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Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process in LPN Practice
Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical
Pharmacology. Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the
LPNconsider to
be the highest priority - answer✔Collect data about the patient and the patient's health condition
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related tothe
patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -
answer✔Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at
this point of the teaching plan? - answer✔evaluation
Which statement provides an example of objective data? - answer✔Grimacing with movement
is present during the examination.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action? -
answer✔Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which piece
of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective assessment data? -
answer✔Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
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appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings. Which stage
of the nursing process corresponds to this review? - answer✔Evaluation
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? -
answer✔implementation
You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best action? -
answer✔Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath. Which term
describes the effect that has occurred? - answer✔Adverse effect
An itchy rash with shortness of breath that develops in response to drug is an example of an
allergic reaction or adverse effect to
the antibiotic. Therapeutic effects occur when an antibiotic fights infection without causing any
adverse effects. Side effects of
drugs are known potential effects of the antibiotic that range from mild to moderate. An overdose
occurs if a patient receives too
much of a drug.
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -
answer✔Assess the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to determine a
course of action.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What action
should the LPN take next? - answer✔Notify the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -
answer✔Make sure the patient can swallow
You are preparing to give the morning drugs to your assigned patients. Before giving
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process in LPN Practice
Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical
Pharmacology. Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the
LPNconsider to
be the highest priority - answer✔Collect data about the patient and the patient's health condition
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related tothe
patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -
answer✔Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at
this point of the teaching plan? - answer✔evaluation
Which statement provides an example of objective data? - answer✔Grimacing with movement
is present during the examination.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action? -
answer✔Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which piece
of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective assessment data? -
answer✔Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
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appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings. Which stage
of the nursing process corresponds to this review? - answer✔Evaluation
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? -
answer✔implementation
You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best action? -
answer✔Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath. Which term
describes the effect that has occurred? - answer✔Adverse effect
An itchy rash with shortness of breath that develops in response to drug is an example of an
allergic reaction or adverse effect to
the antibiotic. Therapeutic effects occur when an antibiotic fights infection without causing any
adverse effects. Side effects of
drugs are known potential effects of the antibiotic that range from mild to moderate. An overdose
occurs if a patient receives too
much of a drug.
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -
answer✔Assess the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to determine a
course of action.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What action
should the LPN take next? - answer✔Notify the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -
answer✔Make sure the patient can swallow
You are preparing to give the morning drugs to your assigned patients. Before giving
