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Complete Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition Authors: Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce D. Clayton Complete Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition Authors: Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce D. Clayton

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Complete Test Bank For
Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition
Authors: Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce D. Clayton




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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 1: Applying Pharmacology To Nursing Practice .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, And Information Sources .................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 02: Basic Principles Of Drug Action And Drug Interactions................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 03: Drug Action Across The Life Span ................................................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Pharmacology ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Chapter 05: Patient Education To Promote Health ............................................................................................................................................ 49

Unit 2: Illustrated Atlas Of Medication Administration ............................................................................................................................................ 59

Chapter 06: Principles Of Medication Administration And Medication Safety................................................................................................... 59

Chapter 07: Percutaneous Administration ......................................................................................................................................................... 71

Chapter 08: Enteral Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Chapter 09: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation Of Parenteral Medications ....................................................................................... 91

Chapter 10: Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular Routes .................................................................... 100

Chapter 11: Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route ............................................................................................................................. 111

Unit 3: Drugs Affecting The Autonomic And Central Nervous Systems.................................................................................................................. 122

Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting The Autonomic Nervous System ......................................................................................................................... 122

Chapter 13: Drugs Used For Sedation And Sleep ............................................................................................................................................. 135

Chapter 14: Drugs Used To Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders ...................................................................................................................... 145

Chapter 15: Drugs Used For Anxiety Disorders ................................................................................................................................................ 153

Chapter 16: Drugs Used For Depressive And Bipolar Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 163

Chapter 17: Drugs Used For Psychoses ............................................................................................................................................................ 177

Chapter 18: Drugs Used For Seizure Disorders ................................................................................................................................................ 187

Chapter 19: Drugs Used For Pain Management ............................................................................................................................................... 198

Unit 4: Drugs Affecting The Cardiovascular System ............................................................................................................................................... 209

Chapter 20: Introduction To Cardiovascular Disease And Metabolic Syndrome .............................................................................................. 209

Chapter 21: Drugs Used To Treat Dyslipidemias .............................................................................................................................................. 217

Chapter 22: Drugs Used To Treat Hypertension ............................................................................................................................................... 228

Chapter 23: Drugs Used To Treat Dysrhythmias ............................................................................................................................................... 243

Chapter 24: Drugs Used To Treat Angina Pectoris ............................................................................................................................................ 252

Chapter 25: Drugs Used To Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease ......................................................................................................................... 264

Chapter 26: Drugs Used To Treat Thromboembolic Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 272

Chapter 27: Drugs Used To Treat Heart Failure ................................................................................................................................................ 284

Chapter 28: Drugs Used For Diuresis ............................................................................................................................................................... 298

Unit 5: Drugs Affecting The Respiratory System .................................................................................................................................................... 312

Chapter 29: Drugs Used To Treat Upper Respiratory Disease .......................................................................................................................... 312

Chapter 30: Drugs Used To Treat Lower Respiratory Disease .......................................................................................................................... 324

Unit 6: Drugs Affecting The Digestive System ........................................................................................................................................................ 342

Chapter 31: Drugs Used To Treat Oral Disorders .............................................................................................................................................. 342

Chapter 32: Drugs Used To Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux And Peptic Ulcer Disease ..................................................................................... 355

Chapter 33: Drugs Used To Treat Nausea And Vomiting .................................................................................................................................. 368


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, Chapter 34: Drugs Used To Treat Constipation And Diarrhea .......................................................................................................................... 379

Unit 7: Drugs That Affect The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................................... 392

Chapter 35: Drugs Used To Treat Diabetes Mellitus......................................................................................................................................... 392

Chapter 36: Drugs Used To Treat Thyroid Disease ........................................................................................................................................... 407

Chapter 37: Corticosteroids ............................................................................................................................................................................. 418

Chapter 38: Gonadal Hormones ...................................................................................................................................................................... 432

Unit 8: Drugs Affecting The Reproductive System ................................................................................................................................................. 444

Chapter 39: Drugs Used In Obstetrics .............................................................................................................................................................. 444

Chapter 40: Drugs Used In Men’s And Women’s Health .................................................................................................................................. 457

Chapter 41: Drugs Used To Treat Disorders Of Theurinary System .................................................................................................................. 469

Chapter 42: Drugs Used To Treat Glaucoma And Other Eye Disorders ............................................................................................................ 482

Chapter 43: Drugs Used To Treat Cancer ......................................................................................................................................................... 494

Chapter 44: Drugs Used To Treat The Musculoskeletal System ........................................................................................................................ 507

Chapter 45: Drugs Used To Treat Infections ..................................................................................................................................................... 519

Chapter 46: Nutrition ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 531

Chapter 47: Herbal And Dietary Supplement Therapy..................................................................................................................................... 541

Chapter 48: Substance Abuse .......................................................................................................................................................................... 552




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, Unit 1: Applying Pharmacology To Nursing Practice
Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, And Information Sources
Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: P. 9

OBJ: 1NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing Process
Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education

2. Which Source Contains Information Specific To Nutritional Supplements?

A. USP Dictionary Of USAN & International Drug Names

B. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

C. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)

D. Drug Interaction Facts

ANS: C

United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary Contains Information Specific To Nutritional
Supplements. USP Dictionary Of USAN & International Drug Names Is A Compilation Of Drug
Names, Pronunciation Guide, And Possible Future FDA Approved Drugs; It Does Not Include
Nutritional Supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Contains

Evidence-Based Information On Herbal Medicines And Herbal Combination Products; It Does
Not Include Information Specific To Nutritional Supplements. Drug Interaction Facts Contains
Comprehensive Information On Drug Interaction Facts; It Does Not Include Nutritional
Supplements.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: P. 4 OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
Physiological Integrity

TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education



3. Which Drug Reference Contains Drug Monographs That Describe All Drugs In A
Therapeutic Class?

A. Drug Facts And Comparisons




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