Davis’s Drug Guide for
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Nurses 18th Edition
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TEST BANK
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April Hazard Vallerand
Cynthia A. Sanoski
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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© April Hazard Vallerand & Cynthia A. Sanoski. All rights reserved. Reproduction or
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distribution without permission is prohibited.
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, Table of Contents
Test Bank for Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th Edition)
Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski
ISBN: 9781719646406
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Chapter 1: How to Use Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics: Implications
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for Nurses
Chapter 3: Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 4: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
Chapter 5: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
Chapter 6: Overview of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Systems (REMS)
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Chapter 7: Special Dosing Considerations
Chapter 8: The Cytochrome P450 System: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
Chapter 9: Educating Patients About Safe Medication Use
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Chapter 10: Classifications
Chapter 11: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by Generic Name
Chapter 12: Drugs Approved in Canada
Chapter 13: Natural/Herbal Products
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Chapter 14: Medication Safety Tools
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, How To Use Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses by April Hazard Vallerand
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1. What is the primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses?
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a. To provide legal guidelines for drug administration
b. To serve as a comprehensive reference for drug information
c. To offer a list of medications covered by insurance
d. To replace clinical judgment in medication administration
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ANS: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide is to serve as a
comprehensive reference for nurses, providing detailed information about
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drug actions, interactions, side effects, and nursing considerations to ensure
safe and effective medication administration.
2. Which section of Davis’s Drug Guide would you consult for a drug’s
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pharmacokinetics?
a. Drug interactions
b. Administration guidelines
c. Drug classification
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d. Pharmacology
ANS: D
Rationale: The pharmacology section provides essential details about the
drug’s pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
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excretion, which are crucial for understanding how the drug works in the
body.
3. Where can you find information about common side effects of a
medication?
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a. Dosage and administration
b. Contraindications
c. Adverse reactions
d. Drug interactions
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ANS: C
Rationale: The adverse reactions section lists common side effects
, associated with the medication, helping nurses anticipate and manage
potential complications during therapy.
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4. If a nurse needs to know the recommended dosage for a specific patient
population, which section should they consult?
a. Dosage and administration
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b. Pharmacology
c. Nursing implications
d. Patient education
ANS: A
Rationale: The dosage and administration section provides specific dosing
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recommendations based on age, weight, renal function, and other patient-
specific factors, ensuring appropriate medication administration.
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5. What type of information is included in the “Nursing Implications” section?
a. Legal requirements for prescribing medication
b. Patient education and monitoring considerations
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c. Historical background of the drug
d. Cost analysis of the medication
ANS: B
Rationale: The nursing implications section includes essential information
on what nurses should monitor, potential side effects to watch for, and
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guidance on patient education to enhance safety and efficacy in drug
administration.
6. Which of the following is a key benefit of using Davis’s Drug Guide?
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a. It is available in multiple languages
b. It contains only the most commonly prescribed medications
c. It provides up-to-date drug information for clinical practice
d. It replaces the need for ongoing education in pharmacology
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ANS: C
Rationale: Davis’s Drug Guide offers up-to-date drug information,
reflecting current clinical practice, which is essential for safe medication
administration and nursing care.
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7. When using the guide, how can nurses ensure they are interpreting drug
interactions correctly?
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Nurses 18th Edition
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TEST BANK
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?_
AP
April Hazard Vallerand
Cynthia A. Sanoski
PR
OV
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
ED
© April Hazard Vallerand & Cynthia A. Sanoski. All rights reserved. Reproduction or
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distribution without permission is prohibited.
©MEDCONNOISSEUR
, Table of Contents
Test Bank for Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th Edition)
Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski
ISBN: 9781719646406
ST
Chapter 1: How to Use Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics: Implications
UV
for Nurses
Chapter 3: Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 4: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
Chapter 5: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
Chapter 6: Overview of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Systems (REMS)
IA
Chapter 7: Special Dosing Considerations
Chapter 8: The Cytochrome P450 System: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
Chapter 9: Educating Patients About Safe Medication Use
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Chapter 10: Classifications
Chapter 11: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by Generic Name
Chapter 12: Drugs Approved in Canada
Chapter 13: Natural/Herbal Products
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Chapter 14: Medication Safety Tools
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OV
ED
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©MEDCONNOISSEUR
, How To Use Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses by April Hazard Vallerand
ST
1. What is the primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses?
UV
a. To provide legal guidelines for drug administration
b. To serve as a comprehensive reference for drug information
c. To offer a list of medications covered by insurance
d. To replace clinical judgment in medication administration
IA
ANS: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide is to serve as a
comprehensive reference for nurses, providing detailed information about
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drug actions, interactions, side effects, and nursing considerations to ensure
safe and effective medication administration.
2. Which section of Davis’s Drug Guide would you consult for a drug’s
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pharmacokinetics?
a. Drug interactions
b. Administration guidelines
c. Drug classification
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d. Pharmacology
ANS: D
Rationale: The pharmacology section provides essential details about the
drug’s pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
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excretion, which are crucial for understanding how the drug works in the
body.
3. Where can you find information about common side effects of a
medication?
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a. Dosage and administration
b. Contraindications
c. Adverse reactions
d. Drug interactions
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ANS: C
Rationale: The adverse reactions section lists common side effects
, associated with the medication, helping nurses anticipate and manage
potential complications during therapy.
ST
4. If a nurse needs to know the recommended dosage for a specific patient
population, which section should they consult?
a. Dosage and administration
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b. Pharmacology
c. Nursing implications
d. Patient education
ANS: A
Rationale: The dosage and administration section provides specific dosing
IA
recommendations based on age, weight, renal function, and other patient-
specific factors, ensuring appropriate medication administration.
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5. What type of information is included in the “Nursing Implications” section?
a. Legal requirements for prescribing medication
b. Patient education and monitoring considerations
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c. Historical background of the drug
d. Cost analysis of the medication
ANS: B
Rationale: The nursing implications section includes essential information
on what nurses should monitor, potential side effects to watch for, and
PR
guidance on patient education to enhance safety and efficacy in drug
administration.
6. Which of the following is a key benefit of using Davis’s Drug Guide?
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a. It is available in multiple languages
b. It contains only the most commonly prescribed medications
c. It provides up-to-date drug information for clinical practice
d. It replaces the need for ongoing education in pharmacology
ED
ANS: C
Rationale: Davis’s Drug Guide offers up-to-date drug information,
reflecting current clinical practice, which is essential for safe medication
administration and nursing care.
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7. When using the guide, how can nurses ensure they are interpreting drug
interactions correctly?
