Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition – Constance G. Visovsky – Solutions Manual & Test Bank – Full Pack Chapters – Updated 2025/2026 – Verified Answers – Instant Download

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Contents:
Unit I: General Principles
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vfChapter 1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
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vfChapter 4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
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Chapter 5. Anti-infective Drugs: Antibiotics, Antitubercular Drugs, Antifungals, Antiparasitics
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vfbb Chapter 6. Antivirals and Antiretrovirals
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vfChapter 7. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
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vfbb Chapter 8. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinaryand Cardiovascular Systems
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vfbb Chapter 9. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
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vfbb Chapter 10. Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System
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Chapter 12. Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritis, and Antigout Drugs
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vfbb Chapter 13. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
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vfbb Chapter 14. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
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vfbb Chapter 16. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
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vfbb Chapter 17. Drugs for Diabetes Management
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vfbb Chapter 18. Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems
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Chapter 19. Over-the-Counter Drugs, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals
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,Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:
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1. You are assessing the skin of a newlyadmitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at th
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v f e sacrum. Which type of data are you collecting with this information?
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Objective data are obtained bythe healthcare provider during physical examination, or that are
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measurable (i.e., laboratory results).
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2. Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when
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a. Assessment
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c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
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3. When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?
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d. When the order contains both the generic and trade name of the drug
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You must use good judgment in carrying out a drug order. If, in your judgment, the order is
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v f b the patient‟s healthcare provider.
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4. Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?
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d. Check the drug record with the original healthcare provider‟s order.
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5. What do the nine “rights” of drug administration include?
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c. Right drug, amount, route, time, nurse, reason, route, diagnosis, and documentation
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vf b response, and note that the patient has the right to refuse a drug.
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6. Which action should you take to ensure that you are giving a drug to the right patient?
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d. Asking the patient to state their name and birthdate, and then checking the patien
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7. Which categoryof drugs should be given exactlyon schedule in order to maintain a consistent
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d. Anticoagulants
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8. Which nursing action is not appropriate when giving drugs to a patient?
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