LVN Pharmacology Practice Test

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• When teaching a client about oral suspension phenytoin, which instruction is essential?
• Which of the following is an example of a parenterally administered medication?
• What is meant by the term 'scheduled drug'?
• What is meant by 'medication reconciliation'?
• What condition should the nurse assess when a client reports using ginkgo for memory improvement?
• Which of the following would be considered a minor adverse effect of medication?
• What is a 'teratogenic' drug?
• When preparing to administer ceftriaxone 3 mL intramuscularly to an adult client, which needle gauge should the nurse plan to use?
• What is one of the primary responsibilities of a nurse when administering medications?
• What action should be taken when the label of a medication is illegible?
• Which medication requires monitoring of blood pressure due to potential side effects?
• What should a nurse do if she realizes another nurse prepared medications for her?
• What does the term 'pharmacodynamics' refer to?
• What time is appropriate for administering Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 mg?
• What is a common effect of overdose on opioid medications?
• In what scenario would a medication be considered contraindicated?
• What is one common use of corticosteroids?
• What is the primary goal of pharmacotherapy?
• When administering heparin subcutaneously, which area of the body is most appropriate for injection?
• For a client with a nasogastric tube needing a capsule medication, what is the appropriate nursing action?
• If a client is prescribed Vitamin B12 1000 mcg IM three times a week, what does this instruction entail?
• What medications are classified as antihypertensives?
• What angle should the needle be inserted when administering heparin subcutaneously?
• What is the main action of antihistamines?
• What common side effect is associated with anticoagulants?
• What should a nurse do when taking a verbal order from a physician?
• What is a key responsibility when monitoring patients on anticoagulants?
• Which measurement is used to measure volume in the metric system?
• What does 'idiosyncratic reaction' mean?
• What is an important teaching point for a client using an inhaler (albuterol)?
• What does 'long-acting' mean in relation to medication formulation?
• If a client states they are voiding 1 1/2 quarts and 2 1/2 quarts on consecutive days, how many liters does this equate to?
• What is one use of the intradermal injection technique?
• What medical condition is often treated with corticosteroids?
• In the case of administering insulin, what is the importance of rotating injection sites?
• What primary condition are proton pump inhibitors used to treat?
• Upon discharge, a client prescribed albuterol should demonstrate understanding by stating what?
• Which of the following is NOT a common route of drug administration?
• Which of the following medications is associated with monitoring heart rate prior to administration?
• What aspect of pharmacology does 'pharmacokinetics' focus on?
• After administering an injection, what should the nurse monitor for?
• Which action should a nurse take when applying a nicotine transdermal patch?
• The foods patients consume can affect which aspect while on anticoagulants?
• When administering ofloxacin otic drops for otitis externa, what should the nurse do?
• When converting grams to milligrams, what action should the nurse take?
• What is the concept of drug interaction?
• Which of the following is a common side effect of many medications?
• What does it mean when a drug is described as 'lipophilic'?
• What is the latest time a medication ordered for 0500 can be given to be considered "on time"?
• How often should patients on anticoagulants have their clotting levels checked?
• What is a potential consequence of drug tolerance?
• Which statement by a patient's mother indicates a need for the nurse to check for signs of infiltration?
• For an intramuscular injection in the gluteal site, which landmarks are used for safe placement?
• What are medication errors defined as?
• What guideline is recommended for confirming a client's identity after checking their wrist ID band?
• Which needle gauge and length is best for a subcutaneous injection of vitamin B12?
• What is the role of the liver in drug metabolism?
• What are side effects of a medication?
• What is the difference between generic and brand-name drugs?
• What is a common side effect of diuretics?
• What is a fundamental aspect of a drug's safety profile?
• Which position should a client lie in while the nurse administers a vaginal cream?
• Which term describes the route of medication administration that delivers medication into the dermis?
• Which documentation is required if a patient refuses a medication?
• When giving a subcutaneous injection to a thin patient, what technique should the nurse use?
• What is the primary purpose of the FDA?
• What is an example of a medication administered enterally?
• What are beta-blockers primarily used for?
• What are narcotic analgesics primarily used for?
• Which of the following is NOT a right of clients regarding medication administration?
• Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about enteric-coated naproxen?
• What substance is commonly screened for using an intradermal injection?
• What might a nurse observe if an IV medication is infiltrated?
• When administering ear drops to a toddler, which technique should the nurse use?
• The proper way to administer sublingual medication is to:
• How should digoxin administration be documented in a client's medical record?
• Identify the primary function of the kidneys in pharmacology.
• What does the term contraindicated refer to in medication use?
• What is the appropriate action for a nurse when a patient refuses an injection of 2mL of meperidine (Demerol)?
• What does the abbreviation qid signify in medication administration?
• What should a nurse always do to ensure the correct delivery of ear drops?
• What is an 'anaphylactic reaction'?
• Define 'half-life' in pharmacology.
• What does 'bioequivalence' mean?
• What is a common antidiabetic medication?
• Why is monitoring essential for patients taking anticoagulants?
• What type of infections are antibiotics meant to treat?
• Which of the following is often included in the information conveyed by a black box warning?
• What is the primary monitoring consideration for clients taking new medications?
• What does a black box warning indicate?
• Which of the following is an incorrect method when preparing an injection from an ampule?
• Which of the following are signs of an allergic drug reaction?
• When preparing a medication from an ampule, what must the nurse be careful to avoid?
• What does the abbreviation "ac" stand for in medical terminology?
• What adverse effect can occur from prolonged use of NSAIDs?
• What is a potential risk of antidepressants that should be considered?
• What does LVN stand for?
• Which finding indicates that a client has phlebitis related to an intravenous (IV) catheter?
• During which phase of nursing care is it critical to assess the side effects of medication?
• In terms of drug interactions, which term describes an effect that increases the effectiveness of a drug?
• What does the term 'titration' refer to in medication administration?
• In which part of the syringe is medication drawn?
• In which scenario would medication reconciliation be most important?
• When giving medication subcutaneously, which method is crucial for the nurse to remember?
• What is a sign of infiltration at an IV site?
• What is the primary purpose of prescribing antibiotics?
• What must a nurse ensure when drawing up insulin from a vial?
• What is the ‘first-pass effect’ in pharmacology?
• What could be a possible consequence of medication errors?
• What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
• What are the three main categories of drug actions?
• What type of drug interaction can lead to a decrease in intended therapeutic effect?
• Which of the following actions is recommended after drawing blood from a client?
• Which of the following is an action of beta-blockers?
• What is the primary use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
• Describe the term 'therapeutic window.'
• What should a nurse do with the unused portion of an ampule medication?
• What is an unintended outcome of antibiotic misuse?
• How is 'safety profile' defined in the context of medication?
• If a nurse realizes that nifedipine was administered to the wrong client, what is the priority nursing action?
• What is the purpose of anticoagulants?
• What type of medication is most likely to produce a local effect?
• What should a nurse do if a fentanyl transdermal patch has fallen off?
• What should a nurse instruct a patient receiving heparin therapy to monitor at home?
• Which of the following statements is correct regarding the nursing process in medication administration?
• What is a primary consideration when prescribing medication to pregnant women?
• When educating a client about taking steroids, what should be emphasized?
• What guideline is recommended to prevent needle stick injuries when injecting clients?
• When should a nurse confirm medication details before administration?
• What are the four phases of pharmacokinetics?
• What is the most appropriate response by the nurse when a client states that a medication looks different from what they usually take?
• Define 'synergistic effect' in drug interactions.
• What is a common effect of drugs with a narrow therapeutic window?
• What does the term 'bioavailability' refer to?
• What is the correct technique for administering ear drops to an adult?
• Which of the following is NOT a reason for a drug being contraindicated?
• When a patient experiences a narcotic overdose, which medication is typically administered?
• What is an example of a STAT order?
• What does 'pharmacodynamics' study?
• Which class of drugs is often used to lower blood pressure?
• Which step is essential before administering a medication through an IV line?
• What term describes the effect when one drug increases the action of another drug, such as an anticoagulant and aspirin?
• Which statement indicates understanding by a client prescribed gentamycin ointment for a skin infection?
• To verify the accuracy of the medication administration record (MAR), which action is most effective?
• What is a common side effect associated with antidepressants?
• What is 'patient compliance'?
• What is pharmacology?
• What should a nurse do when preparing an injection using a syringe dose from a glass ampule?
• What is the role of patient education in medication management?
• What is the main function of antiemetics?
• Which group of medications is known for leading to dependency after prolonged use?
• When storing medications for an elderly client in a long-term care facility, what measure should be taken?
• Why is it important to document medication administration accurately?
• Prior to applying a transdermal patch, what is an essential step a nurse must take?
• What kind of medication errors can directly harm patients?
• Which medication is classified as a narcotic analgesic?
• What is the meaning of a prefilled cartridge in medication administration?
• When using an anticoagulant medication, which common over-the-counter medication should be avoided due to potential drug interaction?
• What does 'contraindication' mean?
• Which of the following refers to the study of drugs' effects on the body?
• What is the primary action of NSAIDs?
• What does 'drug tolerance' imply?
• What is a common adverse effect of opioids?
• During medication administration, which of the following is not considered one of the six rights of medication administration?
• Which documentation format is best when recording the administration of intradermal injections?
• What is the correct procedure when administering an iron injection via the Z-track method?
• What is the consequence of non-compliance with medication?
• What role do blood thinners serve in medical treatment?
• When instructing a client on nitroglycerin oral sustained-release capsules, what should the nurse emphasize?
• After administering morphine sulfate, which vital sign should the nurse closely monitor?
• If a patient engages in behaviors characteristic of withdrawal after receiving medications, what is the likely classification of their response?
• What principle should be followed to prevent medication administration errors?
• Which system do narcotic analgesics primarily act on?
• For a client with pernicious anemia, which vitamin is commonly administered via injection?
• How does drug distribution affect pharmacotherapy?
• If multiple medications are prescribed using a metered-dose inhaler, how long should a patient wait between inhalations?
• What is a 'loading dose'?
• What guideline should a nurse follow when performing an allergy skin test?
• What is a common side effect of transdermal medication delivery systems?
• What does the term 'polypharmacy' refer to?
• What is the appropriate site for administering an IM injection of diphtheria-tetanus with pertussis (DTaP) to a 4-month old infant?
• A patient becomes agitated after being given a sedative. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
• What is a major issue with administering medication by mouth compared to other routes?
• What does the term 'potency' refer to in the context of a drug?
• For which purpose is naloxone primarily used in the emergency department?
• When administering narcotics, which side effect must the nurse monitor for?
• What is a common side effect of opioid medications that nurses should monitor for?
• What is the primary role of pharmacists in medication management?