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Master nursing pharmacology with this complete test bank for Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition by Susan M. Ford. Featuring thousands of exam-style questions and verified answers covering all 54 chapters, including general principles of pharmacology, drug administration, medication safety, the nursing process, and client teaching. Comprehensive coverage of all drug classes including antibiotics, analgesics, CNS agents, cardiovascular drugs, endocrine medications, and immunologic agents. Perfect for nursing students preparing for pharmacology exams and NCLEX.

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Test_Bank_For_Introductory_Clinical_Pharmacology

12th Edition By Susan Ford
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Chapter_1_-_54_|_Complete

, Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition Susan Ford Nursing Test Bank


Contents
Unit 1 Nursing Foundation of Clinical Pharmacology
1 General Principles of Pharmacology
2 Administration of Drugs
3 Making Drug Dosing Safer
4 The Nursing Process
5 Client and Family Teaching

Unit 2 Drugs Used to Fight Infections
6 Antibacterial Drugs: Sulfonamides
7 Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt the Bacterial Cell Wall
8 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With Protein Synthesis
9 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With DNA/RNA Synthesis
10 Antitubercular Drugs
11 Antiviral Drugs
12 Antifungal and Antiparasitic Drugs

Unit 3 Drugs Used to Manage Pain
13 Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates
14 Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-
inflammatory Drugs and Migraine Headache Medications
15 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
16 Anesthetic Drugs

Unit 4 Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System
17 Central Nervous System Stimulants
18 Antidementia Drugs
19 Antianxiety Drugs
20 Sedatives and Hypnotics
21 Antidepressant Drugs
22 Antipsychotic Drug

Unit 5 Drugs That_ Affect the Peripheral Nervous System
23 Adrenergic Drugs
24 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
25 Cholinergic Drugs
26 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs

Unit 6 Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System
27 Antiparkinson Drugs
28 Antiepileptics

,29 Skeletal Muscle, Bone, and Joint Disorder Drugs

Unit 7 Drugs That_ Affect the Respiratory System
30 Upper Respiratory System Drugs
31 Lower_ Respiratory System Drugs

Unit 8 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
32 Diuretics
33 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
34 Antihypertensive Drugs
35 Antianginal and Vasodilating Drugs
36 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs
37 Cardiotonic and Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Unit 9 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System
38 Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs
39 Lower_ Gastrointestinal System Drug

Unit 10 Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
40 Antidiabetic Drugs
41 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones
42 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
43 Male and Female Hormones
44 Uterine Drugs

Unit 11 Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
45 Menopause and Andropause Drugs
46 Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives and Other Urinary Drugs

Unit 12 Drugs That Affect the Immune System
47 Vaccines
48 Immunostimulants and Immunomodulators
49 Immune Blockers

Unit 13 Drugs That_ Fight Cancer
50 Traditional Chemotherapy
51 Immune Modulating Therapies

Unit 14 Drugs That_ Affect Other Body Systems
52 Skin Disorder_ Topical Drugs
53 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations
54 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Parenteral Therapy

, 1 General Principles of Pharmacology
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A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a group of nursing studen
ts about pharmacology. When describing this topic, the instructor would focus
the discussion on which of the following as an essential aspect?
A) Drug name
B) Drug class
C) Drug action
D) Drug sour
ce ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their_ action on living organisms.
Thus, an essential aspect of pharmacology is drug action. An understandi
ng of the drug name, drug class, and drug source is important, but the m
ost critical aspect related to pharmacology is how the drug acts in the b
ody.


2. A nursing student is preparing to administer a prescribed drug to a patient. The
student reviews information about the drug and its actions. Which of the follo
wing would be the best choice for obtaining this information? Select all that ap
ply.
A) Nursing instructor
B) Nurse assigned to the patient
C) Clinical drug reference
D) Prescribing health care provider
E) Clinical
pharmac ist
ANSWER:
C, E
Feedback:
Although the nursing student can ask the nursing instructor, the nurse assigne
d to the patient, and the prescribing health care provider for information abo
ut the drug, the best choices for drug information would include an appropri
ate drug reference and the clinical pharmacist.


3. When describing the various types of medications to a group of nursing stu
dents, a nursing instructor would identify which of the following as a sour
ce for deriving medications? Select all that apply.
A) Plants
B) Synthetic sources
C) Mold
D) Minerals
E) Animals AN
SWER: A, B,

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