RN PHARMACOLOGY A RELIAS
EXAM UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT 2026
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is correct?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 2.5
◉ 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?
Answer: Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.
◉ 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: nitroglycerin
, ◉ 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?
Answer: 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)?
Answer: If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
◉ The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The medication is
supplied in a 10 mg/mL solution. The person you are caring for weighs
40 kg. How many mL of the drug would you administer?f
Answer: 2 mL
◉ A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is
contraindicated?
Answer: enoxaparin (Lovenox)
◉ 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
EXAM UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT 2026
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is correct?
Answer: 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?
Answer: 2.5
◉ 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?
Answer: Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.
◉ 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: nitroglycerin
, ◉ 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?
Answer: 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)?
Answer: If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
◉ The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The medication is
supplied in a 10 mg/mL solution. The person you are caring for weighs
40 kg. How many mL of the drug would you administer?f
Answer: 2 mL
◉ A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is
contraindicated?
Answer: enoxaparin (Lovenox)
◉ 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
