RELIAS RN PHARMACOLOGY TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT UPDATED ANSWERS 2024

What medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - ANSWERS,Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - ANSWERS,I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - ANSWERS,2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSWERS,spironolactione (Aldactone) 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? - ANSWERS,Red man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate. 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? - ANSWERS,nitroglycerin 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? - ANSWERS,dextrose 50% IV push 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? - ANSWERS,Spell ou