Test_Bank_For_Roach’s_Introductory_Clinical_Pharmacology_12th_Edition

Test Bank For Roach’s Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan M Ford

The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client prescribed
gemfibrozil. The nurse will point out the drug operates via
which mechanisms? (SATA) - ANSWER Increases excretion of
cholesterol
Reduces production of triglycerides

A nurse is analyzing the chemistry profile of a client diagnosed
with hyperlipidemia. Which measurements will the nurse
prioritize on the lipid profile? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
Total cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL

The nurse is conducting a proadministration assessment on a
client prescribed simvastatin. Which factors should the nurse
prioritize? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Dietary history
Vital signs
Weight

The nurse is preparing to teach discharge instructions to a
client who is prescribed an antihyperlipidemic medication.
Which information about the drug should the nurse prioritize in
the teaching? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Reason for taking
the prescribed drug
Drug name

,Correct dose

The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with
hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction should the nurse
prioritize on ongoing assessment? - ANSWER Tingling

The nurse is finishing a teaching session with a client who is
prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse determines the session is
successful when the client correctly chooses which instruction?
- ANSWER Observe caution while driving

The health care provider has prescribed ezetimibe for a client
diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. The nurse is prepared to
prioritize which assessment to evaluate the drug's
effectiveness? - ANSWER Frequently monitoring blood
cholesterol

The nurse is preparing to teach a client with hyperlipidemia
about the prescribed cholestyramine. Which instruction should
the nurse prioritize for the client? - ANSWER "Eat foods high in
dietary fiber."

The nurse is preparing to administer colestipol to the client.
Which method should the nurse prioritize to administer this
medication? - ANSWER Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.

The client asks the nurse if garlic will truly help improve
cardiovascular health. The nurse can point out that garlic is

, recognized to produce which effects? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER Lower serum triglyceride levels
Lower blood pressure
Prevention of atherosclerosis

A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this
therapy long term. The primary health care provider has
prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which
nursing diagnosis would be most likely? - ANSWER Risk for
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed
cholestyramine powder for pruritus treatment. What
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for
the client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Mix the drug in 2 to
6 fluid ounces of water.
Mix the drug with fluid soups or pulpy fruits.
Do not ingest the drug in the dry form.

The nurse is preparing to teach a group of middle-aged client's
ways to reduce hypertension. Which instructions should the
nurse point out during this session? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress.

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local health fair to
explain various aspects of hypertension. Which factors should
the nurse include when pointing out various risk factors which