Custom FRIEDMAN-PHARM-CH 12-13-15 (Pain-Inflam-Immune) (1)

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This exam tests your knowledge of medications and safe administration for practical nursing. It focuses on common drugs, their purposes, and critical side effects.

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Q1: A patient with acute gout asks you why allopurinol cannot be used at this time. What is your best response?

A. "Allopurinol can cause swelling of the feet, worsening your gout symptoms."

B. "Allopurinol is useful in rheumatoid arthritis, but not gout."

C. "Allopurinol does not lower uric acid levels."

D. "Allopurinol is used only for the prevention of gout attacks."

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Q2: An LPN is preparing a patient for general anesthesia prior to surgery. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention to reduce the risk of complications related to general anesthesia?

A. Ensure the patient has followed NPO (nothing by mouth) instructions for at least 6 to 8 hours before the surgery.

B. Instruct the patient to avoid all physical activity in the days leading up to surgery.

C. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure to prevent dehydration.

D. Administer a mild sedative prior to the anesthesia to reduce anxiety.

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Q3: An LPN is preparing a patient for general anesthesia prior to surgery. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention to reduce the risk of complications related to general anesthesia?

A. Ensure the patient has followed NPO (nothing by mouth) instructions for at least 6 to 8 hours before the surgery.

B. Instruct the patient to avoid all physical activity in the days leading up to surgery.

C. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure to prevent dehydration.

D. Administer a mild sedative prior to the anesthesia to reduce anxiety.

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Q4: A patient with chronic arthritis pain reports taking acetaminophen 4 to 6 g/day for arthritis pain. Which health problem should you teach this patient that can occur as a result of taking this acetaminophen therapy?

A. "Chronic acetaminophen use can invoke asthma attacks."

B. "Diabetes is a complication that can result from long-term acetaminophen use."

C. "The use and overuse of acetaminophen can result in excessive bleeding."

D. "Liver toxicity can result as a result of high acetaminophen doses."

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Q5: An LPN is caring for a patient who is receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy for chronic inflammation. Which of the following is the most important nursing implication to consider when planning care for this patient?

A. Encourage the patient to stop the corticosteroid therapy abruptly if they experience side effects like weight gain.

B. Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels, as corticosteroids can increase blood sugar.

C. Instruct the patient to take the corticosteroids with food to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal irritation.

D. Monitor the patient for signs of hypotension, as corticosteroids can lower blood pressure.

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Total Questions: 52 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Pharmacology

Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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