Pharmacology MCQs for nursing

  1. Which class of drugs is commonly used to manage hypertension?
    A) Antihistamines
    B) Beta-blockers
    C) Anticoagulants
    D) Antidepressants
    Answer: B) Beta-blockers
  2. What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
    A) Increase blood glucose levels
    B) Decrease blood glucose levels
    C) Increase heart rate
    D) Decrease blood pressure
    Answer: B) Decrease blood glucose levels
  3. Which medication is used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes?
    A) Metformin
    B) Insulin
    C) Prednisone
    D) Amlodipine
    Answer: A) Metformin
  4. Which type of drug is used to treat bacterial infections?
    A) Antifungals
    B) Antivirals
    C) Antibiotics
    D) Antihypertensives
    Answer: C) Antibiotics
  5. What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
    A) Naloxone
    B) Atropine
    C) Vitamin K
    D) Flumazenil
    Answer: A) Naloxone
  6. Which medication is commonly used to treat pain and inflammation associated with arthritis?
    A) Acetaminophen
    B) Ibuprofen
    C) Lisinopril
    D) Metformin
    Answer: B) Ibuprofen
  7. Which of the following medications is a common anticoagulant?
    A) Aspirin
    B) Warfarin
    C) Diphenhydramine
    D) Lorazepam
    Answer: B) Warfarin
  8. Which medication is used to manage high cholesterol levels?
    A) Prednisone
    B) Simvastatin
    C) Omeprazole
    D) Hydrocodone
    Answer: B) Simvastatin
  9. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed to treat depression?
    A) Antihistamines
    B) Antidepressants
    C) Anticoagulants
    D) Antiepileptics
    Answer: B) Antidepressants
  10. Which medication is used to reduce gastric acid production in conditions like GERD?
    A) Metformin
    B) Omeprazole
    C) Loratadine
    D) Amlodipine
    Answer: B) Omeprazole
  11. What is the primary action of beta-blockers in treating cardiovascular conditions?
    A) Increase heart rate
    B) Decrease blood pressure
    C) Increase blood glucose
    D) Decrease blood clotting
    Answer: B) Decrease blood pressure
  12. Which medication is commonly used to manage anxiety disorders?
    A) Lorazepam
    B) Warfarin
    C) Metformin
    D) Simvastatin
    Answer: A) Lorazepam
  13. What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
    A) Block the action of angiotensin II
    B) Increase the reabsorption of sodium
    C) Inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase
    D) Block beta-adrenergic receptors
    Answer: A) Block the action of angiotensin II
  14. Which medication is used to treat hypothyroidism?
    A) Levothyroxine
    B) Prednisone
    C) Losartan
    D) Ciprofloxacin
    Answer: A) Levothyroxine
  15. Which medication is a commonly used antidiabetic agent that helps the body use insulin more effectively?
    A) Glipizide
    B) Metformin
    C) Insulin
    D) Glucagon
    Answer: B) Metformin
  16. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?
    A) Diarrhea
    B) Constipation
    C) Insomnia
    D) Hypertension
    Answer: B) Constipation
  17. What is the primary purpose of diuretics in treating cardiovascular conditions?
    A) Increase blood pressure
    B) Decrease fluid volume
    C) Increase heart rate
    D) Decrease blood glucose
    Answer: B) Decrease fluid volume
  18. Which medication is commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to help open the airways?
    A) Albuterol
    B) Prednisone
    C) Metformin
    D) Losartan
    Answer: A) Albuterol
  19. Which class of medications is used to manage epilepsy and seizures?
    A) Antihistamines
    B) Antiepileptics
    C) Antidepressants
    D) Antihypertensives
    Answer: B) Antiepileptics
  20. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?
    A) Naloxone
    B) Flumazenil
    C) Vitamin K
    D) Atropine
    Answer: B) Flumazenil

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