RN Pharmacology A Relias Questions with Verified Correct Answers

RN Pharmacology A Relias Questions with Verified Correct Answers 1. What is the primary cause of Red man syndrome? - ANSWER increased histamine production 2. why would NS be the solution of choice when preparing to administer a blood transfusion? - ANSWER NS is isotonic 3. 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? - ANSWER ??? 4. what statement is correct for determining you have the correct pt before adminstering a drug? - ANSWER ask them to state their name and DOB and compare it to the MAR and wrist band 5. pt is on morphine PCA and is unresponsive. You suspect narcotic OD. what med to give? - ANSWER narcan 6. Pt has new script for levothyroxine. What statement made by them is correct? - ANSWER NOT ::: take at the same time everyday. 7. MD orders 1000 mL of NS over 6 hrs. whats the rate? - ANSWER 166.67 8. 125 mcg is how many mg? - ANSWER 0.125 mg 9. pt to receive 5 mg/kg of medication. They weigh 80 kg. how much to give? - ANSWER 400 mg 10. pt has new order for dig. What would be assessed immediately before administering? - ANSWER Apical HR 11. antidote for heparin - ANSWER protamine sulfate 12. lasix ordered at 50 mg IV push. On hand is 20 mg/mL. How many mL to give? - ANSWER 2.5 13. pt has 4 new scripts and wants to know which one will help with migraines. - ANSWER Rizatriptan 14. pt says they frequently take tylenol at home. which statement is correct? - ANSWER I should pay attention to OTC drug label 15. which med is antiplatelet? - ANSWER clopidogrel 16. MD ordered atropine sulfate 0.6 mg IM before surgery. med is supplied in 0.8 mg/mL. How many mL to give? - ANSWER 0.75 mL 17. what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - ANSWER Montelukast 18. Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - ANSWER I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. 19. 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 20. What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSWER spironolactione (Aldactone) 21. 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. 22. Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking sildenafil (Viagra? - ANSWER nitroglycerin 23. 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 24. 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 25. 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 26. A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of ordered by a physician? - ANSWER ceftriaxone 27. what medication is incompatible with LR - ANSWER diazepam 28. new onset dysrhythmia. What medication might be prescribed for this condition? - ANSWER diltiazem 29. you are educating your patient for cyclosporine and a new diet with a potassium intake restriction. What food would you tell them to avoid? - ANSWER raisins 30. pt being treated for pain s/p ortho procedure. what order would you question? - ANSWER eplerenone 31. order for 4 mg of dexamethasone IV push. The med is supplied in 10mg/mL vial. How many mL do you give? - ANSWER 0.4 mL 32. pt is on a morphine PCA without a basal infusion rate and is afraid of overdosing. what ed do you provide? - ANSWER small dose is delivered only when you push the trigger button 33. pt has been diagnosted with diabetes and has oral meds ordered. What statement indicates understanding of s&s of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER sweating, shakes, nervouseness