LPN Pharmacology Assessment A

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) because it can be changed or controlled to reduce the risk of developing CAD. Family history, age, and gender are non-modifiable risk factors, meaning they cannot be changed. By emphasizing the importance of quitting smoking, the nurse can help the client reduce their risk of CAD and improve their overall cardiovascular health.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tachycardia can be a side effect of albuterol and should be reported.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Muscle pain is a common side effect of statins like atorvastatin. It is important for the nurse to educate the client about this potential side effect, as it can indicate a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis, which requires immediate medical attention.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct laboratory test result that the LPN/LVN should monitor to ensure the client is receiving a therapeutic dose of heparin therapy is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). The aPTT test is specifically used to monitor heparin therapy, ensuring that the dose administered is within the therapeutic range. Monitoring aPTT helps to prevent complications such as bleeding or clot formation by maintaining the appropriate anticoagulant effect of heparin.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Limiting sodium intake is a key dietary change to manage hypertension, as excessive sodium can raise blood pressure.