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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: RN NCLEX Comprehensive Review: Pharmacology i
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n Nursing
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EXAM CODE: PHARMACOLOGY NURSING NCLEX EXAM
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QUESTIONS-101
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EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. 1 mg = ? mcg
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[Verified Solution]: 1,000 mcg dd dddd dd




Q2. 1 g = ? mg
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[Verified Solution]: 1,000 mg dd dddd dd




Q3. 1 kg = ? lbs
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[Verified Solution]: 2.2 lbs dd dddd dd




Q4. 1 gr = ? mg
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[Verified Solution]: 60 mg dd dddd dd




Q5. 1 oz = ? mL
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[Verified Solution]: 30 mL dd dddd dd




Q6. 1 L = ? mL
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[Verified Solution]: 1,000 mL dd dddd dd

,Q7. 1 tsp = ? mL
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[Verified Solution]: 5 mL dd dddd dd




Q8. 1 tbsp = ? mL
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[Verified Solution]: 15 mL dd dddd dd




Q9. 1 tbsp = ? tsp
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[Verified Solution]: 3 tsp dd dddd dd




Q10. 37.0 degrees Celsius = ? degrees Fahrenheit
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[Verified Solution]: 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
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Q11. Formula to find Celsius
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[Verified Solution]: C=(F-32)x(5/9) dd dddd




Q12. Formula to find Fahrenheit
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[Verified Solution]: F=(Cx9/5)+32 dd dddd




Q13. Adverse Reaction
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[Verified Solution]: Negative effects experienced by a client as a result of a specific medication; may
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be hazardous, tolerated, or subside with continued use
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Q14. RN must assess before administering medications to a pt. (3)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Allergies and adverse effects 2. Current medication regimen for potential intera
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ctions 3. Physiologic status compared to baseline assessment data
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Q15. 6 Rights of Medication Administration
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Right client 2. Right medication 3. Right dose 4. Right time 5. Right route 6. R
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ight documentation
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,Q16. Average time to draw peak levels: Oral (PO)
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[Verified Solution]: 1-2 hours after administration
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Q17. Average time to draw peak levels: Intramuscular (IM)
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[Verified Solution]: 1 hour after administration
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Q18. Average time to draw peak levels: Intravenous (IV)
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[Verified Solution]: 30 minutes
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Q19. Trough Level
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[Verified Solution]: Reflect the lowest concentration or residual level and are usually obtained within
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15 minutes prior to administration of the next scheduled dose
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Q20. Culture and Sensitivity
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[Verified Solution]: Cultures are obtained to detect the presence of pathogens within the specimen coll
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ected. If a culture produces organisms, testing is performed in the laboratory to identify the appropriate
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antibiotic therapy. Begin antibiotic therapy after obtaining lab sample.
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Q21. Guidelines for Safe IV Administration (5)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Review medication guidelines for precautions related to IV administration for c
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ompatibility, rate of admin., necessity of infusion pump, and serious adverse reactions 2. Never administ
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er medications through tubing being used for blood administration 3. Implement standard precautions w
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hen performing and IV site change 4. Fluids should be infused within 24 hours to prevent infection (dis
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card unused portion) 5. Maintain patency of IV access
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Q22. Prevent Infiltration of IV site (3)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Use smallest catheter for prescribed therapy 2. Stabilize port-
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access 3. Assess blood return
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Q23. Treatment for Infiltrated IV (5)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Stop infusion 2. Remove peripheral catheters 3. Apply cold compress 4. Elevat
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e extremity 5. Insert new catheter into opposite extremity
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, Q24. Prevent Extravasation of IV (1)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Know vesicant potential before giving med.
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Q25. Treatment for Extravasated IV (5)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Stop infusion 2. Discontinue administration set 3. Aspirate drug if possible 4.
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Apply cold compress 5. Document condition of site (may photograph)
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Q26. Infiltration
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[Verified Solution]: When IV fluid or medication leaks into surrounding tissue
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Q27. Extravasation
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[Verified Solution]: Leakage of IV fluid or medication into the extravascular tissue around the site of
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infusion




Q28. Phlebitis/Thrombophlebitis
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[Verified Solution]: Inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form able block one or more vei
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Q29. Prevent Phlebitis/Thrombophlebitis (3)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Rotate site every 72h-96h 2. Secure catheter 3. Use aseptic technique
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Q30. Treatment for Phlebitis/Thrombophlebitis at IV site (4)
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Stop infusion 2. Remove peripheral catheters 3. Apply heat compress 4. Insert
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new catheter in opposite extremity
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Q31. Hematoma
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[Verified Solution]: Localized bleeding outside of blood vessels
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