PROPHECY RN PHARMACOLOGY A TEST
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push
furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over two
minutes to avoid: Answer: tinnitus
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to
the patient? Answer: calcintonin (Miacalcin)
◉ A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4
hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient
understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient
states that he or she will: Answer: take the medication with a full
glass of water
◉ Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following
pharmacological effects? Answer: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic,
decrease platelet aggregation
, ◉ Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2 G Vancomycin in
250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run?
Answer: 125ml/hr
◉ 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? Answer: Use of nitroglycerin
◉ While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin
(Coumadin), the nurse notices diversity of food items. Which of the
following foods would be a concern? Answer: Spinach
◉ Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every
12 hours. As a nurse, you understand that the PRIMARY rationale for
monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: Answer: It can cause
nephrotoxicity
◉ Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms Answer: 1200 mcg
◉ You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is
ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to
administer Humalog insulin? Answer: 15 minutes before meal
arrives
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push
furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over two
minutes to avoid: Answer: tinnitus
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to
the patient? Answer: calcintonin (Miacalcin)
◉ A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4
hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient
understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient
states that he or she will: Answer: take the medication with a full
glass of water
◉ Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following
pharmacological effects? Answer: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic,
decrease platelet aggregation
, ◉ Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2 G Vancomycin in
250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run?
Answer: 125ml/hr
◉ 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? Answer: Use of nitroglycerin
◉ While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin
(Coumadin), the nurse notices diversity of food items. Which of the
following foods would be a concern? Answer: Spinach
◉ Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every
12 hours. As a nurse, you understand that the PRIMARY rationale for
monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: Answer: It can cause
nephrotoxicity
◉ Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms Answer: 1200 mcg
◉ You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is
ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to
administer Humalog insulin? Answer: 15 minutes before meal
arrives
