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Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected...

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Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition

by Visovsky, Zambroski, Hosler

All Chapters Covered| 100% Verified Answers| Latest Edition. 2025| ISBN-978-0443113369

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Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky: Introduction to
Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of3ia patient upon admission to a
Long-
Term care facility before giving the patient ‘s prescribed drugs. Which action3ishould the LPN
consider
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a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s drug.

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b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
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c. Collect data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition.
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d. Review the nursing care3iplan3ito verify that it is accurate.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
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Collecting and3idocumenting data about the patient and the patient ‘s health condition is a
critical step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and
symptoms, review of medical records, drug3ihistory, and vital signs are needed before drugs are
given. Deciding on special equipment that will be needed to give the patient ‘s drug is part of the
planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given drug3iis
part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing3ithe nursing care plan to verify
that it is being followed 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 patient ‘s prescribed drugs. 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.

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c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.

d. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
CORRECT ANSWER: D

Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of
the nursing process. Developing a nursing3igoal to plan the procedures needed to give drug and
developing a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions are part of the plannin g
phase of the nursing3iprocess.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2

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You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug3itherapy are you engaging
in3iat this point of the teaching plan?
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a. Assessment

b. Implementation
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c. Evaluation

d. Diagnosis
CORRECT ANSWER: C
In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the patient
the drug ‘s therapeutic effects, 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?

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a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.

b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.

c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.

d. The patient ‘s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.

CORRECT ANSWER: A

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Reports from the patient or patient ‘s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms such as
pai n, nausea, or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be ―seen‖ and are
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data3icollected from the patient, caregiver, or others. Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital
sign data from a medical c hart are examples of objective data.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2

5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?
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a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.

b. Grimacing3iwith movement is present during the examination.

c. The patient reports moderate alcohol consumption.

d. The3ipatient states pain is severe. CORRECT ANSWER: B
Measurable data obtained during a physical exam such as grimacing with movement is an exam
ple of objective data. Subjective data includes information presented by the patient or Familytha
t cannot be substantiated such as a wife‘s report of a patient‘s confusion, patient report of degree
of alcohol consumption, and a patient‘s pain rating.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 3

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