LPN Pharmacology- Final Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of taking antiviral drugs? - ANSWER-stops the reproduction of
the virus
adverse effect of antiviral drugs? - ANSWER-Upper abdominal pain that radiates to
the lower back
best time to begin an antiviral drug for exposure to the flu? - ANSWER-as soon as
possible
what would be the ideal time frame for beginning drug treatment for the flu? -
ANSWER-within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms
a common antiviral drug - ANSWER-acyclovir
How do sulfonamides work? - ANSWER-they enter the bacteria and prevent them
from making the final form of folic acid, which is needed for bacterial growth and
function
if a client is hospitalized, they may require higher amounts of nutrition due to what
factors? - ANSWER-*to promote healing
*to meet the demands of the body
what source of nutrition will promote growth and tissue repair OR maintenance and
enzyme production? - ANSWER-*Proteins
-composed of amino acids
what lab test can help determine the nutritional needs of a client? - ANSWER-
prealbumin
Which vitamins are fat soluble? - ANSWER-*A
*D
*E
*K
what vitamins are excreted in urine and not stored in the body? - ANSWER-water-
soluble vitamins
best source of vitamin D - ANSWER-sunlight
what ingredient can sometimes be found in cold medicine drugs? - ANSWER-alcohol
, what types of OTC drugs should be avoided if clients have certain diseases involving
the liver, kidneys, or gastric issues like ulcers? - ANSWER-ibuprofen
if a client is taking acetaminophen and also uses cough medications, what do we
need to caution clients about regarding these OTC drugs? - ANSWER-overdose can
cause liver failure
aching or throbbing pain in one area of the body is referred to as _________ type of
pain - ANSWER-nociceptive
aching deep in the body is referred to as ________ type of pain - ANSWER-visceral
sharp shooting or burning pain is referred to as ________ type of pain - ANSWER-
neuropathic
what drug may be prescribed for treatment of muscle spasms? - ANSWER-
cyclobenzaprine
what drug might be offered for mild pain? - ANSWER-acetaminophen
what can the nurse do for pain instead of drug therapy? - ANSWER-massage
how do opioids work in the body? - ANSWER-they bind to opioid receptors as
agonists to activate the opioid receptors
what term do we use to describe the need for higher doses of opioid meds when the
normal dose isn't relieving pain? - ANSWER-tolerance
the common side effect(s) of opioid use besides addiction - ANSWER-*constipation
*sedation
morphine sulfate side effect - ANSWER-respiratory depression
potential side effect for muscle relaxants - ANSWER-hypotension
what term do we use to describe a natural opioid in the body when pain is present? -
ANSWER-Endorphins
what is the primary factor in determining the client can receive communication? -
ANSWER-determining if they can read or write
what step must be taken if a client is unable to communicate? - ANSWER-get an
interpreter
Hand-off communication technique
*SBAR - ANSWER-*Situation
*Background
Questions with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of taking antiviral drugs? - ANSWER-stops the reproduction of
the virus
adverse effect of antiviral drugs? - ANSWER-Upper abdominal pain that radiates to
the lower back
best time to begin an antiviral drug for exposure to the flu? - ANSWER-as soon as
possible
what would be the ideal time frame for beginning drug treatment for the flu? -
ANSWER-within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms
a common antiviral drug - ANSWER-acyclovir
How do sulfonamides work? - ANSWER-they enter the bacteria and prevent them
from making the final form of folic acid, which is needed for bacterial growth and
function
if a client is hospitalized, they may require higher amounts of nutrition due to what
factors? - ANSWER-*to promote healing
*to meet the demands of the body
what source of nutrition will promote growth and tissue repair OR maintenance and
enzyme production? - ANSWER-*Proteins
-composed of amino acids
what lab test can help determine the nutritional needs of a client? - ANSWER-
prealbumin
Which vitamins are fat soluble? - ANSWER-*A
*D
*E
*K
what vitamins are excreted in urine and not stored in the body? - ANSWER-water-
soluble vitamins
best source of vitamin D - ANSWER-sunlight
what ingredient can sometimes be found in cold medicine drugs? - ANSWER-alcohol
, what types of OTC drugs should be avoided if clients have certain diseases involving
the liver, kidneys, or gastric issues like ulcers? - ANSWER-ibuprofen
if a client is taking acetaminophen and also uses cough medications, what do we
need to caution clients about regarding these OTC drugs? - ANSWER-overdose can
cause liver failure
aching or throbbing pain in one area of the body is referred to as _________ type of
pain - ANSWER-nociceptive
aching deep in the body is referred to as ________ type of pain - ANSWER-visceral
sharp shooting or burning pain is referred to as ________ type of pain - ANSWER-
neuropathic
what drug may be prescribed for treatment of muscle spasms? - ANSWER-
cyclobenzaprine
what drug might be offered for mild pain? - ANSWER-acetaminophen
what can the nurse do for pain instead of drug therapy? - ANSWER-massage
how do opioids work in the body? - ANSWER-they bind to opioid receptors as
agonists to activate the opioid receptors
what term do we use to describe the need for higher doses of opioid meds when the
normal dose isn't relieving pain? - ANSWER-tolerance
the common side effect(s) of opioid use besides addiction - ANSWER-*constipation
*sedation
morphine sulfate side effect - ANSWER-respiratory depression
potential side effect for muscle relaxants - ANSWER-hypotension
what term do we use to describe a natural opioid in the body when pain is present? -
ANSWER-Endorphins
what is the primary factor in determining the client can receive communication? -
ANSWER-determining if they can read or write
what step must be taken if a client is unable to communicate? - ANSWER-get an
interpreter
Hand-off communication technique
*SBAR - ANSWER-*Situation
*Background
