Medication Administration Flashcards
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A patient taking an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) asks if they can eat aged cheese. The LVN should advise:
Answer: Avoid aged cheese because tyramine in it can cause a hypertensive crisis
Tyramine-rich foods such as aged cheese interact with MAOIs to cause severe, potentially fatal hypertensive crises.
After administering a new antibiotic, the LVN observes the patient develop hives, facial swelling, and wheezing. The priority action is:
Answer: Stop the antibiotic immediately, call for help, and prepare to administer epinephrine
These are signs of anaphylaxis — a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate drug cessation, emergency response, and epinephrine.
Which documentation entry is correct after administering a medication?
Answer: Document immediately after administration, including time, dose, route, and patient response
Medication documentation must occur immediately after administration and include all relevant details to ensure accurate and legal records.
A patient refuses their scheduled medication. The LVN's best response is to:
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the provider
Competent patients have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment; the nurse must document the refusal and inform the provider.
When teaching a patient about a new prescription for iron supplements, the LVN should include which key instruction?
Answer: Stools may appear dark or tarry — this is expected and not a sign of bleeding
Iron supplements commonly cause dark/black stools, and patients must be informed so they do not confuse this expected side effect with GI bleeding.
The LVN is reviewing orders and notes a medication prescribed at 10 times the normal adult dose. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Call the provider to clarify the order before administration
Nurses have a legal and ethical duty to question orders that appear unsafe; clarifying with the provider protects the patient.
Which action should the LVN take when disposing of an unused controlled substance after partial administration?
Answer: Waste the remainder in the presence of a witness and document per facility policy
Controlled substances must be wasted with a witness and documented to prevent diversion and comply with regulatory requirements.