PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING
PROCESS, 10TH EDITION TEST BANK
Complete Question Practice Exam
SECTION 1: PHARMACOLOGY BASICS & THE NURSING PROCESS
Questions 1–25
Question 1
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of
heart failure. Identification of human needs statements occur with which of these activities?
A) Collection of patient data
B) Administering interventions
C) Deciding on patient outcomes
D) Documenting the patient's behavior
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Identification of human needs occurs with the collection of patient data. This is the
assessment phase where the nurse gathers information to identify actual or potential health
problems .
Question 2
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the
medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this
represent?
A) "Right time"
B) "Right dose"
C) "Right route"
D) "Right medication"
,Correct answer: A
Rationale: "Right time" is correct because the medication was given more than 30 minutes after
the scheduled dose was due. The "rights" of medication administration include right time, right
dose, right route, and right medication .
Question 3
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen since the first
dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the
nursing process do these actions illustrate?
A) Human needs statement
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the patient's progress, including the patient's response to the medication,
is part of the evaluation phase. This phase determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions
and whether desired outcomes have been achieved .
Question 4
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
A) The patient will follow instructions.
B) The patient will not experience complications.
C) The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
D) The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: "Demonstrating correct blood glucose testing technique" is a specific and measurable
outcome criterion. The other options are vague and difficult to measure objectively .
, Question 5
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who
is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
A) Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
B) Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
C) Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home
D) Formulating human needs statements regarding deficient knowledge
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Education is an intervention that occurs during the implementation phase. Setting
goals reflects planning. Recording a drug history reflects assessment. Formulating human
needs statements reflects analysis .
Question 6
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning
chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order.
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
B) Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
C) Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
D) Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A complete medication order includes the route of administration. If a medication
order does not include the route, the nurse must ask the prescriber to clarify it .
Question 7
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider
when deciding when to give a drug?
A) The patient's ability to swallow
B) The patient's height
PROCESS, 10TH EDITION TEST BANK
Complete Question Practice Exam
SECTION 1: PHARMACOLOGY BASICS & THE NURSING PROCESS
Questions 1–25
Question 1
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of
heart failure. Identification of human needs statements occur with which of these activities?
A) Collection of patient data
B) Administering interventions
C) Deciding on patient outcomes
D) Documenting the patient's behavior
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Identification of human needs occurs with the collection of patient data. This is the
assessment phase where the nurse gathers information to identify actual or potential health
problems .
Question 2
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the
medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this
represent?
A) "Right time"
B) "Right dose"
C) "Right route"
D) "Right medication"
,Correct answer: A
Rationale: "Right time" is correct because the medication was given more than 30 minutes after
the scheduled dose was due. The "rights" of medication administration include right time, right
dose, right route, and right medication .
Question 3
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen since the first
dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the
nursing process do these actions illustrate?
A) Human needs statement
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the patient's progress, including the patient's response to the medication,
is part of the evaluation phase. This phase determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions
and whether desired outcomes have been achieved .
Question 4
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
A) The patient will follow instructions.
B) The patient will not experience complications.
C) The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
D) The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: "Demonstrating correct blood glucose testing technique" is a specific and measurable
outcome criterion. The other options are vague and difficult to measure objectively .
, Question 5
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who
is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
A) Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
B) Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
C) Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home
D) Formulating human needs statements regarding deficient knowledge
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Education is an intervention that occurs during the implementation phase. Setting
goals reflects planning. Recording a drug history reflects assessment. Formulating human
needs statements reflects analysis .
Question 6
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning
chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order.
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
B) Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
C) Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
D) Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A complete medication order includes the route of administration. If a medication
order does not include the route, the nurse must ask the prescriber to clarify it .
Question 7
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider
when deciding when to give a drug?
A) The patient's ability to swallow
B) The patient's height
