RN Pharmacology Exam A

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harmacology/Adverse effects/Side effects Question: The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?  nitroprusside (Nitropress) Contraindications/Inter... actions Question: Which of the following medications will crystallize when mixed with D5NS?  diazepam (Valium) Expected actions/outcomes Question: Which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip replacement?  heparin Expected actions/outcomes Question: Your patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This level may:  Decrease risk of cardiac arrhythmias Expected actions/outcomes Question: A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum Calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient?  furosemide (Lasix) Parenteral/Intravenous Therapies Question: Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: This study source was downloaded by 100000823742721 from CourseHero.com on 06-13-2022 16:49:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/33065807/RN-Pharmacology-Exam-Adocx/ The dextrose in D5W increases risk of infection with transfusions Patient Teaching Question: 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 this medication if the patient states that he or she will:  Watch for irritability as a side effect of the medication Patient Teaching Question: 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:  dizziness Cardiovascular Question: Which of the following would be the FIRST fluid of choice for a patient in hypovolemic shock secondary to hemorrhaging?  Normal saline/Lactated Ringer's ED Pharmacology Question: Which of the following statements from a patient exhibits a good understanding of discharge instructions after being diagnosed with trichomoniasis and given a prescription for This study source was downloaded by 100000823742721 from CourseHero.com on 06-13-2022 16:49:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/33065807/RN-Pharmacology-Exam-Adocx/metronidazole?  "I will wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom." Infectious Diseases/Toxicology/Environmental Question: An 8 year old boy presents to the ED with fever for the last 6 hours. Which of the following assessment findings would cause the MOST concern?  Decreased urinary output Maxillofacial-Nasopharyngeal-Opthalmic Question: A 26-year-old woman presents with severe eye pain, photophobia, and the sensation of sand in her right eye. She is a contact lens wearer and states that she frequently leaves them in overnight. Which of the following is indicated for this patient?  Parenteral antibiotics Critical Thinking Question: A 22-year-old man with sickle cell disease is brought into the ED by Campus Police from his local university. He is complaining of increasing pain to his bilateral lower extremities, consistent with his past sickle cell pain crisis. Which intervention would you expect the provider to order?  Oral hydrocodone [Show More]

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