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PHARMACOLOGY CMS NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2025-
2026 COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
nursing intervention to do when removing nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-
remove prior dose before applying the new one
after measuring nitroglycerin ointment dose with the applicator paper, how many
inch should you spread it over the paper - ANSWER-2.5-3.5 inches
What should you avoid doing when apply nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-avoid
touching the ointment with your hands
Where should you apply the nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-clean, hairless area
over the body, then cover w/ a clear plastic wrap
how do you administer enteric-coated medication - ANSWER-swallowed whole,
NEVER CRUSH IT!
What is Rifampin for? - ANSWER-Antibiotic to treat TB given in combination with
another antituberculosis med to help prevent antibiotic resistance
What are complications of Rifampin? - ANSWER--Orange color of the urine, saliva,
sweat, or tears
-Jaundice, fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort (anorexia)
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How should you administer Rifampin? - ANSWER-1 hour before or 2 hours after
meal with a full glass of water
Contraindications for Rifampin? - ANSWER--Pregnancy/lactation
-Liver dysfunction
What should be monitored when taking Rifampin? - ANSWER--Liver function
-PT/INR
Patient education when taking Rifampin? - ANSWER--Avoid alcohol
-Monitor for anorexia fatigue and malaise
-When taken with food it decreases the absorption of the medication
What happens when Rifampin interacts with an HIV medication? - ANSWER-The HIV
medication dose increases
How will you know Rifampin was effective? - ANSWER--Clear breath sounds
-No night sweats
-Increased appetite, decreased temp
-3 negative cultures for TB
PHARMACOLOGY CMS NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2025-
2026 COMPLETE 87 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
nursing intervention to do when removing nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-
remove prior dose before applying the new one
after measuring nitroglycerin ointment dose with the applicator paper, how many
inch should you spread it over the paper - ANSWER-2.5-3.5 inches
What should you avoid doing when apply nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-avoid
touching the ointment with your hands
Where should you apply the nitroglycerin ointment - ANSWER-clean, hairless area
over the body, then cover w/ a clear plastic wrap
how do you administer enteric-coated medication - ANSWER-swallowed whole,
NEVER CRUSH IT!
What is Rifampin for? - ANSWER-Antibiotic to treat TB given in combination with
another antituberculosis med to help prevent antibiotic resistance
What are complications of Rifampin? - ANSWER--Orange color of the urine, saliva,
sweat, or tears
-Jaundice, fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort (anorexia)
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How should you administer Rifampin? - ANSWER-1 hour before or 2 hours after
meal with a full glass of water
Contraindications for Rifampin? - ANSWER--Pregnancy/lactation
-Liver dysfunction
What should be monitored when taking Rifampin? - ANSWER--Liver function
-PT/INR
Patient education when taking Rifampin? - ANSWER--Avoid alcohol
-Monitor for anorexia fatigue and malaise
-When taken with food it decreases the absorption of the medication
What happens when Rifampin interacts with an HIV medication? - ANSWER-The HIV
medication dose increases
How will you know Rifampin was effective? - ANSWER--Clear breath sounds
-No night sweats
-Increased appetite, decreased temp
-3 negative cultures for TB
