Prophecy RN Pharmacology A
"Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin (Vancocin),
primarily due to - ANS-An increase in histamine production
\*WRONG* Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ANS-A) digoxin immune fab
(Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
\*WRONG* Which of the following anticoagulants is MOST commonly administered for DVT
prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip replacement? - ANS-A)*WRONG* heparin
B) enoxaparin
C) aspirin
D) warfarin
\A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum
calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the patient? - 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: - ANS-take the medication with a full glass of water
\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? - ANS-Dextrose 50% IV push
\A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate would you set
the IV pump? - ANS-250ml/hr
\Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects? -
ANS-Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
\Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ANS-1200 mcg
\Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion because: - 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? - ANS-400mg
\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? - ANS-Use of nitroglycerin
\Sildenaphil(viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfuction. A nurse reviews
the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of which of the following is
noted in the history? - ANS-Use of Nitroglycerin
\The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?
- ANS-prednisone (Deltasone)
\The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANS-Increase daily water intake
"Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin (Vancocin),
primarily due to - ANS-An increase in histamine production
\*WRONG* Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? - ANS-A) digoxin immune fab
(Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
\*WRONG* Which of the following anticoagulants is MOST commonly administered for DVT
prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip replacement? - ANS-A)*WRONG* heparin
B) enoxaparin
C) aspirin
D) warfarin
\A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum
calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the patient? - 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: - ANS-take the medication with a full glass of water
\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? - ANS-Dextrose 50% IV push
\A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate would you set
the IV pump? - ANS-250ml/hr
\Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects? -
ANS-Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
\Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - ANS-1200 mcg
\Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion because: - 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? - ANS-400mg
\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? - ANS-Use of nitroglycerin
\Sildenaphil(viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfuction. A nurse reviews
the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of which of the following is
noted in the history? - ANS-Use of Nitroglycerin
\The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?
- ANS-prednisone (Deltasone)
\The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? -
ANS-Increase daily water intake
