Prophecy RN Pharmacology A -
Exam Prep for Nursing
Students
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? - Answer--phenazopyridine
(Pyridium)
You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp
97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? - Answer--Hold digoxin and call the
provider
Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion
because: - Answer--Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? -
Answer--400mg
When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it
should be given over two minutes to avoid: - Answer--tinnitus
, A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum calcium level
is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? -
Answer--calcintonin (Miacalcin)
A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse
determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states
that he or she will: - Answer--take the medication with a full glass of water
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects? - Answer--Anti-
inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The medication comes in from the pharmacy as
2 G Vancomycin in 250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run? - Answer--125ml/hr
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the patient's
medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in the history? -
Answer--Use of nitroglycerin
While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse notices
diversity of food items. Which of the following foods would be a concern? - Answer--Spinach
Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every 12 hours. As a nurse, you understand
that the PRIMARY rationale for monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: - Answer--It can cause
nephrotoxicity
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - Answer--1200 mcg
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When
is the best time to administer Humalog insulin? - Answer--15 minutes before meal arrives
Exam Prep for Nursing
Students
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? - Answer--phenazopyridine
(Pyridium)
You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp
97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? - Answer--Hold digoxin and call the
provider
Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion
because: - Answer--Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? -
Answer--400mg
When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it
should be given over two minutes to avoid: - Answer--tinnitus
, A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum calcium level
is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? -
Answer--calcintonin (Miacalcin)
A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse
determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states
that he or she will: - Answer--take the medication with a full glass of water
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects? - Answer--Anti-
inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The medication comes in from the pharmacy as
2 G Vancomycin in 250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run? - Answer--125ml/hr
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the patient's
medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in the history? -
Answer--Use of nitroglycerin
While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse notices
diversity of food items. Which of the following foods would be a concern? - Answer--Spinach
Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every 12 hours. As a nurse, you understand
that the PRIMARY rationale for monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: - Answer--It can cause
nephrotoxicity
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - Answer--1200 mcg
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When
is the best time to administer Humalog insulin? - Answer--15 minutes before meal arrives
