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Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client has been admitted to a health care center with reports of dyspnea. The nurse suspects left-sided heart failure based on which assessment finding? a. Nocturia b. Pitting edema c. Weight gain d. Orthopnea Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should assess for orthopnea in clients with left-sided heart failure. Orthopnea is a condition where the client has difficulty breathing when lying down. The other features of...

1. A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a group of nursing students about pharmacology. When describing this topic, the instructor would focus the discussion on which of the following as an essential aspect? A) Drug name B) Drug class C) Drug action D) Drug source Ans: C Feedback: Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their 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...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer ferrous to a client. Which adverse reaction should the nurse point out to the client to report if noted? a. Headache b. Allergic reaction c. Soreness d. Backache Answer: B Rationale: The nurse needs to closely monitor the client for an allergic reaction and report to the health care provider if symptoms are noted. Headache and backache are the generalized system reactions to iron ...

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1. A nurse has administered topical benzocaine to a client in preparation for a minor treatment. The nurse will prioritize which findings if noted on the ongoing assessment? A) Stinging, tenderness, and sloughing B) Erythema, flaking, and dryness C) Transient burning sensation D) Oiliness or dryness of hair Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for stinging, tenderness, and sloughing in the client as adverse reactions to benzocaine. Erythema, flaking, and dryness are adverse re...

1. The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining the various drugs usedto treat urinary tract infections. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which organ as most often affected by infections? A) Bladder B) Kidney C) Urethra D) Ureters Answer: A Rationale: The urinary tract consists of the following anatomic structures: kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate gland, and urethra. UTIs most commonly affect the bladder. Question fo...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hyperinsulinism has been prescribed diazoxide. After administration, which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize? A) Myalgia B) Tachycardia C) Flatulence D) Epigastric discomfort Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, congestive heart failure, sodium and fluid retention, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria as the adverse reactions in the client receiving diazoxide drug...

1. A nurse is preparing to administer goserelin to a client with prostate cancer. Which assessment findings should the nurse prioritize on the ongoing assessment? A) Breast atrophy, sexual dysfunction B) Pharyngitis, asthenia C) Breast tenderness, edema D) Hyperglycemia, leukocytosis Answer: A Rationale: Breast atrophy and sexual dysfunction may be seen as adverse reactions of goserelin therapy. Pharyngitis and asthenia are seen with the useof anastrozole. Breast tenderness and edema a...

Test Bank For Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan Ford 3730, 7 , 3754, 3 1 General Principles of Pharmacology 2 Administration of Drugs 3 Making Drug Dosing Safer 4 The Nursing Process 5 Client and Family Teaching 6 Antibacterial Drugs: Sulfonamides 7 Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt the Bacterial Cell Wall 8 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With Protein Synthesis 9 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With DNA/RNA Synthesis 10 Antitubercular Drugs 11 Antiviral Drugs 12 Anti...