Pharmacology

Pharmacology NCLEX® Practice Questions

Drug classes, adverse effects, medication safety, dosage calculations, and high-alert medications. Pharm is everywhere on the NCLEX®. Practice here.

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2026 NCSBN test planSBA, SATA, BowTie, CJ38 subtopics

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A patient taking amiodarone for atrial fibrillation calls the clinic reporting a persistent dry cough and progressive shortness of breath over the past several weeks. The nurse recognizes these symptoms are most consistent with which serious adverse effect of this medication?

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What you'll practice

Pharmacology questions span 38 subtopics aligned to the 2026 NCSBN test plan.

Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive Medications

Anticoagulant Therapy

Thrombolytic Therapy

Antibiotics & Anti-infectives

Psychotropic Medications

Diabetic & Endocrine Medications

Respiratory & Bronchodilator Medications

Immunosuppressants & Biologic Therapies

Adverse Effects of Cardiovascular Medications

Adverse Effects of Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics

Adverse Effects of Antibiotics & Anti-infectives

Adverse Effects of Psychotropic Medications

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Adverse Effects of Diabetic & Endocrine Medications

Adverse Effects of Respiratory Medications

Adverse Effects of Immunosuppressants

Adverse Effects of Opioids & Analgesics

Drug Contraindications & Allergy Recognition

Drug-Drug Interactions

Medication Administration Safety & Rights

High-Risk & High-Alert Medications

Parenteral & IV Therapies

Pharmacological Pain Management

Blood Product Administration

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Medication Reconciliation

Client Education on Medications

Dosage Calculations & Safe Dose Ranges

Controlled Substances & Regulatory Guidelines

Diuretics & Electrolyte Monitoring

Neurological Medications (Anticonvulsants, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's)

Corticosteroids & Adrenal Suppression

GI Medications (PPIs, Antiemetics, Laxatives)

Antifungals & Antivirals

Thyroid Medications (Levothyroxine, Methimazole)

Muscle Relaxants & Skeletal Medications

Anesthetics, Sedatives & Reversal Agents

Ophthalmic & Otic Medications

Herbal Supplements & OTC Interactions

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How many pharmacology NCLEX® questions does StudyWithLily have?

Hundreds of pharm questions covering every major drug class, adverse effects, interactions, medication safety, dosage calculations, and high-alert medications.

Does StudyWithLily cover pharmacology for the 2026 NCLEX®?

Yes. All pharmacology content is aligned to the 2026 NCSBN RN Test Plan, including Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies.

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What question types are available for pharmacology?

SBA, SATA, BowTie, and Clinical Judgment. All Next Gen NCLEX® formats.

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