LPN Pharmacology Proctored Exam( Prism Career Institute)

The LPN/LVN is aware of the drug cycle that begins with the administration of a drug. Which factor(s) would influence the amount of time needed to complete the drug cycle of a drug? Select all that ap

The LPN/LVN is assisting in the care of a patient with metastatic cancer. The patient expresses feelings of hopelessness and frustration over the unavailability of effective medical therapy in the Uni

A patient is scheduled for diagnostic testing. Which medication should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider would order?

Vitamin C can be found in which of the following sources?

An oncology patient is admitted to the nursing unit under hospice care Which medication should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider will order?

The nurse is taking care of a patient who has hypothyroid disease. What category medications would the nurse anticipate be ordered?

While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin(antibiotic) as ordered 30 minutes preoperatively. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effec

While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?

A patient has experienced an upset stomach from a medication taken previously and is concerned about the possibility of additional side effects. What is the best nursing response?

The nurse is administering a lozenge to a patient for treatment of a sore throat. Which instruction by the nurse would lead to increased absorption of the medication?

The nurse is preparing to apply a topical ointment to a patient with a sore throat. Which instruction by the nurse would lead to first to help facilitate absorption of the medication?

The LPN/LVN is aware that the bioavailability of a drug is based on multiple factors. Which factor(s) would be included? Select all that apply.

A nurse from the adult medical unit is pulled to the geriatric unit. The nurse notes that many of the common medications provided are in lower doses than typically prescribed. What action by the nurse

A nurse is reviewing the medication profile of a geriatric patient who has several comorbidities. Which finding would warrant priority action?

A nurse is taking care of a culturally diverse patient who is reluctant to take the prescribed medication. Which finding would warrant but prefers holistic medications. What is the best nursing respon

A nurse working at the poison control center receives a call from a young woman babysitting a 4-year-old child who reportedly swallowed some of his parent's medication. Which statement by the nurse is

A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?

Medwatch is a way of reporting adverse effects of a medication?

Shortly after providing a new sleeping pill to a patient on the medical unit, the nurse answers the patient's call light. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the patient i

The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a pediatric patient. Which essential safety action should the nurse take prior to administration?

The nurse is providing medications to an adult patient with a history of advanced kidney disease. Which laboratory finding indicates that the dosages of medications may need to be decreased?

When providing medications from floor stock to a patient on the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term care facility, the nurse demonstrates the principle of drug administration by performing which of the fo

While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies that the medication will be classified as a:

Which of the following best describes the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

Which of the following are considered Schedule II drugs by the DEA? select all that apply