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Chapter 36. Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease Chapter 37. Corticosteroids Chapter 38. Gonadal Hormones Chapter 39. Drugs Used in Obstetrics Chapter 40. Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient asking about the use of salt substitutes while on a sodium-restricted diet? a. Salt substitutes may be high in potassium and should be used sparingly. b. Salt substitutes are safe for unlimited use. c. The salty flavour is reduced, so additional amounts are needed for desired flavour. d. Salt substitutes may interact wit...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a patient beginning therapy with dutasteride (Avodart). Which time period is correct in explaining how long will it take before the patient can expect results? a. 24 hours b. 2 weeks c. 1 month d. 6 months ANS: D Longer than 6 to 12 months of treatment may be necessary to assess whether a therapeutic response has been achieved. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension R...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is a gravida 1, Rh-negative woman at a 28 weeks‘ gestation. the father of her child is Rh positive. the mother is asking the nurse about the effect on her unborn child of RhoGAM that has been ordered. What is the nurse’s best reply? a. “Your child will do well after birth once transfusions are administered.” b. “If the baby is Rh negative at birth, he or she will need RhoGAM also....

Chapter 31. Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders Chapter 32. Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease Chapter 33. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting Chapter 34. Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea Chapter 35. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which situation necessitates the need for immediate follow-up with the healthcare provider for a young woman taking birth control pills? a. Breakthrough bleeding b. Nausea c. Missed dose d. Light menstrual flow ANS: A Breakthrough bleeding is not an expected adverse effect and should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately to consider alternatives in therapy. Nausea is an expected...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which symptom is the patient with a lactase deficiency most likely to exhibit? a. Constipation b. Excessive salivation c. Diarrhea d. Vomiting ANS: C Patients with deficiencies of digestive enzymes such as lactase or amylase have difficulty digesting certain foods. Diarrhea usually develops because of irritation from undigested food. Constipation, excessive salivation, and vomiting do not ...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which advantage explains the reason for using benzodiazepines as an adjunctive treatment for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy? a. The long half-life will prolong the effectiveness of other drugs. b. They increase a sense of euphoria. c. The patient will not develop tolerance to the medications as quickly. d. The antianxiety effect helps, in addition to reducing the frequency of n...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with myxedema complains to the nurse that he has a ―hangover‖ the next morning after taking a pain medication at night. Which explanation by the nurse is the most accurate? a. “You have increased sensitivity to the medicine because of your thyroid condition.” b. “Because you haven’t been sleeping, you have increased fatigue and should increase the analgesic.” c. “You are no...

Chapter 26. Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders Chapter 27. Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure Chapter 28. Drugs Used for Diuresis Chapter 29. Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease Chapter 30. Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which laboratory test is the preferred screening test for diabetes in children and nonpregnant adults? a. FPG b. ECG c. GTT d. A1c ANS: A The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is the preferred test used to screen for diabetes in children and nonpregnant adults. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are used to monitor electrical activity of the heart. The GTT is not recommended for routine clinical use but...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which reaction occurs in the nasal structures when cholinergic fibres are stimulated? a. Dryness of mucous membranes in the nostrils b. Bleeding in the mucous membranes in the nostrils c. Production of serous and mucous secretions in the nostrils d. Enhanced olfactory perception in the mucous membranes of the nostrils ANS: C The cholinergic fibres innervate the secretory glands; when stimu...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate when a patient who is taking NSAIDs to treat arthritis asks why misoprostol has also been prescribed? a. NSAIDs often cause GI irritation that can result in peptic ulcers. b. NSAIDs promote the production of prostaglandins and reduce the incidence of gastric irritation. c. Antiulcer medications eradicate the presence of bacteria in the stomach that cause ...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which medication helps prevent or reduce mucositis in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment? a. Amlexanox paste (Aphthasol) b. Palifermin (Kepivance) c. Docosanol (Abreva) d. Nystatin (Mycostatin) ANS: B Palifermin is a recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor approved specifically for preventing and treating the mucositis that develops in leukemia or lymphoma patient...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which structures in the respiratory tract assist in removing foreign bodies such as smoke and bacteria? a. Villi b. Golgi bodies c. Ciliary hairs d. Erector pili ANS: C Normally, respiratory tract fluid forms a protective layer over the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. Foreign bodies, such as smoke particles and bacteria, are caught in the respiratory tract fluid and are swept upward by ...

Chapter 21. Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias Chapter 22. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension Chapter 23. Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias Chapter 24. Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris Chapter 25. Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Dipyridamole (Persantine) has been used extensively in combination with warfarin to prevent the formation of thromboembolism after which type of event? a. Myocardial infarction b. Transient ischemic attack c. Cardiac valve replacement d. Heart transplant ANS: C Dipyridamole has been used extensively in combination with warfarin to prevent the formation of thromboembolism after cardiac valv...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement by patient that has recently been prescribed cilostazol (Pletal) indicates this medication is effective? a. “I have less leg cramping when I walk.” b. “My pulse rate is more regular.” c. “I have had fewer episodes of angina.” d. “My blood pressure has decreased.” ANS: A The primary therapeutic outcome expected from cilostazol is improved tissue perfusion, with a...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which serum potassium level is expected in a patient who has severe vomiting and diarrhea? a. Less than 3.5 mEq/L b. Between 3.5 and 4.5 mEq/L c. Between 4.6 and 5 mEq/L d. Higher than 5.5 mEq/L ANS: A Serum potassium (K+) levels would be less than 3.5 mEq/L. Hypokalemia is especially likely to occur when a patient exhibits vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy diuresis. Between 3.5 and 4.5 mEq/L i...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which drug is used to obtain vasodilation in the treatment of chronic heart failure? a. ACTH b. ACE inhibitors c. ARBs d. ANB agents ANS: B Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the mainstays of oral vasodilator therapy for treating chronic heart failure. ACTH is adrenocorticotropic hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary to stimulate the adrenal cortex. ARBs are angiotens...