NLN-Pharmacology Exam Information and Outline
NLN Pharmacology
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 11, 2026
NLN-Pharmacology Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice achievement test
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Medication Administration and Safety
- Dosage Calculations
- Drugs Affecting Major Body Systems
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, CNS, endocrine, GI
- Anti-infectives and Immunologic Agents
- Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- Nursing Implications and Patient Education