Pharmacological Therapies
393 questions
A practical nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following a bowel resection. The client is scheduled to receive oral metoprolol. Current vital signs are: blood pressure 92/58 mm Hg, apical pulse 116 beats/min, and respirations 22 breaths/min. The client's urine output for the last 4 hours was 85 mL. Which action should the practical nurse take first?
A practical nurse (PN) is caring for a 78-year-old client who was admitted with a fractured femur and is receiving scheduled doses of oral oxycodone for pain management. During the night shift, the PN finds the client newly agitated, picking at the bedsheets, and unable to recognize family members. The client's vital signs are blood pressure 102/68 mm Hg, heart rate 94 beats/min, respiratory rate 11 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. The client's family requests the next dose of pain medication to calm the client. Which action should the PN take first?
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer scheduled morning medications, including oral pantoprazole and oral metoprolol, to a client admitted ago with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. The client states, "My stomach hurts a little, but I am mostly just very dizzy." The client's current vital signs are: blood pressure , heart rate , respirations , and oxygen saturation on room air. Based on this data, which action should the PN take first?
During the morning shift on a cardiac step-down unit, a client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction requires several pharmacological interventions. The client's active electronic health record includes orders for a continuous intravenous heparin infusion, an annual influenza immunization, oral metoprolol, and oral digoxin (supplied as a liquid concentration of ). Which intervention demonstrates the appropriate application of pharmacological safety and the practical nursing scope of practice?
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer a prescribed intramuscular medication that is supplied in a single-dose glass ampule. Arrange the following preparation steps in the correct chronological order to ensure safe medication handling and administration.
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A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) and morning laboratory results for assigned clients. Identify the actions that represent safe and appropriate practice for the PN. Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse is preparing to administer an oral suspension to a client who weighs . The healthcare provider has prescribed to be administered in two equally divided doses. The pharmacy dispenses the medication with a concentration of . How many should the practical nurse administer for each dose? Record your answer to the nearest tenth. Do not include units in your answer.
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) live vaccine to an adult female client in a community health clinic. Which of the following actions should the PN take to ensure safe practice? Select all that apply.
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The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the morning assessment data and medication administration record (MAR) for a -year-old client admitted with chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
| Assessment Data | Current Finding |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | mmHg |
| Heart rate | beats/minute |
| Respiratory rate | breaths/minute |
| Oxygen saturation | on room air |
| Serum potassium | mEq/L ( mmol/L) |
Scheduled Medications:
* Lisinopril mg PO daily
* Sodium polystyrene sulfonate g PO stat
* Metoprolol mg IV push stat
* Influenza virus vaccine (inactivated) mL IM once
Based on this data, which actions by the PN are appropriate? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin oral suspension to a pediatric client diagnosed with acute otitis media. The client weighs lb. The healthcare provider has prescribed to be divided into three equal doses administered every hours. The pharmacy supplies amoxicillin suspension at a concentration of . How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse administer for a single dose? (Record answer to the nearest whole number. Do not include units in answer.)
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) and current vital signs for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following a bowel resection. The client is scheduled to receive a dose of oral metoprolol. The client's vital signs are: temperature 98.6°F (37.0°C), heart rate 118 beats/minute, respiratory rate 22 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 88/54 mm Hg. The client reports mild dizziness. Which action is the priority for the PN?
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the morning data for an older adult client who takes scheduled oral atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. Three days ago, the client was started on a course of oral clarithromycin for a respiratory infection. During the morning assessment, the client reports profound, generalized muscle aching. The PN observes that the client's urine in the collection device is dark and tea-colored. The morning laboratory results reveal a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of () and a serum creatinine of (). Which of the following is the priority action for the PN?
During a routine morning assessment, a client receiving pharmacological therapy for heart failure states, "I feel sick to my stomach, and all the lights have a strange yellow glow around them." The client's medication profile includes daily oral digoxin and furosemide. A review of today's laboratory results reveals a serum digoxin level of . Which action should the practical nurse implement?
While monitoring an older adult client who is being treated with a continuous intravenous heparin infusion for a pulmonary embolism, a practical nurse (PN) reviews the trend of the client's vital signs. Over the past four hours, the client's heart rate has climbed from to , and the blood pressure has trended downward from to . The client currently reports feeling faint. What is the priority action for the PN?
A practical nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. The registered nurse (RN) is managing the client's continuous intravenous (IV) fluids and delegates the administration of scheduled oral metoprolol, oral oxycodone, and a PRN dose of IV push ondansetron to the practical nurse. The client's current vital signs are blood pressure 86/52 mmHg, heart rate 118 bpm, and respiratory rate 16 breaths/min. The client reports a pain level of 7 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which action should the practical nurse take first?
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the morning clinical data for a client who is days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. The client is scheduled to receive subcutaneous enoxaparin, oral celecoxib, and oral pantoprazole.
Morning clinical data:
- Blood pressure:
- Heart rate:
- Hemoglobin:
- Platelet count:
Which action should the PN take FIRST?
A practical nurse (PN) is assigned to a client in a neurological rehabilitation unit. The client has a new prescription for phenytoin by mouth, to be given in two equally divided doses. The client's current weight is . The facility pharmacy provides phenytoin oral suspension at a concentration of . Which of the following actions represents safe nursing practice by the PN?
An LPN/LVN is caring for a client with chronic pain who has a new prescription for a fentanyl transdermal patch. The client currently has an older patch in place on their right upper chest. Arrange the following actions in the correct chronological order to safely administer this medication.
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A client who is experiencing a productive cough has a prescription for guaifenesin by mouth every . The facility pharmacy dispenses guaifenesin liquid with a labeled concentration of per . How many milliliters should the nurse administer for a single dose?
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of oral amoxicillin to a 3-year-old toddler weighing who was admitted with a severe respiratory infection. Which of the following actions demonstrate safe pharmacological practice by the PN? Select all that apply.
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