Q47. A patient taking tiotropium (Spiriva) reports dry mouth. What is the LVN’s best response?          

Trend Analysis Patient Data Over 4 Hours: What is the nurse’s priority action?                                    

Q16. A patient with narrow‑angle glaucoma is taking Zyrtec (cetirizine) for seasonal allergies. Which side effect or risk is most important for the LVN to monitor?                    

Q37. Which component of blood gases measures the ratio of actual oxygen content of hemoglobin compared with the hemoglobin’s ability to carry oxygen?              

Q38. Why is ABG measurement sometimes preferred over pulse oximetry?                                  

Q24. A patient with asthma reports taking OTC Claritin (loratadine) daily for seasonal allergies. Which side effect should the LVN monitor for?            

Q5. Mr. Jones asks why the decongestant did not help, but instead made the congestion worse. Which teaching point is most important for a patient using nasal decongestant spray?            

Q23. The nurse is preparing to administer the elixir form of theophylline to a patient who has a PEG tube. The dose is 240 mg daily, and the medication is available in a concentration of 80 mg/15 mL. How many milliliters of medication will the nurse give per dose? 

Q15. Which side effects should the nurse monitor for with diphenhydramine (Benadryl)? (Select all that apply)

Q43. A patient is ordered ipratropium (Atrovent) inhaler twice daily for COPD management. The LVN understands that which of the following are priority nursing considerations for this medication? (Select all that apply.)