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Test Bank For Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 10th Edition By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler 9780323755351 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide LATEST 2025$19.49
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Test Bank For Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 10th Edition By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler 9780323755351 Chapter 1-20 Complete Guide LATEST 2025
TEST BANK
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH
By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler
,macology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a long-term ca
the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN consider to be the highest priority?
a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug.
b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
c. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition.
d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate.
ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient’s health condition is a critical
are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and symptoms, review of medical r
and vital signs are needed before drugs are given. Deciding on special equipment that will be nee
drug is part of the planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response
the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to verify that it is b
accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to the patie
Which action should the LPN take during this stage?
a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug’s actions.
c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
d. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
ANS: D
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of t
Developing a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug and developing a teaching
regarding the drug’s actions are part of the planning phase of the nursing process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a prescribed drug
nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at this point of the teaching plan?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Evaluation
d. Diagnosis
ANS: C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the patient the
expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.
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6. The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management. The nur
to be
90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse’s best action?
a. Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
b. Give the patient a full glass of water before giving the drug.
c. Come back in 30 minutes and recheck the blood pressure.
d. Have the patient perform pursed lip breathing before giving the drug.
ANS: A
The best action is to hold the drug and contact the RN. The patient may need an adjustment
pressure drug or switching to another drug. Giving water with the drug is not contraindicated bu
patient’s risk for hypotension. Pursed lip breathing has no role in this situation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 4
7. The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which piece of info
the LPN hasa clear understanding of objective assessment data?
a. A patient’s rating of chest pain as 8 on a 1 to 10 scale.
b. Family members report that patient has been experiencing pain for 1 month.
c. Detailed history of the patient’s current illness upon admission.
d. Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
ANS: D
The patient’s past laboratory and x-ray results are examples of objective data. A pain rating of 8/1
descriptionof the patient’s pain, and history of current illness are examples of subjective data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 3
8. A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up appointment. T
the patient’s daily blood pressure recordings. Which stage of the nursing process corresponds to
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Diagnosis
d. Evaluation
ANS: D
The evaluation phase involves examining the results that occur when the plan is implemented. Rev
blood pressure recording examines the patient’s response to the drug. The assessment phase provi
about the patient, the problem, and anything that may change the choice of treatment. The plann
patient assessment data and diagnoses to set goals and write care plans. The diagnosis phase inv
about the patient’s problems, including medical diagnoses made by the healthcare provider and nu
through the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
9. After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift. With wh
nursing process does this activity correspond?
a. Implementation
b. Assessment
c. Planning
d. Diagnosis
ANS: A
The implementation phase involves actively following the plan of care and accurately giving orde
The assessment phase involves obtaining initial information about the patient, the problem, and an
, 11. A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment regimen, a ra
chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath. Which term describes the effect that has o
a. Therapeutic effect
b. Adverse effect
c. Side effect
d. Overdose effect
ANS: B
An itchy rash with shortness of breath that develops in response to drug is an example of an alle
adverse effect to the antibiotic. Therapeutic effects occur when an antibiotic fights infection witho
effects. Side effects of drugs are known potential effects of the antibiotic that range from mild to
overdose occurs if a patient receives too much of a drug.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: p. 9
12. An LPN enters a patient’s room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the patient states
that drug; I’m allergic to it.” What should the nurse do first?
a. Reassure the patient that the drug is needed and observations
regarding possible allergic symptoms will be made.
b. Review the patient record and encourage the patient to take the drug
if no allergies have been documented.
c. Assess the patient’s allergic history and notify the healthcare provider
to determine a course of action.
d. Document patient refusal and leave a note on the patient chart
for the healthcareprovider.
ANS: C
The patient has shared information that indicates the potential for the ordered drug to cause adver
the drug, the nurse should investigate further by obtaining a more detailed drug history and notify
provider who wrote the order. Although the order may be accurately written, determining whether
outweigh the risks is not an action within the legal scope of the nurse’s practice. The nurse shoul
reassurance and as an advocate for patient safety, should investigate further before giving the dru
concerns regarding the drug that should promptly be brought to the provider’s attention. A note
potential for information to be missed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 4
13. The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with an infect
“I broke outin a rash the last time I took that pill.” What action should the LPN take next?
a. Give the drug and check the patient in 30 minutes for a rash.
b. Document that the patient refused the drug per agency policy.
c. Leave the drug at the bedside while checking the chart for the patient’s allergies.
d. Notify the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
ANS: D
This is a possible adverse reaction, and the RN or healthcare provider should be notified immedia
give the drug to see if it does cause a rash. Drug should never be left at the bedside. The patien
drug.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 9
14. Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth?
a. Quiz the patient about the action of each drug.
b. Make sure the patient can swallow.
c. Find out whether the patient prefers cold or room temperature liquids.
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