LPN Transition Pharmacology Exam 2025/2026 with
Verified Questions & 100% Accurate Answers
1. Describe the potential side effects of Aspirin (ASA) toxicity that a patient
should be aware of.
Tinnitus, nausea/vomiting, fainting, double vision, confusion, coma.
Headache, dizziness, rash, abdominal pain.
Shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills.
Fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, dry mouth.
2. What is the nursing responsibility after administering antihypertensive
drugs?
Instruct the patient to adjust their dosage if they feel dizzy
Check the patient's heart rate before and after taking the medication
Monitor the patient's blood pressure regularly
Advise the patient to skip the next dose if they experience side
effects
3. Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis. The
nurse should reinforce instructing the client taking this medication to do
which?
Take the medication at bedtime.
Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.
,Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
,4. If a patient is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis, what
important patient education point should be emphasized regarding its
administration?
The patient should crush the tablet for easier swallowing.
The patient can take the medication at any time of day without
restrictions.
The patient should take the medication with a full glass of water
and remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
The patient should take the medication with food to enhance
absorption.
5. If a patient is experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort while taking regular
aspirin, what alternative formulation might be recommended and why?
Chewable aspirin, for immediate effect.
Enteric-coated aspirin, to reduce stomach irritation.
Extended-release aspirin, for prolonged action.
Liquid aspirin, for faster absorption.
6. Patient teaching for antianxiety drugs should include?
Take early in the day for the best relief of anxiety symptoms
Take on an empty stomach
Avoid alcoholic beverages
It is okay to take an extra tablet if your anxiety is high
7. Which of the following is a food source high in potassium?
Carrots
, Bananas
Apples
Rice
8. When teaching a patient who has a new prescription for transdermal
nitroglycerin patches, the nurse tells the patient that these patches are most
appropriately used for which situation?
To keep the heart rate from rising too high during exercise
To prevent the occurrence of angina
To relieve shortness of breath
To treat acute chest pain
9. Which organ is primarily affected by oral hypoglycemic medications?
The intestines
The liver
The kidneys
The pancreas
10. Describe the significance of monitoring potassium levels in patients taking
digoxin.
Low potassium levels can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
High potassium levels enhance the effectiveness of digoxin.
Potassium levels are only monitored for patients with heart failure.
Potassium levels have no effect on digoxin therapy.
Verified Questions & 100% Accurate Answers
1. Describe the potential side effects of Aspirin (ASA) toxicity that a patient
should be aware of.
Tinnitus, nausea/vomiting, fainting, double vision, confusion, coma.
Headache, dizziness, rash, abdominal pain.
Shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills.
Fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, dry mouth.
2. What is the nursing responsibility after administering antihypertensive
drugs?
Instruct the patient to adjust their dosage if they feel dizzy
Check the patient's heart rate before and after taking the medication
Monitor the patient's blood pressure regularly
Advise the patient to skip the next dose if they experience side
effects
3. Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis. The
nurse should reinforce instructing the client taking this medication to do
which?
Take the medication at bedtime.
Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.
,Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
,4. If a patient is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis, what
important patient education point should be emphasized regarding its
administration?
The patient should crush the tablet for easier swallowing.
The patient can take the medication at any time of day without
restrictions.
The patient should take the medication with a full glass of water
and remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
The patient should take the medication with food to enhance
absorption.
5. If a patient is experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort while taking regular
aspirin, what alternative formulation might be recommended and why?
Chewable aspirin, for immediate effect.
Enteric-coated aspirin, to reduce stomach irritation.
Extended-release aspirin, for prolonged action.
Liquid aspirin, for faster absorption.
6. Patient teaching for antianxiety drugs should include?
Take early in the day for the best relief of anxiety symptoms
Take on an empty stomach
Avoid alcoholic beverages
It is okay to take an extra tablet if your anxiety is high
7. Which of the following is a food source high in potassium?
Carrots
, Bananas
Apples
Rice
8. When teaching a patient who has a new prescription for transdermal
nitroglycerin patches, the nurse tells the patient that these patches are most
appropriately used for which situation?
To keep the heart rate from rising too high during exercise
To prevent the occurrence of angina
To relieve shortness of breath
To treat acute chest pain
9. Which organ is primarily affected by oral hypoglycemic medications?
The intestines
The liver
The kidneys
The pancreas
10. Describe the significance of monitoring potassium levels in patients taking
digoxin.
Low potassium levels can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
High potassium levels enhance the effectiveness of digoxin.
Potassium levels are only monitored for patients with heart failure.
Potassium levels have no effect on digoxin therapy.
