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. "Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin
(Vancocin), primarily due to - ansAn increase in histamine production
*WRONG* Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ansA) digoxin
immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
*WRONG* Which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly
administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip
replacement? - ansA)*WRONG* heparin
B) enoxaparin
C) aspirin
D) warfarin
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? - anscalcintonin
(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: -
anstake the medication with a full glass of water
A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the
following medications will the nurse administer if the patient is
unable to tolerate PO? - ansDextrose 50% IV push
A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate
would you set the IV pump? - ans250ml/hr
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological
effects? - ansAnti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet
aggregation
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ans1200 mcg
Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because: - ansNormal Saline is an isotonic
solution and prevents cell hemolysis
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much
would you administer? - ans400mg
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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? - ansUse of
nitroglycerin
Sildenaphil(viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfuction. A
nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the
prescription of which of the following is noted in the history? - ansUse of
Nitroglycerin
The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute
adrenal insufficiency? - ansprednisone (Deltasone)
The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the
patient? - ansIncrease daily water intake
The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the
patient? - ansIncrease daily water intake
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to give
them: - ansVitamin B12
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
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: -
anstinnitus
Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? -
ansclopidogrel (Plavix)
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine?
- ansphenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Which of the following medications should be held today considering that
your patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? -
ansMetformin (Glucophage)
Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if
ordered by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and
vomiting? - ansfamotidine (Pepcid)
Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? -
ansphenytoin (Dilantin)
,RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK A ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 100 % 2024-2025 PHARMACOLOGY
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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? - ansSpinach
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? - ans15 minutes before meal arrives
You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows:
Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What
should you do next? - ansHold digoxin and call the provider
Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bupivacaine at
6ml/hr continuously. The patient's blood pressure at the beginning of your
shift was 92/58 with a heart rate of 68. You noticed the patient's blood
pressures have been around 130/70. What should you do FIRST? - ansCheck
infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
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
Your patient is on a Morphine PCA after a recent exploratory surgery. While
doing your rounds, you notice that your patient is slumped over,
unresponsive, with delayed and slow respirations. You suspect narcotic
overdose. Which reversal medication would you administer? - ansnaloxone
(Narcan)
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: - ansIt can cause nephrotoxicity
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? - ans125ml/hr
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 taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This
level may:
- ansIncrease risk of digoxin toxicity
Your patient, a Type 1 diabetic with a history of schizophrenia is exhibiting
signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, Which of the following long-term
medications is more likely the etiology of the problem? - anschlorpromazine
(Thorazine)
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When implementing interventions at the systems-level of practice, the
public health nurse would:
a. Involve the entire community in solving the health problem.
b. Identify health problems in the community.
c. Change laws, policies, and practices that influence population-based issues.
d. Provide outreach services to populations at risk. - ANSANS: C
Systems-level practice consists of changing laws, policies, and practices
that influence population-based issues.
. Which statement regarding mutations is true?
a. Mutations in the DNA sequence occur on a regular basis.
b. Mutagens are a result of a mutation.
c. Environmental factors can be linked to many mutations.
d. Spontaneous mutations occur because of environmental exposure. - ANSANS:
C
A large number of agents are known to cause mutations. These mutations
are attributed to known environmental causes. DNA replication is very
accurate, thus, mutations do not occur on a regular basis. Mutagens are the
factors that cause mutations.
Spontaneous mutations occur naturally during DNA replication.
1. A home health case manager is charged with identifying
opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention. The
fulfillment of this charge would best be demonstrated when the case
manager:
a. collaborates with a local chaplain to ensure that the spiritual needs of
cancer clients are addressed.
b. refers a new diabetic client to a nutrition counselor for dietary teaching.
c. teaches a school nurse how to care for a client who will be returning to
school and will require new asthma treatments.
d. tracks the immunization status of clients and facilitates access to
immunization when needed. - ANSANS: D
Case management involves assessment—in this case, screening—and
arrangement for delivery of services. Primary prevention includes case
management to identify at-risk clients and arrange for services to prevent
disease. Through nurse management activities, general community
deficiencies in the quality or quantity of health services are often discovered.
Case management activities with individual clients and families will reveal
the broader picture of health services in and health status of the community.
Community assessment, policy development, and assurance activities that
frame the core functions of public health actions are often the logical next
step in the nurse case manager's practice to intervene at the community
level to make changes. Therefore, the core components of case
management and the nursing process are complementary.
The nursing process function of assessment is complementary to the case
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. "Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin
(Vancocin), primarily due to - ansAn increase in histamine production
*WRONG* Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ansA) digoxin
immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
*WRONG* Which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly
administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip
replacement? - ansA)*WRONG* heparin
B) enoxaparin
C) aspirin
D) warfarin
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? - anscalcintonin
(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: -
anstake the medication with a full glass of water
A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the
following medications will the nurse administer if the patient is
unable to tolerate PO? - ansDextrose 50% IV push
A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate
would you set the IV pump? - ans250ml/hr
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological
effects? - ansAnti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet
aggregation
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ans1200 mcg
Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because: - ansNormal Saline is an isotonic
solution and prevents cell hemolysis
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much
would you administer? - ans400mg
,RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK A ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 100 % 2024-2025 PHARMACOLOGY
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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? - ansUse of
nitroglycerin
Sildenaphil(viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfuction. A
nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the
prescription of which of the following is noted in the history? - ansUse of
Nitroglycerin
The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute
adrenal insufficiency? - ansprednisone (Deltasone)
The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the
patient? - ansIncrease daily water intake
The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the
patient? - ansIncrease daily water intake
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to give
them: - ansVitamin B12
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
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: -
anstinnitus
Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? -
ansclopidogrel (Plavix)
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine?
- ansphenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Which of the following medications should be held today considering that
your patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? -
ansMetformin (Glucophage)
Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if
ordered by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and
vomiting? - ansfamotidine (Pepcid)
Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? -
ansphenytoin (Dilantin)
,RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK A ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 100 % 2024-2025 PHARMACOLOGY
RELIAS TEST A REAL A+ VERIFIED
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? - ansSpinach
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? - ans15 minutes before meal arrives
You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows:
Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What
should you do next? - ansHold digoxin and call the provider
Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bupivacaine at
6ml/hr continuously. The patient's blood pressure at the beginning of your
shift was 92/58 with a heart rate of 68. You noticed the patient's blood
pressures have been around 130/70. What should you do FIRST? - ansCheck
infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
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
Your patient is on a Morphine PCA after a recent exploratory surgery. While
doing your rounds, you notice that your patient is slumped over,
unresponsive, with delayed and slow respirations. You suspect narcotic
overdose. Which reversal medication would you administer? - ansnaloxone
(Narcan)
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: - ansIt can cause nephrotoxicity
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? - ans125ml/hr
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 taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This
level may:
- ansIncrease risk of digoxin toxicity
Your patient, a Type 1 diabetic with a history of schizophrenia is exhibiting
signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, Which of the following long-term
medications is more likely the etiology of the problem? - anschlorpromazine
(Thorazine)
, RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK A ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 100 % 2024-2025 PHARMACOLOGY
RELIAS TEST A REAL A+ VERIFIED
When implementing interventions at the systems-level of practice, the
public health nurse would:
a. Involve the entire community in solving the health problem.
b. Identify health problems in the community.
c. Change laws, policies, and practices that influence population-based issues.
d. Provide outreach services to populations at risk. - ANSANS: C
Systems-level practice consists of changing laws, policies, and practices
that influence population-based issues.
. Which statement regarding mutations is true?
a. Mutations in the DNA sequence occur on a regular basis.
b. Mutagens are a result of a mutation.
c. Environmental factors can be linked to many mutations.
d. Spontaneous mutations occur because of environmental exposure. - ANSANS:
C
A large number of agents are known to cause mutations. These mutations
are attributed to known environmental causes. DNA replication is very
accurate, thus, mutations do not occur on a regular basis. Mutagens are the
factors that cause mutations.
Spontaneous mutations occur naturally during DNA replication.
1. A home health case manager is charged with identifying
opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention. The
fulfillment of this charge would best be demonstrated when the case
manager:
a. collaborates with a local chaplain to ensure that the spiritual needs of
cancer clients are addressed.
b. refers a new diabetic client to a nutrition counselor for dietary teaching.
c. teaches a school nurse how to care for a client who will be returning to
school and will require new asthma treatments.
d. tracks the immunization status of clients and facilitates access to
immunization when needed. - ANSANS: D
Case management involves assessment—in this case, screening—and
arrangement for delivery of services. Primary prevention includes case
management to identify at-risk clients and arrange for services to prevent
disease. Through nurse management activities, general community
deficiencies in the quality or quantity of health services are often discovered.
Case management activities with individual clients and families will reveal
the broader picture of health services in and health status of the community.
Community assessment, policy development, and assurance activities that
frame the core functions of public health actions are often the logical next
step in the nurse case manager's practice to intervene at the community
level to make changes. Therefore, the core components of case
management and the nursing process are complementary.
The nursing process function of assessment is complementary to the case
