Prophecy RN Pharmacology A
"Red Man" Syndrome may occur during the administration of vancomycin (Vancocin), primarily due to ans: An increase in
... [Show More] histamine production
*WRONG* Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity? ans: A) digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Mephyton (Vitamin K)
D) *WRONG* deferoxamine (Digibind)
*WRONG* Which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip replacement? ans: A)*WRONG* heparin
B) enoxaparin
C) aspirin
D) warfarin
A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? ans: calcintonin (Miacalcin)
A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states that he or she will: ans: take the medication with a full glass of water
A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the following medications will the nurse administer if the patient is unable to tolerate PO? ans: Dextrose 50% IV push
A provider orders one liter of NS to be infused over four hours. At what rate would you set the IV pump? ans: 250ml/hr
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has which of the following pharmacological effects? ans: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, decrease platelet aggregation
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms ans: 1200 mcg
Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: ans: Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis
Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? ans: 400mg
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in the history? ans: Use of nitroglycerin
Sildenaphil(viagra) is prescribed to treat a patient with erectile dysfuction. A nurse reviews the patient's medical record and would question the prescription of which of the following is noted in the history? ans: Use of Nitroglycerin
The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency? ans: prednisone (Deltasone)
The patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The physician has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? ans: Increase daily water intake
The patient is diagnosed with multiple Myeloma. The physician has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the patient? ans: Increase daily water intake
When a patient has pernicious anemia, the nurse would expect to give them: ans: Vitamin B12
When caring for a patient with a central line who is receiving TPN, what is the MOST important action on the part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI? ans: Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site
When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over two minutes to avoid: ans: tinnitus
Which of the following is considered an antiplatelet medication? ans: clopidogrel (Plavix)
Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? ans: phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Which of the following medications should be held today considering that your patient received IV contract two hours ago fir a CT scan? ans: Metformin (Glucophage)
Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if ordered by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and vomiting? ans: famotidine (Pepcid)
Which of the following medications will crystalize when mixed with D5NS? ans: phenytoin (Dilantin)
While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse notices diversity of food items. Which of the following foods would be a concern? ans: Spinach
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to administer Humalog insulin? ans: 15 minutes before meal arrives [Show Less]