Prophecy RN Pharmacology A Questions And Answers

Prophecy RN Pharmacology A Questions And Answers Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? ANS: - phenazopyridine (Pyridium) 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? ANS: - Hold digoxin and call the provider Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: ANS: - 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? ANS: - 400mg Your patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This level may: ANS: - Increase risk of digoxin toxicity The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? ANS: - Increase daily water intake Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? ANS: - phenytoin (Dilantin)