INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY TWELFTH, NORTH
AMERICAN EDITION BY SUSAN M FORD (AUTHOR) COMPLETE TEST
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,Table of Contents
UNIT 1 NURSING FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ...........................................................4
Chapter 01: General Principles Of Pharmacology ..................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02, Administration Of Drugs ..................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 03, Making Drug Dosing Safer ................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 04, The Nursing Process ............................................................................................................ 56
Chapter 05, Client And Family Teaching ................................................................................................. 74
UNIT 2 DRUGS USED TO FIGHT INFECTIONS ...................................................................................... 94
Chapter 06, Antibacterial Drugs: Sulfonamides ...................................................................................... 94
Chapter 07, Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt The Bacterial Cell Wall.................................................. 112
Chapter 08, Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With Protein Synthesis .............................................. 132
Chapter 09, Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With DNA/RNA Synthesis .......................................... 148
Chapter 10, Antitubercular Drugs ......................................................................................................... 164
Chapter 11, Antiviral Drugs ................................................................................................................... 181
Chapter 12, Antifungal And Antiparasitic Drugs ................................................................................... 198
UNIT 3 DRUGS USED TO MANAGE PAIN .......................................................................................... 217
Chapter 13, Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates And Nonsalic- Ylates ................................................... 217
Chapter 14, Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids) And Migraine
Headache Medications ......................................................................................................................... 233
Chapter 15, Opioid Analgesics And Antagonists ................................................................................... 249
Chapter 16, Anesthetic Drugs ............................................................................................................... 264
UNIT 4 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ........................................................ 279
Chapter 17, Central Nervous System Stimulants .................................................................................. 279
Chapter 18, Antidementia Drugs .......................................................................................................... 294
Chapter 19, Antianxiety Drugs .............................................................................................................. 311
Chapter 20, Sedatives And Hypnotics ................................................................................................... 328
Chapter 21, Antidepressant Drugs ........................................................................................................ 343
Chapter 22, Antipsychotic Drugs .......................................................................................................... 361
UNIT 5 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ................................................... 377
Chapter 23, Adrenergic Drugs ............................................................................................................... 377
Chapter 24, Adrenergic Blocking Drugs ................................................................................................ 393
Chapter 25, Cholinergic Drugs .............................................................................................................. 408
Chapter: 26, Cholinergic Blocking Drugs ............................................................................................... 424
,UNIT 6 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEM ......................................................... 441
Chapter 27, Antiparkinson Drugs .......................................................................................................... 441
Chapter 28, Antiepileptics..................................................................................................................... 458
Chapter 29, Skeletal Muscle, Bone, And Joint Disorder Drugs ............................................................. 475
UNIT 7 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ................................................................. 491
Chapter 30, Upper Respiratory System Drugs ...................................................................................... 491
Chapter 31, Lower Respiratory System Drugs ...................................................................................... 508
UNIT 8 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM .......................................................... 525
Chapter 32, Diuretics ............................................................................................................................ 525
Chapter 33, Antihyperlipidemic Drugs .................................................................................................. 541
Chapter 34, Antihypertensive Drugs ..................................................................................................... 557
Chapter 35, Antianginal And Vasodilating Drugs .................................................................................. 575
Chapter 36, Anticoagulant And Thrombolytic Drugs ............................................................................ 592
Chapter 37, Cardiotonic And Antiarrhythmic Drugs ............................................................................. 609
UNIT 9 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM ........................................................ 624
Chapter 38, Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs ............................................................................... 624
Chapter 39, Lower Gastrointestinal System Drugs ............................................................................... 641
UNIT 10 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM .................................................................. 658
Chapter 40, Antidiabetic Drugs ............................................................................................................. 658
Chapter 41, Pituitary And Adrenocortical Hormones ........................................................................... 676
Chapter 42, Thyroid And Antithyroid Drugs ......................................................................................... 694
Chapter 43, Male And Female Hormones............................................................................................. 709
Chapter 44, Uterine Drugs .................................................................................................................... 725
UNIT 11 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE URINARY SYSTEM ...................................................................... 744
Chapter 45, Menopause And Andropause Drugs ................................................................................. 744
Chapter: 46, Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives And Other Urinary Drugs ................................................... 760
UNIT 12 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ...................................................................... 776
Chapter 47, Vaccines............................................................................................................................. 776
Chapter 48, Immunostimulants And Immunomodulators ................................................................... 793
Chapter 49: Immune Blockers............................................................................................................... 809
UNIT 13 DRUGS THAT FIGHT CANCER.............................................................................................. 821
Chapter 50, Traditional Chemotherapy ................................................................................................ 821
Chapter 51: Immune Modulating Therapies......................................................................................... 837
,UNIT 14 DRUGS THAT AFFECT OTHER BODY SYSTEMS ..................................................................... 847
Chapter 52, Skin Disorder Topical Drugs .............................................................................................. 847
Chapter 53, Otic And Ophthalmic Preparations ................................................................................... 864
Chapter 54, Fluids, Electrolytes, And Parenteral Therapy .................................................................... 880
UNIT 1 NURSING FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 01: General Principles Of Pharmacology
Ford: Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition
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
ACCURATE ANS>>C
FEEDBACK: 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
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: P. 3, Introduction
2. A Nurse Suspects The Client Had An Adverse Reaction To A Prescribed Medication Due To An
Interaction With An Unreported Over-The-Counter Supplement. Which Action By The 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 Client To Avoid Combining Medications In The Future
D) Document The Incident And Report It To The Health Care Provider
ACCURATE ANS>>A
FEEDBACK: 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.
Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 9 Cognitive Level: Apply
Client 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 Nurse Is Assessing A Client And Notes The Client Has Developed Swelling Of The Eyelids And
Lips After Administration Of A Prescribed Medication. What Does The Nurse Interpret This Finding To
Specifically Indicate?
A) Mild Allergic Reaction
B) Anaphylactic Shock
C) Angioedema
D) Drug Idiosyncrasy
ACCURATE ANS>>C
FEEDBACK: 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
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk Potential Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-
Solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: P. 12, Allergic Drug Reactions
, 4. The Nurse Is Preparing To Teach A Client About A New Drug Which Is In The Fourth Phase Of
Development. Which Activity Will The Nurse Explain Best Illustrates This Phase?
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 Clients With The Disease.
ACCURATE ANS>>A
FEEDBACK: 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 Clients With The Disease
For Which The Drug Is Manufactured.
Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 4 Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion And Maintenance Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Reference: P.
7, Concept Mastery Alert
5. A Nurse Is Assessing A Pregnant Client Who Admits To Having A Cocaine Addiction. Which
Condition Of The Baby After Birth Should The Nurse Explain And Preparethe Client For?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Addiction To Drugs
D) CNS Defects
ACCURATE ANS>>C
FEEDBACK: The Nurse Informs The Client 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, CNS Defects, Or Hypertension.
Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Learning Objective: 6 Cognitive Level: Apply
