RN Pharmacology A Relias Exam And
Answers 2024
what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - CORRECTANSWER
Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? -
CORRECTANSWER I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A
250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in
100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - CORRECTANSWER 2.5
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - CORRECTANSWER
spironolactione (Aldactone)
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the person 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? - CORRECTANSWER Red man syndrome due to a rapid
infusion rate.
Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking sildenafil
(Viagra? - CORRECTANSWER nitroglycerin
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood glucose of 33 mg/dL and they are
unable to tolerate oral intake. Which of the following would you administer? -
CORRECTANSWER dextrose 50% IV push
A physician's written order for the person you are caring for 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? - CORRECTANSWER spell out units and
daily
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, reflects the need for further
education regarding a new prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? - CORRECTANSWER
If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of
ordered by a physician? - CORRECTANSWER ceftriaxone
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 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? - CORRECTANSWER 27 mL/hr
The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The 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 - CORRECTANSWER 2 mL
A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL. What
medication would you expect to administer? - CORRECTANSWER Calcitonin A
person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is contraindicated? -
CORRECTANSWER enoxaparin (Lovenox)
A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What education
would you provide for them? - CORRECTANSWER wash your mouth out after taking
this medication to avoid staining of the teeth
Answers 2024
what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - CORRECTANSWER
Montelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? -
CORRECTANSWER I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A
250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in
100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - CORRECTANSWER 2.5
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - CORRECTANSWER
spironolactione (Aldactone)
You receive report from the off-going nurse that the person 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? - CORRECTANSWER Red man syndrome due to a rapid
infusion rate.
Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking sildenafil
(Viagra? - CORRECTANSWER nitroglycerin
You are caring for a person with a capillary blood glucose of 33 mg/dL and they are
unable to tolerate oral intake. Which of the following would you administer? -
CORRECTANSWER dextrose 50% IV push
A physician's written order for the person you are caring for 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? - CORRECTANSWER spell out units and
daily
Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, reflects the need for further
education regarding a new prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? - CORRECTANSWER
If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain
A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of
ordered by a physician? - CORRECTANSWER ceftriaxone
You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 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? - CORRECTANSWER 27 mL/hr
The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The 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 - CORRECTANSWER 2 mL
A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL. What
medication would you expect to administer? - CORRECTANSWER Calcitonin A
person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is contraindicated? -
CORRECTANSWER enoxaparin (Lovenox)
A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What education
would you provide for them? - CORRECTANSWER wash your mouth out after taking
this medication to avoid staining of the teeth
