Pharmacology MCQs for nursing

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1. What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
(A) Naloxone
(B) Atropine
(C) Vitamin K
(D) Flumazenil

2. What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
(A) Increase the reabsorption of sodium
(B) Block the action of angiotensin II
(C) Inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase
(D) Block beta-adrenergic receptors

3. What is the primary action of beta-blockers in treating cardiovascular conditions?
(A) Increase heart rate
(B) Decrease blood clotting
(C) Increase blood glucose
(D) Decrease blood pressure

4. 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

5. What is the primary purpose of diuretics in treating cardiovascular conditions?
(A) Decrease fluid volume
(B) Increase blood pressure
(C) Increase heart rate
(D) Decrease blood glucose

6. Which class of drugs is commonly used to manage hypertension?
(A) Antihistamines
(B) Antidepressants
(C) Anticoagulants
(D) Beta-blockers

7. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed to treat depression?
(A) Antihistamines
(B) Antiepileptics
(C) Anticoagulants
(D) Antidepressants

8. Which class of medications is used to manage epilepsy and seizures?
(A) Antihistamines
(B) Antihypertensives
(C) Antidepressants
(D) Antiepileptics

9. Which medication is a commonly used antidiabetic agent that helps the body use insulin more effectively?
(A) Glipizide
(B) Glucagon
(C) Insulin
(D) Metformin

10. Which medication is commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to help open the airways?
(A) Losartan
(B) Prednisone
(C) Metformin
(D) Albuterol

11. Which medication is commonly used to manage anxiety disorders?
(A) Lorazepam
(B) Warfarin
(C) Metformin
(D) Simvastatin

12. Which medication is commonly used to treat pain and inflammation associated with arthritis?
(A) Ibuprofen
(B) Acetaminophen
(C) Lisinopril
(D) Metformin

13. Which medication is used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes?
(A) Metformin
(B) Insulin
(C) Prednisone
(D) Amlodipine

14. Which medication is used to manage high cholesterol levels?
(A) Prednisone
(B) Omeprazole
(C) Simvastatin
(D) Hydrocodone

15. Which medication is used to reduce gastric acid production in conditions like GERD?
(A) Metformin
(B) Amlodipine
(C) Loratadine
(D) Omeprazole

16. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?
(A) Naloxone
(B) Vitamin K
(C) Flumazenil
(D) Atropine

17. Which medication is used to treat hypothyroidism?
(A) Losartan
(B) Prednisone
(C) Levothyroxine
(D) Ciprofloxacin

18. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?
(A) Constipation
(B) Diarrhea
(C) Insomnia
(D) Hypertension

19. Which of the following medications is a common anticoagulant?
(A) Aspirin
(B) Diphenhydramine
(C) Warfarin
(D) Lorazepam

20. Which type of drug is used to treat bacterial infections?
(A) Antifungals
(B) Antibiotics
(C) Antivirals
(D) Antihypertensives