RN Pharmacology BWH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What is 190 lb in kilograms (kg)?
86.18
A person has pernicious anemia. What would you expect to be included in their
prescription?
Vit B12
The dosage of what medication must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute
adrenal insufficiency?
prednisone
A person is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What medication would you anticipate
administering FIRST to control seizures?
lorazepam
What education would you provide for a person who is receiving a new
prescription for lithium?
you should inform your doctor if you have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, poor
balance, confusion or weakness.
A person you are caring for is to receive 2 g vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2g vanc in 250mL normal saline. At
what rate will the IV medication run?
125 mL/hr
You relalize that you inadvertently administered a dose of meloxicam to an
incorrect person who does not have that drug prescribed. What is your most
appropriate FIRST action?
notify their provider
Once started, a unit of blood must be transfused within how many hours?
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ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What is 190 lb in kilograms (kg)?
86.18
A person has pernicious anemia. What would you expect to be included in their
prescription?
Vit B12
The dosage of what medication must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute
adrenal insufficiency?
prednisone
A person is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What medication would you anticipate
administering FIRST to control seizures?
lorazepam
What education would you provide for a person who is receiving a new
prescription for lithium?
you should inform your doctor if you have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, poor
balance, confusion or weakness.
A person you are caring for is to receive 2 g vancomycin over 2 hours. The
medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2g vanc in 250mL normal saline. At
what rate will the IV medication run?
125 mL/hr
You relalize that you inadvertently administered a dose of meloxicam to an
incorrect person who does not have that drug prescribed. What is your most
appropriate FIRST action?
notify their provider
Once started, a unit of blood must be transfused within how many hours?
4
