Solutions
Absorption rate of these forms of meds. Fastest to slowest
Correct Answers 1. IV
2. Subligual
3. IM
4. Oral
5. Enteric-coated
6. Transdermal patch
As the LPN reviews the clients current medications it is noted
that the client is taking DIGOXIN and FUROSEMIDE. It is
important to ask what? Correct Answers Do you have blood
drawn periodically so your health care provider knows what
your potassium level is?
DIGOXIN Correct Answers decreases heart rate, increases
force of contration
Signs of toxicity: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
confusion, visual disturbances.
Observe k+ levels
Intermediate acting (NPH) Correct Answers Cloudy
Isophane
onset: 1 to 2 hours
peak: 4 to 12 hours
duration: 16 hours
Long Acting Correct Answers Detemir or Glargine
Onset: 3 to 4 hours
, peak: continuous
Duration: 24 hours
Nitroglycerin Correct Answers Adverse: Tachycardia
throbbing headache, flushing, hypotension
Rapid acting Insulin Correct Answers Clear
Aspart, Gluisine & Lispro
Onset 15-30 min
Peak: 0.5 to 2.5 hrs
Duration: 3-6 hrs.
Short Acting Insulin Correct Answers Clear
Regular
Onset: 30 to 60 min
Peak: 1 to 5 hours
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
The client asks the LPN why a medication is given by the
Sublingual route. Correct Answers Sublingual medications are
rapidly absorbed into the blood.
The client comes to the emergency department reporting feeling
weak and faint. The client has a medical history that includes a
myocardial infarction three years ago, COPD and type 1
diabetes. The client currently takes Aspirin 81mg... Correct
Answers The aspirin may have enhanced the hypoglycemic
effects of insulin.