LVN Pharmacology & Medication Administration 4

Question 1

A patient is taking an MAOI antidepressant. Which food should the LVN instruct the patient to avoid to prevent a hypertensive crisis?

Accepted Answer

Aged cheeses and cured meats

Answer

Foods high in tyramine, such as aged cheeses and cured meats, can trigger a hypertensive crisis when combined with MAOIs.

Question 2

An LVN discovers that a medication error occurred but the patient was not harmed. What is the priority nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Document the error in the medical record and complete an incident report

Answer

The priority is to document the error accurately in the medical record and complete an incident report to promote transparency and improve safety.

Question 3

Which action is essential before administering any medication to a patient?

Accepted Answer

Verify the 'Rights' of medication administration

Answer

The Rights of medication administration (right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation) must be verified before every medication administration.

Question 4

A patient is prescribed digoxin. Before administering the medication, the LVN should assess:

Accepted Answer

Apical pulse for 1 full minute

Answer

Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so the apical pulse must be assessed for a full minute before administration; hold if below 60 bpm.

Question 5

Which pain medication requires the LVN to have naloxone readily available at the bedside?

Accepted Answer

Morphine sulfate

Answer

Naloxone is the opioid reversal agent and must be available when administering opioids like morphine due to the risk of respiratory depression.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurses Certification Practice Test

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurses Certification Practice Test

LVN Pharmacology & Medication Administration 4