Question 1

How would a nurse ensure that the medication order is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  By checking the medication record with the Kardex file 
B)  By comparing the physician's order with the medication history 
C)  By comparing the physician's order to the chief complaint 
D)  By checking the medication record with the original physician's order 
A)  By checking the medication record with the Kardex file 
B)  By comparing the physician's order with the medication history 
C)  By comparing the physician's order to the chief complaint 
D)  By checking the medication record with the original physician's order

Question 2

When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar code on the medication wrapper that must be scanned by the computer,the nurse knows that which protocols must be followed? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Scan the bar code with the computer; there is no need to do anything else. 
B)  Check the drug before removing it from the unit-dose cart. 
C)  Check the dose before preparing or measuring the medication. 
D)  Check the drug just before you open it and give it to the patient. 
E)  Scan the empty wrapper of a previously given drug since it's the same drug. 
A)  Scan the bar code with the computer; there is no need to do anything else. 
B)  Check the drug before removing it from the unit-dose cart. 
C)  Check the dose before preparing or measuring the medication. 
D)  Check the drug just before you open it and give it to the patient. 
E)  Scan the empty wrapper of a previously given drug since it's the same drug.

Question 3

The statement,"The patient will be able to self-administer an aerosol nebulizer treatment by the date of discharge," is an example of which step of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Diagnosis 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Planning 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Diagnosis 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Planning

Question 4

After drug administration,the nurse should monitor for which responses to drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Expected outcomes 
B)  Premedication teaching 
C)  Allergic responses 
D)  Adverse reactions 
E)  Side effects 
A)  Expected outcomes 
B)  Premedication teaching 
C)  Allergic responses 
D)  Adverse reactions 
E)  Side effects

Question 5

When information is reported by the patient,it is considered to be subjective data.Which statement is considered to be objective data?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient tells the nurse, "I have pain in my lower back." 
B)  Mr. Williams tells the nurse he is having trouble catching his breath. 
C)  Miss Sims has told the doctor she has no history of allergies to antibiotics. 
D)  The patient's skin is warm and dry. 
A)  The patient tells the nurse, "I have pain in my lower back." 
B)  Mr. Williams tells the nurse he is having trouble catching his breath. 
C)  Miss Sims has told the doctor she has no history of allergies to antibiotics. 
D)  The patient's skin is warm and dry.

Question 6

Many medications have names that sound or look alike.What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check the spelling and name of each medication. 
B)  Check the physician's order only. 
C)  Ask the team leader to check the order with you. 
D)  Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes. 
A)  Check the spelling and name of each medication. 
B)  Check the physician's order only. 
C)  Ask the team leader to check the order with you. 
D)  Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes.

Question 7

The nurse collected information for a patient at the beginning of the shift and found that she had a blood pressure of 198/100.After reporting this information to the RN team leader,the nurse gave the patient the scheduled medication,amlodipine (Norvasc),5 mg PO.Which is considered an appropriate evaluation of the patient's response after this medication has been administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapeutic goal of the drug is met. 
B)  The therapeutic effects and adverse effects are checked. 
C)  The medication was given 30 minutes late. 
D)  The medication was given 30 minutes early. 
A)  The therapeutic goal of the drug is met. 
B)  The therapeutic effects and adverse effects are checked. 
C)  The medication was given 30 minutes late. 
D)  The medication was given 30 minutes early.

How would a nurse ensure that the medication order is accurate?

When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar code on the medication wrapper that must be scanned by the computer,the nurse knows that which protocols must be followed? (Select all that apply.)

The statement,"The patient will be able to self-administer an aerosol nebulizer treatment by the date of discharge," is an example of which step of the nursing process?

After drug administration,the nurse should monitor for which responses to drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)

When information is reported by the patient,it is considered to be subjective data.Which statement is considered to be objective data?

Many medications have names that sound or look alike.What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antiinfective Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

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Exam 1: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

How would a nurse ensure that the medication order is accurate?

When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar code on the medication wrapper that must be scanned by the computer,the nurse knows that which protocols must be followed? (Select all that apply.)

The statement,"The patient will be able to self-administer an aerosol nebulizer treatment by the date of discharge," is an example of which step of the nursing process?

After drug administration,the nurse should monitor for which responses to drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)

When information is reported by the patient,it is considered to be subjective data.Which statement is considered to be objective data?

Many medications have names that sound or look alike.What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antiinfective Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Topical Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

Filters