Test Bank For
Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology
Authors: Visovsky, Zambroski, Hosler
11th Edition
,Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
1. The Lpn Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon
Admission To A Long-
Term Care Facility Before Giving The Patient‘S Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn
Consi
Der 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 Verify That It Is Accurat E. Ans: C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient‘S Health Condition Is A
Critic Al Step Before Any Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any
Signs And Sy Mptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Drug History, And Vital Signs Are
Needed Before Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To
Give The Patient‘S Drug Is Part Of T He Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring
The Patient For His Response To Given Dru G Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The
Nursing Process. Reviewing The Nursing Care Plan To Veri Fy That It Is Being Followed
Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation Stage Of The Nursing Proce Ss.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying Reference: P. 2
2. The Lpn Is Working With A Patient In The Planning Stage Of The Nursing Process Related
To The Patient‘S Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn Take During This Stage?
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a. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
b. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug‘S Actions.
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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 Dru G And Developing A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The
Drug‘S Actions Are Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying Reference: P. 2
3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A Pr
Escribed Drug. What Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging
In At This 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 Patie Nt The Drug‘S Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential
Adverse Effects.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Remembering Ref: 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.
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d. The Patient‘S Ecg Shows Normal Sinus Rhythm.
Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology
Authors: Visovsky, Zambroski, Hosler
11th Edition
,Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
1. The Lpn Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon
Admission To A Long-
Term Care Facility Before Giving The Patient‘S Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn
Consi
Der 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 Verify That It Is Accurat E. Ans: C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient‘S Health Condition Is A
Critic Al Step Before Any Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any
Signs And Sy Mptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Drug History, And Vital Signs Are
Needed Before Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To
Give The Patient‘S Drug Is Part Of T He Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring
The Patient For His Response To Given Dru G Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The
Nursing Process. Reviewing The Nursing Care Plan To Veri Fy That It Is Being Followed
Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation Stage Of The Nursing Proce Ss.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying Reference: P. 2
2. The Lpn Is Working With A Patient In The Planning Stage Of The Nursing Process Related
To The Patient‘S Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn Take During This Stage?
, . 3
a. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
b. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug‘S Actions.
5
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 Dru G And Developing A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The
Drug‘S Actions Are Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying Reference: P. 2
3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A Pr
Escribed Drug. What Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging
In At This 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 Patie Nt The Drug‘S Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential
Adverse Effects.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Remembering Ref: 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.
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d. The Patient‘S Ecg Shows Normal Sinus Rhythm.
