Pharmacology Exam: RN
Time Remaining (Minutes): 25
1. Which is the smallest? a.
0.0001 g = .1
mg
b. 0.01 mg = 10
mg??
c. 0.1 g = 100 mg
d. 10 mg
2. The provider ordered a heparin bolus of 5,000 units IV followed by a heparin drip at 1,000 units per hour.
The standard mixture of heparin is 25,000 units/500 ml of D 5W. At what rate in milliliters per hour should the pump be set?
a. 15 mL/hr
b. 20
mL/hr
c. 25 mL/hr
d. 30 mL/hr
3. The nurse reviews the patient's drug history prior to giving 0900 meds and asks the patient about medication allergies.
The patient reports that clindamycin (Cleocin®) causes an angry-looking red rash.
Since this is one of the medications the nurse was scheduled to give this patient, the nurse should:
a. call the provider, report this patient's statement, and ask for new
orders.
b. delay the administration of this medication until the provider makes
rounds.
c. give the medication, because something else might have caused
the rash.
d. give the medication with diphenhydramine (Benadryl®).
4. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®) 4 mg/kg per day po has been ordered.
, The patient weighs 154 lbs. How many milligrams should be given each day?
a. 100
mg
b. 120
mg
c. 240
mg
d. 280
mg
5. Digoxin (Lanoxin®) 0.25 mg is ordered.
Digoxin (Lanoxin®) is available as 0.125 mg per tablet. How
many tablets should be administered?
a. ½ tablet
b. 1 tablet
c. 1½
tablets
d. 2
tablets
6. Infection prevention is a primary focus when caring for a patient with a central vascular access device (VAD), especially if
patient has cancer or is otherwise immunocompromised. What should the nurse do to prevent infection when finshed using
an accessed VAD?
a. Clamp the extension tubing; cover the open tubing end with a sterile 4x4
gauze pad.
b. Clamp the extension tubing; leave its distal end uncovered.
c. Flush the VAD with an antibiotic; cover the open tubing with a gauze pad.
d. Flush the VAD with normal saline and heparin; remove the access
needle.
7. The nurse has an adult patient with bilateral ear infections and the provider has prescribed Cortisporin Otic® 3 drops into
each ear q 6-8 h x 7 days. What should the nurse remember about giving this medication?
Time Remaining (Minutes): 25
1. Which is the smallest? a.
0.0001 g = .1
mg
b. 0.01 mg = 10
mg??
c. 0.1 g = 100 mg
d. 10 mg
2. The provider ordered a heparin bolus of 5,000 units IV followed by a heparin drip at 1,000 units per hour.
The standard mixture of heparin is 25,000 units/500 ml of D 5W. At what rate in milliliters per hour should the pump be set?
a. 15 mL/hr
b. 20
mL/hr
c. 25 mL/hr
d. 30 mL/hr
3. The nurse reviews the patient's drug history prior to giving 0900 meds and asks the patient about medication allergies.
The patient reports that clindamycin (Cleocin®) causes an angry-looking red rash.
Since this is one of the medications the nurse was scheduled to give this patient, the nurse should:
a. call the provider, report this patient's statement, and ask for new
orders.
b. delay the administration of this medication until the provider makes
rounds.
c. give the medication, because something else might have caused
the rash.
d. give the medication with diphenhydramine (Benadryl®).
4. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®) 4 mg/kg per day po has been ordered.
, The patient weighs 154 lbs. How many milligrams should be given each day?
a. 100
mg
b. 120
mg
c. 240
mg
d. 280
mg
5. Digoxin (Lanoxin®) 0.25 mg is ordered.
Digoxin (Lanoxin®) is available as 0.125 mg per tablet. How
many tablets should be administered?
a. ½ tablet
b. 1 tablet
c. 1½
tablets
d. 2
tablets
6. Infection prevention is a primary focus when caring for a patient with a central vascular access device (VAD), especially if
patient has cancer or is otherwise immunocompromised. What should the nurse do to prevent infection when finshed using
an accessed VAD?
a. Clamp the extension tubing; cover the open tubing end with a sterile 4x4
gauze pad.
b. Clamp the extension tubing; leave its distal end uncovered.
c. Flush the VAD with an antibiotic; cover the open tubing with a gauze pad.
d. Flush the VAD with normal saline and heparin; remove the access
needle.
7. The nurse has an adult patient with bilateral ear infections and the provider has prescribed Cortisporin Otic® 3 drops into
each ear q 6-8 h x 7 days. What should the nurse remember about giving this medication?
