Pharmacology Nursing NCK Revision Notes & 600+ Practice Questions

What Will You Learn?

• Understand fundamental pharmacology principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classifications
• Master nervous system medications including analgesics, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, and psychiatric drugs
• Learn cardiovascular drugs: antihypertensives, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, and drugs for heart failure
• Identify and apply immune system drugs including immunosuppressants and immunomodulators
• Differentiate between antibiotic classes, their mechanisms of action, and appropriate clinical applications
• Understand antifungal, anthelmintic, and antiprotozoal medications for infectious disease management
• Apply reproductive system drugs including contraceptives, hormones, and medications for pregnancy complications
• Master respiratory medications including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and drugs for asthma management
• Learn gastrointestinal drugs for treating ulcers, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and digestive disorders
• Understand endocrine system medications including thyroid drugs, corticosteroids, and hormone replacement therapy
• Master insulin administration, oral hypoglycemics, and comprehensive diabetes medication management
• Calculate medication dosages accurately using multiple formulas and conversion methods
• Apply safe medication administration techniques following the six rights of medication safety
• Recognize common drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects for patient safety
• Answer 620+ NCK-style pharmacology questions with confidence using clinical reasoning skills