Practice Test- Pharmacology Questions with Correct Answers

Practice Test- Pharmacology
Questions with Correct Answers

Question 1. The LPN/LVN in a long-term care facility is passing medications and notices
that a routine oral medication for a resident does not look the same as previous tablets.
Which initial step would the LPN/LVN take regarding this discrepancy?

1.Consults the RN about the drug appearance
2.Calls the pharmacy to ask whether the drug source has changed
3.Uses the available Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) to identify the drug
4.Asks for a validation of drug change from the health-care provider (HCP) -
ANSWERS3. Uses the available Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) to identify the drug

Question 2. The LPN/LVN is assisting with gathering syringes to administer flu vaccine
to 288 people at a community clinic. The syringes are packaged with 40 syringes to a
box. Which number of boxes would be correct for the LPN/LVN to gather?

1.7.2 boxes
2.7 boxes
3.8 boxes
4.5.8 boxes - ANSWERS3. 8 Boxes

An LPN/LVN is relocating to another state. Which medication administration method(s)
would most likely be found outside the LPN/LVN scope of practice? Select all that apply.
1.The administration of intravenous (IV) push medications
2.Administer medications through a central line
3.The total management of administrating IV fluids
4.Administer intradermal and subcutaneous medication
5.Monitor fluid administered through a central line
Rationales - ANSWERS1.The administration of intravenous (IV) push medications
2.Administer medications through a central line
3.The total management of administrating IV fluids
5.Monitor fluid administered through a central line

Question 4. The LPN/LVN is assisting in a community clinic screening. A patient states,
"The only medicines I use are home remedies." For which reason would the LPN/LVN
recognize a specific interest of the health-care provider (HCP) in the patient's
statement?

1.The HCP maintains a record tracking the success of the patient's self-treatment.
2.The HCP can recommend an appropriate infomercial substitute for treatment.

, 3.The HCP can determine adverse effects on the prescribed pharmaceutical
medications.
4.The HCP advises necessary alterations in the contents of alternative treatments. -
ANSWERS3. The HCP can determine adverse effects on the prescribed
pharmaceutical medications.

Question 5. The LPN/LVN in an extended care facility notices a urinary output of 152
mL over the past 8 hours. The patient is receiving an oral antibiotic for treatment of a
lower respiratory infection. For which reason would the LPN/LVN contact the health-
care provider (HCP) immediately?

1.The dose of medication is not effective.
2.The patient is exhibiting signs of toxicity.
3.The patient is experiencing renal failure.
4.The infection is causing severe dehydration. - ANSWERS2.The patient is exhibiting
signs of toxicity.

Question 6. The LPN/LVN is assisting in the care of a patient with metastatic cancer.
The patient expresses feelings of hopelessness and frustration over the unavailability of
an effective medical therapy in the United States. Which information would the
LPN/LVN provide to the patient? Select all that apply.

1.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assures that drugs do not cause harm.
2.Drugs are first available in foreign countries.
3.The benefit of drugs approved in the United States must outweigh the risk.
4.The FDA requires drugs to be scientifically researched.
5.The patient can receive the newest drug through a clinical trial. - ANSWERS3.The
benefit of drugs approved in the United States must outweigh the risk.
4.The FDA requires drugs to be scientifically researched.

Question 7. The LPN/LVN in a general practice setting is reviewing a medication
prescription with a patient. The administration instructions are carefully reviewed, but
the patient does not appear confident. The patient asks, "How do I get additional
instructions if needed?" Which piece(s) advice would the LPN/LVN give the patient?
Select all that apply.

1.Call the prescriber's office.
2.Call the pharmacist.
3.Read the label on the bottle carefully.
4.Read the manufacturer's pamphlet.
5.Call the drug hotline. - ANSWERS1.Call the prescriber's office.
2.Call the pharmacist.
3.Read the label on the bottle carefully.