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Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • A patient receiving antibiotics for the treatment of a bacterial wound infection develops a secondary fungal infection. The patient asks you to explain why the fungal infection developed. What is your best response? a. “Antibiotics can upset the balance of normal flora and allow yeast or fungus to grow.” b. “Antibiotic resistance has allowed the bacteria in your wound to become a fungus.” c. “Genetic changes induced by antibiotics lead to this fungal infection.” d. “There is...
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Chapter 21. Physical Assessment A Graded
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  • A nurse wakes the patient for a focused assessment. The patient, trying to rest, tells the nurse, “I wish you would quit waking me up. Do you really need to keep bothering me?” The nurse appropriately responds: 1. “Most patients would love to get the attention that you are getting.” 2. “I understand your frustration, but this has been ordered by your physician.” 3. “It is necessary that I do a head-to-toe assessment from which I can determine whether there are any changes in y...
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Chapter 07: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 07: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • Which statement regarding the action of decongestants is true? a. Decongestants act by decreasing inflammation within the respiratory tract. b. Decongestants must be used cautiously as they can induce asthma attacks. c. Decongestants act primarily to reduce symptoms associated with allergy. d. Decongestants act by reducing the immune response of lymphocytes. ANS: C Decongestants are a class of drugs that are used to control the symptoms associated with allergy. They have no anti-inflammat...
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Chapter 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • A patient with joint inflammation is prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug. The patient asks you how this drug works to address this problem. What is your best response? a. “Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and limit blood vessel responses to joint injury.” b. “Anti-inflammatory drugs contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.” c. “Anti-inflammatory drugs limit the body’s response to cortisol in the body.” d. “Anti-inflammatory drugs increase the release of T...
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Chapter 14: Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition correctly answered
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  • MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response? a. Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots. b. Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood. c. Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation. d. Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood. ANS: C Anticoagulants are drugs that interfere with the clotting process, so they are u...
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Chapter 17: Drug Therapy for Diabetes Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition correct solutions
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  • What is the main role of insulin in the body? a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose d. Prevention of the formation of fat cells ANS: B Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. DIF: Cognitive Level: R...
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Chapter 10: Drug Therapy for Mental Health Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 10: Drug Therapy for Mental Health Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • Which drug category is useful in promoting sleep among patients with insomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACE inhibitors c. Atypical antipsychotics d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ANS: A Sedatives are drugs that have the main purpose of promoting sleep by changing signals in the central nervous system and reducing responses to stimulation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 184 2. You are preparing to give the benzodiazepine Valium to a patient as a premedication before surgery. The...
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Chapter 11: Drugs for Pain Management Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition A Graded
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    Chapter 11: Drugs for Pain Management Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition A Graded

  • 1. What types of drugs have the main purpose of relieving pain? a. Anticholinergics b. Antagonists c. Analgesics d. Agonists ANS: C Analgesics have the specific purpose of relieving pain either by changing the patient’s perception of pain or by reducing painful stimulation at its source. Although some analgesics are opioid agonists, the term agonist is not specific for a pain-relieving drug. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 213 2. The healthcare provider asks you to rate a patie...
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition VERY CORRRECT
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  • . What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for nausea and vomiting is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist? a. Ondansetron b. Promethazine c. Scopolamine d. Metoclopramide...
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Chapter 09: Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition A GRADED
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  • MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which neurotransmitter has an inhibitory action within the central nervous system? a. Epinephrine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid ANS: D Neurotransmitters can be excitatory or inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters include acetylcholine (Ach), epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Inhibitory neurotransmitters include dopamine, some types of serotonin, and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 159 2. How does...
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Chapter 08: Drugs Affecting theRenal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 08: Drugs Affecting theRenal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • Which body system works with the renal/urinary system to maintain fluid balance and remove waste products from the body? a. Biliary system b. Cardiovascular system c. Central nervous system d. Gastrointestinal system ANS: B The renal/urinary system works together with the cardiovascular system to maintain adequate circulation to all parts of the body. The interactions between these two systems help maintain fluid balance, delivery of nutrients, and removal of waste products from cells, ...
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Chapter 15: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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    Chapter 15: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

  • 1. Which type of immunity serves to protect against day-to-day pathogen exposure? a. Innate immunity b. Natural immunity c. Acquired immunity d. Supplemental immunity ANS: A Innate immunity helps protect you from smaller day-to-day exposures to pathogenic organism but cannot provide long-term immunity to any single specific disease-causing microorganism. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 280 2. In acquired immunity, what is the body’s response to antigen exposure? a. The body...
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2020 HESI Maternity Practice Exam V1- Questions and Answers
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