INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 11TH EDITION BY CONSTANCE VISOVSKY,
CHERYL ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER
TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 11TH EDITION BY CONSTANCE VISOVSKY, CHERYL
ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER ALL CHAPTERS 1-20 COMPLETE GUIDE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED.
,INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 11TH EDITION BY CONSTANCE VISOVSKY,
CHERYL ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER
Table of content
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice ................... 3
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration .... 13
Chapter03: Principles of Pharmacology ................................................................ 31
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs ................................ 48
Chapter 05: Drugs for Bacterial Infections ........................................................... 64
Chapter 06: Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections ................ 89
Chapter 07: Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections Visovsky: ..................... 102
Chapter 08: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Visovsky: ................ 123
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems .. 137
Chapter 10: Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems Visovsky: ............... 160
Chapter 11: Drugs for Mental Health .................................................................. 176
Chapter 12: Drugs for Pain Management ............................................................ 200
Chapter 13: Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout................................... 214
Chapter 14: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems ................................................. 31
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System......................................... 49
Chapter 16: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation............................. 79
Chapter 17: Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems ............................ 94
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy for Diabetes .............................................................. 121
Chapter 19: Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems ..................................................... 146
Chapter 20: Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy ....................................................... 40
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Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN
Practice Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient ‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the
LPN consider to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s drug.
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b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition.
d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is
accurate. ANS >> C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition is a
critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs
and symptoms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before
drugs are given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s
drug is part of the planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his
response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the
nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately is part of the implementation
stage of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related
to the patient ‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
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b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug ‘s actions.
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c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands about his
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drug. ANS >> D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase
of the nursing process. Developing a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give
drug and developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug ‘s actions are part
of the planning phase of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
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prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in
at this point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS >> C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the
patient the drug ‘s therapeutic effects, expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient ‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
CHERYL ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER
TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 11TH EDITION BY CONSTANCE VISOVSKY, CHERYL
ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER ALL CHAPTERS 1-20 COMPLETE GUIDE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED.
,INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 11TH EDITION BY CONSTANCE VISOVSKY,
CHERYL ZAMBROSKI, SHIRLEYHOSLER
Table of content
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice ................... 3
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration .... 13
Chapter03: Principles of Pharmacology ................................................................ 31
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs ................................ 48
Chapter 05: Drugs for Bacterial Infections ........................................................... 64
Chapter 06: Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections ................ 89
Chapter 07: Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections Visovsky: ..................... 102
Chapter 08: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Visovsky: ................ 123
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems .. 137
Chapter 10: Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems Visovsky: ............... 160
Chapter 11: Drugs for Mental Health .................................................................. 176
Chapter 12: Drugs for Pain Management ............................................................ 200
Chapter 13: Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout................................... 214
Chapter 14: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems ................................................. 31
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System......................................... 49
Chapter 16: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation............................. 79
Chapter 17: Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems ............................ 94
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy for Diabetes .............................................................. 121
Chapter 19: Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems ..................................................... 146
Chapter 20: Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy ....................................................... 40
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 3
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN
Practice Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient ‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the
LPN consider to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s drug.
4
b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition.
d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is
accurate. ANS >> C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition is a
critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs
and symptoms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before
drugs are given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s
drug is part of the planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his
response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the
nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately is part of the implementation
stage of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related
to the patient ‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
4 4
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug ‘s actions.
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c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands about his
4
drug. ANS >> D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase
of the nursing process. Developing a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give
drug and developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug ‘s actions are part
of the planning phase of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
4
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in
at this point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS >> C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the
patient the drug ‘s therapeutic effects, expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient ‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
