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This test bank for Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition is a comprehensive exam preparation resource specifically designed for nursing students enrolled in pharmacology courses. The document contains actual exam-style questions paired with verified correct answers, allowing students to study confidently and accurately. It closely follows the structure and learning objectives of the ninth edition textbook, ensuring full alignment with course content and nursing pharmacology exams. The test bank covers essential pharmacology topics including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, mechanisms of action, dosage calculations, routes of administration, medication safety, adverse effects, contraindications, drug–drug interactions, and nursing responsibilities in medication management. It also emphasizes patient education, clinical judgment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills required in real nursing exams and clinical settings. The questions are written to reflect the difficulty, format, and scope of quizzes, midterms, and final examinations commonly used in RN and BSN nursing programs. This resource is ideal for focused exam practice, revision, and self-assessment. By using this test bank, students can identify weak areas, reinforce key pharmacology concepts, and significantly improve exam performance. A must-have study tool for achieving A+ results and guaranteed exam success in nursing pharmacology.

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Chapter 12- Antiprotozoal Agents




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Chapter 14- Antineoplastic Agents
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Chapter 18- Vaccines and Sera
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Chapter 19- Introduction to Nerves and the Nervous System
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Chapter 20- Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents
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Chapter 21- Antidepressant Agents
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Chapter 22- Psychotherapeutic Agents
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Chapter 23- Antiseizure Agents
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Chapter 24- Antiparkinsonism Agents
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Chapter 25- Muscle Relaxants
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Chapter 26- Narcotics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Antimigraine Agents
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Chapter 27- General and Local Anesthetic Agents
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Chapter 28- Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
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Chapter 29- Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
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Chapter 30- Adrenergic Agonists
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Chapter 31- Adrenergic Antagonists
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Chapter 32- Cholinergic Agonists
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Chapter 33- Anticholinergic Agents
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Chapter 34- Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Chapter 35- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents
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Chapter 36- Adrenocortical Agents
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Chapter 37- Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents Chapter
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38- Agents to Control Blood Glucose LevelsChapter
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39- Introduction to the Reproductive System
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Chapter 40- Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System
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Chapter 41- Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System
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Chapter 42- Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Chapter
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43- Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure
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Chapter 44- Agents for Treating Heart Failure
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Chapter 45- Antiarrhythmic Agents
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Chapter 46- Antianginal Agents
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Chapter 47- Lipid-Lowering Agents
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Chapter 48- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation
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Chapter 49- Drugs Used to Treat Anemias
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Chapter 50- Introduction to the Renal System
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Chapter 51- Diuretic Agents
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Chapter 52- Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and the Bladder
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Chapter 53- Introduction to the Respiratory System
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Chapter 54- Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract
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Chapter 55- Drugs Acting on the Lower Respiratory Tract
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Chapter 56- Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System
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Chapter 57- Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions
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