Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

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 preadministratio...

Test Bank - Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition (Ford, 2022), Chapter 1-54 | All Chapters/Questions and Answers with Rationales.

Test Bank For Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan Ford Chapter 1-54 | Complete Guide

Test Bank For Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan Ford Chapter 1-54 | Complete Guide

Test Bank - Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition (Ford, 2022), Chapter 1-54 | All Chapters

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hypertension is prescribed clonidine. The nurse should question this order if which disorder is noted in the client's history? A) Active hepatic disease B) Active peptic ulcer C) Ulcerative colitis D) Mental depression Answer: A Rationale: The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated in clients with active hepatic disease. The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic dr...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. An older client with acute sinusitis is administered epinephrine emergently. The nurse should prioritize reporting a change in which assessment finding to the health care provider? A) Blood glucose level B) Appetite C) Temperature D) Pulse rate Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should report any changes observed in pulse rate or rhythm immediately. Epinephrine does not affect the glucose level, appetite, or te...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse should question a new order for clozapine due to which currently prescribed drug? A) Immunologics B) Anticholinergics C) Opioids D) Anticoagulants Answer: A Rationale: Immunological agents are used to treat HIV. It is contraindicated to give a client with bone marrow suppression clozapine. The concomitant use of clozapine and immunological drugs ...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is assessing a client for depression. Which symptom would the nurse prioritize? A) Drowsiness B) Extreme sadness C) Severe headache D) Dilated pupils Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should monitor the client for extreme sadness becausethis is a symptom of depression. Drowsiness is an adverse effect of most antidepressants. Severe headache and dilated pupils are symptoms of hypertensive crisis which...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with biliary colic has been prescribed atropine. The nurse should question this order after discovering which disorder in the client's past history? A) Hepatic disease B) Benign prostatic hypertrophy C) Myocardial infarction D) Urinary retention Answer: C Rationale: The nurse should know that the use of atropine is contraindicated in clients with myocardial infarction. Other contraindications includ...