Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 1
Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th
Edition
By Constance Visovsky,CherylZambroski,ShirleyHosler
A l l Chapters (1-20) |Q&As Verified |Grade A+ Assured
ISBN 9780323755351
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission
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to a Long-term care facility before giving the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action
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should the LPN consider to be the highest priority?
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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.
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d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that
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it is accurate.
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CORRECT ANSWER: 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,
4 4
any signs and symptoms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are
4 4 4
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
4 4 4
process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately
is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
4
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process
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related to the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during
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this stage?
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a. Develop a nursing goal to 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.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis
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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
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drug‘s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing process.
4 4
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
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engaging in at this point of the teaching plan?
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a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosi
s
CORRECT
ANSWER: 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
4 4
effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
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4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
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a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
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c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
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d. The patient‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Reports from the patient or patient‘s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms
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such as pain, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be ―seen‖ and
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are data collected from the patient, caregiver, or others. Laboratory values, ECG results,
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or vital sign data from a medical chart are examples of objective data.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?
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a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
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c. The patient reports moderate alcohol consumption. 4
d. The patient states
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pain is severe. CORRECT
ANSWER: B
Measurable data obtained during a physical exam such as grimacing with movement
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is an example of objective data. Subjective data includes information presented by the
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patient or Family that cannot be substantiated such as a wife‘s report of a patient‘s
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confusion, patient report of degree of alcohol consumption, and a patient‘s pain
4 4 4
rating.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 3
Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th
Edition
By Constance Visovsky,CherylZambroski,ShirleyHosler
A l l Chapters (1-20) |Q&As Verified |Grade A+ Assured
ISBN 9780323755351
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
4 4
Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 4
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission
4 4 4 4
to a Long-term care facility before giving the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action
4 4
should the LPN consider to be the highest priority?
4
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient‘s drug.
4 4 4
b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition.
4 4 4 4
d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that
4 4
it is accurate.
4
CORRECT ANSWER: 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,
4 4
any signs and symptoms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are
4 4 4
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
4 4 4
process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is being followed accurately
is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
4
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process
4 4 4
related to the patient‘s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during
4 4 4 4
this stage?
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 3
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
4 4
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
4
c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands
4
about his drug.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis
4 4 4
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
4 4 4
drug‘s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing process.
4 4
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects
4 4
of a prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you
4 4 4
engaging in at this point of the teaching plan?
4 4
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosi
s
CORRECT
ANSWER: 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
4 4
effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
, Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition 4
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
4
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
4
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
4 4
d. The patient‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Reports from the patient or patient‘s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms
4 4 4
such as pain, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be ―seen‖ and
4 4
are data collected from the patient, caregiver, or others. Laboratory values, ECG results,
4 4 4
or vital sign data from a medical chart are examples of objective data.
4 4 4
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?
4
a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
4
c. The patient reports moderate alcohol consumption. 4
d. The patient states
4
pain is severe. CORRECT
ANSWER: B
Measurable data obtained during a physical exam such as grimacing with movement
4 4 4 4 4
is an example of objective data. Subjective data includes information presented by the
4 4 4
patient or Family that cannot be substantiated such as a wife‘s report of a patient‘s
4 4 4 4 4 4
confusion, patient report of degree of alcohol consumption, and a patient‘s pain
4 4 4
rating.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 3
