Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 1. The nurse is developing a problem statement for a patient who has a new
diagnosis of asthma. Identification of patient problem statements occur with which of
these activities?
◉ A. Collection of patient data
○ B. Administering interventions
○ C. Deciding on patient outcomes
○ D. Documenting the patient's behavior
Question 2. The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin twice a day. Today, the nurse was
busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of
problem does this represent?
◉ A. "Right time"
○ B. "Right dose"
○ C. "Right route"
○ D. "Right medication"
Question 3. The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen
since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the
medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?
○ A. Patient problem statement
○ B. Planning
○ C. Implementation
◉ D. Evaluation
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 4. The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
○ A. The patient will follow instructions.
○ B. The patient will not experience complications.
○ C. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
◉ D. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.
Question 5. Which activity best reflects the Take Action step of the NCSBN Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) for the patient who is newly diagnosed with
hypertension?
◉ A. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings.
○ B. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input.
○ C. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home.
○ D. Formulating patient problem statements regarding deficient knowledge related to the new
treatment regimen.
Question 6. The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before
beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse realizes that the route is missing
from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
○ A. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
○ B. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
◉ C. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
○ D. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 7. When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is
appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
○ A. The patient's ability to swallow
○ B. The patient's weight
◉ C. The patient's last meal
○ D. The patient's allergies
Question 8. The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which is
an example of subjective data?
○ A. Weight 155 pounds
○ B. Pulse 72 beats/minute
◉ C. The patient reports a pain level of 8 on a 1 to 10 scale.
○ D. The patient's urinalysis results
Question 9. One hour after giving a medication for pain, the nurse asks the patient to rate
the level of pain on a 1 to 10 scale. This action by the nurse reflects which phase of the
NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM)?
○ A. Recognize cues
○ B. Generate solutions
○ C. Take action
◉ D. Evaluate outcomes
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 10. When giving medications, the nurse will follow the rights of medication
administration. The rights include the right documentation, the right reason, the right
response, and the patient's right to refuse. Which of these are additional rights? (Select
all that apply.)
◉ A. Right drug
◉ B. Right route
◉ C. Right dose
○ D. Right diagnosis
◉ E. Right time
◉ F. Right patient
Question 11. Which of the following is a correctly written goal statement for a patient
receiving a new medication for hypertension?
○ A. The patient will understand the new drug regimen.
◉ B. The patient will verbalize the purpose of the medication by the end of the teaching
session.
○ C. The nurse will teach the patient about the medication.
○ D. The patient's blood pressure will be normal.
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PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 1. The nurse is developing a problem statement for a patient who has a new
diagnosis of asthma. Identification of patient problem statements occur with which of
these activities?
◉ A. Collection of patient data
○ B. Administering interventions
○ C. Deciding on patient outcomes
○ D. Documenting the patient's behavior
Question 2. The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin twice a day. Today, the nurse was
busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of
problem does this represent?
◉ A. "Right time"
○ B. "Right dose"
○ C. "Right route"
○ D. "Right medication"
Question 3. The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen
since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the
medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?
○ A. Patient problem statement
○ B. Planning
○ C. Implementation
◉ D. Evaluation
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 4. The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
○ A. The patient will follow instructions.
○ B. The patient will not experience complications.
○ C. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
◉ D. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.
Question 5. Which activity best reflects the Take Action step of the NCSBN Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) for the patient who is newly diagnosed with
hypertension?
◉ A. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings.
○ B. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input.
○ C. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home.
○ D. Formulating patient problem statements regarding deficient knowledge related to the new
treatment regimen.
Question 6. The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before
beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse realizes that the route is missing
from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
○ A. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
○ B. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
◉ C. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
○ D. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 7. When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is
appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
○ A. The patient's ability to swallow
○ B. The patient's weight
◉ C. The patient's last meal
○ D. The patient's allergies
Question 8. The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which is
an example of subjective data?
○ A. Weight 155 pounds
○ B. Pulse 72 beats/minute
◉ C. The patient reports a pain level of 8 on a 1 to 10 scale.
○ D. The patient's urinalysis results
Question 9. One hour after giving a medication for pain, the nurse asks the patient to rate
the level of pain on a 1 to 10 scale. This action by the nurse reflects which phase of the
NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM)?
○ A. Recognize cues
○ B. Generate solutions
○ C. Take action
◉ D. Evaluate outcomes
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11th Edition - Lane
PART 1: Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 01, 11th Edition
Chapter Name: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Question 10. When giving medications, the nurse will follow the rights of medication
administration. The rights include the right documentation, the right reason, the right
response, and the patient's right to refuse. Which of these are additional rights? (Select
all that apply.)
◉ A. Right drug
◉ B. Right route
◉ C. Right dose
○ D. Right diagnosis
◉ E. Right time
◉ F. Right patient
Question 11. Which of the following is a correctly written goal statement for a patient
receiving a new medication for hypertension?
○ A. The patient will understand the new drug regimen.
◉ B. The patient will verbalize the purpose of the medication by the end of the teaching
session.
○ C. The nurse will teach the patient about the medication.
○ D. The patient's blood pressure will be normal.
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