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INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
11TH EDITION
BY VISOVSKY,ZAMBROSKI,HOSLER (COVERS CHAPTER 1-20 WITH 100%VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice.......................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ............................................. 12
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs........................................................................ 31
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ....................................................... 53
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections................................................................................ 61
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems .......................................................................... 73
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ........................................... 81
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ......................................................................... 92
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ....................................................................................................... 103
Chapter 12: Drugs For Pain Management ................................................................................................ 115
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout ........................................................................ 124
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .................................................................................... 137
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ............................................................................. 147
Chapter 16: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ............................................................... 162
Chapter 17: Drugs For Osteoporosis And Hormonal Problems ................................................................ 171
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 19: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems ........................................................................................... 196
Chapter 20: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy .......................................................................................... 204
,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.
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.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His 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
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.
ANS: A
Reports From The Patient Or Patient’s Caregiver Are Considered Subjective Data. Symptoms Such As
Pain, Nausea, Or Dizziness Are Examples Of Symptoms That Cannot Be “Seen” And Are Data Collected
From The Patient, Caregiver, Or Others. Laboratory Values, ECG Results, Or Vital Sign Data From A
Medical Chart Are Examples Of Objective Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
5. Which Statement Provides An Example Of Objective Data?
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
11TH EDITION
BY VISOVSKY,ZAMBROSKI,HOSLER (COVERS CHAPTER 1-20 WITH 100%VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice.......................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ............................................. 12
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs........................................................................ 31
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ....................................................... 53
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections................................................................................ 61
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems .......................................................................... 73
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ........................................... 81
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ......................................................................... 92
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ....................................................................................................... 103
Chapter 12: Drugs For Pain Management ................................................................................................ 115
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout ........................................................................ 124
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .................................................................................... 137
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ............................................................................. 147
Chapter 16: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ............................................................... 162
Chapter 17: Drugs For Osteoporosis And Hormonal Problems ................................................................ 171
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 19: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems ........................................................................................... 196
Chapter 20: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy .......................................................................................... 204
,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.
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.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His 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
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.
ANS: A
Reports From The Patient Or Patient’s Caregiver Are Considered Subjective Data. Symptoms Such As
Pain, Nausea, Or Dizziness Are Examples Of Symptoms That Cannot Be “Seen” And Are Data Collected
From The Patient, Caregiver, Or Others. Laboratory Values, ECG Results, Or Vital Sign Data From A
Medical Chart Are Examples Of Objective Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
5. Which Statement Provides An Example Of Objective Data?
