NLN Medication Exam
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1. Six Rights of Medication Ad- Right medication
ministration Right patient
Right Time
Right Route
Right Dose
Right Documentation
2. Two patient identifiers Name and DOB
3. Which medication is con- Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
traindicated for renal failure
patients?
• Ampicillin sodium (Omnipi-
en-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hy-
drochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
4. What should a nurse do prior Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
to administration of an initial
dose of an antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitiv-
ity specimens have been ob-
tained
• Obtain the client's body tem-
perature
• Measure the client's urine
output
• Determine the client's
weight
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5. Prior to administering the Cool, wet skin
next dose of glyburide (Dia-
beta) which of the following
signs and symptoms would
alert the nurse to further as-
sess the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
6. Which statement by a pa- I will shave with an electric razor
tient on warfarin sodium
(Coumadin) would indicate
that he/she is knowledgeable
about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric
razor.
• I will increase my intake of
green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental
floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose
if I feel fatigued.
7. What is the appropriate teach- Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
ing for a patient on fen-
tanyl (Duragesic) for several
weeks?
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• Taper this medication slowly
when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when
pain persists for several
hours
• Limit physical activity while
on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication
into skin
8. An adverse effect of captopril Persistent cough
(Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough
9. A therapeutic effect to am- Decreased blood pressure
lodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain
10. What is a common side effect Diplopia
of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia
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1. Six Rights of Medication Ad- Right medication
ministration Right patient
Right Time
Right Route
Right Dose
Right Documentation
2. Two patient identifiers Name and DOB
3. Which medication is con- Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
traindicated for renal failure
patients?
• Ampicillin sodium (Omnipi-
en-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hy-
drochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
4. What should a nurse do prior Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
to administration of an initial
dose of an antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitiv-
ity specimens have been ob-
tained
• Obtain the client's body tem-
perature
• Measure the client's urine
output
• Determine the client's
weight
, NLN Medication Exam
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5. Prior to administering the Cool, wet skin
next dose of glyburide (Dia-
beta) which of the following
signs and symptoms would
alert the nurse to further as-
sess the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
6. Which statement by a pa- I will shave with an electric razor
tient on warfarin sodium
(Coumadin) would indicate
that he/she is knowledgeable
about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric
razor.
• I will increase my intake of
green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental
floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose
if I feel fatigued.
7. What is the appropriate teach- Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
ing for a patient on fen-
tanyl (Duragesic) for several
weeks?
, NLN Medication Exam
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• Taper this medication slowly
when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when
pain persists for several
hours
• Limit physical activity while
on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication
into skin
8. An adverse effect of captopril Persistent cough
(Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough
9. A therapeutic effect to am- Decreased blood pressure
lodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain
10. What is a common side effect Diplopia
of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia
