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Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers 1st Edition Luu Kayingo Latest Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines ........................................... 3
Edition, 2024 Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics /Chapter3: Pharmacodynamics ................................................................. 13
Chapter4: Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics ............................................................................ 25
Chapter 5: Pharmacology Across the Life Span ..................................................................................... 30
Chapter 6: Drug-Therapy Prescribing in Special Populations................................................................. 36
Chapter 7: Drug Development and Approval ......................................................................................... 45
Chapter 8-Chapter 10: Foundations of Prescription Writing Chapter 9: ResponsibleControlled-Substance
Prescribing Chapter 10: Antibiotic Stewardship ..................................................................................... 51
Chapter 11: Applied Calculations for Prescribing .................................................................................. 58
Chapter 12-: Promoting Adherence With Pharmacotherapy II: System-Specific and Patient-Focused
Prescribing Chapter 13: Pharmacotherapy for Ear, Nose, Mouth, andThroat Conditions /Chapter 14:
Pharmacotherapy for Eye Conditions ..................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 15: Pharmacotherapy for Skin Conditions ................................................................................ 74
Chapter 16: Pharmacotherapy for Neurologic Conditions ...................................................................... 81
Chapter 17: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Conditions ................................................................ 94
Chapter 18: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Conditions ................................................................... 106
Chapter 19: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Conditions and Conditions RequiringNutritional
Support ................................................................................................................................................ 117
Chapter 20: Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Conditions ................................................................ 128
Chapter 21: Pharmacotherapy for Renal, Acid–Base, Fluid, and Electrolyte Disorders ........................ 133
Chapter 22: Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions ............................. 146
Chapter 23: Therapeutic Applications of Immunology and Vaccines .................................................. 158
Chapter 24: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders ....................................................................... 163
Chapter 25: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders ................................................................... 174
Chapter 26: Hematology/Oncology and Supportive Care for the Nononcologist .................................. 190
Chapter 27: Pharmacotherapy Related to Women’s Health Conditions ............................................... 196
Chapter 28: Pharmacotherapy Related to Men’s Health Conditions ..................................................... 211
Chapter 29: Pharmacotherapy Related to Transgender Care ................................................................ 217
Chapter 30: Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy ....................................................................................... 224
Chapter 31: Antiretroviral Pharmacotherapy ........................................................................................ 235
Chapter 32: Psychopharmacology and Integrative Health: Combined Treatment ofPsychiatric and
Neurocognitive Conditions .................................................................................................................. 247
Chapter 33: Pharmacotherapy for Pain Management ........................................................................... 257
Chapter 34: Substance Use Disorder III: Health Promotion and Maintenance...................................... 267
Chapter 35: Over-the-Counter Medications ......................................................................................... 283
Chapter 36: Pharmacotherapy for Obesity ........................................................................................... 291
,Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MULTIPLE CHOICE REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 5 TOP:
Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis
• What is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment? MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
A. Identifying underlying pathologic conditions • Which task is included in the assessment step of the nursing process?
B. Assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions A. Establishing patient goals/outcomes
C. Determining the patients mental status B. Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP)
D. Exploring patient responses to health problems C. Measuring goal/outcome achievement
D. Collecting and communicating data
ANS: D
A nursing assessment is done to identify the patients response to health ANS: D
problems. During the nursing assessment phase, a comprehensive
information base is developed through a physical examination, nursing Data are collected and communicated in the assessment phase of the
history, medication history, and professional observation. Identifying nursing process. Establishing goals is the function of planning.
underlying pathologic conditions and assisting the physician in identifying Implementing the NCP is the function of implementation. Measuring
medical conditions is not part of the nursing process. Determining the outcome achievement is the function of evaluation.
patients mental status is one part of the nursing assessment, but it is not
the primary purpose. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: dm 36 OBJ: 2 | 3 TOP: Nursing
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Process Step: Assessment
REF: dm 36 OBJ: 1 | 3 TOP: Nursing MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance • Which statement regarding nursing diagnoses is accurate?
• What is the basis of the NANDA I taxonomy? a. Nursing diagnoses remain the same for as long as the disease is present.
b. Nursing diagnoses are written to identify disease states.
A. Functional health patterns
B. Human response patterns c. Nursing diagnoses describe patient problems that nurses treat.
C. Basic human needs d. Nursing diagnoses identify causes related to illness.
D. Pathophysiologic needs
ANS: C
ANS: B
Diagnostic statements identify problems a nurse is independently able to
The NANDA I taxonomy identifies human response patterns. treat within the scope of professional practice. Nursing diagnoses vary
Functional components of health patterns are limited to activity, fluid with the changing condition of the patient. The response patterns are
volume, nutrition, self care, and sensory perception. Basic human needs unique to the patient and are not disease specific. Nursing diagnoses
comprise less than merely health patterns. Pathophysiologic needs are describe the patients human response pattern.
not part of the scope of NANDA I.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
,REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing identifies a problem that may occur, but the assembled data are
Process Step: Diagnosis insufficient to confirm it. A wellness diagnosis applies to individuals for
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity whom an enhanced level of wellness is possible.
• What do the classification systems NIC and NOC provide? DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehension REF: dm 38 OBJ: 5
a. Individualized data banks of treatments related to disease processes TOP: Nursing Process Step:
Diagnosis
b. Standardized language for reporting and analyzing nursing care delivery MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
c. A measure for cost containment within medical institutions
• Which outcome statement identified by the nurse is written correctly?
d. Specialized interventions for rare diseases
a. After surgery, patient will express acceptance of loss of
breast.
ANS: B
b. Patient will die with dignity.
Nursing classification systems such as NIC and NOC are designed to
provide a standardized language for reporting and analyzing nursing care c. At the end of the shift, the
delivery that is individualized for each patient. Standardized terminology nurse will determine whether
assists practitioners in the implementation of the five phases of the nursing the patient is morecomfortable.
process. Classification systems are not related to disease process and are d. Within the next 8 hours, urine output will be greater than 30 mL/hr.
not used for financial purposes. Classification systems include
interventions for all health conditions.
ANS: D
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: dm 34 OBJ: 11 TOP: Nursing The statement, Within the next 8 hours, urine output will be greater than
Process Step: Implementation 30 mL/hr is patient oriented, realistic, and measurable, and has an
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment appropriate time frame.
• Which type of nursing diagnosis will be written when the DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
patient exhibits factors that makes him or her susceptible to the REF: dm 42 OBJ: 11 TOP: Nursing
development of a problem? Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
A. Actual diagnosis
• Which is an example of an interdependent nursing action?
B. Risk diagnosis
C. Possible diagnosis A. Assess lung sounds every 4 hours.
D. Wellness diagnosis B. Educate the patient about the prescribed medication.
C. Administer Demerol 50 mg intramuscularly (IM) every 4 hours PRN.
ANS: B D. Encourage the patient to express feelings.
When patients have the potential or risk for a problem to develop, a risk
diagnosis is written. These diagnoses are two part statements such as Risk ANS: C
for falls related to unsteady gait. An actual diagnosis consists of a
NANDA diagnostic label, contributing factor (if known), and defining Administer Demerol 50 mg IM every 4 hours PRN requires the nurse to
characteristics such as signs and symptoms. A possible nursing diagnosis follow the parameters of the order, yet use nursing judgment to determine
how often the medication is to be administered; therefore, it is an
, interdependent nursing action. Assessing lung sounds, educating the When goals are not met, the nurse must reassess the patients
patient about medication, and encouraging the patient to express feelings understanding of the interventions and commitment to reaching the
are independent nursing actions. identified goal. All phases of the nursing process are ongoing as the nurse
continues to evaluate, assess, and readjust interventions as indicated to
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application facilitate patient achievement of outcomes. The patient may have followed
REF: dm 45 OBJ: 12 TOP: Nursing the diet but not lost any weight. The nurses feelings should not be a factor
Process Step: Implementation in the assessment. The agencys ability to provide the prescribed diet
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment should have been determined before implementation of the plan.
• What is the nurses primary source of information when obtaining a patient history? DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: pp. 42-43 OBJ: 12 TOP:
A. The physician Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
B. The patient record
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
C. The family
• What is the priority nursing diagnosis for an older adult with
D. The patient ANS: D
diabetes who is hospitalized for pneumonia?
The focus of the nursing process is the patient. Although family members A. Deficient knowledge related to lack of information about diabetic medication
contribute to the nursing history, this information is secondhand. It is
important that the nurse continue to assess patient data for validation of B. Risk for falls related to weakness
this information. The physician is not to be relied on to provide C. Impaired gas exchange related to decreased pulmonary ventilation
information about a complete patient history. The patient record reflects
only recorded past information and not current input that may be relevant. D. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to obesity
The family may provide information about a patient history if the patient
is unable to provide it, but the information is subject to interpretation by
someone other than the patient. ANS: C
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Airway is the first priority in a needs assessment (ABCs = airway,
REF: dm 43 OBJ: 13 TOP: Nursing breathing, circulation). Medication, weakness, and nutrition are less
Process Step: Assessment of a priority than the patients respiratory status.
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
• An obese patient did not meet the goal of by the end of the REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 9 TOP:
second week, is able to follow a 1500 calorie diet. What will the Nursing Process Step:
nurse and the patient reassess? Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
A. Patients weight
• What is a critical care pathway?
B. Patients understanding of the 1500 calorie diet
A. A nursing care plan for a patient in a critical care unit
C. Nurses feelings about obese patients
B. A standardized care plan derived from best practice patterns
D. Health care agencys ability to provide the prescribed diet
C. A care plan that has been critiqued by a quality improvement officer
ANS: B D. A care plan based on measurable goals and outcomes
Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers 1st Edition Luu Kayingo Latest Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines ........................................... 3
Edition, 2024 Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics /Chapter3: Pharmacodynamics ................................................................. 13
Chapter4: Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics ............................................................................ 25
Chapter 5: Pharmacology Across the Life Span ..................................................................................... 30
Chapter 6: Drug-Therapy Prescribing in Special Populations................................................................. 36
Chapter 7: Drug Development and Approval ......................................................................................... 45
Chapter 8-Chapter 10: Foundations of Prescription Writing Chapter 9: ResponsibleControlled-Substance
Prescribing Chapter 10: Antibiotic Stewardship ..................................................................................... 51
Chapter 11: Applied Calculations for Prescribing .................................................................................. 58
Chapter 12-: Promoting Adherence With Pharmacotherapy II: System-Specific and Patient-Focused
Prescribing Chapter 13: Pharmacotherapy for Ear, Nose, Mouth, andThroat Conditions /Chapter 14:
Pharmacotherapy for Eye Conditions ..................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 15: Pharmacotherapy for Skin Conditions ................................................................................ 74
Chapter 16: Pharmacotherapy for Neurologic Conditions ...................................................................... 81
Chapter 17: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Conditions ................................................................ 94
Chapter 18: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Conditions ................................................................... 106
Chapter 19: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Conditions and Conditions RequiringNutritional
Support ................................................................................................................................................ 117
Chapter 20: Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Conditions ................................................................ 128
Chapter 21: Pharmacotherapy for Renal, Acid–Base, Fluid, and Electrolyte Disorders ........................ 133
Chapter 22: Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions ............................. 146
Chapter 23: Therapeutic Applications of Immunology and Vaccines .................................................. 158
Chapter 24: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders ....................................................................... 163
Chapter 25: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders ................................................................... 174
Chapter 26: Hematology/Oncology and Supportive Care for the Nononcologist .................................. 190
Chapter 27: Pharmacotherapy Related to Women’s Health Conditions ............................................... 196
Chapter 28: Pharmacotherapy Related to Men’s Health Conditions ..................................................... 211
Chapter 29: Pharmacotherapy Related to Transgender Care ................................................................ 217
Chapter 30: Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy ....................................................................................... 224
Chapter 31: Antiretroviral Pharmacotherapy ........................................................................................ 235
Chapter 32: Psychopharmacology and Integrative Health: Combined Treatment ofPsychiatric and
Neurocognitive Conditions .................................................................................................................. 247
Chapter 33: Pharmacotherapy for Pain Management ........................................................................... 257
Chapter 34: Substance Use Disorder III: Health Promotion and Maintenance...................................... 267
Chapter 35: Over-the-Counter Medications ......................................................................................... 283
Chapter 36: Pharmacotherapy for Obesity ........................................................................................... 291
,Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MULTIPLE CHOICE REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 5 TOP:
Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis
• What is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment? MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
A. Identifying underlying pathologic conditions • Which task is included in the assessment step of the nursing process?
B. Assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions A. Establishing patient goals/outcomes
C. Determining the patients mental status B. Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP)
D. Exploring patient responses to health problems C. Measuring goal/outcome achievement
D. Collecting and communicating data
ANS: D
A nursing assessment is done to identify the patients response to health ANS: D
problems. During the nursing assessment phase, a comprehensive
information base is developed through a physical examination, nursing Data are collected and communicated in the assessment phase of the
history, medication history, and professional observation. Identifying nursing process. Establishing goals is the function of planning.
underlying pathologic conditions and assisting the physician in identifying Implementing the NCP is the function of implementation. Measuring
medical conditions is not part of the nursing process. Determining the outcome achievement is the function of evaluation.
patients mental status is one part of the nursing assessment, but it is not
the primary purpose. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: dm 36 OBJ: 2 | 3 TOP: Nursing
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Process Step: Assessment
REF: dm 36 OBJ: 1 | 3 TOP: Nursing MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance • Which statement regarding nursing diagnoses is accurate?
• What is the basis of the NANDA I taxonomy? a. Nursing diagnoses remain the same for as long as the disease is present.
b. Nursing diagnoses are written to identify disease states.
A. Functional health patterns
B. Human response patterns c. Nursing diagnoses describe patient problems that nurses treat.
C. Basic human needs d. Nursing diagnoses identify causes related to illness.
D. Pathophysiologic needs
ANS: C
ANS: B
Diagnostic statements identify problems a nurse is independently able to
The NANDA I taxonomy identifies human response patterns. treat within the scope of professional practice. Nursing diagnoses vary
Functional components of health patterns are limited to activity, fluid with the changing condition of the patient. The response patterns are
volume, nutrition, self care, and sensory perception. Basic human needs unique to the patient and are not disease specific. Nursing diagnoses
comprise less than merely health patterns. Pathophysiologic needs are describe the patients human response pattern.
not part of the scope of NANDA I.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
,REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing identifies a problem that may occur, but the assembled data are
Process Step: Diagnosis insufficient to confirm it. A wellness diagnosis applies to individuals for
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity whom an enhanced level of wellness is possible.
• What do the classification systems NIC and NOC provide? DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehension REF: dm 38 OBJ: 5
a. Individualized data banks of treatments related to disease processes TOP: Nursing Process Step:
Diagnosis
b. Standardized language for reporting and analyzing nursing care delivery MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
c. A measure for cost containment within medical institutions
• Which outcome statement identified by the nurse is written correctly?
d. Specialized interventions for rare diseases
a. After surgery, patient will express acceptance of loss of
breast.
ANS: B
b. Patient will die with dignity.
Nursing classification systems such as NIC and NOC are designed to
provide a standardized language for reporting and analyzing nursing care c. At the end of the shift, the
delivery that is individualized for each patient. Standardized terminology nurse will determine whether
assists practitioners in the implementation of the five phases of the nursing the patient is morecomfortable.
process. Classification systems are not related to disease process and are d. Within the next 8 hours, urine output will be greater than 30 mL/hr.
not used for financial purposes. Classification systems include
interventions for all health conditions.
ANS: D
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: dm 34 OBJ: 11 TOP: Nursing The statement, Within the next 8 hours, urine output will be greater than
Process Step: Implementation 30 mL/hr is patient oriented, realistic, and measurable, and has an
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment appropriate time frame.
• Which type of nursing diagnosis will be written when the DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
patient exhibits factors that makes him or her susceptible to the REF: dm 42 OBJ: 11 TOP: Nursing
development of a problem? Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
A. Actual diagnosis
• Which is an example of an interdependent nursing action?
B. Risk diagnosis
C. Possible diagnosis A. Assess lung sounds every 4 hours.
D. Wellness diagnosis B. Educate the patient about the prescribed medication.
C. Administer Demerol 50 mg intramuscularly (IM) every 4 hours PRN.
ANS: B D. Encourage the patient to express feelings.
When patients have the potential or risk for a problem to develop, a risk
diagnosis is written. These diagnoses are two part statements such as Risk ANS: C
for falls related to unsteady gait. An actual diagnosis consists of a
NANDA diagnostic label, contributing factor (if known), and defining Administer Demerol 50 mg IM every 4 hours PRN requires the nurse to
characteristics such as signs and symptoms. A possible nursing diagnosis follow the parameters of the order, yet use nursing judgment to determine
how often the medication is to be administered; therefore, it is an
, interdependent nursing action. Assessing lung sounds, educating the When goals are not met, the nurse must reassess the patients
patient about medication, and encouraging the patient to express feelings understanding of the interventions and commitment to reaching the
are independent nursing actions. identified goal. All phases of the nursing process are ongoing as the nurse
continues to evaluate, assess, and readjust interventions as indicated to
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application facilitate patient achievement of outcomes. The patient may have followed
REF: dm 45 OBJ: 12 TOP: Nursing the diet but not lost any weight. The nurses feelings should not be a factor
Process Step: Implementation in the assessment. The agencys ability to provide the prescribed diet
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment should have been determined before implementation of the plan.
• What is the nurses primary source of information when obtaining a patient history? DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: pp. 42-43 OBJ: 12 TOP:
A. The physician Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
B. The patient record
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
C. The family
• What is the priority nursing diagnosis for an older adult with
D. The patient ANS: D
diabetes who is hospitalized for pneumonia?
The focus of the nursing process is the patient. Although family members A. Deficient knowledge related to lack of information about diabetic medication
contribute to the nursing history, this information is secondhand. It is
important that the nurse continue to assess patient data for validation of B. Risk for falls related to weakness
this information. The physician is not to be relied on to provide C. Impaired gas exchange related to decreased pulmonary ventilation
information about a complete patient history. The patient record reflects
only recorded past information and not current input that may be relevant. D. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to obesity
The family may provide information about a patient history if the patient
is unable to provide it, but the information is subject to interpretation by
someone other than the patient. ANS: C
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Airway is the first priority in a needs assessment (ABCs = airway,
REF: dm 43 OBJ: 13 TOP: Nursing breathing, circulation). Medication, weakness, and nutrition are less
Process Step: Assessment of a priority than the patients respiratory status.
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
• An obese patient did not meet the goal of by the end of the REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 9 TOP:
second week, is able to follow a 1500 calorie diet. What will the Nursing Process Step:
nurse and the patient reassess? Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
A. Patients weight
• What is a critical care pathway?
B. Patients understanding of the 1500 calorie diet
A. A nursing care plan for a patient in a critical care unit
C. Nurses feelings about obese patients
B. A standardized care plan derived from best practice patterns
D. Health care agencys ability to provide the prescribed diet
C. A care plan that has been critiqued by a quality improvement officer
ANS: B D. A care plan based on measurable goals and outcomes
