LPN Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
and Answers
Contraindications - ANSWER-Conditions in which drug should not be given
Trade Name - ANSWER-Short, brand name received from manufacturer
Generic Name - ANSWER-Longer name for the same drug
Stat - ANSWER-Immediately. Number one priority
Now - ANSWER-Give now. Number two priority.
Prn - ANSWER-Give as necessary using nurses judgment.
Six Rights - ANSWER-Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Documentation
Enteral - ANSWER-Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
First-Pass Metabolism - ANSWER-Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to
systemic distribution.
Percutaneous - ANSWER-Through skin or mucous membranes. Topical, installation,
inhalation.
Parental - ANSWER-Needle route. IM, ID, IV
Intramuscular Route - ANSWER-Hip, thigh. Drawback for blood prior to injection.
Sub Q - ANSWER-Through 1st skin layer
Intradermal - ANSWER-Barely under the skin. Ppd
Sublingual and Buccal - ANSWER-Both routes allow the drug to bypass the liver,
reducing reaction time.
SULFONAMIDES - ANSWER-Class: Antibiotics
Med action: Bactericidal
, Uses: UTI's, burns, ear infection, malaria, meningitis, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis,
Chlamydia
Adverse effects: rash, jaundice, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, Steven Johnson syndrome,
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations: allergy with any med SULFA, monitor skin and liver function
PT education: take with 8 oz H20 , avoid direct sunlight
Cephalosporin , Carbapenems, Glycopeptides - ANSWER-CLASS: Beta- Lactam
Abt's
BACTERICIDAL
USES: infections of the resp, GI, GU, skin, soft tissue, bones
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Gi distress + Skin irritation
Medication names: Penicillin, Ancef, Primaxin, Vancomycin
PT EDUCATION: avoid alcohol, if gi distress take with food, do not take with OJ or
acidic drinks
Tetracyclines - ANSWER-CLASS: Antibiotics
MED ACTION: Bacteriostatic
Med NAMES: CYCLINE
USES: pt's w/ PCN allergy, Chlamydia, Ricketssial disease, Acne
ADVERSE E: Superinfection
Photosensitivity
Sore throat
DX: impaired comfort, increased fever, diarrhea
Pt education: take on empty stomach, full glass of water, not given w/ dairy
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Lincosamides - ANSWER-CLASS: Antibiotics
MED ACTION: Bacteriocidal
USES: Bacterial infection GRAM + & -, as you progress they are stronger
ADVERSE E: Neurotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Hepatotoxicity,
Superinfection, GI upset
DX: impaired comfort, increased fever, diarrhea, confusion
and Answers
Contraindications - ANSWER-Conditions in which drug should not be given
Trade Name - ANSWER-Short, brand name received from manufacturer
Generic Name - ANSWER-Longer name for the same drug
Stat - ANSWER-Immediately. Number one priority
Now - ANSWER-Give now. Number two priority.
Prn - ANSWER-Give as necessary using nurses judgment.
Six Rights - ANSWER-Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Documentation
Enteral - ANSWER-Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
First-Pass Metabolism - ANSWER-Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to
systemic distribution.
Percutaneous - ANSWER-Through skin or mucous membranes. Topical, installation,
inhalation.
Parental - ANSWER-Needle route. IM, ID, IV
Intramuscular Route - ANSWER-Hip, thigh. Drawback for blood prior to injection.
Sub Q - ANSWER-Through 1st skin layer
Intradermal - ANSWER-Barely under the skin. Ppd
Sublingual and Buccal - ANSWER-Both routes allow the drug to bypass the liver,
reducing reaction time.
SULFONAMIDES - ANSWER-Class: Antibiotics
Med action: Bactericidal
, Uses: UTI's, burns, ear infection, malaria, meningitis, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis,
Chlamydia
Adverse effects: rash, jaundice, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, Steven Johnson syndrome,
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations: allergy with any med SULFA, monitor skin and liver function
PT education: take with 8 oz H20 , avoid direct sunlight
Cephalosporin , Carbapenems, Glycopeptides - ANSWER-CLASS: Beta- Lactam
Abt's
BACTERICIDAL
USES: infections of the resp, GI, GU, skin, soft tissue, bones
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Gi distress + Skin irritation
Medication names: Penicillin, Ancef, Primaxin, Vancomycin
PT EDUCATION: avoid alcohol, if gi distress take with food, do not take with OJ or
acidic drinks
Tetracyclines - ANSWER-CLASS: Antibiotics
MED ACTION: Bacteriostatic
Med NAMES: CYCLINE
USES: pt's w/ PCN allergy, Chlamydia, Ricketssial disease, Acne
ADVERSE E: Superinfection
Photosensitivity
Sore throat
DX: impaired comfort, increased fever, diarrhea
Pt education: take on empty stomach, full glass of water, not given w/ dairy
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Lincosamides - ANSWER-CLASS: Antibiotics
MED ACTION: Bacteriocidal
USES: Bacterial infection GRAM + & -, as you progress they are stronger
ADVERSE E: Neurotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Hepatotoxicity,
Superinfection, GI upset
DX: impaired comfort, increased fever, diarrhea, confusion
