NEW!!! Relias RN Pharmacology Test A Relias
2025\2026 Actual Exam with Questions and
Answers
you receive an order to administer 1 tsp of an elixir. What amount of elixir will you
prepare? - ANSWER -
pt has central line who is receiving TPN. What is the most important action to
prevent CLABSI? - ANSWER -perform correct sterile technique
order placed for sublingual medication. Pt has NG. what is the most appropriate
action? - ANSWER -administer the med
pt was prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What would you include when
educating them on the medication? - ANSWER -rinse mouth
what medication is incompatible with LR - ANSWER -diazepam
new onset dysrhythmia. What medication might be prescribed for this condition? -
ANSWER -diltiazem
you are educating your patient for cyclosporine and a new diet with a potassium
intake restriction. What food would you tell them to avoid? - ANSWER -raisins
pt being treated for pain s/p ortho procedure. what order would you question? -
ANSWER -eplerenone
order for 4 mg of dexamethasone IV push. The med is supplied in 10mg/mL vial.
How many mL do you give? - ANSWER -0.4 mL
pt is on a morphine PCA without a basal infusion rate and is afraid of overdosing.
what ed do you provide? - ANSWER -small dose is delivered only when you push
the trigger button
pt has been diagnosted with diabetes and has oral meds ordered. What statement
indicates understanding of s&s of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER -sweating, shakes,
nervouseness
, what class of med would you expect ordered for a person with acid reflux? -
ANSWER -PPI
pt has epidural infusing at 6mL/hr. begining BP was 92/58 and now their BP is
130/70. what would you do FIRST? - ANSWER -NOT :::: ask the person to rate
their pain
order to give digoxin now. HR is 52. what do you do next? - ANSWER -hold dig
and call MD
What is the primary cause of Red man syndrome? - ANSWER -increased
histamine production
why would NS be the solution of choice when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion? - ANSWER -NS is isotonic
pt with no known risk factors to TB would need further diagnostic testing to rule
out TB if the mantoux test showed an induration of what size? - ANSWER -???
what statement is correct for determining you have the correct pt before
adminstering a drug? - ANSWER -ask them to state their name and DOB and
compare it to the MAR and wrist band
pt is on morphine PCA and is unresponsive. You suspect narcotic OD. what med
to give? - ANSWER -narcan
Pt has new script for levothyroxine. What statement made by them is correct? -
ANSWER -NOT ::: take at the same time everyday.
MD orders 1000 mL of NS over 6 hrs. whats the rate? - ANSWER -166.67
125 mcg is how many mg? - ANSWER -0.125 mg
pt to receive 5 mg/kg of medication. They weigh 80 kg. how much to give? -
ANSWER -400 mg
pt has new order for dig. What would be assessed immediately before
administering? - ANSWER -Apical HR
antidote for heparin - ANSWER -protamine sulfate
2025\2026 Actual Exam with Questions and
Answers
you receive an order to administer 1 tsp of an elixir. What amount of elixir will you
prepare? - ANSWER -
pt has central line who is receiving TPN. What is the most important action to
prevent CLABSI? - ANSWER -perform correct sterile technique
order placed for sublingual medication. Pt has NG. what is the most appropriate
action? - ANSWER -administer the med
pt was prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What would you include when
educating them on the medication? - ANSWER -rinse mouth
what medication is incompatible with LR - ANSWER -diazepam
new onset dysrhythmia. What medication might be prescribed for this condition? -
ANSWER -diltiazem
you are educating your patient for cyclosporine and a new diet with a potassium
intake restriction. What food would you tell them to avoid? - ANSWER -raisins
pt being treated for pain s/p ortho procedure. what order would you question? -
ANSWER -eplerenone
order for 4 mg of dexamethasone IV push. The med is supplied in 10mg/mL vial.
How many mL do you give? - ANSWER -0.4 mL
pt is on a morphine PCA without a basal infusion rate and is afraid of overdosing.
what ed do you provide? - ANSWER -small dose is delivered only when you push
the trigger button
pt has been diagnosted with diabetes and has oral meds ordered. What statement
indicates understanding of s&s of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER -sweating, shakes,
nervouseness
, what class of med would you expect ordered for a person with acid reflux? -
ANSWER -PPI
pt has epidural infusing at 6mL/hr. begining BP was 92/58 and now their BP is
130/70. what would you do FIRST? - ANSWER -NOT :::: ask the person to rate
their pain
order to give digoxin now. HR is 52. what do you do next? - ANSWER -hold dig
and call MD
What is the primary cause of Red man syndrome? - ANSWER -increased
histamine production
why would NS be the solution of choice when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion? - ANSWER -NS is isotonic
pt with no known risk factors to TB would need further diagnostic testing to rule
out TB if the mantoux test showed an induration of what size? - ANSWER -???
what statement is correct for determining you have the correct pt before
adminstering a drug? - ANSWER -ask them to state their name and DOB and
compare it to the MAR and wrist band
pt is on morphine PCA and is unresponsive. You suspect narcotic OD. what med
to give? - ANSWER -narcan
Pt has new script for levothyroxine. What statement made by them is correct? -
ANSWER -NOT ::: take at the same time everyday.
MD orders 1000 mL of NS over 6 hrs. whats the rate? - ANSWER -166.67
125 mcg is how many mg? - ANSWER -0.125 mg
pt to receive 5 mg/kg of medication. They weigh 80 kg. how much to give? -
ANSWER -400 mg
pt has new order for dig. What would be assessed immediately before
administering? - ANSWER -Apical HR
antidote for heparin - ANSWER -protamine sulfate
