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Dipiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach 12th Edition| Twelfth Edition, (2023)
By Joseph T. Dipiro, Gary C. Yee, Stuart T. Haines, Thomas D. Nolin, Vicki
Ellingrod And L. Michael Posey
All Chapters 1-167| 20 Units| Latest Version With Detailed/Rationale Answers| Verified| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION 1: FOUNDATION ISSUES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Written By: Stuart T. Haines, L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ----------------------------------------- 7
Chapter 1: The Patient Care Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Chapter 2: Health Literacy And Medication Use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Chapter 3: Exploring Cultural Diversity And Equity In Healthcare -------------------------------------------------------- 21
Chapter 4: Medication Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Chapter 5: Medication Adherence-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Chapter 6: Clinical Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics ------------------------------------------------------------ 40
Chapter 7: Clinical Pharmacogenomics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Chapter 8: Clinical Toxicology -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
SECTION 2: COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Written By: L. Michael Posey, Joseph T. Dipiro And Vicki L. Ellingrod ---------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 9: Fever ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 10: Pain And Headache----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Chapter 11: Minor Ophthalmic Disorders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Chapter 12: Minor Otic Disorders (Cerumen Impaction, Otitis External) ----------------------------------------------- 73
Chapter 13: Nonspecific Respiratory Tract Symptoms (With Cough) ---------------------------------------------------- 79
Chapter 14: Allergic Rhinitis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 15: Oral Health And Systemic Conditions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Chapter 16: Oral Hygiene And Minor Oral Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96
Chapter 17: Skin Care And Minor Dermatologic Conditions -------------------------------------------------------------- 102
Chapter 18: Travel Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Chapter 19: Contraception ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 113
SECTION 3: SPECIAL POPULATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Written By: L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Chapter 20: Pediatrics: General Topics In Pediatric Pharmacotherapy ------------------------------------------------ 119
Chapter 21: Pediatrics; Oral Nutrition And Rehydration Of Infants And Children --------------------------------- 126
Chapter 22: Pediatrics; Neonatal Critical Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 132
Chapter 23: Geriatrics: Physiology Of Aging ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Chapter 24: Geriatrics: Medication Use In Older Adults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
Chapter 25: Geriatrics: Assessing Health And Delivering Healthcare To Older Adults ---------------------------- 150
Chapter 26: Critical Care; Considerations In Drug Selection, Dosing, Monitoring, And Safety ----------------- 156
Chapter 27: Critical Care: Pain, Agitation, And Delirium ------------------------------------------------------------------- 162
Chapter 28: Palliative And End-Of-Life Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 168
SECTION 4: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 29: Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Function ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 30: Hypertension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 31: Acute Hypertensive Crisis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 193
Chapter 32: Dyslipidemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 199
Chapter 33: Stable Ischemic Heart Disease ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 205
Chapter 34: Acute Coronary Syndromes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 211
Chapter 35: Peripheral Arterial Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 217
Chapter 36: Chronic Heart Failure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 222
, Chapter 37: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
Chapter 38: Venous Thromboembolism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 234
Chapter 39: Stroke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 240
Chapter 40: Arrhythmias ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 245
Chapter 41: Cardiopulmonary Arrest -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 249
Chapter 42: Shock Syndromes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 255
SECTION 5: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Chapter 43: Evaluation Of Respiratory Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Chapter 44: Asthma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 265
Chapter 45: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 270
Chapter 46: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 273
Chapter 47: Cystic Fibrosis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 48: Drug-Induced Pulmonary Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 280
SECTION 6: GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Written By: Joseph T. Dipiro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Chapter 49: Evaluation Of The Gastrointestinal Tract ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Chapter 50: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 290
Chapter 51: Peptic Ulcer Disease And Related Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------ 295
Chapter 52: Inflammatory Bowel Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 299
Chapter 53: Nausea And Vomiting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 303
Chapter 54: Diarrhea, Constipation, And Irritable Bowel Syndrome --------------------------------------------------- 308
Chapter 55: Portal Hypertension And Cirrhosis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 315
Chapter 56: Drug-Induced Liver Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 320
Chapter 57: Pancreatitis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 323
Chapter 58: Viral Hepatitis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 328
Chapter 59: Celiac Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 333
SECTION 7: RENAL DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 337
Written By: Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 337
Chapter 60: Evaluation Of Kidney Function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 337
Chapter 61: Acute Kidney Injury -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 343
Chapter 62: Chronic Kidney Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 348
Chapter 63: Chronic Kidney Disease: Management Of Secondary Complications --------------------------------- 352
Chapter 64: Hemodialysis And Peritoneal Dialysis -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 358
Chapter 65: Drug-Induced Kidney Disease ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 363
Chapter 66: Glomerular Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 368
Chapter 67: Personalized Pharmacotherapy For Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease------------------------- 373
Chapter 68: Disorders Of Sodium And Water Homeostasis --------------------------------------------------------------- 378
Chapter 69: Disorders Of Calcium And Phosphorus Homeostasis------------------------------------------------------- 383
Chapter 70: Disorders Of Potassium And Magnesium Homeostasis --------------------------------------------------- 388
Chapter 71: Acid–Base Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 393
SECTION 8: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
Chapter 72: Evaluation Of Neurological Illness ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
, Chapter 73: Alzheimer Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 405
Chapter 74: Multiple Sclerosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 410
Chapter 75: Epilepsy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 415
Chapter 76: Status Epilepticus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 77: Acute Management Of The Brain Injury Patient ------------------------------------------------------------ 425
Chapter 78: Parkinson Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 430
Chapter 79: Pain Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 435
Chapter 80: Headache Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 439
SECTION 9: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Chapter 81: Evaluation Of Psychiatric Disorders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Chapter 82: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 447
Chapter 83: Eating Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 452
Chapter 84: Introduction To Substance Use Disorders --------------------------------------------------------------------- 456
Chapter 85: Substance Use Disorders I: Opioids, Cannabis, And Stimulants ---------------------------------------- 462
Chapter 86: Substance-Related Disorders Ii: Alcohol, Nicotine, And Caffeine -------------------------------------- 468
Chapter 87: Schizophrenia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 473
Chapter 88: Depressive Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 479
Chapter 89: Bipolar Disorder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 484
Chapter 90: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, And Social Anxiety Disorder ----------------------- 488
Chapter 91: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder---------------------------------- 493
Chapter 92: Sleep Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 498
Chapter 93: Developmental Disabilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 503
SECTION 10: ENDOCRINOLOGIC DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Chapter 94: Diabetes Mellitus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Chapter 95: Acute Hyperglycemia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 514
Chapter 96: Thyroid Disorders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 520
Chapter 97: Adrenal Gland Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 525
Chapter 98: Pituitary Gland Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 530
SECTION 11: GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSETRIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------- 535
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 535
Chapter 99: Pregnancy And Lactation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 535
Chapter 100: Menstruation-Related Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 540
Chapter 101: Endometriosis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 545
Chapter 102: Menopausal Hormone Therapy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 550
SECTION 12: UROLOGICAL DISORDERS---------------------------------------------------------------------- 556
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 556
Chapter 103: Erectile Dysfunction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 556
Chapter 104: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 562
Chapter 105: Urinary Incontinence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 567
SECTION 13: IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 572
Written By: Gary C. Yee And Thomas D. Nolin--------------------------------------------------------------------- 572
, Chapter 106: Function And Evaluation Of The Immune System --------------------------------------------------------- 572
Chapter 107: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 580
Chapter 108: Drug Allergy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 585
Chapter 109: Solid-Organ Transplantation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 589
SECTION 14: RHEUMATOLOGIC DISORDERS --------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Written By: L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Chapter 110: Osteoarthritis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Chapter 111: Rheumatoid Arthritis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 599
Chapter 112: Osteoporosis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 604
Chapter 113: Gout And Hyperuricemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610
Section 15: Ophthalmic Disorders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Chapter 114: Glaucoma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Chapter 115: Age-Related Macular Degeneration --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620
Chapter 116: Drug-Induced Ophthalmic Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 626
SECTION 16: DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Chapter 117: Acne Vulgaris --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Chapter 118: Psoriasis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 637
Chapter 119: Atopic Dermatitis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 641
Chapter 120: Alopecia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 648
Chapter 121: Dermatologic Drug Reactions, Contact Dermatitis, And Common Skin Conditions ------------- 654
SECTION 17: HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Written By: Gary C. Yee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Chapter 122: Anemias ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Chapter 123: Coagulation Disorders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 668
Chapter 124: Sickle Cell Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 672
Chapter 125: Drug-Induced Hematologic Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 677
SECTION 18: INFECTIOUS DISEASES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682
Written By: Joseph T. Dipiro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682
Chapter 126: Laboratory Tests To Direct Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy ------------------------------------------ 682
Chapter 127: Antimicrobial Regimen Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 688
Chapter 128: Central Nervous System Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 694
Chapter 129: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 698
Chapter 130: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 703
Chapter 131: Influenza --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 708
Chapter 132: Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 713
Chapter 133: Skin And Soft-Tissue Infections --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 719
Chapter 134: Bacteremia And Infective Endocarditis ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 726
Chapter 135: Tuberculosis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 732
Chapter 136: Gastrointestinal Infections And Enterotoxigenic Poisonings ------------------------------------------- 738
Chapter 137: Intra-Abdominal Infections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 743
Chapter 138: Parasitic Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 748
, Chapter 139: Urinary Tract Infections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 753
Chapter 140: Sexually Transmitted Infections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 760
Chapter 141: Bone And Joint Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 770
Chapter 142: Sepsis And Septic Shock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 774
Chapter 143: Superficial Fungal Infections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 779
Chapter 144: Invasive Fungal Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 784
Chapter 145: Infections In Immunocompromised Patients --------------------------------------------------------------- 790
Chapter 146: Antimicrobial Prophylaxis In Surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 795
Chapter 147: Vaccines And Immunoglobulins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 800
Chapter 148: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ------------------------------------------------------------------ 806
SECTION 19: ONCOLOGIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Written By: Gary C. Yee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Chapter 149: Cancer: The Disease And Treatment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Chapter 150: Supportive Care In Cancer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 816
Chapter 151: Breast Cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 822
Chapter 152: Lung Cancer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 827
Chapter 153: Colorectal Cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 835
Chapter 154: Prostate Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 841
Chapter 155: Lymphomas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 849
Chapter 156: Ovarian Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 854
Chapter 157: Acute Leukemias ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 862
Chapter 158: Chronic Leukemias -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 868
Chapter 159: Multiple Myeloma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 873
Chapter 160: Myelodysplastic Syndromes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 877
Chapter 161: Renal Cell Carcinoma----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 882
Chapter 162: Melanoma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 887
Chapter 163: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 891
SECTION 20: NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------- 898
Written By: Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 898
Chapter 164: Assessment Of Nutrition Status And Nutrition Requirements ---------------------------------------- 898
Chapter 165: Parenteral Nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 904
Chapter 166: Enteral Nutrition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 913
Chapter 167: Obesity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 917
,SECTION 1: FOUNDATION ISSUES
Written By: Stuart T. Haines, L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin
Chapter 1: The Patient Care Process
Joseph T. Dipiro: Dipiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach 12th Edition, (2023) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Involves Gathering Information About A
Patient's Medical History And Current Health Status?
A) Plan
B) Monitor
C) Assess
D) Implement
ANS: C)
The "Assess" Step Involves Gathering All Necessary Information About The Patient,
Including Their Medical History, Current Symptoms, Lab Results, And Medication
Profile. This Data Helps To Formulate An Accurate Diagnosis And Care Plan.
2. In Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Does The Nurse Implement Interventions
To Achieve Desired Health Outcomes?
A) Plan
B) Implement
C) Monitor
D) Assess
ANS: B)
The "Implement" Phase Is When The Nurse And Other Healthcare Providers Take
Specific Actions To Carry Out The Care Plan, Which Includes Administering
Medications, Performing Procedures, And Providing Education To The Patient.
3. What Is The Most Critical Activity During The 'Monitor' Step Of The Patient Care
Process?
A) Evaluating Whether The Patient’s Condition Is Improving
B) Reassessing The Patient's Financial Status
C) Discharging The Patient From The Hospital
D) Reviewing The Patient's Diet Preferences
ANS: A)
Monitoring The Patient’s Progress Is Essential To Assess The Effectiveness Of The
Interventions And Modify The Care Plan If Necessary. The Nurse Checks For Side
Effects, Therapeutic Responses, And Any Changes In The Patient’s Condition.
,4. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Role Of The Nurse In The "Assess" Step
Of The Patient Care Process?
A) Nurses Provide The Final Diagnosis Of The Patient's Illness
B) Nurses Collaborate With Other Healthcare Providers To Gather Patient Data
C) Nurses Implement Medication Protocols
D) Nurses Manage The Patient's Medical Records
ANS: B)
Nurses Play A Key Role In Gathering And Documenting Patient Information, Working
With The Healthcare Team To Assess The Patient’s Current Status, Including History,
Symptoms, And Medications.
5. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of An Intervention In The "Implement" Step
For A Patient With Hypertension?
A) Review Lab Results To Monitor Potassium Levels
B) Start A Medication Regimen As Prescribed For Blood Pressure Control
C) Educate The Patient About Proper Nutrition For Blood Pressure Control
D) Reassess The Patient's Medication Therapy After 2 Weeks
ANS: B)
The "Implement" Step Involves Carrying Out Specific Interventions, Such As Starting
The Prescribed Medication To Manage Hypertension, Or Assisting The Patient With
Lifestyle Modifications.
6. Which Of The Following Actions Would Be Considered Part Of The "Monitor" Phase
Of The Patient Care Process For A Patient On An Anticoagulant?
A) Administering The Medication As Prescribed
B) Reassessing The Patient's Inr Level Regularly
C) Educating The Patient On Diet Restrictions
D) Reviewing The Patient’s Medical History
ANS: B)
Monitoring Involves Checking The Effectiveness Of Therapy And Evaluating Outcomes.
For An Anticoagulant, The Inr Level Is Regularly Monitored To Ensure The Patient Is
Within A Therapeutic Range.
7. During Which Phase Of The Patient Care Process Is It Most Appropriate For A Nurse
To Provide Education On The Side Effects Of A Prescribed Medication?
A) Monitor
B) Implement
C) Assess
D) Plan
ANS: B)
,The "Implement" Phase Includes Taking Actions Such As Administering Medications
And Providing Patient Education. Educating The Patient About Side Effects Occurs
During This Stage To Ensure They Understand The Treatment Plan.
8. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A Non-Pharmacological Intervention
During The "Implement" Step?
A) Adjusting The Patient's Insulin Dose
B) Teaching A Patient Relaxation Techniques For Stress Reduction
C) Ordering Laboratory Tests For Kidney Function
D) Monitoring The Patient For Adverse Drug Reactions
ANS: B)
Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Such As Relaxation Techniques, Are Part Of The
Comprehensive Care Approach. They Are Often Implemented Alongside
Pharmacological Therapies To Manage Conditions Like Anxiety Or Hypertension.
9. What Is The Primary Purpose Of The "Plan" Step In The Patient Care Process?
A) To Define The Patient's Diagnoses
B) To Create A Specific Care Plan With Goals And Interventions
C) To Review Medications Prescribed To The Patient
D) To Monitor The Patient's Progress Over Time
ANS: B)
The "Plan" Step Involves Formulating An Individualized Care Plan That Addresses The
Patient's Needs, Setting Clear Goals For Health Outcomes, And Determining Appropriate
Interventions.
10. In The Hospital, Which Of The Following Would Be An Outcome Of Successful
Patient Care Planning?
A) The Patient’s Discharge Is Delayed
B) The Patient’s Clinical Goals Are Met, And They Experience An Improvement In
Health
C) The Nurse Follows All Hospital Policies And Procedures Without Deviation
D) The Patient Has No Contact With The Nurse During Their Stay
ANS: B)
The Goal Of Patient Care Planning Is To Achieve Specific Health Outcomes. A
Successful Plan Results In The Improvement Of The Patient’s Condition Or The
Achievement Of Health Goals Set During The Planning Phase.
11. A Nurse Is Applying The Patient Care Process In A Hospital Setting. Which Of The
Following Is The First Step In This Process?
A) Implementation
B) Evaluation
C) Assessment
, D) Planning
ANS: C)
The Patient Care Process Begins With Assessment. This Step Involves Gathering
Information About The Patient’s Medical History, Current Condition, And Any Relevant
Social Or Cultural Factors To Create An Individualized Care Plan.
12. During The Planning Phase Of The Patient Care Process, The Nurse Must Establish
Which Of The Following?
A) A Set Of Nursing Interventions
B) A Complete Discharge Plan
C) Patient Goals And Outcomes
D) Medication Administration Schedule
ANS: C)
In The Planning Phase, The Nurse Collaborates With The Patient And Healthcare Team
To Set Specific, Measurable, And Achievable Goals. These Goals Guide The Patient’s
Care And Are Used To Measure The Success Of Interventions.
13. When Conducting An Assessment Of A Patient, Which Of The Following
Information Is Most Critical To Collect?
A) Patient’s Preferred Dietary Preferences
B) Family Members’ Preferences
C) Medical History, Symptoms, And Current Medications
D) Financial Status
ANS: C)
The Most Critical Information Includes The Patient’s Medical History, Current
Symptoms, And Medications. This Information Is Essential For Accurate Diagnosis And
Treatment Planning.
14. A Nurse Is Evaluating A Patient’s Response To A Medication Regimen. Which Step
Of The Patient Care Process Does This Action Belong To?
A) Assessment
B) Implementation
C) Evaluation
D) Planning
ANS: C)
Evaluation Is The Process Of Assessing Whether The Goals Of Treatment Have Been
Met And Determining The Effectiveness Of Interventions. The Nurse Monitors The
Patient’s Response To Therapy And Adjusts The Plan As Needed.
15. In Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Does A Nurse Adjust The Treatment Plan
Based On The Assessment Data?
A) Assessment
Dipiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach 12th Edition| Twelfth Edition, (2023)
By Joseph T. Dipiro, Gary C. Yee, Stuart T. Haines, Thomas D. Nolin, Vicki
Ellingrod And L. Michael Posey
All Chapters 1-167| 20 Units| Latest Version With Detailed/Rationale Answers| Verified| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION 1: FOUNDATION ISSUES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Written By: Stuart T. Haines, L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ----------------------------------------- 7
Chapter 1: The Patient Care Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Chapter 2: Health Literacy And Medication Use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Chapter 3: Exploring Cultural Diversity And Equity In Healthcare -------------------------------------------------------- 21
Chapter 4: Medication Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Chapter 5: Medication Adherence-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Chapter 6: Clinical Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics ------------------------------------------------------------ 40
Chapter 7: Clinical Pharmacogenomics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Chapter 8: Clinical Toxicology -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
SECTION 2: COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Written By: L. Michael Posey, Joseph T. Dipiro And Vicki L. Ellingrod ---------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 9: Fever ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 10: Pain And Headache----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Chapter 11: Minor Ophthalmic Disorders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Chapter 12: Minor Otic Disorders (Cerumen Impaction, Otitis External) ----------------------------------------------- 73
Chapter 13: Nonspecific Respiratory Tract Symptoms (With Cough) ---------------------------------------------------- 79
Chapter 14: Allergic Rhinitis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 15: Oral Health And Systemic Conditions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Chapter 16: Oral Hygiene And Minor Oral Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96
Chapter 17: Skin Care And Minor Dermatologic Conditions -------------------------------------------------------------- 102
Chapter 18: Travel Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Chapter 19: Contraception ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 113
SECTION 3: SPECIAL POPULATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Written By: L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Chapter 20: Pediatrics: General Topics In Pediatric Pharmacotherapy ------------------------------------------------ 119
Chapter 21: Pediatrics; Oral Nutrition And Rehydration Of Infants And Children --------------------------------- 126
Chapter 22: Pediatrics; Neonatal Critical Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 132
Chapter 23: Geriatrics: Physiology Of Aging ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 138
Chapter 24: Geriatrics: Medication Use In Older Adults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
Chapter 25: Geriatrics: Assessing Health And Delivering Healthcare To Older Adults ---------------------------- 150
Chapter 26: Critical Care; Considerations In Drug Selection, Dosing, Monitoring, And Safety ----------------- 156
Chapter 27: Critical Care: Pain, Agitation, And Delirium ------------------------------------------------------------------- 162
Chapter 28: Palliative And End-Of-Life Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 168
SECTION 4: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 29: Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Function ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 30: Hypertension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 31: Acute Hypertensive Crisis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 193
Chapter 32: Dyslipidemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 199
Chapter 33: Stable Ischemic Heart Disease ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 205
Chapter 34: Acute Coronary Syndromes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 211
Chapter 35: Peripheral Arterial Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 217
Chapter 36: Chronic Heart Failure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 222
, Chapter 37: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
Chapter 38: Venous Thromboembolism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 234
Chapter 39: Stroke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 240
Chapter 40: Arrhythmias ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 245
Chapter 41: Cardiopulmonary Arrest -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 249
Chapter 42: Shock Syndromes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 255
SECTION 5: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Chapter 43: Evaluation Of Respiratory Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261
Chapter 44: Asthma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 265
Chapter 45: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 270
Chapter 46: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 273
Chapter 47: Cystic Fibrosis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 277
Chapter 48: Drug-Induced Pulmonary Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 280
SECTION 6: GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Written By: Joseph T. Dipiro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Chapter 49: Evaluation Of The Gastrointestinal Tract ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 285
Chapter 50: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 290
Chapter 51: Peptic Ulcer Disease And Related Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------ 295
Chapter 52: Inflammatory Bowel Disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 299
Chapter 53: Nausea And Vomiting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 303
Chapter 54: Diarrhea, Constipation, And Irritable Bowel Syndrome --------------------------------------------------- 308
Chapter 55: Portal Hypertension And Cirrhosis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 315
Chapter 56: Drug-Induced Liver Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 320
Chapter 57: Pancreatitis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 323
Chapter 58: Viral Hepatitis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 328
Chapter 59: Celiac Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 333
SECTION 7: RENAL DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 337
Written By: Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 337
Chapter 60: Evaluation Of Kidney Function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 337
Chapter 61: Acute Kidney Injury -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 343
Chapter 62: Chronic Kidney Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 348
Chapter 63: Chronic Kidney Disease: Management Of Secondary Complications --------------------------------- 352
Chapter 64: Hemodialysis And Peritoneal Dialysis -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 358
Chapter 65: Drug-Induced Kidney Disease ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 363
Chapter 66: Glomerular Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 368
Chapter 67: Personalized Pharmacotherapy For Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease------------------------- 373
Chapter 68: Disorders Of Sodium And Water Homeostasis --------------------------------------------------------------- 378
Chapter 69: Disorders Of Calcium And Phosphorus Homeostasis------------------------------------------------------- 383
Chapter 70: Disorders Of Potassium And Magnesium Homeostasis --------------------------------------------------- 388
Chapter 71: Acid–Base Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 393
SECTION 8: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
Chapter 72: Evaluation Of Neurological Illness ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 401
, Chapter 73: Alzheimer Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 405
Chapter 74: Multiple Sclerosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 410
Chapter 75: Epilepsy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 415
Chapter 76: Status Epilepticus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 77: Acute Management Of The Brain Injury Patient ------------------------------------------------------------ 425
Chapter 78: Parkinson Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 430
Chapter 79: Pain Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 435
Chapter 80: Headache Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 439
SECTION 9: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Chapter 81: Evaluation Of Psychiatric Disorders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 443
Chapter 82: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 447
Chapter 83: Eating Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 452
Chapter 84: Introduction To Substance Use Disorders --------------------------------------------------------------------- 456
Chapter 85: Substance Use Disorders I: Opioids, Cannabis, And Stimulants ---------------------------------------- 462
Chapter 86: Substance-Related Disorders Ii: Alcohol, Nicotine, And Caffeine -------------------------------------- 468
Chapter 87: Schizophrenia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 473
Chapter 88: Depressive Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 479
Chapter 89: Bipolar Disorder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 484
Chapter 90: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, And Social Anxiety Disorder ----------------------- 488
Chapter 91: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder---------------------------------- 493
Chapter 92: Sleep Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 498
Chapter 93: Developmental Disabilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 503
SECTION 10: ENDOCRINOLOGIC DISORDERS -------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Written By: Stuart T. Haines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Chapter 94: Diabetes Mellitus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 507
Chapter 95: Acute Hyperglycemia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 514
Chapter 96: Thyroid Disorders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 520
Chapter 97: Adrenal Gland Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 525
Chapter 98: Pituitary Gland Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 530
SECTION 11: GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSETRIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------- 535
Written By: Vicki L. Ellingrod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 535
Chapter 99: Pregnancy And Lactation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 535
Chapter 100: Menstruation-Related Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 540
Chapter 101: Endometriosis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 545
Chapter 102: Menopausal Hormone Therapy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 550
SECTION 12: UROLOGICAL DISORDERS---------------------------------------------------------------------- 556
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 556
Chapter 103: Erectile Dysfunction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 556
Chapter 104: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 562
Chapter 105: Urinary Incontinence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 567
SECTION 13: IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 572
Written By: Gary C. Yee And Thomas D. Nolin--------------------------------------------------------------------- 572
, Chapter 106: Function And Evaluation Of The Immune System --------------------------------------------------------- 572
Chapter 107: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 580
Chapter 108: Drug Allergy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 585
Chapter 109: Solid-Organ Transplantation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 589
SECTION 14: RHEUMATOLOGIC DISORDERS --------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Written By: L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Chapter 110: Osteoarthritis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 594
Chapter 111: Rheumatoid Arthritis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 599
Chapter 112: Osteoporosis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 604
Chapter 113: Gout And Hyperuricemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610
Section 15: Ophthalmic Disorders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Chapter 114: Glaucoma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614
Chapter 115: Age-Related Macular Degeneration --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620
Chapter 116: Drug-Induced Ophthalmic Disorders -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 626
SECTION 16: DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Written By: L. Michael Posey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Chapter 117: Acne Vulgaris --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 632
Chapter 118: Psoriasis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 637
Chapter 119: Atopic Dermatitis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 641
Chapter 120: Alopecia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 648
Chapter 121: Dermatologic Drug Reactions, Contact Dermatitis, And Common Skin Conditions ------------- 654
SECTION 17: HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Written By: Gary C. Yee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Chapter 122: Anemias ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 661
Chapter 123: Coagulation Disorders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 668
Chapter 124: Sickle Cell Disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 672
Chapter 125: Drug-Induced Hematologic Disorders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 677
SECTION 18: INFECTIOUS DISEASES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682
Written By: Joseph T. Dipiro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682
Chapter 126: Laboratory Tests To Direct Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy ------------------------------------------ 682
Chapter 127: Antimicrobial Regimen Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 688
Chapter 128: Central Nervous System Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 694
Chapter 129: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 698
Chapter 130: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 703
Chapter 131: Influenza --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 708
Chapter 132: Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 713
Chapter 133: Skin And Soft-Tissue Infections --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 719
Chapter 134: Bacteremia And Infective Endocarditis ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 726
Chapter 135: Tuberculosis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 732
Chapter 136: Gastrointestinal Infections And Enterotoxigenic Poisonings ------------------------------------------- 738
Chapter 137: Intra-Abdominal Infections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 743
Chapter 138: Parasitic Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 748
, Chapter 139: Urinary Tract Infections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 753
Chapter 140: Sexually Transmitted Infections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 760
Chapter 141: Bone And Joint Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 770
Chapter 142: Sepsis And Septic Shock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 774
Chapter 143: Superficial Fungal Infections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 779
Chapter 144: Invasive Fungal Infections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 784
Chapter 145: Infections In Immunocompromised Patients --------------------------------------------------------------- 790
Chapter 146: Antimicrobial Prophylaxis In Surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 795
Chapter 147: Vaccines And Immunoglobulins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 800
Chapter 148: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ------------------------------------------------------------------ 806
SECTION 19: ONCOLOGIC DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Written By: Gary C. Yee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Chapter 149: Cancer: The Disease And Treatment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 811
Chapter 150: Supportive Care In Cancer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 816
Chapter 151: Breast Cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 822
Chapter 152: Lung Cancer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 827
Chapter 153: Colorectal Cancer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 835
Chapter 154: Prostate Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 841
Chapter 155: Lymphomas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 849
Chapter 156: Ovarian Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 854
Chapter 157: Acute Leukemias ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 862
Chapter 158: Chronic Leukemias -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 868
Chapter 159: Multiple Myeloma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 873
Chapter 160: Myelodysplastic Syndromes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 877
Chapter 161: Renal Cell Carcinoma----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 882
Chapter 162: Melanoma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 887
Chapter 163: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 891
SECTION 20: NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------- 898
Written By: Thomas D. Nolin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 898
Chapter 164: Assessment Of Nutrition Status And Nutrition Requirements ---------------------------------------- 898
Chapter 165: Parenteral Nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 904
Chapter 166: Enteral Nutrition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 913
Chapter 167: Obesity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 917
,SECTION 1: FOUNDATION ISSUES
Written By: Stuart T. Haines, L. Michael Posey And Thomas D. Nolin
Chapter 1: The Patient Care Process
Joseph T. Dipiro: Dipiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach 12th Edition, (2023) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Involves Gathering Information About A
Patient's Medical History And Current Health Status?
A) Plan
B) Monitor
C) Assess
D) Implement
ANS: C)
The "Assess" Step Involves Gathering All Necessary Information About The Patient,
Including Their Medical History, Current Symptoms, Lab Results, And Medication
Profile. This Data Helps To Formulate An Accurate Diagnosis And Care Plan.
2. In Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Does The Nurse Implement Interventions
To Achieve Desired Health Outcomes?
A) Plan
B) Implement
C) Monitor
D) Assess
ANS: B)
The "Implement" Phase Is When The Nurse And Other Healthcare Providers Take
Specific Actions To Carry Out The Care Plan, Which Includes Administering
Medications, Performing Procedures, And Providing Education To The Patient.
3. What Is The Most Critical Activity During The 'Monitor' Step Of The Patient Care
Process?
A) Evaluating Whether The Patient’s Condition Is Improving
B) Reassessing The Patient's Financial Status
C) Discharging The Patient From The Hospital
D) Reviewing The Patient's Diet Preferences
ANS: A)
Monitoring The Patient’s Progress Is Essential To Assess The Effectiveness Of The
Interventions And Modify The Care Plan If Necessary. The Nurse Checks For Side
Effects, Therapeutic Responses, And Any Changes In The Patient’s Condition.
,4. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Role Of The Nurse In The "Assess" Step
Of The Patient Care Process?
A) Nurses Provide The Final Diagnosis Of The Patient's Illness
B) Nurses Collaborate With Other Healthcare Providers To Gather Patient Data
C) Nurses Implement Medication Protocols
D) Nurses Manage The Patient's Medical Records
ANS: B)
Nurses Play A Key Role In Gathering And Documenting Patient Information, Working
With The Healthcare Team To Assess The Patient’s Current Status, Including History,
Symptoms, And Medications.
5. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of An Intervention In The "Implement" Step
For A Patient With Hypertension?
A) Review Lab Results To Monitor Potassium Levels
B) Start A Medication Regimen As Prescribed For Blood Pressure Control
C) Educate The Patient About Proper Nutrition For Blood Pressure Control
D) Reassess The Patient's Medication Therapy After 2 Weeks
ANS: B)
The "Implement" Step Involves Carrying Out Specific Interventions, Such As Starting
The Prescribed Medication To Manage Hypertension, Or Assisting The Patient With
Lifestyle Modifications.
6. Which Of The Following Actions Would Be Considered Part Of The "Monitor" Phase
Of The Patient Care Process For A Patient On An Anticoagulant?
A) Administering The Medication As Prescribed
B) Reassessing The Patient's Inr Level Regularly
C) Educating The Patient On Diet Restrictions
D) Reviewing The Patient’s Medical History
ANS: B)
Monitoring Involves Checking The Effectiveness Of Therapy And Evaluating Outcomes.
For An Anticoagulant, The Inr Level Is Regularly Monitored To Ensure The Patient Is
Within A Therapeutic Range.
7. During Which Phase Of The Patient Care Process Is It Most Appropriate For A Nurse
To Provide Education On The Side Effects Of A Prescribed Medication?
A) Monitor
B) Implement
C) Assess
D) Plan
ANS: B)
,The "Implement" Phase Includes Taking Actions Such As Administering Medications
And Providing Patient Education. Educating The Patient About Side Effects Occurs
During This Stage To Ensure They Understand The Treatment Plan.
8. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A Non-Pharmacological Intervention
During The "Implement" Step?
A) Adjusting The Patient's Insulin Dose
B) Teaching A Patient Relaxation Techniques For Stress Reduction
C) Ordering Laboratory Tests For Kidney Function
D) Monitoring The Patient For Adverse Drug Reactions
ANS: B)
Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Such As Relaxation Techniques, Are Part Of The
Comprehensive Care Approach. They Are Often Implemented Alongside
Pharmacological Therapies To Manage Conditions Like Anxiety Or Hypertension.
9. What Is The Primary Purpose Of The "Plan" Step In The Patient Care Process?
A) To Define The Patient's Diagnoses
B) To Create A Specific Care Plan With Goals And Interventions
C) To Review Medications Prescribed To The Patient
D) To Monitor The Patient's Progress Over Time
ANS: B)
The "Plan" Step Involves Formulating An Individualized Care Plan That Addresses The
Patient's Needs, Setting Clear Goals For Health Outcomes, And Determining Appropriate
Interventions.
10. In The Hospital, Which Of The Following Would Be An Outcome Of Successful
Patient Care Planning?
A) The Patient’s Discharge Is Delayed
B) The Patient’s Clinical Goals Are Met, And They Experience An Improvement In
Health
C) The Nurse Follows All Hospital Policies And Procedures Without Deviation
D) The Patient Has No Contact With The Nurse During Their Stay
ANS: B)
The Goal Of Patient Care Planning Is To Achieve Specific Health Outcomes. A
Successful Plan Results In The Improvement Of The Patient’s Condition Or The
Achievement Of Health Goals Set During The Planning Phase.
11. A Nurse Is Applying The Patient Care Process In A Hospital Setting. Which Of The
Following Is The First Step In This Process?
A) Implementation
B) Evaluation
C) Assessment
, D) Planning
ANS: C)
The Patient Care Process Begins With Assessment. This Step Involves Gathering
Information About The Patient’s Medical History, Current Condition, And Any Relevant
Social Or Cultural Factors To Create An Individualized Care Plan.
12. During The Planning Phase Of The Patient Care Process, The Nurse Must Establish
Which Of The Following?
A) A Set Of Nursing Interventions
B) A Complete Discharge Plan
C) Patient Goals And Outcomes
D) Medication Administration Schedule
ANS: C)
In The Planning Phase, The Nurse Collaborates With The Patient And Healthcare Team
To Set Specific, Measurable, And Achievable Goals. These Goals Guide The Patient’s
Care And Are Used To Measure The Success Of Interventions.
13. When Conducting An Assessment Of A Patient, Which Of The Following
Information Is Most Critical To Collect?
A) Patient’s Preferred Dietary Preferences
B) Family Members’ Preferences
C) Medical History, Symptoms, And Current Medications
D) Financial Status
ANS: C)
The Most Critical Information Includes The Patient’s Medical History, Current
Symptoms, And Medications. This Information Is Essential For Accurate Diagnosis And
Treatment Planning.
14. A Nurse Is Evaluating A Patient’s Response To A Medication Regimen. Which Step
Of The Patient Care Process Does This Action Belong To?
A) Assessment
B) Implementation
C) Evaluation
D) Planning
ANS: C)
Evaluation Is The Process Of Assessing Whether The Goals Of Treatment Have Been
Met And Determining The Effectiveness Of Interventions. The Nurse Monitors The
Patient’s Response To Therapy And Adjusts The Plan As Needed.
15. In Which Step Of The Patient Care Process Does A Nurse Adjust The Treatment Plan
Based On The Assessment Data?
A) Assessment
