PROPHECY RN PHARMACOLOGY A PROCTORED
EXAM
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine?
A) Metformin
B) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
C) Amoxicillin
D) Furosemide
Answer: B) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
A nurse is ordered to give Digoxin. The patient’s vital signs are: BP 130/75, Temp 97.9°F, HR
52, O2 Sat 100%. What should the nurse do next?
A) Administer the Digoxin
B) Hold the Digoxin and call the provider
C) Increase the dose
D) Check blood sugar levels
Answer: B) Hold the Digoxin and call the provider
Why is Normal Saline (NS) preferred over D5W when preparing a blood transfusion?
A) It decreases blood viscosity
B) It prevents cell hemolysis
C) It increases blood sugar levels
D) It reduces pain
Answer: B) It prevents cell hemolysis
A patient is ordered to receive 5 mg/kg of medication and weighs 80 kg. How much
medication should be administered?
A) 200 mg
B) 300 mg
C) 400 mg
D) 500 mg
Answer: C) 400 mg
A patient taking Digoxin has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. This level may:
A) Decrease blood pressure
B) Increase the risk of Digoxin toxicity
C) Improve heart function
D) Increase urine output
Answer: B) Increase the risk of Digoxin toxicity
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A patient with multiple myeloma is prescribed Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). What should
the nurse instruct the patient to do?
A) Avoid drinking water
B) Increase daily water intake
C) Take the medication with milk
D) Limit physical activity
Answer: B) Increase daily water intake
Which medication will crystallize when mixed with D5NS (Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline)?
A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B) Acetaminophen
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Metoprolol
Answer: A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
A nurse should question which of the following medications if ordered to treat nausea and
vomiting?
A) Ondansetron
B) Metoclopramide
C) Famotidine (Pepcid)
D) Prochlorperazine
Answer: C) Famotidine (Pepcid)
A patient receiving an epidural infusion of Hydromorphone with Bupivacaine has a blood
pressure drop. What should the nurse do first?
A) Stop the infusion
B) Check the infusion rate and notify the anesthesia provider
C) Increase the infusion rate
D) Elevate the patient’s legs
Answer: B) Check the infusion rate and notify the anesthesia provider
Which medication must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?
A) Metformin
B) Prednisone (Deltasone)
C) Ibuprofen
D) Lisinopril
Answer: B) Prednisone (Deltasone)
When giving Furosemide (Lasix) via IV push, it should be administered over two minutes to
avoid:
A) Hypertension
B) Tinnitus
C) Tachycardia
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