Prophecy/Relias RN Pharmacology A - Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions.
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct?
A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. 2.5
The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How
many tablets would you administer?
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing spironolactione (Aldactone)
diuretic?
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the person Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.
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?
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with nitroglycerin
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?
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood glucose dextrose 50% IV push
of 33 mg/dL and they are unable to tolerate oral intake.
Which of the following would you administer?
A physician's written order for the person you are caring for Spell out units and daily
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?
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
reflects the need for further education regarding a new
prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)?
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What ceftriaxone
medication would you question of ordered by a physician?
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 27 mL/hr
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?
The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The 2 mL
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
A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level Calcitonin
of 13 mg/dL. What medication would you expect to
administer?
A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What enoxaparin (Lovenox)
drug is contraindicated?
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A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) wash your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the teeth
for a UTI. What education would you provide for them?
What is appropriate education to provide to a person who You should not take this medicine at the same time as other medicines.
has received a new prescription for a PPI?
Your patient presents with CHF and has a Potassium level bumetanide (Bumex)
of 5.8. Which diuretic do you anticipate being ordered by
the provider?
Your patient has been diagnosed with. chronic CHF and Bananas, spinach, raisins
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?
Which medication would you question if ordered by the Famotidine (Pepcid)
provider to treat a person that is complaining of nausea
and vomiting?
Shortly after administering an IV med, the person you are Administer PRN IV diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and notify provider
caring for starts to complain of itching and feeling flushed.
On assessment, you notice hives begun to form on their
chest. What is the best intervention?
Patient refuses a dose of IV medication. What is the MOST Document the refusal and notify the MD
approriate action?
You receive an order to administer 1 tsp of an elixir. What 5ml
amount of elixir will you prepare?
When caring for a patient with a central line who is Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
receiving TPN, what is the MOST important action on the
part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI?
An order has been placed for sublingual medication. Pt administer the med
has NG. what is the most appropriate action?
A person was recently prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. It is important that you wash out your mask after every dose to help prevent fungal
What would you include when educating them on the infection of your mouth
medication?
What medication is incompatible for administration with Diazepam (Valium)
Lactated Ringers solution?
A person has a new onset dysrhythmia. What medication diltiazem (Cardizem)
might be prescribed for this condition?
You are educating your patient for cyclosporine and a new raisins
diet with a potassium intake restriction. What food would
you tell them to avoid?
A person is being treated for mild to moderate pain eplerenone
following an orthopedic procedure. Which order would you
question?
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What medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions.
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct?
A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. 2.5
The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How
many tablets would you administer?
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing spironolactione (Aldactone)
diuretic?
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the person Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.
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?
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with nitroglycerin
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?
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood glucose dextrose 50% IV push
of 33 mg/dL and they are unable to tolerate oral intake.
Which of the following would you administer?
A physician's written order for the person you are caring for Spell out units and daily
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?
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
reflects the need for further education regarding a new
prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)?
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What ceftriaxone
medication would you question of ordered by a physician?
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 27 mL/hr
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?
The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The 2 mL
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
A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level Calcitonin
of 13 mg/dL. What medication would you expect to
administer?
A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What enoxaparin (Lovenox)
drug is contraindicated?
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A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) wash your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the teeth
for a UTI. What education would you provide for them?
What is appropriate education to provide to a person who You should not take this medicine at the same time as other medicines.
has received a new prescription for a PPI?
Your patient presents with CHF and has a Potassium level bumetanide (Bumex)
of 5.8. Which diuretic do you anticipate being ordered by
the provider?
Your patient has been diagnosed with. chronic CHF and Bananas, spinach, raisins
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?
Which medication would you question if ordered by the Famotidine (Pepcid)
provider to treat a person that is complaining of nausea
and vomiting?
Shortly after administering an IV med, the person you are Administer PRN IV diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and notify provider
caring for starts to complain of itching and feeling flushed.
On assessment, you notice hives begun to form on their
chest. What is the best intervention?
Patient refuses a dose of IV medication. What is the MOST Document the refusal and notify the MD
approriate action?
You receive an order to administer 1 tsp of an elixir. What 5ml
amount of elixir will you prepare?
When caring for a patient with a central line who is Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
receiving TPN, what is the MOST important action on the
part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI?
An order has been placed for sublingual medication. Pt administer the med
has NG. what is the most appropriate action?
A person was recently prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. It is important that you wash out your mask after every dose to help prevent fungal
What would you include when educating them on the infection of your mouth
medication?
What medication is incompatible for administration with Diazepam (Valium)
Lactated Ringers solution?
A person has a new onset dysrhythmia. What medication diltiazem (Cardizem)
might be prescribed for this condition?
You are educating your patient for cyclosporine and a new raisins
diet with a potassium intake restriction. What food would
you tell them to avoid?
A person is being treated for mild to moderate pain eplerenone
following an orthopedic procedure. Which order would you
question?
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