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TEST BANK
INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION
By Susan M Ford

, Chapter 01, General Principles of Pharmacology
1. After teaching a group of students about the basics of pharmacology, the students
will be able to choose which aspect as the most critical to remember?
A) Drug name

B) Drug class

C) Drug action

D) Drug source

ANS: C

AXPLANATION: Pharmacology is the study of drugs and its action on living
organisms. Thus, an essential aspect of pharmacology is drug action. An
understanding of the drug name, drug class, and drug source is important, but
the most critical aspect related to pharmacology is how the drug acts in the
body.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 1
Cognitive Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: p. 3, Introduction

2. A caregiver suspects the patient had an adverse reaction to a prescribed
medicationdue to an interaction with an unreported over-the-counter
supplement. Which action by the caregiver will best assist in preventing
future similar incidents?
A) File a report with MedWatch

B) File a report with the State Board of Nursing

C) Instruct the patient to avoid combining medications in the future

D) Document the incident and report it to the health care provider

ANS: A

AXPLANATION: Caregivers play an important role in monitoring for adverse
reactions. Therefore, it is important to submit reports, even if there is uncertainty
about thecause–effect relationship. The FDA protects the identity of those who
voluntarilyreport adverse reactions.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 9
Cognitive Level: Apply

, Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control

Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process)
Reference: p. 7, Box 1.1 MedWatch and Reporting Adverse Events

3. A caregiver is assessing a patient and notes the patient has developed
swelling of the eyelids and lips after administration of a prescribed medication.
What does thecaregiver interpret this finding to specifically indicate?
A) Mild allergic reaction

B) Anaphylactic shock

C) Angioedema

D) Drug idiosyncrasy

ANS: C

AXPLANATION: Angioedema is a type of allergic drug reaction manifested by
the collection of fluid in the subcutaneous tissues, most commonly affecting the
eyelids, lips, mouth, and throat. Allergic reactions can be manifested by a wide
range of signs and symptoms such as itching, rashes, and hives. Anaphylactic
shock is a serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
Drug idiosyncrasy describes any unusual or abnormal reaction to a drug, one that
is different from the one normally expected.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 5
Cognitive Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process)
Reference: p. 12, Allergic Drug Reactions

4. The caregiver is preparing to teach a patient about a new drug which is in the
fourth phase of development. Which activity will the caregiver explain best
illustrates thisphase?
A) Health care providers report adverse effects to FDA.

B) Healthy volunteers are involved in the test.

C) In vitro tests are performed using human cells.

D) The drug is given to patients with the disease.

ANS: A

, AXPLANATION: The postmarketing surveillance phase of drug development
encourages health care professionals to report adverse effects of drugs to the FDA
using MedWatch. Phase 1 of clinical testing involves 20 to 100 healthy volunteers.
In vitro testing of the drug on human or animal cells is done in the pre-FDA phase.
In Phase 2 of clinical testing, the drug is given to patients with the disease for
whichthe drug is manufactured.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 4
Cognitive Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Health Promotion and
MaintenanceIntegrated Process:
Teaching/Learning Reference: p. 7, Concept
Mastery Alert

5. A caregiver is assessing a pregnant patient who admits to having a cocaine
addiction. Which condition of the baby after birth should the caregiver explain
and prepare thepatient for?
A) Diabetes

B) Hypertension

C) Addiction to drugs

D) CNS defects

ANS: C

AXPLANATION: The caregiver informs the patient that children born to mothers
using addictive drugs are often born with an addiction to the drug. Children born
to mothers who are addicted to cocaine are not known to be born with diabetes,
CNSdefects, or hypertension.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 6
Cognitive Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Health Promotion and
MaintenanceIntegrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Reference: p. 11, Drug Use, Pregnancy, and Lactation

6. A patient arrives at the health care clinic and reports taking several pills for a
headache and severe cough without relief. Which adverse effect should the
caregiverbe aware may develop from this combination?
A) Gastrointestinal bleeding

B) Breathing difficulties

C) Liver damage

D) Anaphylaxis

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