Pharmacology CMS Practice Test

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• For open IV anesthetic vials, when should they be used to prevent bacterial contamination?
• Which symptom cluster is commonly associated with cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity?
• Which drug may decrease the blood levels of lithium?
• Which statement is true regarding nifedipine?
• Which antibiotic is a broad-spectrum penicillin used as an oral medication?
• Which gauge is used for blood administration and surgery according to typical IV guidelines?
• Which antimycobacterial drug requires avoiding foods with high levels of tyramine?
• Which statement about monitoring thyroid hormone therapy is correct?
• Cardiac glycosides such as digoxin produce which of the following effects on the heart?
• Which statement about adrenergic agonists is true?
• Metronidazole is used as prophylaxis before surgery.
• Naproxen and other NSAIDs can cause renal insufficiency. Which class of medications can cause renal insufficiency such as naproxen?
• Naltrexone helps with substance/alcohol abuse by which mechanism?
• Which is a precaution when using beta-adrenergic blockers for glaucoma?
• How long does it typically take for MAOIs to produce a therapeutic effect?
• What intravenous dosing rate is recommended for loop diuretics?
• Analgesics should be taken with or without food?
• During nasal drop administration, what head position is recommended?
• Aspirin should be taken with which of the following?
• Which statement is correct for nasal drop administration?
• What is the route of administration for thrombolytic medications?
• Bipolar disorders are primarily managed with which type of medications?
• Cholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat which condition?
• Dosing for thiazide diuretics: when should they be taken?
• Which statement about ramelteon is correct?
• What is the action of ACE inhibitors?
• Which laxative acts as a stool softener by lowering surface tension?
• Long-term glucocorticoid therapy is associated with which adverse effect?
• Which term best describes a drug that blocks the usual receptor activity regulated by endogenous compounds?
• Which of the following is a thrombolytic medication?
• For seasonal allergic rhinitis, how long may nasal glucocorticoids to reach maximum relief?
• Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior in psychotic disorders?
• Which statement about soft contact lens use with Brimonidine is correct?
• Which medication is prescribed for abstinence maintenance following withdrawal?
• Which symptom may indicate ototoxicity with loop diuretics, particularly with ethacrynic acid?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of ezetimibe?
• Taking diuretics with an antihypertensive that blocks aldosterone can increase the risk of which effect?
• What precaution is advised when taking laxatives with milk or antacids?
• How should thyroid hormone be administered relative to meals?
• Which antibiotic is commonly combined with clavulanate to extend its spectrum against beta-lactamase-producing organisms?
• Which antifungal is commonly used topically for mucosal candidiasis?
• Which parameter is commonly monitored when a patient is taking thiazide diuretics?
• Which norepinephrine selective reuptake inhibitor is used for both depression and ADHD?
• Disulfiram therapy requires monitoring of which function?
• When discontinuing SSRIs, what is recommended?
• Which statement about midazolam is correct?
• Which statement best defines half-life?
• Which of the following is a potential life-threatening complication of cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity?
• Which of the following is an over-the-counter antidiarrheal?
• What is the correct technique for administering ear drops to an adult?
• To minimize nocturia, what dosing timing is recommended for diuretics?
• Which statement about theophylline monitoring is correct?
• Which alpha2-adrenergic agonist is used for short-term therapy for glaucoma?
• Which combination is commonly used in glaucoma therapy?
• What is the recommended method of administering topical glaucoma drops to the eye?
• Which allergy is a contraindication to inhaled anticholinergics due to possible soy lecithin content?
• Which instruction is correct when taking glucocorticoids?
• What foundational technique should be used when administering nasal drops?
• Within what time frame is thrombolysis best administered after manifestations?
• Which agent is a GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor used as an antiplatelet therapy?
• Which adverse effect is associated with direct renin inhibitors?
• Which statement about non-opioid antitussives is true?
• Which statement best describes proper transdermal patch application?
• Which of the following is an indication for thyroid hormone therapy?
• Potassium-sparing diuretics: which statement is true?
• Which anticoagulant is a synthetic pentasaccharide that inhibits factor Xa?
• If digoxin is given intravenously, the infusion should last for at least how many minutes?
• Which symptom describes acute dystonia caused by first-generation antipsychotics?
• Which cephalosporin is listed as a treatment option for otitis media?
• Which describes an agonist?
• Which factor reduces absorption of direct renin inhibitors?
• Which drug is an Alpha-2 Adrenergic agonist used for ADHD?
• What is an important safety monitoring parameter for statin therapy?
• Which medication is commonly used in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease?
• Which of the following statements about melatonin agonists is true?
• In case of cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity, what personal safety measure is recommended?
• Abrupt discontinuation of which class of drugs may cause rebound hypertension?
• What is the mechanism of centrally acting alpha1 agonists?
• Which statement about a long half-life drug is true?
• What is the antidote for opioid toxicity?
• Which statement accurately describes sustained-release oral nitrate preparations?
• Which electrolyte abnormality is commonly associated with loop diuretics?
• Which statement accurately describes sublingual tablets or translingual spray in nitrate therapy for acute angina?
• Which lipid parameter do bile acid sequestrants primarily decrease?
• Which agent is a thyroid hormone used for replacement therapy?
• Nonbenzodiazepines enhance the action of GABA in the CNS, resulting in what outcome?
• Which statement about ketamine is true in IV anesthesia?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for heparin therapy?
• What is a common precaution when starting an alpha-adrenergic blocker?
• Which statement accurately describes guaifenesin?
• Which practice is recommended when administering thrombolytics?
• What does a spacer on an inhaler do?
• Which of the following is an example of a bulk-forming laxative?
• Which route is commonly used to deliver glucocorticoids to prevent airway inflammation in asthma?
• Which of the following are contraindications for oral medication administration?
• Aldosterone antagonists mechanism: Which describes action?
• Which parameter should be monitored during loop diuretic therapy?
• If a patient blinks during instillation, what should you do?
• Which side effect of TCAs is common and often diminishes over time?
• Which mechanism describes antidiarrheal medications that act on opioid receptors in the GI tract?
• Which of the following is a common complication of benzodiazepine use?
• Osmotic diuretic used to prevent kidney failure and in oliguric AKI?
• Why are MAOIs used less frequently in practice?
• Which statement accurately describes opioid antitussives such as codeine and hydrocodone?
• ARBs mechanism: Which statement describes ARBs?
• Which statement about inhaled anticholinergic medications used for COPD is true?
• Which statement about melatonin agonists is correct?
• What precaution is recommended when initiating tricyclic antidepressants?
• What is the correct practice to reduce pain on propofol injection?
• When is the Z-track technique used?
• Which type of laxative is described as softening fecal mass and increasing bulk?
• Which CNS stimulant is a prodrug used for ADHD?
• Which drug is the prototype benzodiazepine?
• If instilling more than one ophthalmic drop in the same eye, how long should you wait between drops?
• Gentamicin can injure cells of which renal structure?
• If ezetimibe is used with a bile acid sequestrant, how should dosing be scheduled?
• Which of the following is a known drug interaction with antiepileptic drugs?
• Which of the following is important to monitor in patients using topical beta-blockers for glaucoma?
• What effect does high plasma protein binding have on free drug concentration?
• Which drug is a thiazide-type diuretic?
• Which measure is recommended to help prevent lithium toxicity during therapy?
• Second-generation antipsychotics are also known as which?
• Which antimicrobial decreases the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives?
• Which statement about Buspirone is true?
• To minimize insomnia, when should CNS stimulants be administered?
• For subcutaneous injections, what angle is typically used for an average adult?
• In the metered-dose inhaler procedure, which action should be done after shaking the device?
• What is the correct sequence for administering a prime nasal spray?
• Which statement correctly describes long-acting beta2 agonists such as Formoterol and Salmeterol?
• When taking aldosterone antagonists, which parameter should be monitored to detect electrolyte imbalance?
• An antimycobacterial drug is defined as a medication that attacks the organism that causes which diseases?
• Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in patients with which condition?
• Bupropion at high doses increases risk of what?
• Which recommendation helps mitigate glucocorticoid-induced bone loss?
• Thiazide diuretics promote diuresis when renal function is not impaired. Which option best reflects this?
• Distribution of medications is influenced by which of the following?
• Which parameter should be monitored when a patient is receiving an adrenergic agonist infusion?
• What is recommended for toxicity management of calcium channel blocker overdose?
• Which medication reduces relapse in nicotine dependence by modulating dopamine?
• Organic nitrates treat angina by what primary mechanism?
• Which vital sign change is most commonly associated with beta2 agonist therapy when taken as prescribed?
• Which statement about decongestants is true?
• Which of the following is a decongestant?
• Which statement regarding amphotericin B therapy is correct?
• In severe lithium toxicity, which intervention may be required?
• Which is an appropriate treatment for MAOI-induced hypertensive crisis?
• Which condition is a life-threatening emergency associated with first-generation antipsychotics?
• Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat dementia?
• What type of antibiotic is Gentamicin?
• Rifampin is associated with a distinctive change in body fluids. Which color change is expected?
• What is a serious risk associated with thrombolytic medications?
• Which position is recommended for vaginal medication instillation?
• What is the primary route of medication excretion?
• Which of the following is a direct renin inhibitor?
• Nalbuphine provides analgesia with minimal respiratory depression at low doses because it acts as an antagonist at mu receptors and agonist at kappa receptors.
• With MAOIs, which dietary item is a concern due to risk of hypertensive crisis?
• Which are the correct inhaled beta2 adrenergic agonists?
• Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed as first-line oral therapy for otitis media in patients without penicillin allergy?
• What monitoring is essential with thrombolytic therapy?
• Which statement best describes a potential adverse effect associated with digoxin therapy?
• Prolonged prednisone use (>10 days) can cause which of the following?
• Which statement best describes thiazide diuretics in the treatment of essential hypertension?
• Statins primarily decrease LDL and VLDL cholesterol. Which lipid is increased?
• Which antibiotic is described as broad-spectrum, effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
• Which antifungal is a polyene with notable nephrotoxicity?
• Which systemic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is noted for rapidly lowering intraocular pressure when other medications are ineffective?
• Before inserting a vaginal medication, which step is typically performed?
• Which side effect is commonly associated with centrally acting alpha1 agonists?
• How many half-lives are typically required to reach a steady-state blood concentration?
• Statins primarily decrease LDL and VLDL cholesterol. Which lipid is increased?
• Which medication decreases nicotine craving?
• Longer half-life is associated with which?
• Which statement best describes first-generation antihistamines?
• A drug with a narrow therapeutic index requires what?
• Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when a patient is taking digoxin?
• Which statement about rectal suppositories is correct?
• Which symptom should be reported as a sign of hyperkalemia in patients taking aldosterone antagonists?
• What is a key precaution when taking aldosterone antagonists?
• Which statement best describes partial agonists?
• Which statement about prostaglandin analogs used for glaucoma is true?
• Which item can interact with benzodiazepines?
• Which statement is true regarding antiplatelet therapy and bleeding risk?
• Rifampin should be taken in relation to meals to optimize absorption. When should it be taken?
• Which are inhaled anticholinergics used for bronchodilation?
• Which medication class can intensify the effects of nitrates?
• Which parameter is used to adjust heparin therapy?
• Which laxative is classified as an osmotic laxative?
• Which ACE inhibitor is the only one available in IV form?
• Which of the following benzodiazepines can be used for intravenous administration?
• Name an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic.
• Which medication class might be prescribed for anxiety-related disorders?
• After using beclomethasone inhaler, which action is recommended?
• Where is an intradermal injection commonly given?
• Which statement about ranolazine is correct?
• Which drug reverses benzodiazepine toxicity?
• How should ophthalmic eye ointment be applied?
• Ranolazine therapy is associated with an increased risk of which ventricular arrhythmia?
• Which of the following is a factor that can influence the rate of medication metabolism?
• Prostaglandin analogs lower intraocular pressure primarily by which mechanism?
• Which antibiotic is an antistaphylococcal penicillin?
• Which is a recommended nursing action when using IV anesthetics?
• Which medication is commonly used to treat acute dystonia caused by first-generation antipsychotics?
• Which dietary instruction is recommended for patients taking pramipexole or levodopa?
• Monitoring for thiazide diuretics includes?
• What is the primary action of thrombolytic medications such as alteplase?
• What is the primary purpose of drug metabolism?
• Which drug is a high-ceiling loop diuretic?
• Which herb should be avoided with aspirin due to increased bleeding risk?
• Which statement is true about the administration of expectorant capsules?
• What precaution is recommended when prescribing antimicrobials to patients?
• Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?
• Which is an example of a narrow-spectrum penicillin?
• Nasal glucocorticoids are considered what kind of treatment for nasal congestion?
• Which class should avoid salt substitutes due to hyperkalemia risk?
• Which instruction is correct for administering colesevelam?
• Which growth-related adverse effect may occur with CNS stimulants in children?
• Which is a key instruction for nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics?
• Which antihypertensive drug used in hypertensive emergencies requires protection from light due to solution discoloration?
• Which IM injection site is commonly used for pediatric patients?
• Eye instillation technique: where should the drop be placed?
• For direct renin inhibitors, what is the recommendation if pregnancy occurs?
• What should be done for recent wounds when thrombolytics are used?
• Which laxative is a stimulant laxative?
• Terbinafine is commonly used topically for fungal skin infections.
• Which adverse effect is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?
• SSRIs inhibit reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
• Which statement is correct when administering medications via NG tube?
• In patients of Asian descent, rosuvastatin dosing should be:
• ARBs adverse effects: Which is a potential adverse effect?
• Serotonin syndrome is typically associated with initiation of which class of medications?
• Which medication is the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal?
• Which substance decreases the absorption of digoxin?
• Which of the following is a non-opioid antitussive?
• Which drug is a second-generation antipsychotic?
• When a medication is to be taken on an empty stomach, it should be taken before meals for 30 minutes to 1 hour and after meals for 2 hours.
• What is the role of an antagonist in pharmacodynamics?
• Which position is recommended for inserting a rectal suppository?
• What is a key advantage of sublingual and buccal routes?
• Which medication is used as a methadone substitution for opioid withdrawal management?
• Ramelteon exerts its therapeutic effect by:
• Which of the following is an atypical antipsychotic?
• Which sequence correctly describes the recommended steps for treating an acute anginal attack with sublingual nitroglycerin?
• Which is an osmotic diuretic?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the distribution of medications?
• Which non-opioid antitussive is Diphenhydramine?
• Which condition is listed as a contraindication for antidiarrheal use?
• Which statement best defines pharmacodynamics?
• For TCAs, which administration plan is commonly recommended to minimize daytime sleepiness?
• Which statement about thiazide diuretics is true?
• Which of the following should be avoided while taking lithium?
• What is the dosing schedule for ranolazine?