RN PHARMACOLOGY A RELIAS latest 2024 exam questions with verified answers (real)

125 mcg is how many mg? - ANS-0.125 mg A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - ANS-2.5 A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What education would you provide for them? - ANS-wash your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the teeth A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of ordered by a physician? - ANS-ceftriaxone A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL. What medication would you expect to administer? - ANS-Calcitonin A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is contraindicated? - ANSenoxaparin (Lovenox) 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? - ANS-spell out units and daily antidote for heparin - ANS-protamine sulfate lasix ordered at 50 mg IV push. On h