Saudi Prometric Nursing Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the antidote for heparin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Question 2

What is the therapeutic INR range for a patient on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

2.0-3.0

Answer

0.5-1.0

Answer

1.0-1.5

Answer

4.0-5.0

Question 3

Which vital sign must be assessed before administering digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Apical heart rate for one full minute

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Respiratory rate

Answer

Temperature

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors like enalapril?

Accepted Answer

Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion

Answer

Increase heart rate

Answer

Increase blood volume

Answer

Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system

Question 5

What patient education should a nurse provide about metformin for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Take with meals to reduce GI side effects, avoid excessive alcohol, report symptoms of lactic acidosis, and hold before contrast dye procedures

Answer

Take on an empty stomach

Answer

It causes weight gain

Answer

No dietary changes are needed

Question 6

What is the nurse's primary concern when administering IV potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

It must NEVER be given as an IV push — always diluted and infused slowly, with cardiac monitoring

Answer

It must be given rapidly to be effective

Answer

It can be mixed with any IV fluid

Answer

It should be given intramuscularly