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1. Apatientwithjointinflammationisprescribedananti-inflammatorydrug.Thepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworkstoaddressthisproblem.Whatisyourbe stresponse? a. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsreducepainandlimitbloodvesselresponsestojointinjury.” b. “Anti-inflammatorydrugscontainantibacterialandanti-inflammatoryproperties.” c. “Anti-inflammatorydrugslimitthebody’sresponsetocortisolinthebody.” d. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsincreasethereleaseofTNFandothermediators.” ANS: A Anti- inflammatorydr...

1. You are teaching a patient about taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which important safety information should you include in your teaching plan? a. “OTC drugs will only maintain their potency months after the expiration date.” b. “OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol” c. “Be sure to take all the pills in the bottle.” d. “Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.” ANS: B OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol...

1. Which is always true regarding the generic name for a drug? a. It is the same in any country. b. It is capitalized when written. c. It is similar to the chemical name. d. It is assigned by a specific manufacturer. ANS: A The generic name is the common drug name used. This name is the same in all countries. The generic drug name is written in lower-case letters, whereas the trade name or brand name of a drug is capitalized. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p.23 2. What is t...

1. Which statement about antiviral drugs is true? a. Antiviral drugs kill viruses by altering viral DNA. b. Antiviral drugs work by stopping viral replication. c. Antiviral drugs alter the host immune system. d. Antiviral drugs are considered virucidal. ANS: B Antiviral drugs must enter the infected cell and act at the site of infection to be effective. Antivirals do not kill the virus but rather stop viral reproduction. This action means that all antivirals are only virustatic, not vir...

1. Whattypesofdrugshavethemainpurposeofrelievingpain? a. Anticholinergics b. Antagonists c. Analgesics d. Agonists ANS: C Analgesicshavethespecificpurposeofrelievingpaineitherbychangingthepatient’sperceptionofp ainorbyreducingpainfulstimulationatitssource.Althoughsomeanalgesicsareopioidagonists,the termagonistisnotspecificforapain-relievingdrug. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.213 2. Thehealthcareproviderasksyoutorateapatient’spostoperativepain.Whatisyourbestresponse?...

1. Whichdrugcategoryisusefulinpromotingsleepamongpatientswithinsomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACEinhibitors c. Atypicalantipsychotics d. Selectiveserotoninreuptakeinhibitors ANS: A Sedativesaredrugsthathavethemainpurposeofpromotingsleepbychangingsignalsinthecentraln ervoussystemandreducingresponsestostimulation. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.184 2. YouarepreparingtogivethebenzodiazepineValiumtoapatientasapremedicationbeforesurgery.T hepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworks.Whatisyourb...

1. Whichneurotransmitterhasaninhibitoryactionwithinthecentralnervoussystem? a. Epinephrine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Gamma-aminobutyricacid ANS: D Neurotransmitterscanbeexcitatoryorinhibitory.Excitatoryneurotransmittersincludeacetylcholi ne(Ach),epinephrine,andnorepinephrine.Inhibitoryneurotransmittersincludedopamine,somet ypesofserotonin,andGABA(gamma-aminobutyricacid). DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.159 2. HowdoesthedrugtolcaponerelievethesymptomsofParkinso...

This paper is a narrative analysis to exhibit how the Chamberlain University Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares the graduate nurse to meet the university’s program outcomes (PO), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education (MSN Essentials), and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Core Competencies. This paper will identify and explain how I have reached each of th...

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a diazepam overdose. Which of the following medication should the nurse administer? Flumazenil A nurse is caring for a client who is febrile. To reduce the client’s fever, the nurse applies a cooling blanket. Which of the following findings indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the cooling? Shivering A nurse is planning care for a client who sustained a major burn over 20% of the body. Which of the following intervent...

1. A nurse is evaluating levels and functions of trauma centers. Which function is appropriately paired with the level of the trauma center? a. Level I-located within remote areas and provides advanced life support with resource capabilities b. Level II- located within community hospitals and provides care to most injured clients c. Level III- located in rural communities and provides only basic care to clients d. Level IV-located in large teaching hospitals and provides a full conti...