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

Answer

Signs of bleeding are serious adverse effects of heparin; the infusion must be stopped and the provider notified immediately.

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

Answer

Enteric-coated tablets must be swallowed whole to protect the stomach lining and ensure proper drug release.

Question 3

Which medication route provides the fastest absorption into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

IV administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, achieving the fastest and most complete absorption.

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

Answer

Sublingual nitroglycerin is absorbed rapidly through the mucous membranes under the tongue for quick onset.

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

Answer

Removing the old patch, cleaning residual medication, and rotating sites prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent drug delivery.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test