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RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TEST EXAM 2025 ||
LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
"Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin
(Vancocin), primarily due to - ANSWER: an increase in histamine production
*WRONG* which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ANSWER: A)
digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
*WRONG* which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly
administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip
replacement? - ANSWER: A)*WRONG* heparin
B) Enoxaparin
C) Aspirin
D) Warfarin
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
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A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the following
medications will the nurse administer if the patient is unable to tolerate PO? -
ANSWER: Dextrose 50% IV push
A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate would
you set the IV pump? - ANSWER: 250ml/hr
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects?
- ANSWER: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ANSWER: 1200 mcg
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
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
Sildenaphil (viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A
nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of
which of the following is noted in the history? - ANSWER: Use of Nitroglycerin
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The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal
insufficiency? - ANSWER: prednisone (Deltasone)
The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANSWER: Increase daily water intake
The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANSWER: Increase daily water intake
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to give them: -
ANSWER: Vitamin B12
When caring for a patient with a central line who is receiving TPN, what is the
MOST important action on the part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI? - ANSWER:
Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
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
Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? - ANSWER:
clopidogrel (Plavix)
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? -
ANSWER: phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Which of the following medications should be held today considering that your
patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? - ANSWER: Metformin
(Glucophage)
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Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if ordered
by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER:
famotidine (Pepcid)
Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? -
ANSWER: phenytoin (Dilantin)
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
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
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
Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bupivacaine at 6ml/hr
continuously. The patient's blood pressure at the beginning of your shift was 92/58
with a heart rate of 68. You noticed the patient's blood pressures have been around
130/70. What should you do FIRST? - ANSWER: Check infusion rate to confirm
6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
Your patient has been diagnosed with. chronic CHF and will be taking Lasix 80mg
PO twice a day. When teaching about high Potassium foods in the diet, which
group of foods would you recommend to the patient? - ANSWER: Bananas,
spinach, raisins
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RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TEST EXAM 2025 ||
LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
"Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin
(Vancocin), primarily due to - ANSWER: an increase in histamine production
*WRONG* which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ANSWER: A)
digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
*WRONG* which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly
administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip
replacement? - ANSWER: A)*WRONG* heparin
B) Enoxaparin
C) Aspirin
D) Warfarin
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
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A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the following
medications will the nurse administer if the patient is unable to tolerate PO? -
ANSWER: Dextrose 50% IV push
A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate would
you set the IV pump? - ANSWER: 250ml/hr
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects?
- ANSWER: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ANSWER: 1200 mcg
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
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
Sildenaphil (viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A
nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of
which of the following is noted in the history? - ANSWER: Use of Nitroglycerin
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The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal
insufficiency? - ANSWER: prednisone (Deltasone)
The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANSWER: Increase daily water intake
The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANSWER: Increase daily water intake
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to give them: -
ANSWER: Vitamin B12
When caring for a patient with a central line who is receiving TPN, what is the
MOST important action on the part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI? - ANSWER:
Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
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
Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? - ANSWER:
clopidogrel (Plavix)
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? -
ANSWER: phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Which of the following medications should be held today considering that your
patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? - ANSWER: Metformin
(Glucophage)
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Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if ordered
by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER:
famotidine (Pepcid)
Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? -
ANSWER: phenytoin (Dilantin)
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
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
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
Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bupivacaine at 6ml/hr
continuously. The patient's blood pressure at the beginning of your shift was 92/58
with a heart rate of 68. You noticed the patient's blood pressures have been around
130/70. What should you do FIRST? - ANSWER: Check infusion rate to confirm
6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
Your patient has been diagnosed with. chronic CHF and will be taking Lasix 80mg
PO twice a day. When teaching about high Potassium foods in the diet, which
group of foods would you recommend to the patient? - ANSWER: Bananas,
spinach, raisins
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