Exam (elaborations) Relias RN Pharmacology

what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - ANSWER Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate. Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking sildenafil (Viagra? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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)? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 27 mL/h