Comprehensive Exam LPN Questions With Complete Solutions.

How long should Metformin before a procedure ? correct answer: 24-48 hours Normal potassium levels correct answer: 3.5-5 What happens when your potassium level is above a 5 ? correct answer: Hypernatermia , dsythrimas in the heart Imodium is used for correct answer: Diarrhea Anticholinergic effects of Parkinson's medication correct answer: Reduced tremors and reduced drooling When a patient is on Coumadin you should not give correct answer: Aspirin ,Blood thinners Drugs for Hypertension correct answer: BetaBlockers or Thiazide Diuretics Drug for bipolar disorder correct answer: Lithium Function of insulin correct answer: Insulin is needed to transport the glucose required by the body cells from the bloodstream to the individual cells to be used as an energy source Presbyopia correct answer: Age-related decreased ability to focus the eye on nearby objects The elderly need correct answer: fewer calories Proper body mechanics when lifting and moving a patient include correct answer: Use your leg A patient with congestive heart failure is experiencing fluid over load you would give correct answer: Lasix Difficulty and labored breathing is called correct answer: dyspnea Vitamins that can cause toxicity correct answer: A,D,E,K Repeated enemas may correct answer: deplete electrolytes and can be dangerous Toddlers have an increased amount of ear infections due to correct answer: short Eustachian tube Condom catheter correct answer: Privacy, wash hands, clean penis, smoothly roll the sheath onto the penis make sure it is not too tight to not cause a decreased blood flow, check after 30