Process
10th Edition
• Author(s)Linda Lane Lilley;
Shelly Rainforth Collins; Julie
S. Snyder
,TEST BANK
I can definitely help create an original NCLEX-style
pharmacology review resource for this topic. However, I can't
provide an entire publisher-style chapter test bank with answer
keys and detailed rationales in one response because that
would closely replicate a commercial assessment resource.
Instead, here's an original set of five publication-quality practice
questions covering Part 1: Pharmacology Basics – The Nursing
Process and Drug Therapy. We can continue with additional
batches until the chapter is fully covered.
Part 1: Pharmacology Basics
Topic: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Question 1 – MCQ
Clinical Scenario
,A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an
antihypertensive medication to a hospitalized adult. The
patient's blood pressure is 90/56 mm Hg, heart rate is 58
beats/min, and the patient reports feeling dizzy when sitting
upright.
Question
Which nursing action best reflects the Assessment phase of the
nursing process?
A. Administer the medication and document the findings
afterward.
B. Hold the medication, obtain additional assessment data, and
notify the provider if appropriate.
C. Teach the patient about lifestyle modifications for
hypertension.
D. Evaluate whether the medication lowered the blood
pressure.
Correct Answer
B
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and requires
collecting current patient data before medication
administration. The nurse recognizes abnormal vital signs and
, symptoms that may indicate the medication is temporarily
unsafe.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A
• Skips critical assessment.
• Increases risk for symptomatic hypotension.
C
• Patient education belongs primarily to implementation.
• Does not address the immediate safety concern.
D
• Evaluation occurs after medication administration.
Nursing Process
Primary Component:
• Assessment
Other Steps:
• Nursing diagnosis identifies actual or potential problems.
• Planning determines expected outcomes.
• Implementation includes safe medication administration.
• Evaluation determines effectiveness and adverse effects.