PN Pharmacology 2023

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exam evaluates your understanding of essential pharmacological principles relevant to practical nursing. It focuses on medication classifications, therapeutic uses, side effects, dosage calculations, safe administration practices, and patient education.

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Q1: A nurse is assisting in the care of a female client.

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Q2: A nurse in the emergency department is assisting in the care of a client.

A. Nurses' Notes 1630: Called to client's room by emergency call bell. Client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Client is short of breath, intercostal retractions visible. Wheezing auscultated throughout lung fields. Diffuse, raised rash present on trunk. Abdomen soft. nontender. Vital Signs 1630: Temperature 38.3°C (101°F) Heart rate 110/min Respiratory rate 30/min Blood pressure 90/55 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 91% on room air Medication Administration Record 1430: Cefdinir 300 mg PO administered

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Q3: A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client.

A. “This medication can cause you to feel tired."

B. "You can take a second dose of this medication at least 2 hours after the initial dose if the headache persists."

C. "This medication should start to alleviate the headache within 1 hour."

D. "You might experience a rash on your skin while taking this medication.”

E. “You might experience a feeling of pressure in your chest after taking this medication."

F. "Do not take more than 200 milligrams of this medication within 24 hours."

G. "You should discontinue this medication if pregnancy is planned or suspected."

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Q4: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has COPD and has been taking long-term high doses of prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. “Withhold prednisone for 48 hours prior to receiving contrast dye."

B. "Measure your blood glucose levels periodically."

C. "Take prednisone on an empty stomach."

D. “Limit potassium-containing foods in your diet."

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Q5: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Take the medication 1 hr before meals.

B. Eat foods high in potassium.

C. Increase fluid intake.

D. Decrease sodium intake.

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Total Questions: 60 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Pharmacology

Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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