PSB-PN Pharmacology & Medication Administration 3

Question 1

A practical nurse is about to administer insulin. Which type of insulin appears cloudy and requires mixing by gently rolling the vial?

Accepted Answer

NPH insulin (intermediate-acting)

Answer

Regular insulin (short-acting)

Answer

Insulin glargine (long-acting)

Answer

Insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

Question 2

A patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant asks if they can eat aged cheese. The practical nurse explains they must avoid it because it can cause:

Accepted Answer

A severe hypertensive crisis

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Prolonged QT interval

Answer

Severe diarrhea

Question 3

The practical nurse is administering eye drops to a patient. After instilling the drops, the patient should be instructed to:

Accepted Answer

Apply gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eye (nasolacrimal duct)

Answer

Blink rapidly to distribute the medication

Answer

Tilt the head backward and keep eyes wide open for 5 minutes

Answer

Immediately wipe away any excess with a cotton ball

Question 4

A patient is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. The practical nurse should notify the RN if the patient is scheduled for:

Accepted Answer

An iodine contrast dye procedure (CT scan with contrast)

Answer

A routine chest X-ray

Answer

A non-contrast MRI

Answer

A fasting lipid panel blood draw

Question 5

Which lab value is MOST important to monitor in a patient who is receiving long-term furosemide (Lasix) therapy?

Accepted Answer

Serum potassium

Answer

Serum sodium

Answer

Serum calcium

Answer

Serum magnesium

Question 6

A practical nurse discovers a medication error after giving a patient the wrong dose. What is the FIRST priority action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient for adverse effects and notify the supervising RN immediately

Answer

Complete the incident report before doing anything else

Answer

Call the pharmacy to report the dispensing error

Answer

Document the error in the nurse's notes and monitor the patient

A practical nurse is about to administer insulin.Which type of insulin appears cloudy and requires mixing by gently rolling the vial?

A practical nurse is about to administer insulin.
Which type of insulin appears cloudy and requires mixing by gently rolling the vial?