RN Medication Exam Study Guide
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) - ANS-Which medication is contraindicated for renal
failure patients?
Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained - ANS-What should a nurse do
prior to administration of an initial dose of an antibiotic?
Cool, wet skin - ANS-Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the
following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the patient?
I will shave with an electric razor. - ANS-Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium
(Coumadin) would indicate that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use - ANS-What is the appropriate teaching
for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for several weeks?
Persistent cough - ANS-An adverse effect of catopril (Catopren) is...?
Decreased blood pressure - ANS-The therapeutic effect of amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
Diplopia - ANS-What is common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
Bleeding disorders - ANS-Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
Maximum effectiveness may take 2 to 4 weeks of continued therapy - ANS-A nurse should
include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen (Naprosyn)?
Blood pressure - ANS-A nurse should monitor ________ for a patient who is taking furosemide
(Lasix).
A 57 year old client who has cirrhosis related to alcohol abuse - ANS-An anti-hyperlipidemic
medication is contraindicated for which patient?
Diarrhea - ANS-The side effect for cefotaxime sodium (Claforan) is...?
Increased exercise tolerance - ANS-The therapeutic effect of an angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor is...?
Increased hematocrit level - ANS-The desired effect of epoetin alfa (Epogen) is...?
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) - ANS-Which medication is contraindicated for renal
failure patients?
Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained - ANS-What should a nurse do
prior to administration of an initial dose of an antibiotic?
Cool, wet skin - ANS-Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the
following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the patient?
I will shave with an electric razor. - ANS-Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium
(Coumadin) would indicate that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use - ANS-What is the appropriate teaching
for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for several weeks?
Persistent cough - ANS-An adverse effect of catopril (Catopren) is...?
Decreased blood pressure - ANS-The therapeutic effect of amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
Diplopia - ANS-What is common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
Bleeding disorders - ANS-Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
Maximum effectiveness may take 2 to 4 weeks of continued therapy - ANS-A nurse should
include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen (Naprosyn)?
Blood pressure - ANS-A nurse should monitor ________ for a patient who is taking furosemide
(Lasix).
A 57 year old client who has cirrhosis related to alcohol abuse - ANS-An anti-hyperlipidemic
medication is contraindicated for which patient?
Diarrhea - ANS-The side effect for cefotaxime sodium (Claforan) is...?
Increased exercise tolerance - ANS-The therapeutic effect of an angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor is...?
Increased hematocrit level - ANS-The desired effect of epoetin alfa (Epogen) is...?
