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PROPHECY/RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY
A EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
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
Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2 G Vancomycin in
250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run? -
correct answer -125ml/hr
A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes
that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed
to the patient? - correct answer -calcintonin (Miacalcin)
The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent
acute adrenal insufficiency? - correct answer -prednisone
(Deltasone)
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When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push
furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over
two minutes to avoid: - correct answer -tinnitus
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
Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every
12 hours. As a nurse, you understand that the PRIMARY rationale
for monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: - correct
answer -It can cause nephrotoxicity
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - correct answer -1200 mcg
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is
ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to
administer Humalog insulin? - correct answer -15 minutes before
meal arrives
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A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At
what rate would you set the IV pump? - correct answer -250ml/hr
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to
give them: - correct answer -Vitamin B12
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)
Your patient, a Type 1 diabetic with a history of schizophrenia is
exhibiting signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, Which of the
following long-term medications is more likely the etiology of the
problem? - correct answer -chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - correct answer -
A) digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
PROPHECY/RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY
A EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
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
Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2 G Vancomycin in
250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run? -
correct answer -125ml/hr
A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes
that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed
to the patient? - correct answer -calcintonin (Miacalcin)
The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent
acute adrenal insufficiency? - correct answer -prednisone
(Deltasone)
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When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push
furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over
two minutes to avoid: - correct answer -tinnitus
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
Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every
12 hours. As a nurse, you understand that the PRIMARY rationale
for monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: - correct
answer -It can cause nephrotoxicity
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - correct answer -1200 mcg
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is
ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to
administer Humalog insulin? - correct answer -15 minutes before
meal arrives
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A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At
what rate would you set the IV pump? - correct answer -250ml/hr
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to
give them: - correct answer -Vitamin B12
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)
Your patient, a Type 1 diabetic with a history of schizophrenia is
exhibiting signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, Which of the
following long-term medications is more likely the etiology of the
problem? - correct answer -chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - correct answer -
A) digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
