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RN Pharmacology A Relias

what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Montelukast

Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-I should take extra care when standing up or
changing positions.

A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is
supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2.5

What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - CORRECT
ANSWER-spironolactione (Aldactone)

You receive report from the off-going nurse that the person being cared for just
received their fourth dose of IV vancomycin that was administered over 30
minutes. Upon assessment of them, you notice their face and neck are red and
they are itching all over. What would you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red
man syndrome due to a rapid infusion rate.

Which of the following would you question if prescribed for a person taking
sildenafil (Viagra? - CORRECT ANSWER-nitroglycerin

You are caring for a person with a capillary blood glucose of 33 mg/dL and they
are unable to tolerate oral intake. Which of the following would you administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-dextrose 50% IV push

A physician's written order for the person you are caring for is as follows: Insulin
glargine (Lantus), 10 U, subQ QD. What changes would you suggest for safety
and to avoid the use of "do not use" abbreviations? - CORRECT ANSWER-spell
out units and daily

, Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, reflects the need for
further education regarding a new prescriptions of warfarin (Coumadin)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain

A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you
question of ordered by a physician? - CORRECT ANSWER-ceftriaxone

You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 units/kg/hr for a person
weighing 75 kg. The heparin comes in a 500 mL bag with 25,000 units. what is
the starting rate of the infusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-27 mL/hr

The physician orders 0.5 mg/kg of a medications. The medication is supplied in a
10 mg/mL solution. The person you are caring for weighs 40 kg. How many mL
of the drug would you administer?f - CORRECT ANSWER-2 mL

A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL. What
medication would you expect to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcitonin

A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is contraindicated?
- CORRECT ANSWER-enoxaparin (Lovenox)

A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What
education would you provide for them? - CORRECT ANSWER-wash your mouth
out after taking this medication to avoid staining of the teeth

What is appropriate education to provide to a person who has received a new
prescription for a PPI? - CORRECT ANSWER-You should not take this medicine
at the same time as other medicines.

Your patient presents with CHF and has a Potassium level of 5.8. Which diuretic
do you anticipate being ordered by the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-NOT
amiloride

Your patient has been diagnosed with chronic CHF and will be taking Lasix 80
mg PO twice a day. When teaching about high Potassium foods in the diet, which
group of foods would you recommend to the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-NOT tofu, red meat, beans

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