Pharmacology Rasmussen Exam 1
LPN Questions with Complete Answers
What does schedule I stand for ? - ANSWER-Drugs, substances or chemical are
defines as drugs no currently accepted for medical use and high potential for abuse.
like heroin LSD, ECSTASY
Schedule II drugs? - ANSWER-a type of drug with medicinal uses that is highly
addictive and patient may develop dependency only available with a prescription
they are also consider dangerous. ej: methanphetamine, hydrocodone, cocaine,
oxycodone, fentanyl.
schedule III drugs ? - ANSWER-A type of drug with medicinal uses that is
moderately to highly addictive and only available with a prescription this are (Tylenol
with codeine)
ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone.
schedule IV drugs? - ANSWER-Defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and
low risk of dependance this are Xanax, soma,
darvon,darvocet,valium,talwin,ambien,tramadol
Schedule V drugs? - ANSWER-These drugs have less potential for abuse than
schedule II, III, and IV drugs. contains limited quantities of certain narcotics. this are
cough preparations with less 200 ml of codeine or per 100 ml (robitusin AC),
LOMOTIL, MOTOFEN, LYRICA, PARAPECTOLIN
What are schedule V drugs use for ? - ANSWER-Schedule V drugs are generally
use for antidiarrheal , antitussive and analgesic purpose.
what are schedule IV use for? - ANSWER-use to treat mild or moderate to severe
moderate pain
what are schedule III medication use for? - ANSWER-illnesses, injuries, and other
health-related reasons.
What resource would you use to determine whether a drug can be mixed in
applesauce or crushed? - ANSWER-A drug handbook
Where can practical nurses find guidance to determine the scope of practice for
medication administration? - ANSWER-State Nurse Practice Acts
What items are the two identifiers required to establish the "right patient"? -
ANSWER-Full name and date of birth
, Which order below is considered an emergency classified order? - ANSWER-
Diphenhydramine 50 mg by IV stat.
What is the correct timing for a TID medication? - ANSWER-Three times daily
What is the frequency of administration for a PRN medication? - ANSWER-As
needed
What is the correct route for the PO administration of medication? - ANSWER-By
mouth
What are the five steps of the nursing process? - ANSWER-Assess, Diagnose, Plan,
Implement, Evaluate
If you find a medication order is incorrect, what is the appropriate action? -
ANSWER-Verify the order for the medication with the person who wrote the order
What ethical principle supports a patient's right to refuse medication? - ANSWER-
Autonomy
How many identifier are needed to confirm is the right patient? - ANSWER-2
What a legal medication must have ? - ANSWER-The patient full name
The patients date of birth
The current date
The name of the medication
The route of the medication
The frequency of the medication
The duration of the medication
The signature of the provider
"high alert" medication meaning? - ANSWER-These medication have a higher than
normal possibility of causing patient harm
What the role of practical nurses? - ANSWER-Practical nurses must maintain patient
safety and ethical practice.
What's generic names? - ANSWER-is becoming the standard of use in medical
institutions
What are agonist receptor? - ANSWER-Many medications enhance or mimic what
the body does already. These medications are categorized as receptor
What are medication receptors antagonists? - ANSWER-These medications are
categorized as receptor
what are partial agonists receptors? - ANSWER-Then there are medications that
elicit an incomplete action of the receptor site. These medications are categorized as
receptor
LPN Questions with Complete Answers
What does schedule I stand for ? - ANSWER-Drugs, substances or chemical are
defines as drugs no currently accepted for medical use and high potential for abuse.
like heroin LSD, ECSTASY
Schedule II drugs? - ANSWER-a type of drug with medicinal uses that is highly
addictive and patient may develop dependency only available with a prescription
they are also consider dangerous. ej: methanphetamine, hydrocodone, cocaine,
oxycodone, fentanyl.
schedule III drugs ? - ANSWER-A type of drug with medicinal uses that is
moderately to highly addictive and only available with a prescription this are (Tylenol
with codeine)
ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone.
schedule IV drugs? - ANSWER-Defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and
low risk of dependance this are Xanax, soma,
darvon,darvocet,valium,talwin,ambien,tramadol
Schedule V drugs? - ANSWER-These drugs have less potential for abuse than
schedule II, III, and IV drugs. contains limited quantities of certain narcotics. this are
cough preparations with less 200 ml of codeine or per 100 ml (robitusin AC),
LOMOTIL, MOTOFEN, LYRICA, PARAPECTOLIN
What are schedule V drugs use for ? - ANSWER-Schedule V drugs are generally
use for antidiarrheal , antitussive and analgesic purpose.
what are schedule IV use for? - ANSWER-use to treat mild or moderate to severe
moderate pain
what are schedule III medication use for? - ANSWER-illnesses, injuries, and other
health-related reasons.
What resource would you use to determine whether a drug can be mixed in
applesauce or crushed? - ANSWER-A drug handbook
Where can practical nurses find guidance to determine the scope of practice for
medication administration? - ANSWER-State Nurse Practice Acts
What items are the two identifiers required to establish the "right patient"? -
ANSWER-Full name and date of birth
, Which order below is considered an emergency classified order? - ANSWER-
Diphenhydramine 50 mg by IV stat.
What is the correct timing for a TID medication? - ANSWER-Three times daily
What is the frequency of administration for a PRN medication? - ANSWER-As
needed
What is the correct route for the PO administration of medication? - ANSWER-By
mouth
What are the five steps of the nursing process? - ANSWER-Assess, Diagnose, Plan,
Implement, Evaluate
If you find a medication order is incorrect, what is the appropriate action? -
ANSWER-Verify the order for the medication with the person who wrote the order
What ethical principle supports a patient's right to refuse medication? - ANSWER-
Autonomy
How many identifier are needed to confirm is the right patient? - ANSWER-2
What a legal medication must have ? - ANSWER-The patient full name
The patients date of birth
The current date
The name of the medication
The route of the medication
The frequency of the medication
The duration of the medication
The signature of the provider
"high alert" medication meaning? - ANSWER-These medication have a higher than
normal possibility of causing patient harm
What the role of practical nurses? - ANSWER-Practical nurses must maintain patient
safety and ethical practice.
What's generic names? - ANSWER-is becoming the standard of use in medical
institutions
What are agonist receptor? - ANSWER-Many medications enhance or mimic what
the body does already. These medications are categorized as receptor
What are medication receptors antagonists? - ANSWER-These medications are
categorized as receptor
what are partial agonists receptors? - ANSWER-Then there are medications that
elicit an incomplete action of the receptor site. These medications are categorized as
receptor
