Test Bank Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 10th Edition Visovsky.pdf

Test Bank Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 10th EdiChapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a Long-term care facility before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPNconsider to be the highest priority? a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug. b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given. c. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition. d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate.ANS: C Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient’s health condition is a criticalstep before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and symptoms, review of medical records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before drugs are given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug is part of theplanning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify thatit is being followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2 2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related tothe patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action shoution V