RN Pharmacology A Relias | Medication
Administration Exam 2025/2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Answers
1. If a patient requires a higher dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone, how many mL
would you need to administer based on the same concentration?
0.8 mL
1.2 mL
1.0 mL
0.4 mL
2. Dexamethasone is stocked in vials labeled "4 mg/mL." To administer the
initial dose of 10 mg, you will administer. Please select from the options
below.
2.5 mL.
0.4 mL.
1 mL.
3. What is a common side effect of hydrochlorothiazide that requires caution
when changing positions?
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
,4. Which drug is known for being incompatible with other drugs when mixed
in same syringe:
, Diazepam
Midazolam
Acepromazine
Butorphanol
5. Describe how to calculate the correct dosage of medication based on a
patient's weight.
To calculate the dosage, multiply the patient's weight in kg by the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, add the patient's weight in kg to the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, divide the patient's weight in kg by the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, subtract the patient's weight in kg from the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
6. If a patient with a blood glucose level of 33 mg/dL is unresponsive and you
have administered dextrose 50% IV push, what should be your next step in
monitoring?
Start an insulin drip to control blood sugar.
Monitor vital signs every hour.
Recheck the blood glucose level after 15 minutes.
Administer another dose of dextrose immediately.
7. If a patient with a penicillin allergy is prescribed ceftriaxone, what steps
should the nurse take before administering the medication?
, Document the allergy and proceed with the medication
administration.
Inform the patient that ceftriaxone is safe and administer it.
Administer ceftriaxone immediately as prescribed without further
assessment.
Consult the physician to discuss alternative medications and
assess the patient's allergy history.
8. Describe the mechanism by which clopidogrel functions as an antiplatelet
medication.
Clopidogrel promotes the formation of fibrin clots in the
bloodstream.
Clopidogrel increases the production of platelets in the bone
marrow.
Clopidogrel inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the ADP
receptor on platelets.
Clopidogrel acts as a blood thinner by enhancing the effects of
vitamin K.
9. Why is it important for patients to wash their mouth after taking
nitrofurantoin?
To enhance the medication's effectiveness.
To improve the taste of the medication.
To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
To prevent staining of the teeth caused by the medication.
Administration Exam 2025/2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Answers
1. If a patient requires a higher dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone, how many mL
would you need to administer based on the same concentration?
0.8 mL
1.2 mL
1.0 mL
0.4 mL
2. Dexamethasone is stocked in vials labeled "4 mg/mL." To administer the
initial dose of 10 mg, you will administer. Please select from the options
below.
2.5 mL.
0.4 mL.
1 mL.
3. What is a common side effect of hydrochlorothiazide that requires caution
when changing positions?
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
,4. Which drug is known for being incompatible with other drugs when mixed
in same syringe:
, Diazepam
Midazolam
Acepromazine
Butorphanol
5. Describe how to calculate the correct dosage of medication based on a
patient's weight.
To calculate the dosage, multiply the patient's weight in kg by the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, add the patient's weight in kg to the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, divide the patient's weight in kg by the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
To calculate the dosage, subtract the patient's weight in kg from the
prescribed dose in mg/kg.
6. If a patient with a blood glucose level of 33 mg/dL is unresponsive and you
have administered dextrose 50% IV push, what should be your next step in
monitoring?
Start an insulin drip to control blood sugar.
Monitor vital signs every hour.
Recheck the blood glucose level after 15 minutes.
Administer another dose of dextrose immediately.
7. If a patient with a penicillin allergy is prescribed ceftriaxone, what steps
should the nurse take before administering the medication?
, Document the allergy and proceed with the medication
administration.
Inform the patient that ceftriaxone is safe and administer it.
Administer ceftriaxone immediately as prescribed without further
assessment.
Consult the physician to discuss alternative medications and
assess the patient's allergy history.
8. Describe the mechanism by which clopidogrel functions as an antiplatelet
medication.
Clopidogrel promotes the formation of fibrin clots in the
bloodstream.
Clopidogrel increases the production of platelets in the bone
marrow.
Clopidogrel inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the ADP
receptor on platelets.
Clopidogrel acts as a blood thinner by enhancing the effects of
vitamin K.
9. Why is it important for patients to wash their mouth after taking
nitrofurantoin?
To enhance the medication's effectiveness.
To improve the taste of the medication.
To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
To prevent staining of the teeth caused by the medication.
