Relias RN Pharmacology Test A
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Insiḍe you will get:
exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions
Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and
answers with explanations
Focus on clinical application: The questions primarily focus on
real-world scenarios and medication administration, testing
your understanding of drug actions, side effects, and
appropriate dosage calculations.
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,**1. A person you are caring for has a known gastrointestinal bleed. What
drug is contraindicated?**
A) Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)
B) Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
C) Ondansetron (Zofran®)
D) Famotidine (Pepcid®)
Answer: A - Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)**
Explanation: Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that increases the risk of
bleeding, which can be particularly dangerous for patients with a
gastrointestinal bleed.
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**2. The provider orders 1 liter of Normal Saline (NS) to be infused over 6
hours. At what rate would you set the IV pump?**
A) 83.33 mL/hr
B) 166.67 mL/hr
C) 250 mL/hr
D) 500 mL/hr
Answer: B - 166.67 mL/hr**
Explanation: To find the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the
total time (6 hours), yielding approximately 166.67 mL/hr.
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**3. Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is correct?**
A) I should take it with my other medications.
B) I should take it at bedtime to avoid side effects.
C) I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions.
D) It will not affect my potassium levels.
Answer: C - I should take extra care when standing up or changing
positions.**
Explanation: HCTZ can cause orthostatic hypotension, making it essential for
patients to be cautious when changing positions to prevent dizziness or
falls.
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**4. Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because:**
A) NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.
B) D5W can cause hyperglycemia.
C) NS is less expensive than D5W.
D) D5W is contraindicated for all infusion therapies.
Answer: A - NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.**
Explanation: Normal Saline is isotonic, meaning it has the same osmotic
pressure as blood, preventing hemolysis during transfusion.
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Complete Test, 100% Guarantee Pass
Insiḍe you will get:
exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions
Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and
answers with explanations
Focus on clinical application: The questions primarily focus on
real-world scenarios and medication administration, testing
your understanding of drug actions, side effects, and
appropriate dosage calculations.
1/9
,**1. A person you are caring for has a known gastrointestinal bleed. What
drug is contraindicated?**
A) Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)
B) Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
C) Ondansetron (Zofran®)
D) Famotidine (Pepcid®)
Answer: A - Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)**
Explanation: Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that increases the risk of
bleeding, which can be particularly dangerous for patients with a
gastrointestinal bleed.
---
**2. The provider orders 1 liter of Normal Saline (NS) to be infused over 6
hours. At what rate would you set the IV pump?**
A) 83.33 mL/hr
B) 166.67 mL/hr
C) 250 mL/hr
D) 500 mL/hr
Answer: B - 166.67 mL/hr**
Explanation: To find the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the
total time (6 hours), yielding approximately 166.67 mL/hr.
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**3. Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is correct?**
A) I should take it with my other medications.
B) I should take it at bedtime to avoid side effects.
C) I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions.
D) It will not affect my potassium levels.
Answer: C - I should take extra care when standing up or changing
positions.**
Explanation: HCTZ can cause orthostatic hypotension, making it essential for
patients to be cautious when changing positions to prevent dizziness or
falls.
---
**4. Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because:**
A) NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.
B) D5W can cause hyperglycemia.
C) NS is less expensive than D5W.
D) D5W is contraindicated for all infusion therapies.
Answer: A - NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.**
Explanation: Normal Saline is isotonic, meaning it has the same osmotic
pressure as blood, preventing hemolysis during transfusion.
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