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Relias RN Pharmacology Test A Complete Test, 100% Guarantee Pass
Insiḍe you will get:
exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions
Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and answers with explanations
Focus on clinical application: The questions primarily focus on
real-world scenarios and medication administration, testing your understanding of drug actions, side effects, and appropriate dosage calculations.
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**1. A person you are caring for has a known gastrointestinal bleed. What drug is contraindicated?**
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
- Ondansetron (Zofran®)
- Famotidine (Pepcid®)
Answer: A - Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)**
Explanation: Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that increases the risk of
bleeding, which can be particularly dangerous for patients with a gastrointestinal bleed.
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**2. The provider orders 1 liter of Normal Saline (NS) to be infused over 6 hours. At what rate would you set the IV pump?**
- 83.33 mL/hr
- 166.67 mL/hr
- 250 mL/hr
- 500 mL/hr
Answer: B - 166.67 mL/hr**
Explanation: To find the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the total time (6 hours), yielding approximately 166.67 mL/hr.
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**3. Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct?**
- I should take it with my other medications.
- I should take it at bedtime to avoid side effects.
- I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions.
- It will not affect my potassium levels.
Answer: C - I should take extra care when standing up or changing
positions.**
Explanation: HCTZ can cause orthostatic hypotension, making it essential for
patients to be cautious when changing positions to prevent dizziness or falls.
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**4. Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because:**
- NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.
- D5W can cause hyperglycemia.
- NS is less expensive than D5W.
- D5W is contraindicated for all infusion therapies.
Answer: A - NS is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis.**
Explanation: Normal Saline is isotonic, meaning it has the same osmotic
pressure as blood, preventing hemolysis during transfusion.
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