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Test Bank For Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses 19th Edition
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by April Hazard Vallerand PhD, RN, FAAN, Cynthia A. Sa
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,How To UseDavis’s Drug Guide For Nurses
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Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses byApril Hazard Vallerand
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1. What is the primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses?
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 a. To provide legal guidelines for drug administration
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 b. To serve as a comprehensive reference for drug information
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 c. To offer a list of medications covered by insurance
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 d. To replace clinical judgment in medication administration
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ANS: B zl




Rationale: The primary purpose of Davis’s Drug Guide is to serve as a compre
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hensive reference for nurses, providing detailed information about drug action
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s, interactions, side effects, and nursing considerations to ensure safe and effecti
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ve medication administration.
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2. Which section of Davis’s Drug Guide would you consult for a drug’s ph
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armacokinetics?

 a. Drug interactions
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 b.Administration guidelines
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 c. Drug classification
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 d. Pharmacology
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ANS: D zl




Rationale: The pharmacology section provides essential details about the dru
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g’s pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excre
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tion, which are crucial for understanding how the drug works in the body.
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3. Where can you find information about common side effects of a me
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dication?

 a. Dosage and administration
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 b. Contraindications
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 c. Adverse reactions
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 d. Drug interactions
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ANS: C zl




Rationale: The adverse reactions section lists common side effects zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




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, associated with the medication, helping nurses anticipate and manage potential zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




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4. If a nurse needs to know the recommended dosage for a specific patient po
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pulation, which section should they consult? zl zl zl zl zl




 a. Dosage and administration
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 b. Pharmacology
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 c. Nursing implications
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 d. Patient education
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ANS: A zl




Rationale: The dosage and administration section provides specific dosing reco zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




mmendations based on age, weight, renal function, and other patient- zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




specific factors, ensuring appropriate medication administration.
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5. What type of information is included in the “Nursing Implications” section?
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 a. Legal requirements for prescribing medication
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 b. Patient education and monitoring considerations
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 c. Historical background of the drug
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 d. Cost analysis of the medication
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ANS: B zl




Rationale: The nursing implications section includes essential information on zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




what nurses should monitor, potential side effects to watch for, and guidance o
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n patient education to enhance safety and efficacy in drug administration.
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6. Which of the following is a key benefit of using Davis’s Drug Guide?
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 a. It is available in multiple languages
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 b. It contains only the most commonly prescribed medications
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 c. It provides up-to-date drug information for clinical practice
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 d. It replaces the need for ongoing education in pharmacology
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ANS: C zl




Rationale: Davis’s Drug Guide offers up-to- zl zl zl zl zl




date drug information, reflecting current clinical practice, which is essential for
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safe medication administration and nursing care.
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7. When using the guide, how can nurses ensure they are interpreting drug int
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eractions correctly? zl




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,  a. By only consulting the drug interactions section
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 b. Bycross-referencing with other pharmacology texts
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 c. By focusing solely on common interactions
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 d.Byunderstanding the underlying mechanisms of interactions
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ANS: D zl




Rationale: Understanding the underlying mechanisms of drug interactions allo zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




ws nurses to interpret potential risks and patient-
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specific factors accurately, ensuring safe medication practices.
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8. How should a nurse approach a situation where a drug is contraindicated for
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a patient?
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 a. Administer the drug with caution
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 b.Discuss alternative medications with the healthcare provider
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 c. Ignore the contraindication if the patient insists
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 d. Educate the patient about the drug's benefits only
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ANS: B zl




Rationale: If a drug is contraindicated, the nurse should discuss alternative medzl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




ications with the healthcare provider to ensure patient safety and appropriate tr
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eatment.

9. What is the significance of the “Patient Education” section in the drug gui
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de?

 a. It provides detailed pharmaceutical research
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 b. It emphasizes the importance of nurse-patient communication
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 c. It contains instructions for medication storage
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 d. It is not relevant for nursing practice
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ANS: B zl




Rationale: The patient education section emphasizes the importance of clear co zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




mmunication, helping nurses educate patients about their medications, includi zl zl zl zl zl zl zl zl




ng indications, side effects, and adherence strategies.
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10. In which section would you find information about special populations, su
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ch as pregnant or pediatric patients?
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 a. Nursing implications
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 b. Dosage and administration
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 c. Pharmacology
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 d. Special populations
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ANS: D zl




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