Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical
Pharmacology 11th Edition By Constance
Visovsky, Cheryl Zambr oski,ShirleyHosle
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,Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:Int
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roduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
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Long-
termcare facility before giving the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN conside
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r to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug.
b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition.
d. Review the nursing care plan to verifythat it is accurate.
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ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is a
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critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and
sympto ms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before drugs are
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given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug is part of the
planni ng phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug is 3i
part of t he evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that
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it is bei ng followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Applying REFERENCE: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage ofthe nursing process related to
the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
,c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands about his
drug. ANS: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of
the nursing process. Developing a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug and
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developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions are part of the plannin
g phase of the nursing process.
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DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Applying REFERENCE: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a pres
cribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at this
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point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS: C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the patient
the drug‘s therapeutic effects, expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering
REFERENCE: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
, ANS: A
Reports from the patient or patient‘s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms such as
pai n, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be ―seen‖ and are data collected
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from t he patient, caregiver, or others. Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital sign data from a
medical c hart are examples of objective data.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering REFERENCE: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example ofobjective data?
a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
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c. The patient reports moderate alcohol consumption.
d. The patient states pain is severe.
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ANS: B
Measurable data obtained during a physical exam such as grimacing with movement is an
example of objective data. Subjective data includes information presented by the patient or
Family that cannot be substantiated such as a wife‘s report of a patient‘s confusion, patient
report of degree of alcohol consumption, and a patient‘s pain rating.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering REFERENCE: p. 3
6. The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
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The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse‘s best action?
a. Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
b. Give the patient a full glass of water before giving the drug.
c. Come back in 30 minutes and recheck the blood pressure.
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Pharmacology 11th Edition By Constance
Visovsky, Cheryl Zambr oski,ShirleyHosle
3i 3i
,Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:Int
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roduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
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Long-
termcare facility before giving the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN conside
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r to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug.
b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition.
d. Review the nursing care plan to verifythat it is accurate.
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ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is a
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critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and
sympto ms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before drugs are
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given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug is part of the
planni ng phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug is 3i
part of t he evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that
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it is bei ng followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Applying REFERENCE: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage ofthe nursing process related to
the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
,c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands about his
drug. ANS: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of
the nursing process. Developing a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug and
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developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions are part of the plannin
g phase of the nursing process.
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DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Applying REFERENCE: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a pres
cribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at this
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point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS: C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the patient
the drug‘s therapeutic effects, expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering
REFERENCE: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
, ANS: A
Reports from the patient or patient‘s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms such as
pai n, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be ―seen‖ and are data collected
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from t he patient, caregiver, or others. Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital sign data from a
medical c hart are examples of objective data.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering REFERENCE: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example ofobjective data?
a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
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c. The patient reports moderate alcohol consumption.
d. The patient states pain is severe.
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ANS: B
Measurable data obtained during a physical exam such as grimacing with movement is an
example of objective data. Subjective data includes information presented by the patient or
Family that cannot be substantiated such as a wife‘s report of a patient‘s confusion, patient
report of degree of alcohol consumption, and a patient‘s pain rating.
DIFFERENCE: Cognitive Level: Remembering REFERENCE: p. 3
6. The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
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The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse‘s best action?
a. Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
b. Give the patient a full glass of water before giving the drug.
c. Come back in 30 minutes and recheck the blood pressure.
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