LPN- PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,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? - ANSWERStype 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - ANSWERSsulfonylureas
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? - ANSWERStendon
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 - ANSWERShyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - ANSWERSspironolactone
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 - ANSWERSCephalosporins
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: -
ANSWERSomeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - ANSWERSarrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient
should take this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - ANSWERS
, 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 - ANSWERSdark 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 - ANSWERSdo 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 - ANSWERSEpinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - ANSWERSEpinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - ANSWERSdobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney
perfusion - ANSWERSdopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - ANSWERSatropine
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 - ANSWERSSodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and
hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - ANSWERScorticosteroids
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,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? - ANSWERStype 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - ANSWERSsulfonylureas
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? - ANSWERStendon
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 - ANSWERShyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - ANSWERSspironolactone
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 - ANSWERSCephalosporins
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: -
ANSWERSomeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - ANSWERSarrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient
should take this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - ANSWERS
, 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 - ANSWERSdark 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 - ANSWERSdo 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 - ANSWERSEpinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - ANSWERSEpinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - ANSWERSdobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney
perfusion - ANSWERSdopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - ANSWERSatropine
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 - ANSWERSSodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and
hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - ANSWERScorticosteroids
