Test Bank Pharmacology A Patient- Centered Nursing Process Approach 10th Edition by Linda E. McCuistion, Kathleen DiMaggio, Mary Beth Winton, Jennifer J. Yeager (FULLY CHAPTERED AND UPDATED2025

Test Bank for
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Pharmacology
A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach
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10th Edition
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Authors: Linda McCuistion, Kathleen DiMaggio, Mary Beth
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Winton, JenniferYeager
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Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
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Chapter 1.The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Chapter 2.Drug Development and Ethical Considerations
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Chapter 3.Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
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Chapter 4.Pharmacogenetics
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Chapter 5.Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Chapter 6.Pediatric Considerations
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Chapter 7.Geriatric Considerations
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Chapter 8.Drugs in Substance Use Disorder
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Unit 2: Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration
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Chapter 9.Safety and Quality
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Chapter 10.Drug Administration
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Chapter 11.Drug Calculations
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Unit 3: Maintenance of Homeostasis
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Chapter 12.Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Chapter 13.Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Chapter 14.Nutritional Support
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Unit 4: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
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Chapter 15.Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Chapter 16.Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Unit 5: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs
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Chapter 17.Stimulants b


Chapter 18.Depressants
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Chapter 19.Antiseizure
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Drugs
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Chapter 20.Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer‘s Disease
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Chapter 21.Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
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Unit 6: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs
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Chapter 22.Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Chapter 23.Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Unit 7: Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs
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Chapter 24.Antiinflammatories
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Chapter 25.Analgesics
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Unit 8: Antimicrobial Drugs
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Chapter 26.Antibacterials
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Chapter 27.Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
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Chapter 28.Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and Peptides
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Unit 9: Immunologic Drugs
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Chapter 29.HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
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Chapter 30.Transplant Drugs
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Chapter 31.Vaccines b


Unit 10: Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers
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Chapter 32.Anticancer Drugs
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Chapter 33.Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Chapter 34.Biologic Response Modifiers
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Unit 11: Respiratory Drugs
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Chapter 35.Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Chapter 36.Lower Respiratory Disorders
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Unit 12: Cardiovascular Drugs
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,Chapter 37.Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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,Chapter 38.Diuretics
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Chapter 39.Antihypertensives
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Chapter 40.Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics
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Chapter 41.Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood Flow
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Unit 13: Gastrointestinal Drugs
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Chapter 42.Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Chapter 43.Antiulcer Drugs
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Unit 14: Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs
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Chapter 44.Eye and Ear Disorders
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Chapter 45.Dermatologic Disorders
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Unit 15: Endocrine Drugs
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Chapter 46.Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Chapter 47.Antidiabetics
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Unit 16: Renal and Urologic Drugs
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Chapter 48.Urinary Disorders
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Unit 17: Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs
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Chapter 49.Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
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Chapter 50.Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Chapter 51.Neonatal and Newborn
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Chapter 52.Reproductive Health
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Chapter 53.Men‘s Health and Reproductive Disorders
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Chapter 54.Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Unit 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Chapter 55.Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
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Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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McCuistion: Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 10th
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b




1. The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following
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steps, EXCEPT:
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a. Assessment
b. Patient problem b


c. Planning
d. Right Drug b




ANS: D b


The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes: 1) assessment, 2)
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patient problem, 3) planning, 4) implementation, and 5) evaluation. ―Right drug‖ is one of the
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―Six Rights‖ of medication administration.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) b b b TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
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MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care
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2. The nurse is using data collected to set goals or expected outcomes and interventions that
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address the patient‘s problems. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse applying?
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a. Assessment
b. Patient problem b


c. Planning N
d. Evaluation
ANS: C b


During the planning phase, the nurse uses the data collected to set goals or expected outcomes
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, and interventions which address the patient‘s problems. The data was collected during the
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―Assessment‖ and ―Patient problem‖ steps. During the ―Evaluation‖ phase the nurse would
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determine whether the goals and objectives set during the planning phase were met.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) b b b


TOP: Nursing Process: Nursing Intervention
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MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care
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3. A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has had repeated hospitalizations for episodes
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of hyperglycemia. The parents tell the nurse that they can‘t keep track of everything that has
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to be done to care for their child. The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom
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management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. These
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activities are completed in which step of the nursing process?
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a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation

ANS: C b



The implementation phase is the part of the nursing process in which the nurse provides
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education, drug administration, patient care, and other interventions necessary to assist the
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patient in accomplishing established medication goals.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) b b b


TOP: Nursing Process: Nursing Intervention
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MSC: NCLEX: Management of Care
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4. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication and reviews the patient‘s chart for drug
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allergies, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The nurse‘s actions are
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reflective of which phase of the nursing process?
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a. Assessment
b. Evaluation
c. Implementation
d. Planning
ANS: A b


Assessment involves gathering information about the patient and the drug, including any
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previous use of the drug.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) b b b


TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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5. Which assessment is categorized as objective data?
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a. A list of herbal supplements regularly used
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b. Lab values associated with the drugs the patient is taking
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c. The ages and relationship to the patient of all household members
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d. Usual dietary patterns and fNo o d intake
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ANS: B b


Objective data are measured and detected by another person and would include lab values.
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The other examples are subjective data.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) b b b


TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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6. The nurse reviews a patient‘s database and learns that the patient lives alone, is forgetful, and
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