RN Pharmacology A Questions And Answers Latest Updated 2024 With Complete Solution.

RN Pharmacology A 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-take the medication with a full glass of water Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER-400mg 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dextrose 50% IV push 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spinach 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site Which of the following medications should be held today considering that your patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metformin (Glucophage) Which medication i