Prophecy RN Pharmacology A Exam Actual Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass
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- Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to
administer a blood transfusion because:
- D5W is isotonic
- NS is a hypotonic solution
- Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis
- Normal Saline is a hypertonic solution
Answer: C) Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell
hemolysis
Explanation: Normal Saline is isotonic and helps maintain osmotic balance
during blood transfusions, preventing potential hemolysis that could occur with dextrose-containing fluids like D5W.
2. You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows:
Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral,
HR 52,
O2 Sat 100% room air.What should you do next?
- Administer digoxin
- Hold digoxin and call the provider
- Assess the patient for digoxin toxicity
- Give digoxin with food
Answer: B) Hold digoxin and call the provider 2 / 3
Explanation: A heart rate below 60 beats per minute in a patient receiving
digoxin warrants withholding the medication and notifying the healthcare provider, as this could indicate potential digoxin toxicity.
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- Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored
- Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
- Rifampin
- Nitrofurantoin
- Metronidazole
urine?
Answer: A) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Explanation: Phenazopyridine is a urinary analgesic that can cause the
urine to appear orange or reddish. This change is not harmful and serves as a therapeutic mark, distinguishing it from more serious conditions like hematuria.
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- Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How
- 300mg
- 400mg
- 500mg
- 600mg
much would you administer?
Answer: B) 400mg
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