NR293 Pharmacology Final Actual
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1. An RN must administer a patient with seizures phenytoin. What should the
nurse need to keep in mind when administering this medication? - ANSWER
-Push it slowly
-Use a filter
-Only compatible with NS (you must flush out any other fluids)
2. What is an adverse effect of clindamycin? - ANSWER
-Watery diarrhea
-Increased risk for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
3. If a drug that has a long half-life, would it be administered more frequently or
less? - ANSWER
Less frequently
4. What does the term polypharmacy mean? - ANSWER
Multiple medications being taken
*Commonly occurs in older adults
5. If a patient is taking Klonopin (clonazepam), what other medications may have
a drug-drug interaction with this medication? - ANSWER
-Opioids
-Benzodiazepines
-Any other -pam drugs
,6. If administering an antineoplastic agent peripherally to a patient and they
complain of stinging, what should the nurse do next? - ANSWER
Hold IV meds, leave IV cannula inserted, and elevate arm
7. As an RN, you see a pill container in a patient's room and there was a tablet in
there. What is the risk? - ANSWER
Doubled up on medication
8. A patient that is taking lithium has blurred vision and observed ataxia. What
should the nurse do next? - ANSWER
Withhold medications, contact provider, and order lithium level checks
9. Why is it advantage to give a patient PPIs with a GI bleed or peptic ulcer?
- ANSWER -It helps with H. pylori
-Few adverse effects
-Needs to be given 30-60 minutes before meal
10. What is the normal range for WBC levels?
- ANSWER 4,000-10,000 mm3
11. What is the normal range for RBC levels?
- ANSWER 4.2-6.1 x 10 (6)micro/L
12. What are the normal ranges for Hgb levels?
- ANSWER F: 12-15 g/dL
M: 13-18 g/dL
13. What are the normal ranges for platelets?
- ANSWER 150,000-400,000 mm3
14. What is the normal range for pH?
- 7.35 to 7.45
- <7.35= acidic
- >7.45= basic
, 15. What is the normal range for PaCO2?
- ANSWER 35-45 mm Hg
16. What is the normal range for PaO2?
- ANSWER 80-100 mm Hg
17. What is the normal range for HCO3?
- ANSWER 22-26 mEq/L
18. What is the normal range for SPO2?
- ANSWER 95-100%
19. What is the normal range for BUN levels?
- ANSWER 10-20 mg/dL
20. What is the normal range for Creatinine?
- ANSWER M: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
F: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
21. What is the normal glucose level range?
- ANSWER 70-110 mg/dL
22. What is the normal K (potassium) level range?
- ANSWER 3.5-5 mEq/L
23. What is the normal Na (sodium) level range?
- ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L
24. What is the normal coagulation range for aPTT?
- ANSWER 30-40 seconds
25. What is the normal range for INR?
- ANSWER 0.7-1.8
(on coagulation 2-3)
Exam Questions With Reviewed
100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!
1. An RN must administer a patient with seizures phenytoin. What should the
nurse need to keep in mind when administering this medication? - ANSWER
-Push it slowly
-Use a filter
-Only compatible with NS (you must flush out any other fluids)
2. What is an adverse effect of clindamycin? - ANSWER
-Watery diarrhea
-Increased risk for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
3. If a drug that has a long half-life, would it be administered more frequently or
less? - ANSWER
Less frequently
4. What does the term polypharmacy mean? - ANSWER
Multiple medications being taken
*Commonly occurs in older adults
5. If a patient is taking Klonopin (clonazepam), what other medications may have
a drug-drug interaction with this medication? - ANSWER
-Opioids
-Benzodiazepines
-Any other -pam drugs
,6. If administering an antineoplastic agent peripherally to a patient and they
complain of stinging, what should the nurse do next? - ANSWER
Hold IV meds, leave IV cannula inserted, and elevate arm
7. As an RN, you see a pill container in a patient's room and there was a tablet in
there. What is the risk? - ANSWER
Doubled up on medication
8. A patient that is taking lithium has blurred vision and observed ataxia. What
should the nurse do next? - ANSWER
Withhold medications, contact provider, and order lithium level checks
9. Why is it advantage to give a patient PPIs with a GI bleed or peptic ulcer?
- ANSWER -It helps with H. pylori
-Few adverse effects
-Needs to be given 30-60 minutes before meal
10. What is the normal range for WBC levels?
- ANSWER 4,000-10,000 mm3
11. What is the normal range for RBC levels?
- ANSWER 4.2-6.1 x 10 (6)micro/L
12. What are the normal ranges for Hgb levels?
- ANSWER F: 12-15 g/dL
M: 13-18 g/dL
13. What are the normal ranges for platelets?
- ANSWER 150,000-400,000 mm3
14. What is the normal range for pH?
- 7.35 to 7.45
- <7.35= acidic
- >7.45= basic
, 15. What is the normal range for PaCO2?
- ANSWER 35-45 mm Hg
16. What is the normal range for PaO2?
- ANSWER 80-100 mm Hg
17. What is the normal range for HCO3?
- ANSWER 22-26 mEq/L
18. What is the normal range for SPO2?
- ANSWER 95-100%
19. What is the normal range for BUN levels?
- ANSWER 10-20 mg/dL
20. What is the normal range for Creatinine?
- ANSWER M: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
F: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
21. What is the normal glucose level range?
- ANSWER 70-110 mg/dL
22. What is the normal K (potassium) level range?
- ANSWER 3.5-5 mEq/L
23. What is the normal Na (sodium) level range?
- ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L
24. What is the normal coagulation range for aPTT?
- ANSWER 30-40 seconds
25. What is the normal range for INR?
- ANSWER 0.7-1.8
(on coagulation 2-3)
