin
• B) Metoprolol
• C) Albuterol
• D) Furosemide
• A) Aspirin
• What is the therapeutic use of digoxin?
• A) Hypertension
• B) Heart failure
• C) Diabetes
• D) Asthma
• B) Heart failure
• Which drug class does loratadine belong to?
• A) Antihypertensives
• B) Antihistamines
• C) Antibiotics
• D) Antidepressants
• B) Antihistamines
• Which medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
• A) Fluoxetine
• B) Diazepam
• C) Amitriptyline
• D) Propranolol
, • A) Fluoxetine
• What is the main adverse effect of aminoglycosides?
• A) Nephrotoxicity
• B) Hepatotoxicity
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Hypertension
• A) Nephrotoxicity
• Which drug is used for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis?
• A) Epinephrine
• B) Diphenhydramine
• C) Loratadine
• D) Prednisone
• A) Epinephrine
• Which of the following is a loop diuretic?
• A) Furosemide
• B) Spironolactone
• C) Hydrochlorothiazide
• D) Amiloride
• A) Furosemide
• Which drug is used to reverse opioid overdose?
• A) Naloxone
• B) Methadone
• C) Buprenorphine
• D) Naltrexone
• A) Naloxone
• Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
• A) Amlodipine
• B) Metoprolol
• C) Furosemide
• D) Lisinopril
• A) Amlodipine
• What is the main therapeutic use of heparin?
• A) Antidepressant
• B) Anticoagulant
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