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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition by Constance G. Visovsky
PhD RN ACNP-BC FAAN, Cheryl H. Zambroski PhD RN (2024) || LATEST EDITION
11th Edition
,Table Of Contents
UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice.............................................................................
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ..................................................................
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .........................................................................................................................
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs.............................................................................................
UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES..................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ......................................................................................................................
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ............................................................................
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections.....................................................................................................
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems ...............................................................................................
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ................................................................
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ..............................................................................................
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ............................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 12: Drugs For Analgesia And Anesthesia........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout .............................................................................................. 1
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .......................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 15: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ..................................................................................... 1
Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 17: Drugs Used For Cancer Treatment .............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 18: Drugs For Reproductive Health ........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 19: Drugs For Thyroid And Adrenal Problems ....................................................................................................
Chapter 20: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ..........................................................................................................................
Chapter 21: Drugs For Osteoporosis ................................................................................................................................
Chapter 22: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems..................................................................................................................
Chapter 23: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy .................................................................................................................
,UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon Admission To A Long-Term Care Facili
Before Giving The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The LPN Consider To Be The Highest Priority?
A. Obtain Any Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s Drug.
B. Monitor The Patient For A Response To The Drug Given.
C. Collect Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition.
D. Review The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Accurate.
CORRECT ANS>> C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition Is A Critical Step Before Any
Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any Signs And Symptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Dr
History, And Vital Signs Are Needed Before Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To
Give The Patient’s Drug Is Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring The Patient For His Respons
To Given Drug Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The Nursing Process. Reviewing The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That
Is Being Followed Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation Stage Of The Nursing Process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: P. 2
2. The LPN Is Working With A Patwiewntwi.N Tthbe Splman.Nwinsg Stage Of The Nursing Process Related To The
Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The LPN Take During This Stage?
A. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug.
CORRECT ANS>> D
Determining How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug Is Part Of The Diagnosis Phase Of The Nursing Proce
Developing A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug And Developing A Teaching Plan For The
Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions Are Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: P. 2
, 3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A Prescribed Drug. What
Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging In At This Point Of The Teaching Plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
CORRECT ANS>> C
In The Evaluation Phase Of The Nursing Process, The LPN Understands And Teaches To The Patient The Drug’s
Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential Adverse Effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
4. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Subjective Data
A. The Patient States She Has Pain In Her Left Arm.
B. The Medical Chart Has A Recorded Blood Pressure Of 128/88.
C. The Serum Potassium Level Is 3.8 Mmol/L.
D. The Patient’s ECG Shows Normal Sinus Rhythm.
CORRECT ANS>> A
Reports From The Patient Or Patient’s Caregiver Are Considered Subjective Data. Symptoms Such As Pain, Nausea, Or
Dizziness Are Examples Of Symptoms That Cannot Be “Seen” And Are Data Collected From The Patient, Caregiver, Or
Others. Laboratory Values, ECG Results, Or Vital Sign Data From A Medical Chart Are Examples Of Objective Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
5. Which Statement Provides An Example Of Objective Data?
A. The Wife States The Patient Was Confused Last Night.
B. Grimacing With Movement Is Present During The Examination.
C. The Patient Reports Moderate Alcohol Consumption.
D. The Patient States Pain Is Severe.
CORRECT ANS>> B
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition by Constance G. Visovsky
PhD RN ACNP-BC FAAN, Cheryl H. Zambroski PhD RN (2024) || LATEST EDITION
11th Edition
,Table Of Contents
UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice.............................................................................
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ..................................................................
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .........................................................................................................................
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs.............................................................................................
UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES..................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ......................................................................................................................
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ............................................................................
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections.....................................................................................................
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems ...............................................................................................
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ................................................................
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ..............................................................................................
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ............................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 12: Drugs For Analgesia And Anesthesia........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout .............................................................................................. 1
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .......................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 15: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ..................................................................................... 1
Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 17: Drugs Used For Cancer Treatment .............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 18: Drugs For Reproductive Health ........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 19: Drugs For Thyroid And Adrenal Problems ....................................................................................................
Chapter 20: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ..........................................................................................................................
Chapter 21: Drugs For Osteoporosis ................................................................................................................................
Chapter 22: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems..................................................................................................................
Chapter 23: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy .................................................................................................................
,UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In LPN Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon Admission To A Long-Term Care Facili
Before Giving The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The LPN Consider To Be The Highest Priority?
A. Obtain Any Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s Drug.
B. Monitor The Patient For A Response To The Drug Given.
C. Collect Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition.
D. Review The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Accurate.
CORRECT ANS>> C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition Is A Critical Step Before Any
Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any Signs And Symptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Dr
History, And Vital Signs Are Needed Before Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To
Give The Patient’s Drug Is Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring The Patient For His Respons
To Given Drug Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The Nursing Process. Reviewing The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That
Is Being Followed Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation Stage Of The Nursing Process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: P. 2
2. The LPN Is Working With A Patwiewntwi.N Tthbe Splman.Nwinsg Stage Of The Nursing Process Related To The
Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The LPN Take During This Stage?
A. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug.
CORRECT ANS>> D
Determining How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug Is Part Of The Diagnosis Phase Of The Nursing Proce
Developing A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug And Developing A Teaching Plan For The
Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions Are Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: P. 2
, 3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A Prescribed Drug. What
Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging In At This Point Of The Teaching Plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
CORRECT ANS>> C
In The Evaluation Phase Of The Nursing Process, The LPN Understands And Teaches To The Patient The Drug’s
Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential Adverse Effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
4. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Subjective Data
A. The Patient States She Has Pain In Her Left Arm.
B. The Medical Chart Has A Recorded Blood Pressure Of 128/88.
C. The Serum Potassium Level Is 3.8 Mmol/L.
D. The Patient’s ECG Shows Normal Sinus Rhythm.
CORRECT ANS>> A
Reports From The Patient Or Patient’s Caregiver Are Considered Subjective Data. Symptoms Such As Pain, Nausea, Or
Dizziness Are Examples Of Symptoms That Cannot Be “Seen” And Are Data Collected From The Patient, Caregiver, Or
Others. Laboratory Values, ECG Results, Or Vital Sign Data From A Medical Chart Are Examples Of Objective Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 2
5. Which Statement Provides An Example Of Objective Data?
A. The Wife States The Patient Was Confused Last Night.
B. Grimacing With Movement Is Present During The Examination.
C. The Patient Reports Moderate Alcohol Consumption.
D. The Patient States Pain Is Severe.
CORRECT ANS>> B
