NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 4 UNDERSTANDING DRUG CLASSES

1. The 'Decoder Ring Strategy' emphasizes mastery of what primary pattern?. Brand names. Dosage charts. Drug suffix recognition. IV calculations.

2. The overall strategic model organizes drug classes into how many groups?. 10. 12. 15. 20.

3. ACE inhibitors are identified by which suffix?. -lol. -pril. -dipine. -zosin.

4. ARBs are identified by which suffix?. -sartan. -pril. -statin. -zine.

5. A persistent dry cough is most associated with: ARBs. Beta blockers. ACE inhibitors. Calcium channel blockers.

6. Beta blockers are identified by which suffix?. -pril. -lol. -dipine. -cillin.

7. Beta blockers primarily reduce: Cholesterol. Blood pressure and heart rate. Stomach acid. Bone density.

8. Calcium channel blockers are identified by which suffix?. -dipine. -sartan. -zine. -drone.

9. Alpha-1 blockers are identified by which suffix?. -lol. -zosin. -statin. -zole.

10. Orthostatic hypotension is a risk with: Alpha blockers. PPIs. Statins. Antihistamines.

11. NSAIDs are commonly identified by containing: -pril. -fen or -nac. -statin. -tidine.

12. Bisphosphonates are identified by which suffix?. -dronate. -dipine. -zine. -lol.

13. Benzodiazepines are identified by: -statin. -zine. -zepam or -zolam. -sartan.

14. Phenothiazines are identified by: -zine. -zepam. -lol. -pril.

15. 5-HT3 antagonists (severe nausea) are identified by: -zine. -tidine. -serton. -prazole.

16. H2 blockers are identified by: -tidine. -prazole. -zole. -drone.

17. Proton Pump Inhibitors are identified by: -statin. -prazole. -cillin. -zine.

18. Lipid-lowering agents are identified by: -zole. -sartan. -statin. -dipine.

19. Aminoglycosides are associated with which major toxicity risks?. Hepatotoxicity only. Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Hyperglycemia. Bradycardia.

20. Penicillin antibiotics require monitoring for: Hypokalemia. Anaphylaxis. Bradycardia. Hypoglycemia.

21. Pregnancy Category X indicates: Slight risk. Moderate risk. Proven fetal risk but benefits outweigh. Absolute contraindication.

22. The 'QT Rule' states pregnant patients should avoid: ACE inhibitors. Quinolones and Tetracyclines. Beta blockers. PPIs.

23. Metronidazole is contraindicated during which trimester?. First trimester. Second trimester. Third trimester. All trimesters.

24. The 'Profe Rey Model' includes which element?. Brand memorization. Drug advertisement review. Group, Category, Indication, Side vs Adverse, Nursing Recommendations. Random drug matching.

25. The exam ultimately tests your ability to: Memorize 5,000 drugs. Identify, categorize, and protect. Calculate infusion rates. Recite pregnancy categories.