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TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. After teaching a group of nursing students about upper gastrointestinal system drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students correctly choose which drug as a gastrointestinal stimulant? A) Ranitidine B) Misoprostol C) Omeprazole D) Metoclopramide Answer: D Rationale: Metoclopramide is classified as a gastrointestinal stimulant. Ranitidine is a histamine H2 receptor anta...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? a. Enalapril b. Doxycycline c. Azithromycin d. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to s...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. The nurse has administered gonadotropin to a client. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize? a. Abdominal pain b. Visual disturbances c. Auditory disturbances d. Ascites Answer: B Rationale: If the client reports visual disturbances, the drug therapy is discontinued and the primary health care provider notified. An examination by an ophthalmologist is usually indicated. Abdominal pain and ascites are ...

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 therap...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client with thyrotoxicosis is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse would prioritize which finding on assessment? a. Tachycardia b. Agranulocytosis c. Loss of hair d. Skin rash Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, sweating, and flushing as adverse reactions after administering levothyroxine to a client...

1. The nurse works with a number of clients who require immunosuppressive treatment of autoimmune diseases. What classes of drugs would the nurse expect health care providers to order? Select all that apply. A. Corticosteroids B. Calcineurin inhibitors C. Sodium channel antagonists D. Biologics E. Antibiotics F. Diuretics Answer: A, B, D Rationale: Drugs used to suppress immunity include corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, IMDH inhibitors, biologics, and monoclon...

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Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is preparing to administer pramipexole to a client with Parkinson disease. The nurse notes the client is also prescribed verapamil. Which potential reaction should the nurse prioritize for careful monitoring? a. Cardiac symptoms b. Agonist effectiveness c. Toxicity of both drugs d. Psychotic behavior Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should assess for an increased risk of agonist effectiveness in the client....

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is prepared to administer a varicella vaccine to a female client planning to start a family. How long after the vaccination should the nurse instruct the client to wait before getting pregnant? a. 2 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 8 weeks d. 12 weeks Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to wait at least 12 weeks (3 months) before getting pregnant after receiving measles, mumps, rubella, and varicel...