Complete Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition by
Constance G. Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski & Shirley M. Hosler | All Chapters
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, Table Of Contents
UNIT I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 01: pharmacology and the nursing process in lpn practice ........................................................ 3
Chapter 02: legal, regulatory, and ethical aspects of drug administration ............................................ 13
Chapter 03: principles of pharmacology ................................................................................................. 22
UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................... 35
Chapter 04: drug calculation: preparing and giving drugs ...................................................................... 35
UNIT III: DRUG CATEGORIES ...................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 05: drugs for bacterial infections .............................................................................................. 46
Chapter 06: drugs for tuberculosis, fungal, and parasitic infections ...................................................... 62
Chapter 07: drugs for viral and retroviral infections .............................................................................. 72
Chapter 08: drugs for allergy and respiratory problems ........................................................................ 85
Chapter 09: drugs affecting the renal/urinary and cardiovascular systems ........................................... 95
Chapter 10: drugs for central nervous system problems ..................................................................... 108
Chapter 11: drugs for mental health .................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12: drugs for analgesia and anesthesia ................................................................................... 136
Chapter 13: drugs for inflammation, arthritis, and gout ...................................................................... 146
Chapter 14: drugs for gastrointestinal problems.................................................................................. 161
Chapter 15: drugs for immunization and immunomodulation............................................................. 173
Chapter 16: drugs affecting the hematologic system ........................................................................... 183
Chapter 17: drugs for cancer treatment ............................................................................................... 196
Chapter 18: drugs for reproductive health ........................................................................................... 215
Chapter 19: drugs for thyroid and adrenal problems ........................................................................... 228
Chapter 20: drug therapy for diabetes ................................................................................................. 270
Chapter 21: drugs for osteoporosis ...................................................................................................... 285
Chapter 22: drugs for eye and ear problems ........................................................................................ 297
Chapter 23: over-the-counter drug therapy ......................................................................................... 306
,UNIT I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
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 of a patient upon admission to a long-term
care facility before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the lpn consider to be the
highest priority?
A. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug.
B. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
C. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition.
D. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate.
Answer: c
Collecting and documenting 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, drug history, 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 drug is part of the evaluation stage of the
nursing process. Reviewing the 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.
C. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
D. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
Answer: d
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of the
nursing process. Developing a nursing goal 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 planning phase of the nursing
process.
Dif: cognitive level: applying ref: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a prescribed
drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at this point of the
teaching plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
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
Constance G. Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski & Shirley M. Hosler | All Chapters
Exam Questions & Verified Answers | Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide |
Latest 2026 Update
, Table Of Contents
UNIT I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 01: pharmacology and the nursing process in lpn practice ........................................................ 3
Chapter 02: legal, regulatory, and ethical aspects of drug administration ............................................ 13
Chapter 03: principles of pharmacology ................................................................................................. 22
UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................... 35
Chapter 04: drug calculation: preparing and giving drugs ...................................................................... 35
UNIT III: DRUG CATEGORIES ...................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 05: drugs for bacterial infections .............................................................................................. 46
Chapter 06: drugs for tuberculosis, fungal, and parasitic infections ...................................................... 62
Chapter 07: drugs for viral and retroviral infections .............................................................................. 72
Chapter 08: drugs for allergy and respiratory problems ........................................................................ 85
Chapter 09: drugs affecting the renal/urinary and cardiovascular systems ........................................... 95
Chapter 10: drugs for central nervous system problems ..................................................................... 108
Chapter 11: drugs for mental health .................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12: drugs for analgesia and anesthesia ................................................................................... 136
Chapter 13: drugs for inflammation, arthritis, and gout ...................................................................... 146
Chapter 14: drugs for gastrointestinal problems.................................................................................. 161
Chapter 15: drugs for immunization and immunomodulation............................................................. 173
Chapter 16: drugs affecting the hematologic system ........................................................................... 183
Chapter 17: drugs for cancer treatment ............................................................................................... 196
Chapter 18: drugs for reproductive health ........................................................................................... 215
Chapter 19: drugs for thyroid and adrenal problems ........................................................................... 228
Chapter 20: drug therapy for diabetes ................................................................................................. 270
Chapter 21: drugs for osteoporosis ...................................................................................................... 285
Chapter 22: drugs for eye and ear problems ........................................................................................ 297
Chapter 23: over-the-counter drug therapy ......................................................................................... 306
,UNIT I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
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 of a patient upon admission to a long-term
care facility before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the lpn consider to be the
highest priority?
A. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug.
B. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.
C. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition.
D. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate.
Answer: c
Collecting and documenting 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, drug history, 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 drug is part of the evaluation stage of the
nursing process. Reviewing the 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.
C. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.
D. Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
Answer: d
Determining how much the patient understands about his drug is part of the diagnosis phase of the
nursing process. Developing a nursing goal 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 planning phase of the nursing
process.
Dif: cognitive level: applying ref: p. 2
3. You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a prescribed
drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at this point of the
teaching plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
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
