Pharmacology for LPN

Question 1 of 5

The healthcare provider is preparing to administer a beta blocker to a client with hypertension. What parameter should be checked before administering the medication?

A. Serum potassium level B. Apical pulse C. Oxygen saturation D. Pupil reaction to light

Question 2 of 5

What preoperative instruction should the LPN/LVN reinforce to a client scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy?

A. You will need to be NPO after midnight before the surgery. B. You should avoid deep breathing and coughing after the surgery. C. You will be able to eat and drink normally after the procedure. D. You can take all of your prescribed medications the morning of surgery.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit after undergoing a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should monitor for which common complication following this procedure?

A. Hypertension B. Hypotension C. Hemorrhage D. Hyperglycemia

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assisting with the care of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

A. Weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days B. Increased urination at night C. Mild shortness of breath on exertion D. Decreased appetite and fatigue

Question 5 of 5

The client is receiving furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. What potential side effect should the nurse monitor for?

A. Hypokalemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypernatremia D. Hypoglycemia

Pharmacology for LPN

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ATI LPN

ATI LPN