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Learning IV Medications: pharmacology practice questions

Learning IV Medications is a high-yield area on the PEBC, NAPLEX, OPRA and FPGEE exams. Phartoonz has 14 exam-style Learning IV Medications questions, each written to test the clinical decisions these licensing exams actually reward — mechanism of action, dosing, monitoring parameters, adverse effects, contraindications and patient counseling.

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Sample questions

Sample 1

PT is receiving his first chemo regimen consisting of doxorubicin. PT is counseled that doxorubicin usually is this color and can cause skin and secretions discoloration: 

  • 1Red
  • 2Blue
  • 3White
  • 4Orange
  • 5Brown
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Sample 2

JM will require TPN for 2 weeks as he recovers from major abdominal surgery. He currently has a peripheral IV line in his right forearm. Which statement is INCORRECT regarding the patient's IV access?

  • 1Peripheral IV lines are typically used for short term access needs.
  • 2Peripheral lines are associated with phlebitis (irritation of the vein).
  • 3Peripheral lines are preferred for higher osmolality solutions.
  • 4Central lines are preferred for infusions of vesicant solutions or vasopressors.
  • 5Central lines are preferred for highly concentrated drugs.
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Sample 3
What is the definition of incompatibility?
  • 1When a product fails to meet good manufacturing practices
  • 2When a product is modified because of storage conditions and loses more than 10% of its potency
  • 3When one product is combined with another resulting in a product unsuitable for patient use
  • 4When one product is levigated with another product and a solid material forms
  • 5When two products come together and form a visible precipitous gel
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