Introductory To Clinical Pharmacology
12th Edition |New Brand |Updated
Edition
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The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining the various drugs used to treat chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The instructor determines the session is successful when the
students correctly choose which condition as being considered part of the COPD spectrum? Select all
that apply
a. asthma
b. pulmonary embolism
c. pulmonary hypertension
d. chronic bronchitis
e. pneumonia
d. chronic bronchitis
A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client with asthma how to manage the disease. What should
the nurse encourage this client to do
a. begin using insulin
b. taking anti-inflammatory drugs
c. decrease exercising
d. stop smoking cigarettes
d. stop smoking cigarettes
an elderly female client insists her asthma is exacerbated by her least favorite television show. While
explianing that her dislike for the shows host may be a contributing factor, the nurse relates that na
asthma attack is caused by substances released from mast cells, which cause:
a. bronchocontriction and inflammation
b. smooth muscle dilation
c. decreased capillary permeability and fluid leakage
d. bronchodilation and capillary permeability
a. bronchocontriction and inflammation
An adult client has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteriod for the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which action should the nurse perform to reduce the clients risk for
developing oral candidiasis
a. administer prophylactic anti fungal medications
b. have the resident rinse his or her mouth after each dose of the drug
,c. encourage the resident not to deeply inhale the medication
d. have the client gargle with normal saline prior to administering the drug
b. have the resident rinse his or her mouth after each dose of the drug
The nurse is caring for a 38-year old client with asthma who has been started on albuterol. What
assessment finding should the nurse most likely attribute to adverse medication effects
a. the client reports excessive thirst
b. the client heart rate is 99 beats/min
c. the client oral temperature is 37.8 (100)
d. the client had diarrhea this morning
b. the clients heart rate is 99 beats/min
Which health education topic is most important to share with a client diagnosed with asthma
a. do not become fatigued. It will trigger asthma attacks
b. exposure to cold temperature can trigger asthma
c. do not consume food high in sodium
d. prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will trigger asthma
b. exposure to cold temperature can trigger asthma
The parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with allergic asthma are being taught about their
sons medication regimen. The nurse is teaching about the appropriate use of a "rescue drug" for acute
exacerbation. What drug should the nurse suggest the parents to use in these situations
a. theophylline
b. albuterol
c. beclomethasone
d. acetylcysteine
b. albuterol
How do inhaled corticosteriod agents assist in the treatment of asthma
a. inhaled cortocosterod agents will depress the central nervous system
b. inhaled cortiocosteriod agents will reduce respiratory rate
c. inhaled corticosteriod agents will reduce bronchodilation
d. inhaled coricosteriod agents will reduce airway inflammation
d. inhaled corticosteriod agents will reduce airway inflammation
After reviewing information about drugs used to treat lower respiratory system conditions, a group of
nursing students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as an
example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist
a. albuterol
b. formoterol
c. salmeterol
d. arformoterol
a. albuterol
,The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining mast cell stabilizers. The instructor determines
the session is successful when the students correctly choose which drug is an example
a. beclomethasone
b. cromolyn
c. albuterol
d. montelukast
b. cromolyn
After teaching a group of nursing students about sulfonamides, The instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the students choose which medication as an example of a sulfonamide
antibiotic? select all that apply
a. amoxicillin
b. ciprofloxacin
c. sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim
d. clarithromycin
e. silver sulfadiazine
c. sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim
e. silver sulfadiazine
A nursing instructor has finished teaching about sulfonamides. The instructor determines the students
have grasped the basics by articulating which factors concerning this drug class? select all that apply
A. are well absorbed when given orally
b. are poorly absorbed when given orally
c. treat only gram-positive infections
d. treat only gram-negative infections
e. are excreted by the kidneys
a. are well absorbed when given orally
e. are excreted by the kidneys
A nurse is preparing to administer a sulfonamide to a client. The nurse is aware sulfonamides are
commonly used to treat whihc types of infections? select all that apply
a. ulcerative colitis
b. urinary tract infection
c. acute otits media
d. upper respiratory tract infection
e. osteomyelitis
b. urinary tract infection
c. acute otits media
A client, diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, indicated the use of an herbal product to help
prevent and relieve the symptoms. Which herb has the client most likely been using
a. ginger
b. feverfew
, c. saw palmetto
d. cranberry
d. cranberry
After administering sulfonamides to a client, the nurse observes the client has developed a fever,
cough, and muscular aches, as well as lesions in the form of red wheals on the neck and the mouth.
The nurse interprets these finding as indicating which possible adverse reaction
a. steven-johnson syndrome (SJS)
b. anaphylactic shock
c. thrombocytopenia
d. leukopenia
a. steven-johnson syndrome (SJS)
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) being treated with a sulfonamide.
The client asks for something to drink. Which option should the nurse give to the client
a. orange juice
b. apple juice
c. grapefruit juice
d. cranberry juice
d. cranberry juice
The nurse working in the burn unit is preparing to change clients dressing for the first time. What
should the nurse tell the client before changing the dressing and applying the ordered mafenide
(sulfamylon) ointment
a. that by apply a thick application greater than 1/2 inch, it will soothe the burn all day
b. that stinging or burning may be felt during and after application of the ointment
c. that the application of the ointment will not hurt, only slight pressure will be felt
d. that the nurse does not want to cause unnecessary pain and will leave the dead tissue there
b. that stinging or burning may be felt during and after application of the ointment
The nurse is preparing to administer a sulfonamide to a client when the client states, "I woke up this
morning with a lot of sores in my mouth." What is the nurses next best action
a. im going to contact your health care provider before I administer your medication
b. i wouldn't worry about it. It should get better in the next day or two
c. you have most likely developed these sores due to the stress of the infection
d. take this dose of medication and ill notify your healthy care provider
a. im going to contact your health care provider before i administer your medication
what are sulfonamides classified as
a. antibacterial
b. antifungal
c. antiviral
d. antiprotozoal
12th Edition |New Brand |Updated
Edition
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining the various drugs used to treat chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The instructor determines the session is successful when the
students correctly choose which condition as being considered part of the COPD spectrum? Select all
that apply
a. asthma
b. pulmonary embolism
c. pulmonary hypertension
d. chronic bronchitis
e. pneumonia
d. chronic bronchitis
A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client with asthma how to manage the disease. What should
the nurse encourage this client to do
a. begin using insulin
b. taking anti-inflammatory drugs
c. decrease exercising
d. stop smoking cigarettes
d. stop smoking cigarettes
an elderly female client insists her asthma is exacerbated by her least favorite television show. While
explianing that her dislike for the shows host may be a contributing factor, the nurse relates that na
asthma attack is caused by substances released from mast cells, which cause:
a. bronchocontriction and inflammation
b. smooth muscle dilation
c. decreased capillary permeability and fluid leakage
d. bronchodilation and capillary permeability
a. bronchocontriction and inflammation
An adult client has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteriod for the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which action should the nurse perform to reduce the clients risk for
developing oral candidiasis
a. administer prophylactic anti fungal medications
b. have the resident rinse his or her mouth after each dose of the drug
,c. encourage the resident not to deeply inhale the medication
d. have the client gargle with normal saline prior to administering the drug
b. have the resident rinse his or her mouth after each dose of the drug
The nurse is caring for a 38-year old client with asthma who has been started on albuterol. What
assessment finding should the nurse most likely attribute to adverse medication effects
a. the client reports excessive thirst
b. the client heart rate is 99 beats/min
c. the client oral temperature is 37.8 (100)
d. the client had diarrhea this morning
b. the clients heart rate is 99 beats/min
Which health education topic is most important to share with a client diagnosed with asthma
a. do not become fatigued. It will trigger asthma attacks
b. exposure to cold temperature can trigger asthma
c. do not consume food high in sodium
d. prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will trigger asthma
b. exposure to cold temperature can trigger asthma
The parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with allergic asthma are being taught about their
sons medication regimen. The nurse is teaching about the appropriate use of a "rescue drug" for acute
exacerbation. What drug should the nurse suggest the parents to use in these situations
a. theophylline
b. albuterol
c. beclomethasone
d. acetylcysteine
b. albuterol
How do inhaled corticosteriod agents assist in the treatment of asthma
a. inhaled cortocosterod agents will depress the central nervous system
b. inhaled cortiocosteriod agents will reduce respiratory rate
c. inhaled corticosteriod agents will reduce bronchodilation
d. inhaled coricosteriod agents will reduce airway inflammation
d. inhaled corticosteriod agents will reduce airway inflammation
After reviewing information about drugs used to treat lower respiratory system conditions, a group of
nursing students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as an
example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist
a. albuterol
b. formoterol
c. salmeterol
d. arformoterol
a. albuterol
,The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining mast cell stabilizers. The instructor determines
the session is successful when the students correctly choose which drug is an example
a. beclomethasone
b. cromolyn
c. albuterol
d. montelukast
b. cromolyn
After teaching a group of nursing students about sulfonamides, The instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the students choose which medication as an example of a sulfonamide
antibiotic? select all that apply
a. amoxicillin
b. ciprofloxacin
c. sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim
d. clarithromycin
e. silver sulfadiazine
c. sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim
e. silver sulfadiazine
A nursing instructor has finished teaching about sulfonamides. The instructor determines the students
have grasped the basics by articulating which factors concerning this drug class? select all that apply
A. are well absorbed when given orally
b. are poorly absorbed when given orally
c. treat only gram-positive infections
d. treat only gram-negative infections
e. are excreted by the kidneys
a. are well absorbed when given orally
e. are excreted by the kidneys
A nurse is preparing to administer a sulfonamide to a client. The nurse is aware sulfonamides are
commonly used to treat whihc types of infections? select all that apply
a. ulcerative colitis
b. urinary tract infection
c. acute otits media
d. upper respiratory tract infection
e. osteomyelitis
b. urinary tract infection
c. acute otits media
A client, diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, indicated the use of an herbal product to help
prevent and relieve the symptoms. Which herb has the client most likely been using
a. ginger
b. feverfew
, c. saw palmetto
d. cranberry
d. cranberry
After administering sulfonamides to a client, the nurse observes the client has developed a fever,
cough, and muscular aches, as well as lesions in the form of red wheals on the neck and the mouth.
The nurse interprets these finding as indicating which possible adverse reaction
a. steven-johnson syndrome (SJS)
b. anaphylactic shock
c. thrombocytopenia
d. leukopenia
a. steven-johnson syndrome (SJS)
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) being treated with a sulfonamide.
The client asks for something to drink. Which option should the nurse give to the client
a. orange juice
b. apple juice
c. grapefruit juice
d. cranberry juice
d. cranberry juice
The nurse working in the burn unit is preparing to change clients dressing for the first time. What
should the nurse tell the client before changing the dressing and applying the ordered mafenide
(sulfamylon) ointment
a. that by apply a thick application greater than 1/2 inch, it will soothe the burn all day
b. that stinging or burning may be felt during and after application of the ointment
c. that the application of the ointment will not hurt, only slight pressure will be felt
d. that the nurse does not want to cause unnecessary pain and will leave the dead tissue there
b. that stinging or burning may be felt during and after application of the ointment
The nurse is preparing to administer a sulfonamide to a client when the client states, "I woke up this
morning with a lot of sores in my mouth." What is the nurses next best action
a. im going to contact your health care provider before I administer your medication
b. i wouldn't worry about it. It should get better in the next day or two
c. you have most likely developed these sores due to the stress of the infection
d. take this dose of medication and ill notify your healthy care provider
a. im going to contact your health care provider before i administer your medication
what are sulfonamides classified as
a. antibacterial
b. antifungal
c. antiviral
d. antiprotozoal
