PN Pharmacology Exam Questions and
Answers
The LPN prepares to administer an enteric coated medication to a client who has
trouble swallowing... - ANSWER-Inform the RN that the client is unable to swallow.
The LPN prepares to administer Vitamin K to the newborn. Which is the best site for
administration... - ANSWER-Vastus Lateralis
The LPN prepared to administer an Intramuscular medication to the client using the
z-track method - ANSWER-Change the needle after drawing up the medication
The LPN reinforces teaching for the client who is to use nitroglycerin transdermal
patch.... - ANSWER-The Medication is absorbed slowly through the skin over a
number of hours.
The LPN receives a phone call fro the client who states "I went to the pharmacy to
get my prescription filled. The pharmacist gave me a bottle labeled FUROSEMIDE,
and I have been on Lasix for years." - ANSWER-It is the same preparation of the
medication and acceptable for you to take.
The LPN prepares to give the client 5 units of regular insulin (HUMULIN R) in a
subcutaneous injection. - ANSWER-Inject the medication into the lateral aspect of
the upper arm.
The LPN is to administer ear drops into the clients right ear. Which is the correct
position... - ANSWER-Sitting with head tilted to the left.
The LPN receives a prescription for TOBRAMYCIN 3mg/kg. The dose available is
40mg/ml. The client weighs 160 lbs. ... - ANSWER-5.5 ml
The LPN prepares to give an antibiotic by the intramuscular route. The clients asks
why "a shot" is necessary... - ANSWER-Your muscles have good blood flow which
will increase the absorption of the medicine.
The LPN administers an enteric-coated aspirin to a client. The client asks the LPN,
Why do I have to take this type of aspirin? - ANSWER-There is less irritation to the
stomach with this preparation.
What are the most common routes by which medications are eliminated from the
body? - ANSWER-Kidneys and Bowel
The LPN administers medications to client. The client refuses to take one of the
medications... - ANSWER-It is your right to refuse any medication or treatment.
, The LPN observes a student LPN place a NITROGLYCERIN patch on a clients
chest. Which action from the student requires immediate intervention? - ANSWER-
The student leaves the previous patch on the skin.
Absorption rate of these forms of meds. Fastest to slowest - ANSWER-1. IV
2. Subligual
3. IM
4. Oral
5. Enteric-coated
6. Transdermal patch
The client develops tolerance to DIAZEPAM. What is the best description of
tolerance... - ANSWER-The dose of diazepam must be increase to get the same
effect.
The client asks the LPN why a medication is given by the Sublingual route. -
ANSWER-Sublingual medications are rapidly absorbed into the blood.
The LPN administers DIGOXIN to a 2-week old newborn. What is the best
explanation for the increased risk of toxicity to the newborn... - ANSWER-Immaturity
of Liver.
The LPN prepares an intramuscular injection to a 9-month-old child. Which is the
most appropriate site.. - ANSWER-Ventral Gluteal
Vastus Lateralis
The LPN prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection to an adult client. Which is
the most appropriate needle... - ANSWER-25 gauge, 5/8 inch needle
Which medications interact with GRAPEFRUIT juice... - ANSWER-Verapamil
Diltiazem
Simvastatin
The LPN administers intramuscular LORAZEPAM 0.5mg to the client. The
lorazepam is available in 2mg in 1ml. ... - ANSWER-0.25 ml
The client is to receive 1 L of IV fluids over 1 hour. The tubing drop factor is 10
drops/ml. How many drops per min is administered. - ANSWER-167 gtts/min
The LPN reinforces teaching about over the counter medications. Which statement
should be included.. - ANSWER-There is a risk of toxicity with over the counter
meds. if taken in excess.
The LPN administers heparin 2500 units SubQ every 12 hours. The vial states
heparin 10,000 units... - ANSWER-0.25 ml
The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism within the last month, was started on
LEVOTHYROXINE sodium. The client now reports tremors and headaches... -
ANSWER-insomnia, weight loss, and tachycardia
Answers
The LPN prepares to administer an enteric coated medication to a client who has
trouble swallowing... - ANSWER-Inform the RN that the client is unable to swallow.
The LPN prepares to administer Vitamin K to the newborn. Which is the best site for
administration... - ANSWER-Vastus Lateralis
The LPN prepared to administer an Intramuscular medication to the client using the
z-track method - ANSWER-Change the needle after drawing up the medication
The LPN reinforces teaching for the client who is to use nitroglycerin transdermal
patch.... - ANSWER-The Medication is absorbed slowly through the skin over a
number of hours.
The LPN receives a phone call fro the client who states "I went to the pharmacy to
get my prescription filled. The pharmacist gave me a bottle labeled FUROSEMIDE,
and I have been on Lasix for years." - ANSWER-It is the same preparation of the
medication and acceptable for you to take.
The LPN prepares to give the client 5 units of regular insulin (HUMULIN R) in a
subcutaneous injection. - ANSWER-Inject the medication into the lateral aspect of
the upper arm.
The LPN is to administer ear drops into the clients right ear. Which is the correct
position... - ANSWER-Sitting with head tilted to the left.
The LPN receives a prescription for TOBRAMYCIN 3mg/kg. The dose available is
40mg/ml. The client weighs 160 lbs. ... - ANSWER-5.5 ml
The LPN prepares to give an antibiotic by the intramuscular route. The clients asks
why "a shot" is necessary... - ANSWER-Your muscles have good blood flow which
will increase the absorption of the medicine.
The LPN administers an enteric-coated aspirin to a client. The client asks the LPN,
Why do I have to take this type of aspirin? - ANSWER-There is less irritation to the
stomach with this preparation.
What are the most common routes by which medications are eliminated from the
body? - ANSWER-Kidneys and Bowel
The LPN administers medications to client. The client refuses to take one of the
medications... - ANSWER-It is your right to refuse any medication or treatment.
, The LPN observes a student LPN place a NITROGLYCERIN patch on a clients
chest. Which action from the student requires immediate intervention? - ANSWER-
The student leaves the previous patch on the skin.
Absorption rate of these forms of meds. Fastest to slowest - ANSWER-1. IV
2. Subligual
3. IM
4. Oral
5. Enteric-coated
6. Transdermal patch
The client develops tolerance to DIAZEPAM. What is the best description of
tolerance... - ANSWER-The dose of diazepam must be increase to get the same
effect.
The client asks the LPN why a medication is given by the Sublingual route. -
ANSWER-Sublingual medications are rapidly absorbed into the blood.
The LPN administers DIGOXIN to a 2-week old newborn. What is the best
explanation for the increased risk of toxicity to the newborn... - ANSWER-Immaturity
of Liver.
The LPN prepares an intramuscular injection to a 9-month-old child. Which is the
most appropriate site.. - ANSWER-Ventral Gluteal
Vastus Lateralis
The LPN prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection to an adult client. Which is
the most appropriate needle... - ANSWER-25 gauge, 5/8 inch needle
Which medications interact with GRAPEFRUIT juice... - ANSWER-Verapamil
Diltiazem
Simvastatin
The LPN administers intramuscular LORAZEPAM 0.5mg to the client. The
lorazepam is available in 2mg in 1ml. ... - ANSWER-0.25 ml
The client is to receive 1 L of IV fluids over 1 hour. The tubing drop factor is 10
drops/ml. How many drops per min is administered. - ANSWER-167 gtts/min
The LPN reinforces teaching about over the counter medications. Which statement
should be included.. - ANSWER-There is a risk of toxicity with over the counter
meds. if taken in excess.
The LPN administers heparin 2500 units SubQ every 12 hours. The vial states
heparin 10,000 units... - ANSWER-0.25 ml
The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism within the last month, was started on
LEVOTHYROXINE sodium. The client now reports tremors and headaches... -
ANSWER-insomnia, weight loss, and tachycardia
