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RN NCLEX Comprehensive Review: Pharmacology in Nursing
TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 BANK 2
VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED
1 mg = ? mcg - ANSWERS--1,000 mcg
1 g = ? mg - ANSWERS--1,000 mg
1 kg = ? lbs - ANSWERS--2.2 lbs
1 gr = ? mg - ANSWERS--60 mg
1 oz = ? mL - ANSWERS--30 mL
1 L = ? mL - ANSWERS--1,000 mL
1 tsp = ? mL - ANSWERS--5 mL
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1 tbsp = ? mL - ANSWERS--15 mL
1 tbsp = ? tsp - ANSWERS--3 tsp
37.0 degrees Celsius = ? degrees Fahrenheit - ANSWERS--98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit
Formula to find Celsius - ANSWERS--C=(F-32)x(5/9)
Formula to find Fahrenheit - ANSWERS--F=(Cx9/5)+32
Adverse Reaction - ANSWERS--Negative effects experienced by a client
as a result of a specific medication; may be hazardous, tolerated, or
subside with continued use
RN must assess before administering medications to a pt. (3) -
ANSWERS--1. Allergies and adverse effects
2. Current medication regimen for potential interactions
3. Physiologic status compared to baseline assessment data
6 Rights of Medication Administration - ANSWERS--1. Right client
2. Right medication
3. Right dose
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4. Right time
5. Right route
6. Right documentation
Average time to draw peak levels: Oral (PO) - ANSWERS--1-2 hours after
administration
Average time to draw peak levels: Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS--1
hour after administration
Average time to draw peak levels: Intravenous (IV) - ANSWERS--30
minutes
Trough Level - ANSWERS--Reflect the lowest concentration or residual
level and are usually obtained within 15 minutes prior to administration
of the next scheduled dose
Culture and Sensitivity - ANSWERS--Cultures are obtained to detect the
presence of pathogens within the specimen collected. If a culture
produces organisms, testing is performed in the laboratory to identify
the appropriate antibiotic therapy. Begin antibiotic therapy after
obtaining lab sample.
Guidelines for Safe IV Administration (5) - ANSWERS--1. Review
medication guidelines for precautions related to IV administration for
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compatibility, rate of admin., necessity of infusion pump, and serious
adverse reactions
2. Never administer medications through tubing being used for blood
administration
3. Implement standard precautions when performing and IV site change
4. Fluids should be infused within 24 hours to prevent infection (discard
unused portion)
5. Maintain patency of IV access
Prevent Infiltration of IV site (3) - ANSWERS--1. Use smallest catheter
for prescribed therapy
2. Stabilize port-access
3. Assess blood return
Treatment for Infiltrated IV (5) - ANSWERS--1. Stop infusion
2. Remove peripheral catheters
3. Apply cold compress
4. Elevate extremity
5. Insert new catheter into opposite extremity
Prevent Extravasation of IV (1) - ANSWERS--1. Know vesicant potential
before giving med.
RN NCLEX Comprehensive Review: Pharmacology in Nursing
TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 BANK 2
VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED
1 mg = ? mcg - ANSWERS--1,000 mcg
1 g = ? mg - ANSWERS--1,000 mg
1 kg = ? lbs - ANSWERS--2.2 lbs
1 gr = ? mg - ANSWERS--60 mg
1 oz = ? mL - ANSWERS--30 mL
1 L = ? mL - ANSWERS--1,000 mL
1 tsp = ? mL - ANSWERS--5 mL
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1 tbsp = ? mL - ANSWERS--15 mL
1 tbsp = ? tsp - ANSWERS--3 tsp
37.0 degrees Celsius = ? degrees Fahrenheit - ANSWERS--98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit
Formula to find Celsius - ANSWERS--C=(F-32)x(5/9)
Formula to find Fahrenheit - ANSWERS--F=(Cx9/5)+32
Adverse Reaction - ANSWERS--Negative effects experienced by a client
as a result of a specific medication; may be hazardous, tolerated, or
subside with continued use
RN must assess before administering medications to a pt. (3) -
ANSWERS--1. Allergies and adverse effects
2. Current medication regimen for potential interactions
3. Physiologic status compared to baseline assessment data
6 Rights of Medication Administration - ANSWERS--1. Right client
2. Right medication
3. Right dose
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4. Right time
5. Right route
6. Right documentation
Average time to draw peak levels: Oral (PO) - ANSWERS--1-2 hours after
administration
Average time to draw peak levels: Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS--1
hour after administration
Average time to draw peak levels: Intravenous (IV) - ANSWERS--30
minutes
Trough Level - ANSWERS--Reflect the lowest concentration or residual
level and are usually obtained within 15 minutes prior to administration
of the next scheduled dose
Culture and Sensitivity - ANSWERS--Cultures are obtained to detect the
presence of pathogens within the specimen collected. If a culture
produces organisms, testing is performed in the laboratory to identify
the appropriate antibiotic therapy. Begin antibiotic therapy after
obtaining lab sample.
Guidelines for Safe IV Administration (5) - ANSWERS--1. Review
medication guidelines for precautions related to IV administration for
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compatibility, rate of admin., necessity of infusion pump, and serious
adverse reactions
2. Never administer medications through tubing being used for blood
administration
3. Implement standard precautions when performing and IV site change
4. Fluids should be infused within 24 hours to prevent infection (discard
unused portion)
5. Maintain patency of IV access
Prevent Infiltration of IV site (3) - ANSWERS--1. Use smallest catheter
for prescribed therapy
2. Stabilize port-access
3. Assess blood return
Treatment for Infiltrated IV (5) - ANSWERS--1. Stop infusion
2. Remove peripheral catheters
3. Apply cold compress
4. Elevate extremity
5. Insert new catheter into opposite extremity
Prevent Extravasation of IV (1) - ANSWERS--1. Know vesicant potential
before giving med.
