RN Pharmacology A EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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:
take the medication with a full glass of water
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would
you administer?
400mg
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?
Check infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
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?
Dextrose 50% IV push
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?
Spinach
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?
Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
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)
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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:
take the medication with a full glass of water
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would
you administer?
400mg
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?
Check infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider
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?
Dextrose 50% IV push
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?
Spinach
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?
Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
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)
