PHARMACOLOGY CMS NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
nursing intervention to do when removing nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)remove prior
#$%^&
dose before applying the new one
after measuring nitroglycerin ointment dose with the applicator paper, how many inch should
you spread it over the paper - (ANSWERS)2.5-3.5 inches
What should you avoid doing when apply nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)avoid touching
the ointment with your hands
Where should you apply the nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)clean, hairless area over the
body, then cover w/ a clear plastic wrap
how do you administer enteric-coated medication - (ANSWERS)swallowed whole, NEVER
CRUSH IT!
What is Rifampin for? - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic to treat TB given in combination with another
antituberculosis med to help prevent antibiotic resistance
What are complications of Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Orange color of the urine, saliva, sweat, or
tears
-Jaundice, fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort (anorexia)
How should you administer Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)1 hour before or 2 hours after meal with a
full glass of water
Contraindications for Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Pregnancy/lactation
-Liver dysfunction
What should be monitored when taking Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Liver function
-PT/INR
Patient education when taking Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Avoid alcohol
-Monitor for anorexia fatigue and malaise
-When taken with food it decreases the absorption of the medication
, PHARMACOLOGY CMS NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What happens when Rifampin interacts with an HIV medication? - (ANSWERS)The HIV
#$%^&
medication dose increases
How will you know Rifampin was effective? - (ANSWERS)-Clear breath sounds
-No night sweats
-Increased appetite, decreased temp
-3 negative cultures for TB
How will you administer multiple medications through an enteral feeding tube -
(ANSWERS)Administer each medication separately, do not mix the medications with enteral
feeding
How to crush medications through an enteral feeding tube - (ANSWERS)Dissolve crushed
medications in 15 to 30 ml of sterile water priority tp administration via enteral feeding tube
How to prevent clogging with an enteral feeding tube - (ANSWERS)Flush the tube before/after
each medication with 15 to 30 ml of warm sterile water
What to do after administering ALL medications through enteral feeding tube -
(ANSWERS)Flush with another 30 ml of warm sterile water
What is Enoxaparin - (ANSWERS)An anticoagulant, used to treat/prevent DVT and pulmonary
embolism
What should you not do when drawing Enoxaparin in a syringe - (ANSWERS)Do not expel the air
bubbles unless dose adjustment needs to be made
If Enoxaparin prefilled syringe is not available, what size gauge should you use to withdraw the
medication? - (ANSWERS)20-22
After withdrawing Enoxaparin medication you should then change to what size needle to inject?
- (ANSWERS)25-26, ½-⅝ long
Where should you administer Enoxaparin subcutaneously - (ANSWERS)In the abdomen, two
inches from the umbilicus, do not aspirate and you should always rotate sites
What should be monitored when administering Enoxaparin subcutaneously - (ANSWERS)-
Bleeding
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
nursing intervention to do when removing nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)remove prior
#$%^&
dose before applying the new one
after measuring nitroglycerin ointment dose with the applicator paper, how many inch should
you spread it over the paper - (ANSWERS)2.5-3.5 inches
What should you avoid doing when apply nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)avoid touching
the ointment with your hands
Where should you apply the nitroglycerin ointment - (ANSWERS)clean, hairless area over the
body, then cover w/ a clear plastic wrap
how do you administer enteric-coated medication - (ANSWERS)swallowed whole, NEVER
CRUSH IT!
What is Rifampin for? - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic to treat TB given in combination with another
antituberculosis med to help prevent antibiotic resistance
What are complications of Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Orange color of the urine, saliva, sweat, or
tears
-Jaundice, fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort (anorexia)
How should you administer Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)1 hour before or 2 hours after meal with a
full glass of water
Contraindications for Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Pregnancy/lactation
-Liver dysfunction
What should be monitored when taking Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Liver function
-PT/INR
Patient education when taking Rifampin? - (ANSWERS)-Avoid alcohol
-Monitor for anorexia fatigue and malaise
-When taken with food it decreases the absorption of the medication
, PHARMACOLOGY CMS NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What happens when Rifampin interacts with an HIV medication? - (ANSWERS)The HIV
#$%^&
medication dose increases
How will you know Rifampin was effective? - (ANSWERS)-Clear breath sounds
-No night sweats
-Increased appetite, decreased temp
-3 negative cultures for TB
How will you administer multiple medications through an enteral feeding tube -
(ANSWERS)Administer each medication separately, do not mix the medications with enteral
feeding
How to crush medications through an enteral feeding tube - (ANSWERS)Dissolve crushed
medications in 15 to 30 ml of sterile water priority tp administration via enteral feeding tube
How to prevent clogging with an enteral feeding tube - (ANSWERS)Flush the tube before/after
each medication with 15 to 30 ml of warm sterile water
What to do after administering ALL medications through enteral feeding tube -
(ANSWERS)Flush with another 30 ml of warm sterile water
What is Enoxaparin - (ANSWERS)An anticoagulant, used to treat/prevent DVT and pulmonary
embolism
What should you not do when drawing Enoxaparin in a syringe - (ANSWERS)Do not expel the air
bubbles unless dose adjustment needs to be made
If Enoxaparin prefilled syringe is not available, what size gauge should you use to withdraw the
medication? - (ANSWERS)20-22
After withdrawing Enoxaparin medication you should then change to what size needle to inject?
- (ANSWERS)25-26, ½-⅝ long
Where should you administer Enoxaparin subcutaneously - (ANSWERS)In the abdomen, two
inches from the umbilicus, do not aspirate and you should always rotate sites
What should be monitored when administering Enoxaparin subcutaneously - (ANSWERS)-
Bleeding
