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Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Drug Classifications And Dosage Calculations 3rd Edition,
By Cynthia J. Watkins
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Updated Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,PART I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. History Of Pharmacology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 20
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
PART II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
Chapter 6. Basic Review Of Mathematics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
PART III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration ---------------------------------------------------------- 78
PART IV. CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 91
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 91
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 126
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 161
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 184
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 213
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 241
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 258
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 275
Chapter 21. Herbs, Vitamins, And Minerals ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 289
,PART I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. History Of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Drug Classifications And Dosage Calculations 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. While Caring For A Client Who Is Taking Furosemide (Lasix), The Nurse Recognizes
Dietary Teaching Has Been Effective If The Patient Includes Which Of The Following
Foods In His Daily Menus?
A. Broccoli And Kiwi
B. Oranges And Sweet Potatoes
C. Kale And Cucumbers
D. Bananas And Melon
ANS: B
Furosemide (Lasix) Is A Loop Diuretic That Causes Loss Of Potassium Through The
Urine. To Prevent Hypokalemia, Patients Are Encouraged To Eat Potassium-Rich Foods.
Oranges And Sweet Potatoes Are Excellent Sources Of Potassium. While Bananas (D)
Also Contain Potassium, Oranges And Sweet Potatoes Are Often Emphasized Due To
Their High Content And Variety Of Other Nutrients.
Not: See Minerals (P. 7): Diuretic Drugs Such As Furosemide (Lasix) Cause The Body
To Lose Excess Water Through The Kidneys, And Potassium, A Vital Mineral Is Also
Excreted With The Water. Potassium Is Contained In Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, And
Oranges.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Diuretic Key: Application
Msc: Nclex Category: Basic Care And Comfort
,2. A Client Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes Tells The Nurse, ―I Can’t Take Any
Insulin Made From Pigs Or Cows. Which Of The Following Responses By The Nurse Is
Best?
A. ―Most Insulin Comes From Animal Sources, But I’m Sure Alternative Options Are
Available.
B. ―Medications That Are Derived From Animals Are Typically Less Expensive Than
Synthetic Medications, But Synthetic Insulin Is Commonly Available.
C. ―Most Insulin Is Synthetic Now To Help Reduce The Risk Of Disease Transmission.
D. ―The Animals Aren’t Hurt In The Production Of Medications, So You Don’t Need
To Worry.
ANS: C
Most Insulin Today Is Produced Using Recombinant Dna Technology, Making It
Synthetic (Also Called “Human Insulin”). This Addresses Concerns About Animal-
Derived Products And Disease Transmission, And Aligns With Religious Or Personal
Beliefs.
Not: See Synthetic Medications (P. 8): Insulin Can Be Obtained From Pigs Or Cows, But
A Synthetic Source Is Most Commonly Used. This Change Occurred Because Of
Concern Over The Possible Transmission Of Diseases From Animals To Humans.
Synthetic Medications Are Usually More Inexpensive Because They Are Mass Produced.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Anti-Diabetic Medication
Key: Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
3. While Providing Medications To Clients On The Cardiac Unit, The Nurse Anticipates
That Hydralazine Hydrochloride And Isosorbide Dinitrate (Bidil) Would Most Likely Be
Prescribed For Which Of The Following Clients?
A. A 48-Year-Old Caucasian Male Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation
B. A 55-Year-Old African American Female Diagnosed With Hypertension
C. A 63-Year-Old Caucasian Female Diagnosed With Sick Sinus Syndrome
D. A 64-Year-Old African American Male Diagnosed With Heart Failure
ANS: D
,Bidil Is Specifically Approved For Use In African American Patients With Heart Failure.
Studies Have Shown This Combination Is Particularly Effective In This Population,
Improving Survival And Decreasing Hospitalizations.
Not: See Synthetic Medications (P. 8). Bidil Is A Combination Of Two Generic Drugs
And Is Used To Treat African American Patients With Heart Failure.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Combination Drug
(Diuretic/Nitrate) Key: Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacologic And
Parenteral Therapy
4. While Caring For A Patient Scheduled For Knee Replacement Surgery, The Nurse
Provides Cefazolin (Ancef) As Ordered 30 Minutes Pre-Operatively. The Nurse Knows
That Teaching Has Been Effective By Which Of The Following Client Statements?
A. ―The Antibiotic Is Given As A Prophylactic To Help Reduce The Risk Of
Infection After Surgery.
B. ―This Is A Palliative Medication To Help Ease The Pain From Surgery.
C. ―This Medication Will Replace Vitamins And Minerals That May Be Lost Due
To Bleeding During Surgery.
D. ―This Medication Will Help The Surgeon Identify Areas Of Bone Destruction
Due To Arthritis.
ANS: A
Cefazolin Is Commonly Used As A Prophylactic Antibiotic Administered Before Surgery
To Prevent Postoperative Infection, Especially In Orthopedic Procedures.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Prophylactic Medications Are Given To
Prevent Problems Such As Antibiotics Given Before Surgery To Prevent Infection.
Example Of Cefazolin Is Listed In Table 1.2.
Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Top: Therapeutic Classification: Antibiotics Key: Analysis Msc:
Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
5. While Caring For A Patient With A History Of Hypothyroidism, The Nurse Expects
Which Of The Following Medications To Be Included In The Patient’s Medication List?
,A. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)
B. Estrogen (Estradiol)
C. Iodine 131
D. Carbimazole (Methimazole)
ANS: A
Levothyroxine Is The Standard Treatment For Hypothyroidism, Providing Synthetic T4
To Replace Deficient Thyroid Hormone Levels. Iodine 131 And Methimazole Are Used
For Hyperthyroidism, Not Hypothyroidism.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 9): Replacement Drugs Are Given To Replace
Missing Substances. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) Is A Drug That Replaces
Missing Thyroid Hormone. Estrogen May Be Given To Women Once They Enter
Menopause. Iodine 131 Is A Radioactive Medication Used To Help Diagnose Thyroid
Abnormalities. Carbimazole Is Used To Inhibit The Production Of Thyroid Hormone To
Treat Hyperthyroidism.
Difficulty Level: Easy Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Top: Therapeutic Classification:
Replacement Hormones Key: Knowledge Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological
Therapies
6. The Nurse Is Receiving A Shift-To-Shift Report On A Medical Unit And Is Informed
That A 55-Year-Old Patient With A History Of Vomiting Is Scheduled For A Diagnostic
Radiograph Of The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. Which Of The Following Statements
Would The Nurse Include In The Client’s Teaching?
A. ―You Will Need To Drink A Large Amount Of Prep To Clear Out Your System
Before The Test.
B. ―It Is Important That You Be Given A Prophylactic Medication To Prevent
Aspiration During The Test.
C. ―You Will Be Asked To Drink A Barium Contrast About 30 Minutes Before The
Test To Help Highlight Any Digestive Problems.
D. ―You Will Be Given A Sedative To Help Make You Sleepy During The Testing
Procedure.
, ANS: C
An Upper Gi Series Often Requires The Ingestion Of Barium Contrast, Which Helps
Radiologists Visualize The Esophagus, Stomach, And Duodenum For Abnormalities On
X-Ray.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Some Drugs Help Diagnose A Disease Such
As Barium That Patients Swallow To Help Highlight Digestive Problems On Radiograph.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Diagnostic Contrast Key:
Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Reduction Of Risk Potential
7. A Student Nurse Is Providing Care For A 29-Year-Old Patient With Advanced
Cervical Cancer Who Was Recently Admitted With Metastatic Disease. While
Reviewing The Patient’s Medication List, The Student Would Categorize Which Of The
Following Medications As Palliative In Nature?
A. Cisplatin (Platinol) 50 Mg Iv Weekly To Start Day 8
B. Sorafenib (Nexavar) 200 Mg Orally Twice Daily For 7 Days
C. Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 Mg Iv Prior To Chemotherapy
D. Morphine Sulfate (Roxanol) 5 Mg Po Every 4 Hours As Needed For Pain
ANS: D
Morphine Is A Palliative Medication Used To Relieve Pain, Especially In Terminal
Illnesses. It Does Not Treat Cancer But Enhances Comfort. The Others Are
Chemotherapy Or Supportive Medications.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Palliative Drugs, Such As Pain Relievers, Do
Not Cure Disease, But They Make Patients More Comfortable. Morphine Is Listed As An
Example In Table 1.2. Cisplatin Is An Antineoplastic Agent And Sorafenib Is A Biologic
Agent; Both Are Designed To Treat The Cancer (Destructive Medications), While
Ondansetron Is Given In A Prophylactic Measure To Prevent Nausea And Vomiting
Related To The Chemotherapy.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Narcotics Key: Analysis
Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Drug Classifications And Dosage Calculations 3rd Edition,
By Cynthia J. Watkins
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Updated Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,PART I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. History Of Pharmacology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 20
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
PART II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
Chapter 6. Basic Review Of Mathematics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
PART III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration ---------------------------------------------------------- 78
PART IV. CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 91
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 91
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 107
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 126
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 161
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 184
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 213
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 241
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 258
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 275
Chapter 21. Herbs, Vitamins, And Minerals ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 289
,PART I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. History Of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Drug Classifications And Dosage Calculations 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. While Caring For A Client Who Is Taking Furosemide (Lasix), The Nurse Recognizes
Dietary Teaching Has Been Effective If The Patient Includes Which Of The Following
Foods In His Daily Menus?
A. Broccoli And Kiwi
B. Oranges And Sweet Potatoes
C. Kale And Cucumbers
D. Bananas And Melon
ANS: B
Furosemide (Lasix) Is A Loop Diuretic That Causes Loss Of Potassium Through The
Urine. To Prevent Hypokalemia, Patients Are Encouraged To Eat Potassium-Rich Foods.
Oranges And Sweet Potatoes Are Excellent Sources Of Potassium. While Bananas (D)
Also Contain Potassium, Oranges And Sweet Potatoes Are Often Emphasized Due To
Their High Content And Variety Of Other Nutrients.
Not: See Minerals (P. 7): Diuretic Drugs Such As Furosemide (Lasix) Cause The Body
To Lose Excess Water Through The Kidneys, And Potassium, A Vital Mineral Is Also
Excreted With The Water. Potassium Is Contained In Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, And
Oranges.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Diuretic Key: Application
Msc: Nclex Category: Basic Care And Comfort
,2. A Client Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes Tells The Nurse, ―I Can’t Take Any
Insulin Made From Pigs Or Cows. Which Of The Following Responses By The Nurse Is
Best?
A. ―Most Insulin Comes From Animal Sources, But I’m Sure Alternative Options Are
Available.
B. ―Medications That Are Derived From Animals Are Typically Less Expensive Than
Synthetic Medications, But Synthetic Insulin Is Commonly Available.
C. ―Most Insulin Is Synthetic Now To Help Reduce The Risk Of Disease Transmission.
D. ―The Animals Aren’t Hurt In The Production Of Medications, So You Don’t Need
To Worry.
ANS: C
Most Insulin Today Is Produced Using Recombinant Dna Technology, Making It
Synthetic (Also Called “Human Insulin”). This Addresses Concerns About Animal-
Derived Products And Disease Transmission, And Aligns With Religious Or Personal
Beliefs.
Not: See Synthetic Medications (P. 8): Insulin Can Be Obtained From Pigs Or Cows, But
A Synthetic Source Is Most Commonly Used. This Change Occurred Because Of
Concern Over The Possible Transmission Of Diseases From Animals To Humans.
Synthetic Medications Are Usually More Inexpensive Because They Are Mass Produced.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Anti-Diabetic Medication
Key: Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
3. While Providing Medications To Clients On The Cardiac Unit, The Nurse Anticipates
That Hydralazine Hydrochloride And Isosorbide Dinitrate (Bidil) Would Most Likely Be
Prescribed For Which Of The Following Clients?
A. A 48-Year-Old Caucasian Male Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation
B. A 55-Year-Old African American Female Diagnosed With Hypertension
C. A 63-Year-Old Caucasian Female Diagnosed With Sick Sinus Syndrome
D. A 64-Year-Old African American Male Diagnosed With Heart Failure
ANS: D
,Bidil Is Specifically Approved For Use In African American Patients With Heart Failure.
Studies Have Shown This Combination Is Particularly Effective In This Population,
Improving Survival And Decreasing Hospitalizations.
Not: See Synthetic Medications (P. 8). Bidil Is A Combination Of Two Generic Drugs
And Is Used To Treat African American Patients With Heart Failure.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Combination Drug
(Diuretic/Nitrate) Key: Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacologic And
Parenteral Therapy
4. While Caring For A Patient Scheduled For Knee Replacement Surgery, The Nurse
Provides Cefazolin (Ancef) As Ordered 30 Minutes Pre-Operatively. The Nurse Knows
That Teaching Has Been Effective By Which Of The Following Client Statements?
A. ―The Antibiotic Is Given As A Prophylactic To Help Reduce The Risk Of
Infection After Surgery.
B. ―This Is A Palliative Medication To Help Ease The Pain From Surgery.
C. ―This Medication Will Replace Vitamins And Minerals That May Be Lost Due
To Bleeding During Surgery.
D. ―This Medication Will Help The Surgeon Identify Areas Of Bone Destruction
Due To Arthritis.
ANS: A
Cefazolin Is Commonly Used As A Prophylactic Antibiotic Administered Before Surgery
To Prevent Postoperative Infection, Especially In Orthopedic Procedures.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Prophylactic Medications Are Given To
Prevent Problems Such As Antibiotics Given Before Surgery To Prevent Infection.
Example Of Cefazolin Is Listed In Table 1.2.
Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Top: Therapeutic Classification: Antibiotics Key: Analysis Msc:
Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
5. While Caring For A Patient With A History Of Hypothyroidism, The Nurse Expects
Which Of The Following Medications To Be Included In The Patient’s Medication List?
,A. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)
B. Estrogen (Estradiol)
C. Iodine 131
D. Carbimazole (Methimazole)
ANS: A
Levothyroxine Is The Standard Treatment For Hypothyroidism, Providing Synthetic T4
To Replace Deficient Thyroid Hormone Levels. Iodine 131 And Methimazole Are Used
For Hyperthyroidism, Not Hypothyroidism.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 9): Replacement Drugs Are Given To Replace
Missing Substances. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) Is A Drug That Replaces
Missing Thyroid Hormone. Estrogen May Be Given To Women Once They Enter
Menopause. Iodine 131 Is A Radioactive Medication Used To Help Diagnose Thyroid
Abnormalities. Carbimazole Is Used To Inhibit The Production Of Thyroid Hormone To
Treat Hyperthyroidism.
Difficulty Level: Easy Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Top: Therapeutic Classification:
Replacement Hormones Key: Knowledge Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological
Therapies
6. The Nurse Is Receiving A Shift-To-Shift Report On A Medical Unit And Is Informed
That A 55-Year-Old Patient With A History Of Vomiting Is Scheduled For A Diagnostic
Radiograph Of The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. Which Of The Following Statements
Would The Nurse Include In The Client’s Teaching?
A. ―You Will Need To Drink A Large Amount Of Prep To Clear Out Your System
Before The Test.
B. ―It Is Important That You Be Given A Prophylactic Medication To Prevent
Aspiration During The Test.
C. ―You Will Be Asked To Drink A Barium Contrast About 30 Minutes Before The
Test To Help Highlight Any Digestive Problems.
D. ―You Will Be Given A Sedative To Help Make You Sleepy During The Testing
Procedure.
, ANS: C
An Upper Gi Series Often Requires The Ingestion Of Barium Contrast, Which Helps
Radiologists Visualize The Esophagus, Stomach, And Duodenum For Abnormalities On
X-Ray.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Some Drugs Help Diagnose A Disease Such
As Barium That Patients Swallow To Help Highlight Digestive Problems On Radiograph.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Diagnostic Contrast Key:
Analysis Msc: Nclex Category: Reduction Of Risk Potential
7. A Student Nurse Is Providing Care For A 29-Year-Old Patient With Advanced
Cervical Cancer Who Was Recently Admitted With Metastatic Disease. While
Reviewing The Patient’s Medication List, The Student Would Categorize Which Of The
Following Medications As Palliative In Nature?
A. Cisplatin (Platinol) 50 Mg Iv Weekly To Start Day 8
B. Sorafenib (Nexavar) 200 Mg Orally Twice Daily For 7 Days
C. Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 Mg Iv Prior To Chemotherapy
D. Morphine Sulfate (Roxanol) 5 Mg Po Every 4 Hours As Needed For Pain
ANS: D
Morphine Is A Palliative Medication Used To Relieve Pain, Especially In Terminal
Illnesses. It Does Not Treat Cancer But Enhances Comfort. The Others Are
Chemotherapy Or Supportive Medications.
Not: See Categorizing Medications (P. 8): Palliative Drugs, Such As Pain Relievers, Do
Not Cure Disease, But They Make Patients More Comfortable. Morphine Is Listed As An
Example In Table 1.2. Cisplatin Is An Antineoplastic Agent And Sorafenib Is A Biologic
Agent; Both Are Designed To Treat The Cancer (Destructive Medications), While
Ondansetron Is Given In A Prophylactic Measure To Prevent Nausea And Vomiting
Related To The Chemotherapy.
Pts: 1 Dif: Moderate Top: Therapeutic Classification: Narcotics Key: Analysis
Msc: Nclex Category: Pharmacological Therapies
