Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 4 out of 325 pages
Exam (elaborations)

Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach – 11th Edition – Linda E. McCuistion | Complete Test Bank (All Chapters) | Verified Questions & Answers | Latest Version

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 4 out of 325 pages

This document contains a complete test bank for Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition by Linda E. McCuistion. It includes chapter-based practice questions, verified answers, and review material designed to help nursing students develop a thorough understanding of pharmacological principles and safe medication administration. The content covers drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication therapy, patient education, adverse effects, dosage calculations, and nursing considerations across major body systems. This resource is suitable for exam preparation, coursework review, and strengthening clinical decision-making skills related to pharmacology and patient-centered nursing care.

Content preview

Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing
Process Approach – 11th Edition – Linda E.
McCuistion | Complete Test Bank
Tr
us
te
ds
ch
ol
ar


TS Trustedscholar

, Test Bank Pharmacology A Patient-Centered Nursing Process
Approach, 11th Edition by Linda E. McCuistion Chapter 1-58

Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 1.The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
Chapter 2.Drug Development and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 3.Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Chapter 4.Pharmacogenetics
Chapter 5.Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 6.Pediatric Considerations
Chapter 7.Geriatric Considerations
Chapter 8.Drugs in Substance Use Disorder
Unit 2: Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration
Chapter 9.Safety and Quality
Chapter 10.Drug Administration
Chapter 11.Drug Calculations
Unit 3: Maintenance of Homeostasis
Chapter 12.Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
Chapter 13.Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
Chapter 14.Nutritional Support
Unit 4: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Tr


Chapter 15.Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
Chapter 16.Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
Unit 5: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs
Chapter 17.Stimulants
Chapter 18.Depressants
Chapter 19.Antiseizure Drugs
us


Chapter 20.Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s Disease
Chapter 21.Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
Unit 6: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs
Chapter 22.Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
Chapter 23.Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
Unit 7: Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs
te


Chapter 24.Antiinflammatories
Chapter 25.Analgesics
Unit 8: Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter 26.Antibacterials
ds


Chapter 27.Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
Chapter 28.Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and Peptides
Unit 9: Immunologic Drugs
Chapter 29.HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
Chapter 30.Transplant Drugs
Chapter 31.Vaccines
ch


Unit 10: Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers
Chapter 32.Anticancer Drugs
Chapter 33.Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
Chapter 34.Biologic Response Modifiers
Unit 11: Respiratory Drugs
Chapter 35.Upper Respiratory Disorders
ol


Chapter 36.Lower Respiratory Disorders
Unit 12: Cardiovascular Drugs
Chapter 37.Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
ar



TS Trustedscholar

, Chapter 38.Diuretics
Chapter 39.Antihypertensives
Chapter 40.Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics
Chapter 41.Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood Flow
Unit 13: Gastrointestinal Drugs
Chapter 42.Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
Chapter 43.Antiulcer Drugs
Unit 14: Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs
Chapter 44.Eye and Ear Disorders
Chapter 45.Dermatologic Disorders
Unit 15: Endocrine Drugs
Chapter 46.Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 47.Antidiabetics
Unit 16: Renal and Urologic Drugs
Chapter 48.Urinary Disorders
Unit 17: Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs
Chapter 49.Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
Chapter 50.Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
Chapter 51.Neonatal and Newborn
Chapter 52.Reproductive Health
Chapter 53.Men’s Health and Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 54.Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 55.Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
Tr


Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
McCuistion: Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th
Edition
us


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following
steps, EXCEPT:
a. Assessment
te


b. Patient problem
c. Planning
d. Right Drug
ANS: D
ds


The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes: 1) assessment, 2)
patient problem, 3) planning, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. “Right drug” is one of the
“Six Rights” of medication administration.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care
ch


2. The nurse is using data collected to set goals or expected outcomes and interventions that
address the patient’s problems. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse applying?
a. Assessment
b. Patient problem
c. Planning N
ol


d. Evaluation
ANS: C
During the planning phase, the nurse uses the data collected to set goals or expected outcomes
ar



TS Trustedscholar

, and interventions which address the patient’s problems. The data was collected during the
“Assessment” and “Patient problem” steps. During the “Evaluation” phase the nurse would
determine whether the goals and objectives set during the planning phase were met.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Nursing Intervention
MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care

3. A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has had repeated hospitalizations for episodes
of hyperglycemia. The parents tell the nurse that they can’t keep track of everything that has
to be done to care for their child. The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom
management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. These
activities are completed in which step of the nursing process?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation

ANS: C
The implementation phase is the part of the nursing process in which the nurse provides
education, drug administration, patient care, and other interventions necessary to assist the
patient in accomplishing established medication goals.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Nursing Intervention
Tr


MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care

4. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication and reviews the patient’s chart for drug
allergies, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The nurse’s actions are
reflective of which phase of the nursing process?
us


a. Assessment
b. Evaluation
c. Implementation
d. Planning
te


ANS: A
Assessment involves gathering information about the patient and the drug, including any
previous use of the drug.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
ds


TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care

5. Which assessment is categorized as objective data?
a. A list of herbal supplements regularly used
b. Lab values associated with the drugs the patient is taking
c. The ages and relationship to the patient of all household members
ch


d. Usual dietary patterns and fNood intake

ANS: B
Objective data are measured and detected by another person and would include lab values.
The other examples are subjective data.
ol


DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care

6. The nurse reviews a patient’s database and learns that the patient lives alone, is forgetful, and
ar



TS Trustedscholar

Connected book
 image
Linda E. McCuistion, PhD, MSN, Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, RN, MSN, Mary B. Winton, Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, APRN Pharmacology
Publisher: 2022 ISBN: 9780323793155 Edition: Unknown

Document information

Uploaded on
June 24, 2026
Number of pages
325
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$15.99

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Sold
4
Followers
0
Items
636
Last sold
1 week ago




Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions