Prophecy RN Pharmacology A; RN Pharmacology Questions with Answers – Latest Update 2023/2024

Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? Correct Ans:- clopidogrel (Plavix) Sildenaphil (viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of which of the following is noted in the history? Correct Ans:- Use of Nitroglycerin Which of the following medications should be held today considering that your patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? Metformin (Glucophage) The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? Correct Ans:- Increase daily water intake 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? Correct Ans:- chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? Correct Ans:- phenazopyridine (Pyridium) 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? Correct Ans:- Hold digoxin and call the provider Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: Correct Ans:- Normal 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? Correct Ans:- 400mg Your patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This level may: Correct Ans:- Increase risk of digoxin toxicity The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? Correct Ans:- Increase daily water intake Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? Correct Ans:- phenytoin (Dilantin) 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 Ans:- famotidine (Pepcid) 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? Correct Ans:- Check infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider The dosage of which drug must be tapered of f slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency? Correct Ans:- prednisone (Deltasone) 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: tinnitus the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? Correct Ans:- 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: the medication with a full glass of water