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RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TEST A RELIAS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
GET IT RIGHT !!!
what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? -
-Solution-Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? -
-Solution-I should take extra care when standing up or
changing positions.
A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered.
The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How
many tablets would you administer? -
-Solution-2.5
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing
diuretic? -
-Solution-spironolactione (Aldactone)
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the
person being cared for just received their fourth dose of
IV vancomycin that was administered over 30 minutes.
Upon assessment of them, you notice their face and
neck are red and they are itching all over. What would
you suspect? -
-Solution-Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion
rate.
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Which of the following would you question if prescribed
for a person taking sildenafil (Viagra? -
-Solution-nitroglycerin
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood
glucose of 33 mg/dL and they are unable to tolerate oral
intake. Which of the following would you administer? -
-Solution-dextrose 50% IV push
A physician's written order for the person you are caring
for is as follows: Insulin glargine (Lantus), 10 U, subQ QD.
What changes would you suggest for safety and to avoid
the use of "do not use" abbreviations? -
-Solution-spell out units and daily
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring
for, reflects the need for further education regarding a
new prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? -
-Solution-If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options
for pain
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What
medication would you question of ordered by a
physician? -
-Solution-ceftriaxone
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18
units/kg/hr for a person weighing 75 kg. The heparin
comes in a 500 mL bag with 25,000 units. what is the
starting rate of the infusion? -
-Solution-27 mL/hr
RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TEST A RELIAS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
GET IT RIGHT !!!
what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? -
-Solution-Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? -
-Solution-I should take extra care when standing up or
changing positions.
A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered.
The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How
many tablets would you administer? -
-Solution-2.5
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing
diuretic? -
-Solution-spironolactione (Aldactone)
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the
person being cared for just received their fourth dose of
IV vancomycin that was administered over 30 minutes.
Upon assessment of them, you notice their face and
neck are red and they are itching all over. What would
you suspect? -
-Solution-Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion
rate.
, 2
Which of the following would you question if prescribed
for a person taking sildenafil (Viagra? -
-Solution-nitroglycerin
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood
glucose of 33 mg/dL and they are unable to tolerate oral
intake. Which of the following would you administer? -
-Solution-dextrose 50% IV push
A physician's written order for the person you are caring
for is as follows: Insulin glargine (Lantus), 10 U, subQ QD.
What changes would you suggest for safety and to avoid
the use of "do not use" abbreviations? -
-Solution-spell out units and daily
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring
for, reflects the need for further education regarding a
new prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? -
-Solution-If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options
for pain
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What
medication would you question of ordered by a
physician? -
-Solution-ceftriaxone
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18
units/kg/hr for a person weighing 75 kg. The heparin
comes in a 500 mL bag with 25,000 units. what is the
starting rate of the infusion? -
-Solution-27 mL/hr
