Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice 5th Edition Instructor Manual | IRM Answers & Case Summaries | Adams & Sutter

PHARMACOLOGY: CONNECTIONS TO
NURSING PRACTICE
5th Edition
Michael P. Adams
Rebecca Sutter

INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

Instructor Resource Material (IRM)

IRM Answers & Selected Case Summaries

ISBN: 9780137659166



INSTRUCTOR RESOURCE MANUAL CONTENT

IRM_Answers


Answers to Critical Thinking Questions in Making the Patient Connection


Answers to Additional Case Study


Answers to Connection Checkpoint


IRM_Case Summaries


Selected IRM Case Summaries

, RESOURCE TYPES INCLUDED

Critical Thinking Question Answers

Making the Patient Connection Answers

Additional Case Study Answers

Connection Checkpoint Answers

Selected Case Summaries

Instructor Resource Material

5th Edition • Pharmacology • Nursing Practice • Instructor Manual

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CHAPTERNO. 01: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND

CONNECTIONS

Answers To Critical Thinking Questions In Making The Patient Connection

1. A therapeutic classification describes what the drug is treating. These drugs are often

identified by the prefix anti- such as antiseizure, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive.

The pharmacologic classification describes how the drug acts within the body. A drug’s

pharmacologic classification is more specific than a therapeutic classification.

2. A barbiturate is the pharmacologic classification for a major sedative. A macrolide is the

pharmacologic classification for a major type of antibiotic. Although the words birth

control pills don’t begin with anti, this classification describes what the drug is being

used for (anti-conception). A barbiturate is the pharmacologic classification for a major

sedative. A macrolide is the pharmacologic classification for a major type of antibiotic.

Although the words “birth control pills” do not begin with “anti,” this classification

describes what the drug is being used for (anti-conception). Laxatives denotes a

therapeutic classification of drugs that enhance peristalsis to cause bowel emptying. Folic

acid antagonists are antimetabolites and have highly specific therapeutic uses such as the

treatment of some autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and in the

treatment of some cancers. An antianginal agent is the therapeutic class of drugs that treat

chest pain."

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3. A prototype drug is a member of a category that best represents the group as a whole. A

prototype is representative of a group, classification, or category. By learning about a

prototype drug, students can apply this knowledge to the actions and adverse effects of

other drugs in the same class.

4. The nurse is a critical member of the healthcare team and has tremendous responsibility

for a patient’s drug therapy. The nurse not only administers medication but also closely

monitors the patient for the desired outcome and adverse effects. Nurses provide patients

with essential drug-related education.

Answers to Additional Case Study

1. Although generic drugs are less expensive than their trade-name equivalent, they may

vary in their bioavailability. In most cases, this difference does not affect the therapeutic

effect of the drug and therefore can be safely substituted. However, in certain critical

situations, the onset time of the drug may be extremely important. In such situations, such

as heart attack, stroke, or shock syndromes, generic forms of a medication may not be

recommended.

2. To be safe, you should advise Sarah to talk with her healthcare provider or nurse

practitioner about using generics. Explain how important it is for her to inform her

healthcare providers that her income status is limited. This information will assist the

prescriber in determining the best and most cost-effective treatment modalities for her.