Test Bank for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition by Lilley,

Below is just an info, not included in actual doc The nurse is administering a drug with a narrow therapeutic index. What does this indicate? A) The drug is safe and has minimal risk of toxicity. B) The drug requires close monitoring due to a small margin between therapeutic and toxic levels. C) The drug has a long half-life and requires infrequent dosing. D) The drug does not require routine monitoring of blood levels. Answer: B) The drug requires close monitoring due to a small margin between therapeutic and toxic levels. 2. A patient with liver disease is prescribed a medication metabolized by the liver. The nurse should anticipate: A) A decreased drug effect due to rapid metabolism. B) A need for an increased dose to achieve therapeutic levels. C) A risk of drug accumulation and toxicity. D) No change in drug metabolism. Answer: C) A risk of drug accumulation and toxicity. 3. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention when administering an opioid analgesic? A) Monitoring for signs of hyperglycemia. B) Assessing respiratory rate before administration. C) Checking for visual disturbances. D) Administering with a high-protein meal. Answer: B) Assessing respiratory rate before administration. 4. A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which lab test should the nurse monitor? A) Platelet count B) Hemoglobin level C) INR (International Normalized Ratio) D) Potassium level Answer: C) INR (International Normalized Ratio). 5. A nurse is teaching a patient about a newly prescribed beta-blocker. Which statement