Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
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The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan for a care for a
patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which
statement reflects the correct format for a using diagnosis.
a.Anxiety
b.Anxiety related to new drug therapy
c.Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my
blood sugars."
d.Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements
such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars. -
correct answer ✅d.Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my
blood sugars.
The patient is to receive oral guafinesin (Mucinex) twice a day.
Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after
the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this
represent?
a. "Right time"
b. "Right dose"
c. "Right route"
,Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
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d. "Right medication" -
correct answer ✅a. "Right time"
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new
drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's
therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the
nursing process do these actions illustrate?
a.Nursing diagnosis
b.Planning
c.Implementation
d.Evaluation -
correct answer ✅d. Evaluation
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type
1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement bestillustrates an outcome
criterion for this patient?
a.The patient will follow instructions.
b.The patient will not experience complications.
c.The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
d.The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing
technique -
,Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
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correct answer ✅d.The patient will demonstrate correct blood
glucose testing technique
Which activity bestreflects the implementation phase of the nursing
process for the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
a.Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure
readings
b.Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
c.Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications
used at home
d.Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge
related to the new treatment regimen -
correct answer ✅a.Providing education on keeping a journal of
blood pressure readings
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30
minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The
nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the
nurse's bestaction?
a.Give the medication intravenously because the patient might
vomit.
, Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
b.Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-
mg doses.
c.Contact the prescriber to clarify the route ofthe medication
ordered.
d.Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds -
correct answer ✅c.Contact the prescriber to clarify the route ofthe
medication ordered.
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is
appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a.The patient's ability to swallow
b.The patient's height
c.The patient's last meal
d.The patient's allergies -
correct answer ✅c.The patient's last meal
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient.
Which is an example of subjective data?
a.Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg
b.Weight 255 pounds
c.The patient reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo.
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan for a care for a
patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which
statement reflects the correct format for a using diagnosis.
a.Anxiety
b.Anxiety related to new drug therapy
c.Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my
blood sugars."
d.Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements
such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars. -
correct answer ✅d.Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my
blood sugars.
The patient is to receive oral guafinesin (Mucinex) twice a day.
Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after
the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this
represent?
a. "Right time"
b. "Right dose"
c. "Right route"
,Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
d. "Right medication" -
correct answer ✅a. "Right time"
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new
drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's
therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the
nursing process do these actions illustrate?
a.Nursing diagnosis
b.Planning
c.Implementation
d.Evaluation -
correct answer ✅d. Evaluation
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type
1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement bestillustrates an outcome
criterion for this patient?
a.The patient will follow instructions.
b.The patient will not experience complications.
c.The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
d.The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing
technique -
,Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
correct answer ✅d.The patient will demonstrate correct blood
glucose testing technique
Which activity bestreflects the implementation phase of the nursing
process for the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
a.Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure
readings
b.Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
c.Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications
used at home
d.Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge
related to the new treatment regimen -
correct answer ✅a.Providing education on keeping a journal of
blood pressure readings
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30
minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The
nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the
nurse's bestaction?
a.Give the medication intravenously because the patient might
vomit.
, Lilley Pharmacology Chapter 1-8 Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
b.Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-
mg doses.
c.Contact the prescriber to clarify the route ofthe medication
ordered.
d.Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds -
correct answer ✅c.Contact the prescriber to clarify the route ofthe
medication ordered.
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is
appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a.The patient's ability to swallow
b.The patient's height
c.The patient's last meal
d.The patient's allergies -
correct answer ✅c.The patient's last meal
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient.
Which is an example of subjective data?
a.Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg
b.Weight 255 pounds
c.The patient reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo.
