LVN Medication Administration 5

Question 1

A patient taking an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) asks if they can eat aged cheese. The LVN should advise:

Accepted Answer

Avoid aged cheese because tyramine in it can cause a hypertensive crisis

Answer

Tyramine-rich foods such as aged cheese interact with MAOIs to cause severe, potentially fatal hypertensive crises.

Question 2

After administering a new antibiotic, the LVN observes the patient develop hives, facial swelling, and wheezing. The priority action is:

Accepted Answer

Stop the antibiotic immediately, call for help, and prepare to administer epinephrine

Answer

These are signs of anaphylaxis — a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate drug cessation, emergency response, and epinephrine.

Question 3

Which documentation entry is correct after administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

Document immediately after administration, including time, dose, route, and patient response

Answer

Medication documentation must occur immediately after administration and include all relevant details to ensure accurate and legal records.

Question 4

A patient refuses their scheduled medication. The LVN's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the provider

Answer

Competent patients have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment; the nurse must document the refusal and inform the provider.

Question 5

When teaching a patient about a new prescription for iron supplements, the LVN should include which key instruction?

Accepted Answer

Stools may appear dark or tarry — this is expected and not a sign of bleeding

Answer

Iron supplements commonly cause dark/black stools, and patients must be informed so they do not confuse this expected side effect with GI bleeding.

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