Pharmacology LPN Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
Common drugs that may cause toxicity - ANSWER-Digoxin, gentomicin,imipramine
procoinamide valproic acid
Categories of medications of systems - ANSWER-Cardiovascular,gastrointestinal ,
endocrine, immune, nervous and respiratory
Therapeutic classification - ANSWER-Ie sedatives analgesics, therapeutic intent,
drugs grouped by therapeutic class work in different ways not chemically similar
different mechanism of action
Pharmacologic classification - ANSWER-Based on mechanism of action includes
only those drugs that have the same mech of action
Side effects of ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-Cns dizziness headaches weakness. Rep
-dry cough dyspnea. Cv hypotension angina pectoral tachycardia edema. GI TASTE
DISTURBANCE DIARRHEA GU renal failure derm flushing hemt
AGRANULOCYTOSIS ANGIODEMA
guidelines for preparing medications - ANSWER-Check orders for discrepancies,
look up unfamiliar meds, wash hands, obtain ordered meds verify 7 rights and
allergies, check expiration date 2 safety checks preform any calculations, place
meds in med cup,close lock bin, take to patients bedside third safety check,
assessment vitals administer meds
Avoiding med errors - ANSWER-Question anything that does not seem right , know
the expected effects and side effects
Documentation - ANSWER-Chart all therapeutic adverse effects, chart interventions,
teachings
,
Vir - ANSWER-Antiviral
Done - ANSWER-Opiod anagelsics
Pam - ANSWER-Antianxiety
Mide - ANSWER-Diuretic
Cillin - ANSWER-Antibiotic
with Correct Answers
Common drugs that may cause toxicity - ANSWER-Digoxin, gentomicin,imipramine
procoinamide valproic acid
Categories of medications of systems - ANSWER-Cardiovascular,gastrointestinal ,
endocrine, immune, nervous and respiratory
Therapeutic classification - ANSWER-Ie sedatives analgesics, therapeutic intent,
drugs grouped by therapeutic class work in different ways not chemically similar
different mechanism of action
Pharmacologic classification - ANSWER-Based on mechanism of action includes
only those drugs that have the same mech of action
Side effects of ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-Cns dizziness headaches weakness. Rep
-dry cough dyspnea. Cv hypotension angina pectoral tachycardia edema. GI TASTE
DISTURBANCE DIARRHEA GU renal failure derm flushing hemt
AGRANULOCYTOSIS ANGIODEMA
guidelines for preparing medications - ANSWER-Check orders for discrepancies,
look up unfamiliar meds, wash hands, obtain ordered meds verify 7 rights and
allergies, check expiration date 2 safety checks preform any calculations, place
meds in med cup,close lock bin, take to patients bedside third safety check,
assessment vitals administer meds
Avoiding med errors - ANSWER-Question anything that does not seem right , know
the expected effects and side effects
Documentation - ANSWER-Chart all therapeutic adverse effects, chart interventions,
teachings
,
Vir - ANSWER-Antiviral
Done - ANSWER-Opiod anagelsics
Pam - ANSWER-Antianxiety
Mide - ANSWER-Diuretic
Cillin - ANSWER-Antibiotic
