RN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS A RELIAS 100% COMPLETE GRADED A+
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1. 125 mcg is how many mg? –
ANS-0.125 mg
2. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is
supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? –
ANS-2.5
3. A person has been prescribed nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a UTI. What
education would you provide for them? –
ANS-wash your mouth out after taking this medication to avoid staining of
the teeth
4. A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you
question of ordered by a physician? -
ANS-ceftriaxone
5. A person with a hypothyroidism has a serum calcium level of 13 mg/dL.
What medication would you expect to administer? –
ANS-Calcitonin
6. A person you are caring for has a known GI bleed. What drug is
contraindicated? –
ANS-enoxaparin (Lovenox)
7. 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? –
ANS-spell out