By Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce Clayton Complete
All Chapters (1-48) Q&A Verified With Rationales| Grade A+ Assured
ISBN 9780323796309
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources ..................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions ................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 03: Drug Action Across the Life Span ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 04: The NursingProcess and Pharmacology ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 05: Patient Education to Promote Health ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Chapter 06: Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety ................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 07: Percutaneous Administration ........................................................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 08: Enteral Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 09: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications .................................................................................... 114
Chapter 10: Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes ................................................................. 125
Chapter 11: Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route ............................................................................................................................. 138
Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System ............................................................................................................................ 153
Chapter 13: Drugs Used for Sedation and Sleep ................................................................................................................................................. 169
Chapter 14: Drugs Used to Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 181
Chapter 15: Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders .................................................................................................................................................. 192
Chapter 16: Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders ........................................................................................................................ 205
Chapter 17: Drugs Used for Psychoses................................................................................................................................................................ 222
Chapter 18: Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders ................................................................................................................................................... 236
Chapter 19: Drugs Used for Pain Management .................................................................................................................................................. 249
Chapter 20: Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome ............................................................................................... 264
Chapter 21: Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias ................................................................................................................................................ 274
Chapter 22: Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension ................................................................................................................................................. 288
Chapter 23: Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias ................................................................................................................................................. 306
Chapter 24: Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris .............................................................................................................................................. 317
Chapter 25: Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease ......................................................................................................................... 333
Chapter 26: Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders .......................................................................................................................... 343
Chapter 27: Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure .................................................................................................................................................. 358
Chapter 28: Drugs Used for Diuresis .................................................................................................................................................................. 376
Chapter 29: Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease ........................................................................................................................... 393
Chapter 30: Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease ........................................................................................................................... 409
Chapter 31: Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders ................................................................................................................................................ 431
Chapter 32: Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease ..................................................................................... 447
Chapter 33: Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting ..................................................................................................................................... 464
Chapter 34: Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea ............................................................................................................................ 478
Chapter 35: Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus ........................................................................................................................................... 494
Chapter 36: Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease ............................................................................................................................................. 512
Chapter 37: Corticosteroids ................................................................................................................................................................................ 527
Chapter 38: Gonadal Hormones .......................................................................................................................................................................... 544
Chapter 39: Drugs Used in Obstetrics ................................................................................................................................................................. 559
Chapter 40: Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health ..................................................................................................................................... 574
Chapter 41: Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of theUrinary System .................................................................................................................... 590
Chapter 42: Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders .............................................................................................................. 606
Chapter 43: Drugs Used to Treat Cancer ............................................................................................................................................................. 621
Chapter 44: Drugs Used to Treat theMusculoskeletal System ........................................................................................................................... 637
Chapter 45: Drugs Used to Treat Infections ....................................................................................................................................................... 653
Chapter 46: Nutrition .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 667
Chapter 47: Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy ...................................................................................................................................... 680
Chapter 48: Substance Abuse .............................................................................................................................................................................. 694
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,Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information
Sources
Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
CORRECT ANSWER: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or
trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic,
name is provided by the United States Adopted Names Council.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 9
OBJ: 1NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
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, CORRECT ANSWER: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional
supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a compilation of drug
names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved drugs; it does not include
nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database contains
evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it does not
include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains
comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include nutritional
supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education
3. Which drug reference contains drug monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic
class?
a. Drug Facts and Comparisons
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference
CORRECT ANSWER: A
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