Test Bank for Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations, 3rd Edition, Cynthia J. Watkins

Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has been effective if the patient includes which of the following foods in the daily menus? a. Blueberries and kiwis b. Oranges and sweet potatoes c. Kale and cucumbers d. Bananas and watermelon ANS: B Feedback A Blueberries and kiwis are not the best choice to replace potassium losses from furosemide, as they are not potassium-rich foods. B Oranges and sweet potatoes help replace potassium losses from furosemide. C Kale and cucumbers do not provide adequate amounts of potassium to replace losses from furosemide. D Bananas are a high-potassium food; however, watermelon is not. Other melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew, are high in potassium. PTS: 1 REF: Page 7 2. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, “I can’t take any insulin made from pigs or cows.” Which of the following responses by the nurse is best? a. “Most insulin comes from animal sources, but I’m sure alternative options are available.” b. “Medications that are derived from animals are typically less expensive than synthetic medications, but synthetic insulin is commonly available.” c. “Most insulin is synthetic now, so your insulin won't be from animal sources.” d. “The animals aren’t hurt in the production of medications, so you don’t need to worry.” ANS: C Feedback A In the past, insulins were derived mostly from animal sources; now, synthetic forms of insulin are most common. B Synthetic medications are less expensive than animal sources. C Synthetic sources are most common today because they prevent disease transmission from animal sources. D This statement does not address the client’s statement. PTS: 1 REF: Page 8