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TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTORY CLINICALPHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION BY SUSAN FORD CHAPTER
1-54 | COMPLETE GUIDE
, Chapter 01: General Principles of Pharmacology
Ford: Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition
1. After teaching a group of learners about the basics of pharmacology, the learners will be able
to choose which aspect as the most critical to remember?
A) Medicine name
B) Medicine class
C) Medicine action
D) Medicine source
RIGHT CHOICE:->C
Explanation :->>> Pharmacology is the study of medicines and its action on living
organisms. Thus, an essential aspect of pharmacology is medicine action. An understanding
of the medicine name, medicine class, and medicine source is important, but the most
critical aspect related to pharmacology is how the medicine acts in the body.
Quiz Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Obj: 1 Cognitive
Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: p. 3, Introduction
2. A professional nurse suspects the patient had an adverse reaction to a prescribed
medication due to an interaction with an unreported over-the-counter supplement.
Which action by the professional nurse 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 primary health care provider
RIGHT CHOICE:->A
Explanation:->>> Professional nurses play an important role in monitoring for adverse
reactions. Therefore, it is important to submit reports, even if there is uncertainty about the
cause–effect relationship. The FDA protects the identity of those who voluntarily report
adverse reactions.
Quiz Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Obj: 9 Cognitive
Level: Apply
, Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and InfectionControl
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process)
Reference: p. 7, Box 1.1 MedWatch and Reporting Adverse Events
3. A professional nurse is assessing a patient and notes the patient has developed swelling of
the eyelids and lips after administration of a prescribed medication. What does the
professional nurse interpret this finding to specifically indicate?
A) Mild allergic reaction
B) Anaphylactic shock
C) Angioedema
D) Medicine idiosyncrasy
RIGHT CHOICE:->C
Explanation:->>> Angioedema is a type of allergic medicine 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. Medicine idiosyncrasy describes any
unusual or abnormal reaction to a medicine, one that is different from the one normally
expected.
Quiz Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Obj: 5 Cognitive
Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential Integrated
Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 12,
Allergic Medicine Reactions
4. The professional nurse is preparing to teach a patient about a new medicine which is in the
fourth phase of development. Which activity will the professional nurse explain best
illustrates this phase?
A) Primary 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 medicine is given to patients with the disease.
RIGHT CHOICE:->A
, Explanation:->>> The postmarketing surveillance phase of medicine development
encourages primary health care professionals to report adverse effects of medicines to the FDA
using MedWatch. Phase 1 of clinical testing involves 20 to 100 healthy volunteers. In vitro
testing of the medicine on human or animal cells is done in the pre-FDA phase. In Phase 2 of
clinical testing, the medicine is given to patients with the disease for which the medicine is
manufactured.
Quiz Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Obj: 4 Cognitive
Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Reference: p. 7,
Concept Mastery Alert
5. A professional nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who admits to having a cocaine
addiction. Which condition of the baby after birth should the professional nurse
explain and preparethe patient for?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Addiction to medicines
D) CNS defects
RIGHT CHOICE:->C
Explanation:->>> The professional nurse informs the patient that children born to
mothers using addictive medicines are often born with an addiction to the medicine.
Children born to mothers who are addicted to cocaine are not known to be born with
diabetes, CNS defects, or hypertension.
Quiz Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Learning Obj: 6 Cognitive
Level: Apply
Patient Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: p. 11, Medicine Use, Pregnancy, and Lactation
6. A patient arrives at the primary health care clinic and reports taking several pills for a
headache and severe cough without relief. Which adverse effect should the professional
nurse be aware may develop from this combination?
A) Gastrointestinal bleeding
B) Breathing difficulties
C) Liver damage
D) Anaphylaxis
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