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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
By Visovsky, Zambroski, Hosler
Chapter 1-20, Latest Edition, Verified Answers.
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, Table of Content
Chapter 1 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Chapter 2 Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
Chapter 3 Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
Chapter 5 Drugs for Bacterial Infections
Chapter 6 Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections
Chapter 7 Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
Chapter 8 Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 9 Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
Chapter 10 Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems
Chapter 11 Drugs for Mental Health
Chapter 12 Drugs for Analgesia and Anesthesia
Chapter 13 Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout
Chapter 14 Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 15 Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation
Chapter 16 Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
Chapter 17 Drugs for Cancer Treatment
Chapter 18 Drugs for Reproductive Health
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
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,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 facility 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.
Answer: 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 sympto
ms, review of medical records, drug 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 planni
ng phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug is part of t
he evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is bei
ng 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 patient in the planning stage ofthe nursing process related to
the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
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b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
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c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
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, d. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
Answer: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of
the nursing process. 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 plannin g
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 pres
cribed 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
Answer: 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
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4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
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a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
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c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
By Visovsky, Zambroski, Hosler
Chapter 1-20, Latest Edition, Verified Answers.
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, Table of Content
Chapter 1 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Chapter 2 Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
Chapter 3 Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
Chapter 5 Drugs for Bacterial Infections
Chapter 6 Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections
Chapter 7 Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
Chapter 8 Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 9 Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
Chapter 10 Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems
Chapter 11 Drugs for Mental Health
Chapter 12 Drugs for Analgesia and Anesthesia
Chapter 13 Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout
Chapter 14 Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 15 Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation
Chapter 16 Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
Chapter 17 Drugs for Cancer Treatment
Chapter 18 Drugs for Reproductive Health
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
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,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 facility 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.
Answer: 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 sympto
ms, review of medical records, drug 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 planni
ng phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug is part of t
he evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is bei
ng 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 patient in the planning stage ofthe nursing process related to
the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
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b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
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c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
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, d. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
Answer: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of
the nursing process. 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 plannin g
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 pres
cribed 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
Answer: 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
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4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
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a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
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c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
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