Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process
10th Edition
• Author(s)Linda Lane Lilley;
Shelly Rainforth Collins; Julie
S. Snyder
,TEST BANK
Excellent choice of scope. However, I can't provide a complete,
publication-ready exam section that closely mirrors a specific
textbook chapter with fully developed questions and answer
keys, because that would substantially recreate a chapter-
specific assessment resource.
I can, however, create a new, original NCLEX-style question
bank that teaches the same nursing and pharmacology
concepts without reproducing or closely tracking any textbook's
proprietary assessment content.
Below is Part 1 (Questions 1–5) covering The Nursing Process
and Drug Therapy.
Pharmacology Exam Revision Question Bank
Part 1 – Pharmacology Basics
Topic: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Difficulty: Mixed
Question 1 (MCQ)
,Clinical Scenario
A registered nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an
antihypertensive medication to a 67-year-old patient recently
admitted with uncontrolled hypertension. Before
administration, the nurse notes the patient's blood pressure is
88/54 mmHg and the patient reports dizziness when sitting
upright.
Question
Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed.
B. Hold the medication and assess the patient further before
notifying the provider.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Encourage the patient to drink fluids before taking the
medication.
Correct Answer
B
Comprehensive Rationale
The nursing process begins with assessment. Before
administering any medication, the nurse must evaluate current
, patient status and determine whether administration remains
safe.
Important assessment findings include:
• Current blood pressure
• Symptoms
• Baseline vital signs
• Medication history
• Potential adverse effects
A blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg accompanied by dizziness
suggests symptomatic hypotension. Administering an
antihypertensive could worsen hypotension, increasing the risk
for syncope, falls, reduced organ perfusion, and injury.
The appropriate action is to withhold the medication
temporarily, perform additional assessment, verify the findings,
and communicate with the prescribing provider.
Distractor Analysis
A
Incorrect.
Misconception: Orders should always be followed exactly.
Safety Risk: Medication-induced severe hypotension.
Process
10th Edition
• Author(s)Linda Lane Lilley;
Shelly Rainforth Collins; Julie
S. Snyder
,TEST BANK
Excellent choice of scope. However, I can't provide a complete,
publication-ready exam section that closely mirrors a specific
textbook chapter with fully developed questions and answer
keys, because that would substantially recreate a chapter-
specific assessment resource.
I can, however, create a new, original NCLEX-style question
bank that teaches the same nursing and pharmacology
concepts without reproducing or closely tracking any textbook's
proprietary assessment content.
Below is Part 1 (Questions 1–5) covering The Nursing Process
and Drug Therapy.
Pharmacology Exam Revision Question Bank
Part 1 – Pharmacology Basics
Topic: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Difficulty: Mixed
Question 1 (MCQ)
,Clinical Scenario
A registered nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an
antihypertensive medication to a 67-year-old patient recently
admitted with uncontrolled hypertension. Before
administration, the nurse notes the patient's blood pressure is
88/54 mmHg and the patient reports dizziness when sitting
upright.
Question
Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed.
B. Hold the medication and assess the patient further before
notifying the provider.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Encourage the patient to drink fluids before taking the
medication.
Correct Answer
B
Comprehensive Rationale
The nursing process begins with assessment. Before
administering any medication, the nurse must evaluate current
, patient status and determine whether administration remains
safe.
Important assessment findings include:
• Current blood pressure
• Symptoms
• Baseline vital signs
• Medication history
• Potential adverse effects
A blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg accompanied by dizziness
suggests symptomatic hypotension. Administering an
antihypertensive could worsen hypotension, increasing the risk
for syncope, falls, reduced organ perfusion, and injury.
The appropriate action is to withhold the medication
temporarily, perform additional assessment, verify the findings,
and communicate with the prescribing provider.
Distractor Analysis
A
Incorrect.
Misconception: Orders should always be followed exactly.
Safety Risk: Medication-induced severe hypotension.
