LPN- PHARMACOLOGY EXAM|| 100
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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 pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe metabolic
imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would the nurse most expect due
to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia - ANSWER-hyperkalemia
A pt prescribed furosemide 60 mg PO bid, is being instructed on admin and side effects.
The nurse should instruct the pt to eat which foods while taking furosemide? (multiple
answers)
Beans and bananas
Vanilla and bread
spinach and potatoes
Appleauce and rice
Tomatoes and squash
Dried apricots and raisins - ANSWER-beans, bananas, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes,
squash, dried apricots and raisins
A pt taking bisacodyl (dulcolax) asks the nurse how the medication works. The nurse
knows that bisocodyl:
Is bulk-producing
Is an osmotic laxative
Stimulates the myenteric plexus
, Reduces stool surface tension - ANSWER-stimulates the myenteric plexus
A pt with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed glipizide, a sulfonylurea. Which common
side effect should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Weight gain
Liver failure
Ecchymosis
Jaundice - ANSWER-weight gain
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
Lorazepam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
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 pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe metabolic
imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would the nurse most expect due
to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia - ANSWER-hyperkalemia
A pt prescribed furosemide 60 mg PO bid, is being instructed on admin and side effects.
The nurse should instruct the pt to eat which foods while taking furosemide? (multiple
answers)
Beans and bananas
Vanilla and bread
spinach and potatoes
Appleauce and rice
Tomatoes and squash
Dried apricots and raisins - ANSWER-beans, bananas, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes,
squash, dried apricots and raisins
A pt taking bisacodyl (dulcolax) asks the nurse how the medication works. The nurse
knows that bisocodyl:
Is bulk-producing
Is an osmotic laxative
Stimulates the myenteric plexus
, Reduces stool surface tension - ANSWER-stimulates the myenteric plexus
A pt with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed glipizide, a sulfonylurea. Which common
side effect should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Weight gain
Liver failure
Ecchymosis
Jaundice - ANSWER-weight gain
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
Lorazepam
