Kaplan PN Pharmacology Exam

Kaplan PN Pharmacology Exam The LPN is to administer eye ointment to the client. Which best describes the proper technique... - Apply a thin amount of medication onto the lower conjuctiva of the eye The LPN is to administer CEPHALEXIN to the client who reports the presence of a rash and difficulty breathing after taking AMPICILLIN. What is the most appropriate action... - Do not administer Which best decribes the purpose of aspiration prior to injection of a medication into the deltoid... - Decrease risk of injection into the bloods tream The LPN prepares to administer an oral medication to the client. Which is a priority action for the LPN to take after asking his name - Compare the info on the name band with the med record. The LPN reinforces the instruction to the client about su blingual nitroglycerin tablets. The client asks "why do I need to put this med under my tongue?"... - The tablets are absorbed very quickly into the blood vessels under the tongue. The LPN is to administer a medication through a gastrostomy tube. The clie nt is receiving enteral nutrition at a rate of 60ml/hr... - Verify that the med is compatible. The LPN prepares to administer an enteric coated medication to a client who has trouble swallowing... - Inform the RN that the client is unable to swallow. The LPN prepares to administer Vitamin K to the newborn. Which is the best site for administration... - Vastus Lateralis The LPN prepared to administer an Intramuscular medication to the client using the z -track method - Change the needle after drawing up th e medication The LPN reinforces teaching for the client who is to use nitroglycerin transdermal patch.... - The Medication is absorbed slowly through the skin over a number of hours. The LPN receives a phone call fro the client who states "I went to the pharmacy to get my prescription filled. The pharmacist gave me a bottle labeled FUROSEMIDE, and I have been on Lasix for years." - It is the same preparation of the medication and acceptable for you to take. The LPN prepares to give the client 5 units of regular insulin (HUMULIN R) in a subcutaneous injection. - Inject the medication into the lateral aspect of the upper arm. The LPN is to administer ear drops into the clients right ear. Which is the correct position... - Sitting with head tilted to the left. The LPN receives a prescription for TOBRAMYCIN 3mg/kg. The dose available is 40mg/ml. The client weighs 160 lbs. ... - 5.5 ml The LPN prepares to give an antibiotic by the intramuscular route. The client s asks why "a shot" is necessary... - Your muscles have good blood flow which will increase the absorption of the medicine. The LPN administers an enteric -coated aspirin to a client. The client asks the LPN, Why do I have to take this type of aspirin? - There is less irritation to the stomach with this preparation. What are the most common routes by which medications are eliminated from the body? - Kidneys and Bowel The LPN administers medications to client. The client refuses to take one of the medicati ons... - It is your right to refuse any medication or treatment. The LPN observes a student LPN place a NITROGLYCERIN patch on a clients chest. Which action from the student requires immediate intervention? - The student leaves the previous patch on the s kin. Absorption rate of these forms of meds. Fastest to slowest - 1. IV 2. Subligual 3. IM 4. Oral 5. Enteric -coated 6. Transdermal patch