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The LPN is to administer eye ointment to the client. Which best describes the proper technique... -
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correct answer✔✔Apply a thin amount of medication onto the lower conjuctiva of the eye
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The LPN is to administer CEPHALEXIN to the client who reports the presence of a rash and
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difficulty breathing after taking AMPICILLIN. What is the most appropriate action... - correct ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




answer✔✔Do not administer ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Which best decribes the purpose of aspiration prior to injection of a medication into the deltoid... -
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correct answer✔✔Decrease risk of injection into the bloodstream
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The LPN prepares to administer an oral medication to the client. Which is a priority action for the
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LPN to take after asking his name - correct answer✔✔Compare the info on the name band with
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the med record.
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The LPN reinforces the instruction to the client about sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. The client
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asks "why do I need to put this med under my tongue?"... - correct answer✔✔The tablets are
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absorbed very quickly into the blood vessels under the tongue. ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




The LPN is to administer a medication through a gastrostomy tube. The client is receiving enteral
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nutrition at a rate of 60ml/hr... - correct answer✔✔Verify that the med is compatible.
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The LPN prepares to administer an enteric coated medication to a client who has trouble
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swallowing... - correct answer✔✔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
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administration... - correct answer✔✔Vastus Lateralis ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\

, The LPN prepared to administer an Intramuscular medication to the client using the z-track
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method - correct answer✔✔Change the needle after drawing up the medication ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




The LPN reinforces teaching for the client who is to use nitroglycerin transdermal patch.... -
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correct answer✔✔The Medication is absorbed slowly through the skin over a number of hours.
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The LPN receives a phone call fro the client who states "I went to the pharmacy to get my
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prescription filled. The pharmacist gave me a bottle labeled FUROSEMIDE, and I have been on ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Lasix for years." - correct answer✔✔It is the same preparation of the medication and acceptable
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for you to take. ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




The LPN prepares to give the client 5 units of regular insulin (HUMULIN R) in a subcutaneous
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injection. - correct answer✔✔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... -
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correct answer✔✔Sitting with head tilted to the left. ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




The LPN receives a prescription for TOBRAMYCIN 3mg/kg. The dose available is 40mg/ml. The
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client weighs 160 lbs. ... - correct answer✔✔5.5 ml
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The LPN prepares to give an antibiotic by the intramuscular route. The clients asks why "a shot" is
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necessary... - correct answer✔✔Your muscles have good blood flow which will increase the
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absorption of the medicine. ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




The LPN administers an enteric-coated aspirin to a client. The client asks the LPN, Why do I have
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to take this type of aspirin? - correct answer✔✔There is less irritation to the stomach with this
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preparation.


What are the most common routes by which medications are eliminated from the body? - correct
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answer✔✔Kidneys and Bowel ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\

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