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RN Pharmacology Practice Questions and Answers, Exams of Pharmacology

A series of practice questions and answers related to pharmacology for registered nurses. it covers various medications, including leukotriene receptor antagonists, diuretics, and others, testing knowledge of drug actions, side effects, and administration. The questions assess understanding of medication interactions and safe practices. This resource is valuable for nursing students and professionals preparing for exams or continuing education.

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2024/2025

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RN Pharmacology A Relias Practice Tests
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what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - GGRRECTAIGWER Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - 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 190mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? spironolactione (Aldactone) report from the offgoing nurse that the person being cared for just received their fourth dose of IV vancomycin that was administered over 39 minutes. Upon assessment of them, you notice their face and neck are red and they are itching all over. What would you suspect? - GORREGTAIGWER Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate. Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking sildenafil (Viagra? - SORREGTENSWER nitrozivcerin 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- dextrose 30% 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? - GGRREGTANGWER spell out units and daily Which statement. if made by the person you are caring for. reflects the need for further education scriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? - CORRECT ANSWER-[/1 get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain regarding a new pres a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of ordered by o?- GGRREGHENSWER ¢¢ftrisxone A person is noted to have a physi 2 and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 units/ke/hr for a person weighing 75 ky. The heparin comes in a 500 mL bag with 23,000 units. what is the starting rate of the infusion? - SORREGTANGWER 27 wh ir The physician orders 9.5 mg/kg of a medications. The medication is supplied in a 10 mg/L solution. The person you are caring for weighs 40 ke. How many mL of the drug would you administer?f- CORRECT ANSWER-2 mL A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 ing/dL. What medication would GORRECHANSWER Calcitonin you expect to administer? tat drug is corttraindicated? - CORRECT A person you are caring for has a known Gl bleed. ANSWER cnoxaparin (Loveriox) A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTL What education would you provide for them? - GORRECTAINGWER wa sh your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the teeth order placed for sublingual medication. Pt has NG. what is the most appropriate action? - GORRECTAIGWER. administer the med pt was prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What would you include when educating them on the medication? - GORRECTANGWER nse mouth what medication is incompatible with LR - GORRECTANGWER diazepam new onset dysrhythmia. What medication might be prescribed for this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER dittiazem ducating your patient for cyclosporine and a new diet with a potassium intake hat food would you tell them to avoid? - CORRECT ANSWER- you ar restriction. ¥ aisins pt being treated for pain s/p ortho procedure. what order would you question? - CORRECT ANSWER eplerenone order for 4 mg of dexamethasone IV push. The med is supplied in 18mg/mL vial. How many mL, do you give? - CGRREGHENSWER. 0.4 01. pt is ora morphine PCA without a basal infusion rate and is afraid of overdosing. what ed do you provide? - GORRECTENGWER small dose is delivered only when you push the trigger button pt has been diagnosted with diabetes and has oral meds ordered. What statement indicates CGRRECTEINGWER sweating. shakes, nervouseness understanding of s&s of hypoglycemia? what class of med would vou expect ordered for a person with acid reflux? - CORRECT ANSWER-PF1 pt has epidural infusing at 6mL/hr. begining BP was 92/58 and now their BP is 130/70. what would vou do FIRST? - SGRREGRANSWER-VOT ask the person to rate their pain order to give digoxin now. HR is 52. what do you do next? - CGRRECTANGWER bold dig and call MD What is the primary cause of Red man syndrome? - GGRRECTANGWER inc: production ased histamine why would NS be the solution of choice when preparing to administer a blood transfusion? - GORRECDANSIER Ns is isotonic pt with no known risk factors to TB would need further diagnostic testing to rule out TB if the mantoux test showed an induration of what size? - CORRECT ANSWER-2?? what statement is correct for determining you have the correct pt before adminstering a drug? - GGRRECTENGWER.ask them to state their name and DOB and compare it to the MAR and wrist band pt is on morphine PCA and is unresponsive. You suspect narcotic OD. what med to give? - SORRECDANSIER 12an Pt has new script for levothyroxine. What statement made by them is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Not ro take at the same time ¢