TEST BANK
, Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition 2
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Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical harmacology 10th Edition By
Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski
Chapter 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: ApplyingREF: p. 2
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition 3
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing
process related tothe patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN
take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug’s actions.
c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands
about his drug.
ANS: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the
diagnosis 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 drug’s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse
effects of a prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug
therapy are you engaging in atthis point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnos
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ANS: 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 effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient’s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
ANS: A
Reports from the patient or patient’s caregiver are considered subjective data.
Symptoms such aspain, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that
cannot be “seen” and are data collectedfrom the patient, caregiver, or others.
Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital sign data from a medical chart are
examples of objective data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?
a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
, Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition 2
,
Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical harmacology 10th Edition By
Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski
Chapter 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: ApplyingREF: p. 2
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition 3
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing
process related tothe patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN
take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug’s actions.
c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands
about his drug.
ANS: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the
diagnosis 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 drug’s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse
effects of a prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug
therapy are you engaging in atthis point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnos
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is
ANS: 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 effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.
c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.
d. The patient’s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.
ANS: A
Reports from the patient or patient’s caregiver are considered subjective data.
Symptoms such aspain, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that
cannot be “seen” and are data collectedfrom the patient, caregiver, or others.
Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital sign data from a medical chart are
examples of objective data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?
a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.
b. Grimacing with movement is present during the examination.
