PROPHECY RN PHARMACOLOGY A PROCTORED EXAM 2025

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PROPHECY RN PHARMACOLOGY A PROCTORED
EXAM
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine?
 A) Metformin
 B) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
 C) Amoxicillin
 D) Furosemide
Answer: B) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
A nurse is ordered to give Digoxin. The patient’s vital signs are: BP 130/75, Temp 97.9°F, HR
52, O2 Sat 100%. What should the nurse do next?
 A) Administer the Digoxin
 B) Hold the Digoxin and call the provider
 C) Increase the dose
 D) Check blood sugar levels
Answer: B) Hold the Digoxin and call the provider
Why is Normal Saline (NS) preferred over D5W when preparing a blood transfusion?
 A) It decreases blood viscosity
 B) It prevents cell hemolysis
 C) It increases blood sugar levels
 D) It reduces pain
Answer: B) It prevents cell hemolysis
A patient is ordered to receive 5 mg/kg of medication and weighs 80 kg. How much
medication should be administered?
 A) 200 mg
 B) 300 mg
 C) 400 mg
 D) 500 mg
Answer: C) 400 mg
A patient taking Digoxin has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. This level may:
 A) Decrease blood pressure
 B) Increase the risk of Digoxin toxicity
 C) Improve heart function
 D) Increase urine output
Answer: B) Increase the risk of Digoxin toxicity

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A patient with multiple myeloma is prescribed Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). What should
the nurse instruct the patient to do?
 A) Avoid drinking water
 B) Increase daily water intake
 C) Take the medication with milk
 D) Limit physical activity
Answer: B) Increase daily water intake
Which medication will crystallize when mixed with D5NS (Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline)?
 A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
 B) Acetaminophen
 C) Ciprofloxacin
 D) Metoprolol
Answer: A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
A nurse should question which of the following medications if ordered to treat nausea and
vomiting?
 A) Ondansetron
 B) Metoclopramide
 C) Famotidine (Pepcid)
 D) Prochlorperazine
Answer: C) Famotidine (Pepcid)
A patient receiving an epidural infusion of Hydromorphone with Bupivacaine has a blood
pressure drop. What should the nurse do first?
 A) Stop the infusion
 B) Check the infusion rate and notify the anesthesia provider
 C) Increase the infusion rate
 D) Elevate the patient’s legs
Answer: B) Check the infusion rate and notify the anesthesia provider
Which medication must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?
 A) Metformin
 B) Prednisone (Deltasone)
 C) Ibuprofen
 D) Lisinopril
Answer: B) Prednisone (Deltasone)
When giving Furosemide (Lasix) via IV push, it should be administered over two minutes to
avoid:
 A) Hypertension
 B) Tinnitus
 C) Tachycardia