Pharmacology LPN Practice Exam

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• What is the purpose of a short-acting beta-agonist like albuterol, and what teaching should accompany its use?
• Which suffix is used for penicillin-type antibiotics?
• Which suffix is commonly found in penicillin-type antibiotics?
• Fluoroquinolones carry a risk that influences who should avoid use; which patient groups should avoid?
• What term describes the point at which a drug produces its maximum desired effect?
• N-acetylcysteine is most effective if given within what time window after an acetaminophen overdose?
• Which statement best describes the outcome of biotransformation?
• Which term corresponds to a diuretic?
• Who assigns the brand name of a medication?
• What is a clinically relevant interaction between broad-spectrum antibiotics and oral contraceptives, and what should patients be advised?
• How is heparin therapy monitored and what is a key safety practice to prevent HIT?
• Which statement best describes guidelines for preparing medications?
• Usually mild side effects that allow a patient to continue taking medications describe which concept?
• Which term is the process by which waste is removed from the body?
• Which agency is charged with ensuring safe work conditions and preventing unnecessary exposure to hazards?
• Which scheduling status is associated with moderately addicting drugs that may lead to limited dependence?
• Cultures whose beliefs align with science are more likely to take prescribed medicines. Which term best describes this factor?
• What is a major drug interaction with grapefruit juice and how should it be managed?
• What is a common mechanism of antibiotic resistance and a nursing action to curb resistance in practice?
• Which factor increases the risk of hepatotoxicity with acetaminophen?
• Which statement best describes cross-sensitivity between cephalosporins and penicillins and a common nursing consideration?
• Which term refers to the removal of waste from the body?
• What term describes the reason a medicine is prescribed?
• Which route bypasses first-pass metabolism and can provide rapid onset?
• Which DEA schedule is used for drugs with moderate abuse potential and accepted medical use?
• Thiazide diuretics commonly cause which electrolyte disturbance, and what instruction is important for patients?
• How should dosing be adjusted for renally cleared drugs in patients with reduced kidney function?
• Therapeutic classification of drugs is based on which criterion?
• Which factors influence drug clearance from the body?
• Which suffix is typical of steroids?
• Fluid and electrolyte imbalance with potassium elevation and increased BUN are adverse effects on which body system?
• What is the key nursing consideration when administering levothyroxine and how should it be taken?
• Which factor in drug distribution is most critical for reaching target tissues?
• Which name is assigned by the USAN to be the drug's generic name?
• Which suffix is used for ACE inhibitors?
• Which term matches the origins of drugs such as animals, plants, toxins, minerals, and synthetics?
• How do ARBs differ from ACE inhibitors in adverse effects and when is an ARB likely to be prescribed?
• Differentiate drug potency and efficacy with an example.
• The chemical name of a drug refers to which aspect?
• To help prevent medication errors, which practice is recommended?
• What is a key education point for patients taking antiplatelet therapy?
• Which category would involve decreased WBCs, RBCs, and platelets?
• Which term is a local anesthetic?
• Key safety concern with acetaminophen and maximum daily dose for adults?
• How do H2 receptor antagonists differ from PPIs, and what adverse effects should be monitored?
• Which term is an antibiotic?
• What term refers to the name that describes the exact chemical ingredients of a medication?
• Which term corresponds to an oral hypoglycemic?
• What is a key safety statement regarding first-pass metabolism?
• Why are fluoroquinolones limited in use in certain populations, and what counseling should be provided?
• Which suffix is found in alprazolam, an antianxiety medication?
• Which term describes the routes of administration used for medications?
• Which term is an antibiotic in the list?
• Which term corresponds to an antiulcer agent?
• Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers have which adverse effects and what is a key nursing action?
• High liver enzymes in the blood indicate adverse effects on which organ system?
• Which suffix is used for antianxiety medications such as alprazolam?
• Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
• List common adverse effects of NSAIDs and two major contraindications.
• What is the rationale for rotating injection sites when giving insulin?
• Which suffix is used for diuretic agents such as hydrochlorothiazide?
• Which of the following is a sign of phenytoin toxicity?
• Which term is the delivery of drug to the intended organ after it was absorbed?
• What is the antidote for opioid overdose and what is a key nursing priority during administration?
• Which organ primarily metabolizes drugs, and what is the purpose of Phase I and Phase II reactions?
• Geriatric patients typically experience which combination of pharmacokinetic changes?
• What is metformin's primary mechanism and a major contraindication, especially in procedures involving contrast?
• Which factor category directly relates to age-related changes that influence drug therapy?
• Why are live vaccines contraindicated in pregnant people and severely immunocompromised patients?
• An unusual, unpredictable reaction to a drug is called a(n)?
• Who typically assigns the brand name of a medication?
• Which patient group is characterized by higher metabolism and lower body weight?
• Which organ is the main route of drug excretion, and which lab value indicates renal clearance?
• Why are drugs grouped into therapeutic classes?
• Which term corresponds to a local anesthetic?
• What is a major allergic reaction risk associated with penicillin therapy and what monitoring is essential after administration?
• What is a common long-term adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids, and how can it be minimized?
• When patent expires, other manufacturers may produce the medicine; the term used for this nonproprietary name is which?
• Which term best describes the undesired effects that are usually mild and do not require stopping therapy?
• What is a principal adverse effect and a key administration safety rule for nitroglycerin?
• What is the generic name for the brand drug Valium?
• Loop diuretics commonly cause which electrolyte disturbances, and what monitoring is essential?
• Which category involves adverse effects on the kidneys and electrolyte balance, such as high potassium and BUN changes?
• Which DEA schedule has the lowest potential for abuse among scheduled substances and still has accepted medical use?
• Which of the following is a serious adverse effect of ACE inhibitors that requires urgent attention?
• What is a prudent approach when prescribing antibiotics to patients with renal impairment?
• Why should tetracyclines be avoided in pregnancy and in children under 8, and what administration tip helps absorption?
• Which of the following drugs is listed as capable of causing allergic reactions?
• What monitoring signs would indicate an immediate hypersensitivity to penicillin after administration?
• Which term is an antiulcer agent?
• Nitroglycerin interaction with PDE-5 inhibitors is a key safety consideration; what is the recommendation?
• What is a key safety consideration when administering rapid-acting insulin?
• How do sulfonylureas lower glucose and what major risk must be monitored?
• Why are aminoglycosides considered nephrotoxic and ototoxic, and what lab monitoring is essential?
• Which DEA schedule corresponds to drugs with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse?
• Regarding metformin and IV radiographic contrast, which statement is correct?
• Which suffix is common to antiviral drugs such as acyclovir?
• Which term describes the scheduling category assigned to drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use?
• When monitoring a patient on levothyroxine therapy, which test is most relevant to assess dosing adequacy?
• Which suffix denotes opioid analgesics such as hydrocodone?
• The third safety check in medication administration includes verifying which of the following?
• What class of medications reduces lipid levels in the blood?
• Which schedule describes drugs that are highly addictive and have no accepted medical use?
• What is a known risk associated with long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy, and when should PPI therapy be discontinued?
• Which term describes the process of grouping medications by their uses such as curative, prophylactic, diagnostic, palliative, replacement, and destructive?
• Which of the following lists the seven rights of medication administration?
• Which suffix is associated with many antianxiety medications such as diazepam?
• Which suffix is used for certain antibiotics such as aminoglycosides?
• Cocaine is classified as which DEA scheduling status due to its high potential for addiction?
• Which statement best describes factors affecting absorption and the oral route with the fastest onset?
• Name a direct oral anticoagulant and a major consideration compared with warfarin.
• Which non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker is more commonly associated with constipation?
• For what purpose is montelukast typically prescribed, and what is an important counseling point?
• Which lab value monitors warfarin therapy and what dietary factor can affect anticoagulation levels?
• What is a common timing recommendation for taking proton pump inhibitors?
• Which term is NOT defined in the material?
• Common drugs that may cause toxicity can affect which organ systems?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between potency and dose?
• Name a macrolide antibiotic and an important drug interaction and safety note.
• Which program collects adverse drug reaction reports for post-marketing safety?
• Why is it important to check the expiration date when preparing medications?
• ARBs typically have which advantage over ACE inhibitors, and when are they commonly prescribed?
• Fat-soluble medications are more likely to pass through barriers during which life stage, posing risk to the fetus?
• Two primary nursing considerations when starting a beta-blocker and a key contraindication are which of the following?
• What term describes a drug that reduces the effectiveness of another drug?
• Which lipid-lowering drug class is commonly prescribed to reduce LDL cholesterol?
• An unusual or idiosyncratic reaction to a drug is characterized as which of the following?
• Which suffix is seen in certain antibiotics such as gentamicin?
• Biotransformation in pharmacology is another term for which process?
• Cough syrups with the lowest potential for abuse are classified under which DEA schedule?
• Diazepam (Valium) is classified under which DEA schedule?
• Distinguish bactericidal from bacteriostatic antibiotics and name factors guiding selection.
• Which factor explains why men may have faster absorption and distribution of medications?
• What are the two major toxicities associated with aminoglycosides and what monitoring is essential?
• Which statement best reflects education for patients using antiplatelet therapy?
• Which agency oversees FDA pregnancy ratings for medications?
• ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in which patient population due to fetal risk?
• Which suffix is used to identify many antiviral drugs?
• In a severity rating with A lowest, B slight, C moderate, D highest, which letter indicates the highest severity?
• Which term refers to drug effects that can be life-threatening or severe?
• Fat-soluble medications are more likely to cross barriers, increasing fetal exposure during which period?
• What is a common extrapyramidal side effect of dopamine antagonists used as antiemetics, and how should it be managed?
• What does the FDA pregnancy category system classify, and how should nurses apply this information?
• Which suffix is commonly used in the names of beta-blocker medications?
• What is a key nursing action to prevent interactions with anticoagulants like warfarin?
• Name common opioid adverse effects and two nursing considerations after administration.
• Which category includes liver enzyme elevations as a potential adverse effect?
• Biotransformation involves the metabolism of drugs in which organs?
• Which term describes the increased effect when two drugs are taken together?
• Which term best describes a comprehensive resource that is clinically based for drug information?
• Common drugs that may cause toxicity may affect which organ systems?
• Which suffix is typical for many neuromuscular blocking agents?
• What are the onset, peak, and duration characteristics of rapid-acting versus long-acting insulin, and what is a critical safety practice?
• Which name is the generic, nonproprietary name assigned to a drug?
• Which term is the process by which a drug goes from the administration site into the bloodstream?
• Decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets indicates adverse effects in which system?
• Which action is appropriate when phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia?
• ACE inhibitors adverse effect and safety considerations include which of the following?
• Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and constipation are categorized as which type of side effects?
• Which agency regulates the manufacture and distribution of narcotics, stimulants, and depressants?
• Which monitoring is recommended for SSRIs in early therapy to address safety concerns?
• What is a common adverse effect of phenytoin and a nursing strategy to prevent toxicity?
• What is a potential adverse effect to monitor in elderly patients taking H2 receptor antagonists?
• In patients with organ dysfunction, which pharmacokinetic processes can be affected?
• Which factor can affect the effectiveness of medication by altering metabolism and absorption?
• Which term refers to the exact chemical name that describes the specific chemical structure of a drug?
• What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose and what timing is most critical?
• What is a major safety concern with SSRIs in early therapy and what monitoring is recommended?
• Which term describes the routes of administration such as oral, topical, mucosal, and parenteral?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of medication administration?
• What is a key safety concern with potassium-sparing diuretics and how should potassium be monitored?
• Smoking is an environmental factor that influences pharmacokinetics by increasing which process?
• Beta-blocker medications commonly affect which body system to treat conditions like hypertension and tachycardia?
• Which suffix indicates diuretic agents?
• Which agency regulates drugs, requires scientific evaluation before approval, and oversees drug safety?
• Which environmental factor is specifically linked to changes in metabolism due to smoking?
• Which antibiotic class is commonly associated with photosensitivity, requiring sun protection advice?
• Ipratropium is which type of bronchodilator and how is it typically administered, and name one common precaution?