LPN Pharmacology & Medication Administration

Question 1

What is the purpose of pharmacology in nursing?

Accepted Answer

To prescribe medications

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To understand how medications work

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To assess blood pressure

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To offer alternative treatments

Question 2

What should a nurse check before administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient's allergies

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Verify the patient’s ID and medication details

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Ask the patient for medication preferences

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Check the expiration date

Question 3

What is the role of the nurse in medication administration?

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To prepare, administer, and educate about medications

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To dispense medications only

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To perform diagnostic tests

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To track patient progress

Question 4

How should a nurse administer oral medications?

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Ensure the patient can swallow and monitor for reactions

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Ask the patient to take the medication with their meal

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Give the patient the medication without checking swallowing ability

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Provide the medication after meals

Question 5

What is the correct method for administering an intramuscular (IM) injection?

Accepted Answer

Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle and inject slowly

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Insert the needle at any angle

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Inject the medication quickly

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Administer the medication intravenously

Question 6

How should a nurse respond to a medication error?

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Report the error and follow protocols

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Ignore the error if the patient is fine

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Wait for the supervisor to act

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Continue with other tasks

Question 7

What is the importance of checking the medication expiration date?

Accepted Answer

To ensure medications are safe and effective

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To reduce costs

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To increase the efficacy of the treatment

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To satisfy regulations

Question 8

What should a nurse do if a patient refuses medication?

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Explore the reason and report it

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Ignore the refusal

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Force the medication

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Disregard patient preferences

Question 9

How do nurses assess the effectiveness of a prescribed medication?

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By asking the patient if they feel better

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By observing symptoms and vital signs

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By administering a higher dose

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By discontinuing the medication immediately