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Prophecy/Relias RN Pharmacology A 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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Prophecy/Relias RN Pharmacology AWhat medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - ANSMontelukast
Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - ANSI
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? - ANS2.5
What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSspironolactione (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? - ANSRed man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the
patient's medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in
the history? - ANSnitroglycerin
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? - ANSdextrose 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? - ANSSpell 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)? - ANSIf 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? - ANSceftriaxone
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? -
ANS27 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 - ANS2 mL
, A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL. What medication would
you expect to administer? - ANSCalcitonin
A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is contraindicated? -
ANSenoxaparin (Lovenox)
A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What education would you
provide for them? - ANSwash your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the
teeth
What is appropriate education to provide to a person who has received a new prescription for a
PPI? - ANSYou should not take this medicine at the same time as other medicines.
Your patient presents with CHF and has a Potassium level of 5.8. Which diuretic do you
anticipate being ordered by the provider? - ANSbumetanide (Bumex)
Your patient has been diagnosed with. chronic CHF and will be taking Lasix 80mg PO twice a
day. When teaching about high Potassium foods in the diet, which group of foods would you
recommend to the patient? - ANSBananas, spinach, raisins
Which medication would you question if ordered by the provider to treat a person that is
complaining of nausea and vomiting? - ANSFamotidine (Pepcid)
Shortly after administering an IV med, the person you are caring for starts to complain of itching
and feeling flushed. On assessment, you notice hives begun to form on their chest. What is the
best intervention? - ANSAdminister PRN IV diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and notify provider
Patient refuses a dose of IV medication. What is the MOST approriate action? - ANSDocument
the refusal and notify the MD
You receive an order to administer 1 tsp of an elixir. What amount of elixir will you prepare? -
ANS5ml
When caring for a patient with a central line who is receiving TPN, what is the MOST important
action on the part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI? - ANSPerform correct sterile technique for
dressing change at the CVC site
An order has been placed for sublingual medication. Pt has NG. what is the most appropriate
action? - ANSadminister the med
A person was recently prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What would you include when
educating them on the medication? - ANSIt is important that you wash out your mask after every
dose to help prevent fungal infection of your mouth
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