Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical
Pharmacology 11th Edition By Constance
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Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
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 consider to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug.
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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 accurate. ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is
a critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness,
any signs and symptoms, 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 the planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring
the patient for his response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing
process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately
is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: 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?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
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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
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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 developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the
drug‘s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects
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of a prescribed 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. Diagnosi
s 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.
DIF: 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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Pharmacology 11th Edition By Constance
Visovsky,CherylZambroski,ShirleyHoslerChapter
1-20 Complete Guide A+
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
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Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
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 consider to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug.
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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 accurate. ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is
a critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness,
any signs and symptoms, 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 the planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring
the patient for his response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing
process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately
is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: 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?
a. Develop a nursing goalto plan the procedures needed to give drug.
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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
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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 developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the
drug‘s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects
4
of a prescribed 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. Diagnosi
s 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.
DIF: 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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