Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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, Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition Test Bank by Constance G. Visovsky
Contents:
Unit I: General Principles
Chapter 1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Chapter 2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
Chapter 3. Principles of Pharmacology
Unit II: Principle of Drug Administration
Chapter 4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
Unit III: Drug Categories
Chapter 5. Anti-infective Drugs: Antibiotics, Antitubercular Drugs, Antifungals, Antiparasitics
Chapter 6. Antivirals and Antiretrovirals
Chapter 7. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 8. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
Chapter 9. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
Chapter 10. Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 11. Drugs for Pain Management
Chapter 12. Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritis, and Antigout Drugs
Chapter 13. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 14. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
Chapter 15. Immunomodulating Drugs
Chapter 16. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Chapter 17. Drugs for Diabetes Management
Chapter 18. Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems
Chapter 19. Over-the-Counter Drugs, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals
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,Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum.
Which type of data are you collecting with this information?
a. Objective data
b. Inspection
c. Subjective data
d. Alternative therapy
ANS: A
Objective data are obtained by the healthcare provider during physical examination, or that are measurable (i.e.,
laboratory results).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 3
2. Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when giving drugs
to a patient?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS: B
The nursing process consists of five major steps in this order: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
evaluation. It is in the planning step that the goals for nursing care related to drugs are set based upon data
collected.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 4
3. When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?
a. When the order is written by hand
b. When any part of the drug order is unclear
c. When the drug improves the patient’s symptoms
d. When the order contains both the generic and trade name of the drug
ANS: B
You must use good judgment in carrying out a drug order. If, in your judgment, the order is unclear, or
incorrect, it should be withheld (not given) until your concerns can be answered by the patient’s healthcare
provider.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 4
4. Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?
a. Check the drug record with the Kardex file.
b. Compare the order with the drug history.
c. Compare the order to the patient’s reason for admission.
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, Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
d. Check the drug record with the original healthcare provider’s order.
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Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
1
, Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition Test Bank by Constance G. Visovsky
Contents:
Unit I: General Principles
Chapter 1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Chapter 2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
Chapter 3. Principles of Pharmacology
Unit II: Principle of Drug Administration
Chapter 4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
Unit III: Drug Categories
Chapter 5. Anti-infective Drugs: Antibiotics, Antitubercular Drugs, Antifungals, Antiparasitics
Chapter 6. Antivirals and Antiretrovirals
Chapter 7. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 8. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
Chapter 9. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
Chapter 10. Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 11. Drugs for Pain Management
Chapter 12. Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritis, and Antigout Drugs
Chapter 13. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 14. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
Chapter 15. Immunomodulating Drugs
Chapter 16. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Chapter 17. Drugs for Diabetes Management
Chapter 18. Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems
Chapter 19. Over-the-Counter Drugs, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals
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,Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum.
Which type of data are you collecting with this information?
a. Objective data
b. Inspection
c. Subjective data
d. Alternative therapy
ANS: A
Objective data are obtained by the healthcare provider during physical examination, or that are measurable (i.e.,
laboratory results).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 3
2. Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when giving drugs
to a patient?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS: B
The nursing process consists of five major steps in this order: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
evaluation. It is in the planning step that the goals for nursing care related to drugs are set based upon data
collected.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 4
3. When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?
a. When the order is written by hand
b. When any part of the drug order is unclear
c. When the drug improves the patient’s symptoms
d. When the order contains both the generic and trade name of the drug
ANS: B
You must use good judgment in carrying out a drug order. If, in your judgment, the order is unclear, or
incorrect, it should be withheld (not given) until your concerns can be answered by the patient’s healthcare
provider.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 4
4. Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?
a. Check the drug record with the Kardex file.
b. Compare the order with the drug history.
c. Compare the order to the patient’s reason for admission.
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Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
d. Check the drug record with the original healthcare provider’s order.
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