LVN Medication Administration 3

Question 1

A patient receiving IV heparin develops sudden hematuria and petechiae. The LVN should first:

Accepted Answer

Stop the infusion and notify the charge nurse or provider immediately

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Increase the infusion rate

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Document findings and continue the infusion

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Administer vitamin K

Question 2

The LVN must administer an enteric-coated aspirin. Which instruction to the patient is correct?

Accepted Answer

Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water

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Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce

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Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing

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Dissolve the tablet under the tongue

Question 3

Which medication route provides the fastest absorption into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

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Oral (PO)

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Subcutaneous (SQ)

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Intramuscular (IM)

Question 4

A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual for angina. The nurse instructs the patient to:

Accepted Answer

Place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve

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Swallow the tablet immediately with water

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Chew the tablet and then swallow

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Apply the tablet to the inner wrist

Question 5

When administering a transdermal patch, the LVN should:

Accepted Answer

Remove the old patch, clean the skin, and rotate sites with each new patch

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Apply the new patch to the same site as the old one to maintain consistency

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Cut the patch in half if the dose seems too high

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Apply the patch over clothing to prevent skin irritation

Question 6

Which assessment is the priority BEFORE administering digoxin to a patient?

Accepted Answer

Apical pulse for one full minute

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Blood pressure

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Respiratory rate

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Temperature

Question 7

A patient is ordered 'NPO after midnight' for surgery but has a morning cardiac medication. The LVN should:

Accepted Answer

Administer the cardiac medication with a sip of water after clarifying with the surgeon

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Withhold all medications until after surgery

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Crush and give the medication rectally

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Skip the dose permanently