LPN- Pharmacology questions and answers
25/2026
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he takes
Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? - Answer type 2
diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Answer sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the pt of
which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Answer tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes on the
patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of such
changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Answer hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias -
Answer spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Answer Cephalosporins
,A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and warfarin at
bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Answer omeprazole magnifies the effects of
coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Answer arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take this
medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Answer
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact with the
effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Answer dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt regarding
antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Answer do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
, Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Answer Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Answer Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Answer dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion - Answer
dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Answer atropine
A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know what lifestyle
changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient while taking
prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - Answer Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and hypokalemia are side
effects of what type of drug? - Answer corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to undergo surgery. The physician
requests that the pt be coma-induced. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following
meds for an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
25/2026
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he takes
Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? - Answer type 2
diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Answer sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the pt of
which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Answer tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes on the
patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of such
changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Answer hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias -
Answer spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Answer Cephalosporins
,A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and warfarin at
bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Answer omeprazole magnifies the effects of
coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Answer arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take this
medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Answer
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact with the
effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Answer dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt regarding
antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Answer do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
, Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Answer Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Answer Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Answer dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion - Answer
dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Answer atropine
A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know what lifestyle
changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient while taking
prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - Answer Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and hypokalemia are side
effects of what type of drug? - Answer corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to undergo surgery. The physician
requests that the pt be coma-induced. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following
meds for an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
