Pharmacology Quizzes & Trivia

Pharmacology is pretty much the study of the action of drugs. This field of study is very large and deals with issues such as toxicology, drug design, chemical biology, therapy, and more. We’re not a major pharmaceutical company, but if you drug wisdom is high level then you should invest in our quiz.

We offer questions like: “What is the medical use of digitalis?”, “What are the two requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?”, “How important is the text The Canon of Medicine”, “What role does the metabolism play with drug usage?”, and “What is posology?”. Whether you’re a novice or expert at this subject, we have something. Spend time with us and feel a euphoric feeling from taking this test.

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Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics Introduction Quiz!

Different drugs have different ways in which they enter the body and attack the base for an illness or diseases. The pharmacokinetic process is concerned with the absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs. In the...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 20975 | Last updated: Jun 23, 2021

Sample Question
What describes the action of the body on the drug?

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacokinetics

Microbiology

Physiology

All of the above

Antifungal Drug MCQ Quiz With Answer

Think you have good knowledge about antifungal drugs? If yes, then you should take up this 'Antifungal Drug MCQ quiz' to see how much you know about these drugs. A person is more likely to get a fungal infection if they...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 8024 | Last updated: Nov 21, 2021

Sample Question
Which of the following statements correctly pair the antifungal drugs with their likely mechanisms of action?

Amphotericin B - inhibits thymidylate synthetase

Griseofulvin - interferes with microtubule function

Flucytosine - inhibits fungal mycolic acid synthesis

Miconazole - inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase

Nystatin - inhibits ergosterol synthesis

Terbinafine - inhibits squalene epoxidase

Pharmacology Quiz: The Endocrine System!

This is a pharmacology quiz about the Endocrine System! The endocrine system is charged with making hormones that control moods, organs, and growth. The endocrine glands are divided into the thyroid gland and the adrenal...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 7558 | Last updated: Sep 15, 2020

Sample Question
Which condition results from over secretion of growth hormone?

Panhypopituitarism

Addison's

Acromegaly

Diabetes

Pharmacology HESI Test: Quiz!

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 9784 | Last updated: Jan 5, 2021

Sample Question
The client with cardiac disease is prescribed amiodarone (Cordarnoe), an antidysrhythmic, orally. Which teaching intervention should the nurse implement?

Notify the health-care provider of dyspnea, fatigue, and cough.

Instruct the client to take the medication prior to going to bed.

Tell the client not to take the medication if the apical pulse is less than 60.

Explain that this medication may cause the stool to turn black.

Pharmacology Quiz Exam: Basics!

Mark the letter of choice, then click on the Next button. The score will be posted as soon as you are done with the quiz. You got 24 minutes to finish the exam. Good luck!

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 24801 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2021

Sample Question
Which of the following is not a side effect of the choline receptor blocker (Atropine)?

Increased pulse

Urinary retention

Constipation

Mydriasis

Recent Quizzes

Basic Pharmacology Exam: Quiz!

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 252 | Last updated: Jan 21, 2021

Sample Question
The response is most rapid following the binding of a ligand to:

Intracellular receptors

Spare receptors

Ligand-gated ion channels

Receptors the underwent phosphorylation

G protein-coupled receptors

Enzyme-linked receptors

Biopharmaceutics Quiz: Trivia Test!

How much do you know about biopharmaceutics? Biopharmaceutics is the analysis of the chemical and physical properties of medications and the biological effects they deliver. A biopharmaceutical is any pharmaceutical drug...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 179 | Last updated: Mar 10, 2021

Sample Question
The half-life of a first-order reaction is 4 years. What is its shelf life (in years)?

0.61

0.02

0.03

0.17

Pharmacology Of Hematopoiesis Quiz!

Pharmacology of Hematopoiesis Quiz!

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 102 | Last updated: Feb 1, 2021

Sample Question
Where is erythropoietin produced?

Proximal tubular cells of kidney

β islet cells of pancreas

Gallbladder

Hepatic cells

Pharmacology Toughest Exam Quiz!

Questions: 195 | Attempts: 323 | Last updated: Jan 28, 2021

Sample Question
Pindolol and some other β adrenergic receptor antagonists have an additional property that is referred to as intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA). This additional property indicates these agents are:

Full agonists

Inverse agonist

Neutral antagonists

Noncompetitive antagonists

Partial agonists

Respiratory Pharmacology Test: Trivia Quiz

Respiratory pharmacology test: trivia. There are different illnesses that people suffer from when it comes to the respiratory system and drugs prescribed to ensure the problems are resolved or give the patient some...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 99 | Last updated: Oct 20, 2020

Sample Question
Bronchial asthma is characterised by

Hyper responsiveness of tracheo-bronchial smooth muscle

Narrowing of air tubes

Expulsion of respiratory secretions

Stimulation of mechano- or chemoreceptors in respiratory passage

Quiz On K6 & K7 Pharmacology Sem 2 Session 2018-2019 (Nb 2264)

QUIZ ON K6 & K7 PHARMACOLOGY SEM 2 SESSION 2018-2019 (NB 2264)

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 144 | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Sample Question
The following statement(s) is/are TRUE with regards to autonomic nervous system:

Parasympathetic preganglionic fibres are shorter than sympathetic preganglionic fibres.

The receptors at postganglionic neuron at the sweat gland are muscarinic.

All preganglionic autonomic neurons secrete acetylcholine.

The receptors at all parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are nicotinic.

Adrenal medulla is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system.

A Quick Pharmacology Test!

A branch of biomedical which is concerned with everything related to medicines and drugs, their origin, composition, usage, effects, toxicology, etc. So, we created this quiz so you could test your knowledge

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 197 | Last updated: Sep 12, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following statement is CORRECT about tramadol?

It modulates pain mainly through inhibition of reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.

It depresses the respiration in therapeutic doses.

It is a mixed opioid agonist.

It is an alternative to morphine in pre-unaesthetic medication.

Pharmacology Test: Opioid Analgesia

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 517 | Last updated: Jul 12, 2021

Sample Question
Significant tolerance does not develop to the following action of morphine:

Analgesia

Euphoria

Sedation

Miosis

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 54 Psychiatric Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 7160 | Last updated: Aug 18, 2017

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A client taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) started complaining of nausea. vomiting. diarrhea. drowsiness. muscle weakness. tremor. blurred vision and ringing in the ears. The lithium level is 2 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this value as:

Normal level.

Toxic level.

Below normal level.

Above normal level.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 53 Psychiatric Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3707 | Last updated: Aug 18, 2017

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A nurse provides instructions to a client taking fluoxetine (Prozac) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant. The nurse tells the client to take the medication:

Early in the morning.

During lunch time.

At snack time.

At bedtime.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 52 Musculoskeletal Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2131 | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

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Adalimumab (Humira) is given to a client for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following side effect is associated with the medication?

Numbness.

Diarrhea.

Urinary retention.

Weight gain.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 51 Musculoskeletal Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1860 | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

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A nurse is providing instructions to a client receiving Baclofen (Lioresal). Which of the following would be included in the teaching plan?

Limit fluid intake.

Hold the medication if diarrhea occurs.

Restrict alcohol intake.

Notify the physician if weakness occurs.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 50 Immunological Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 910 | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

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The nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving foscarnet (Foscavir). The nurse carefully monitors which of the following laboratory test during the treatment with this medication. except?

Serum creatinine.

Serum calcium.

Serum magnesium.

Serum sodium.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 48 Cardiovascular Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3763 | Last updated: Nov 16, 2020

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A nurse is caring a client who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25mcg tab once a day. The client suddenly complaints of anorexia. nausea. vomiting. and diarrhea. The physician is ruling a digoxin toxicity. As a nurse. you know the therapeutic digoxin rate is?

0.25-0.5 ng/ml.

0.5-2 ng/ml.

1.5-3 ng/ml.

3.5-4.5 ng/ml.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 47 Cardiovascular Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3574 | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

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A nurse is providing instructions to a client who is receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin). Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further instruction?

“I will observe the color of my urine and stool”.

“I will take Ecotrin (Enteric coated aspirin) for my headaches”.

“I will avoid drinking alcohol”.

“I will take the medicine daily at the same time”.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 46 Ophthalmic And Otic Medications

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 46 Ophthalmic and Otic Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3428 | Last updated: Aug 15, 2017

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A client went to a health care facility to ask instructions regarding on how to administer ophthalmic medications. The nurse correctly instructs the client to?

Gently allow the tip of the optic bottle to touch with the conjunctival sac.

Apply gentle pressure with a clean tissue to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after the administration.

Blink quickly to stimulate tearing after the administration.

Blow the nose to stimulate faster absorption.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 43 Gastrointestinal Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4892 | Last updated: Aug 15, 2017

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A client has been prescribed with Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the following symptoms would prompt the nurse that the medication is having its therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted?

Negative abdominal pain.

An absence of constipation.

An absence of diarrhea.

Reduction of excess fat in feces.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 42 Gastrointestinal Medications

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The nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Cholestyramine (Prevalite). Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teachings?

“I will include a high fiber rich food in my diet”.

“I will continue taking my multivitamins”.

“This medication will help lower my cholesterol”.

“I will sip the cholestyramine powder for a long time for faster absorption”.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 41 Neurological Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2258 | Last updated: Aug 15, 2017

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Phenobarbital (luminal) is given to a client for a short treatment of anxiety. Which of the following results would indicate a therapeutic serum range of the medication?

5-10 mcg/ml.

15-40 mcg/ml.

45-65 mcg/ml.

50-90 mcg/ml.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 40 Neurological Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2961 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2017

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A client with myasthenia gravis has become frequently complaining of weakness and fatigue. The physician plans to identify whether the client is responding to an overdose of the medication or a worsening of the disease. A tensilon test is performed. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing an overdose of the medication?

Temporarily worsening of the condition.

Improvement of the weakness and fatigue.

No change in the condition.

Complaints of muscle spasms.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 37 Antineoplastic Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2263 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2017

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The nurse is evaluating the medical history of a client who will be receiving Asparaginase (Elspar). The nurse contacts the health care provider if which of the following is noted in the history?

Diabetes Mellitus type II.

Pancreatitis.

Asthma.

Ischemic heart disease.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 36 Antineoplastic Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1951 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2017

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Chemotherapy dosing is usually based on the total body surface. What should the nurse do before administering chemotherapy?

Get the body mass index (BMI).

Ask the client about intake and output.

Weigh and measure the height of the patient on the day of administration.

Ask the client for the height and weight.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 35 Maternity And Newborn Medications

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 35 Maternity and Newborn Medications

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Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2969 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2017

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A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate therapy for the control of preeclampsia. A nurse discover that the client is encountering toxicity from the medication in which of the following assessment?

Urine output of 25 ml/hr.

The presence of deep tendon reflex.

Respirations of 10 breaths per minute.

Serum magnesium level of 7 mEq/L.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 34 Endocrine Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2326 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2017

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A patient adrenal insufficiency is to be discharged and is given Prednisone as a home medication. The nurse instruct the patient the following. except?

To avoid aspirin-containing products.

To avoid foods rich in potassium.

To avoid caffeinated drinks.

To avoid individuals with respiratory infections.

NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 33 Endocrine Medications

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1582 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2017

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Somatropin (Humatrope) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome. Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?

Decreases ALT and AST level.

Mild hyperglycemia.

Hypotension.

Water intoxication.

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