Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 11th
Edition 2026 Complete ORIGINAL Test Bank
for Chapters 1 TO 23 by Constance G.
Visovsky Cheryl H. Zambroski and Shirley M.
Hosler
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I — GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
3. Principles of Pharmacology
UNIT II — PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION
4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
UNIT III — DRUG CATEGORIES
5. Drugs for Bacterial Infections
6. Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections
7. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
9. Drugs for Pain, Inflammation, and Fever
10. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
11. Drugs for Reproductive Health
12. Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems
13. Drugs for Heart Failure and Hypertension
14. Drugs for Arrhythmias
,15. Drugs for Lipid Disorders
16. Drugs for Blood Disorders
17. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus
18. Drugs for Neurologic Disorders
19. Drugs for Mental Health Problems
20. Drugs for Urinary Disorders
21. Drugs for Skin Disorders
22. Drugs for Immune System and Inflammatory Disorders
23. Drugs for Cancer Treatment
CHAPTER 1: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING
PROCESS IN LPN PRACTICE
1. Which of the following is the primary role of the nurse in
pharmacology?
A. To administer medication without questioning
B. To ensure that patients understand their medications and their
potential side effects
C. To prescribe medication as needed for the patient
, D. To monitor patients for adverse effects only after medication
administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses play a key role in patient education, ensuring
patients understand their medications, including how they work
and potential side effects.
2. A nurse is preparing a medication for a patient. Which of the
following is the first step in the medication administration
process?
A. Administer the drug
B. Verify the patient’s identity
C. Prepare the medication
D. Assess the patient's health status
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step is to verify the patient’s identity to
ensure that the right person receives the right medication.
3. The nurse must assess a patient's renal function before
administering a drug. Why is this important?
Edition 2026 Complete ORIGINAL Test Bank
for Chapters 1 TO 23 by Constance G.
Visovsky Cheryl H. Zambroski and Shirley M.
Hosler
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I — GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
3. Principles of Pharmacology
UNIT II — PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION
4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs
UNIT III — DRUG CATEGORIES
5. Drugs for Bacterial Infections
6. Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections
7. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
9. Drugs for Pain, Inflammation, and Fever
10. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
11. Drugs for Reproductive Health
12. Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems
13. Drugs for Heart Failure and Hypertension
14. Drugs for Arrhythmias
,15. Drugs for Lipid Disorders
16. Drugs for Blood Disorders
17. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus
18. Drugs for Neurologic Disorders
19. Drugs for Mental Health Problems
20. Drugs for Urinary Disorders
21. Drugs for Skin Disorders
22. Drugs for Immune System and Inflammatory Disorders
23. Drugs for Cancer Treatment
CHAPTER 1: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING
PROCESS IN LPN PRACTICE
1. Which of the following is the primary role of the nurse in
pharmacology?
A. To administer medication without questioning
B. To ensure that patients understand their medications and their
potential side effects
C. To prescribe medication as needed for the patient
, D. To monitor patients for adverse effects only after medication
administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses play a key role in patient education, ensuring
patients understand their medications, including how they work
and potential side effects.
2. A nurse is preparing a medication for a patient. Which of the
following is the first step in the medication administration
process?
A. Administer the drug
B. Verify the patient’s identity
C. Prepare the medication
D. Assess the patient's health status
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step is to verify the patient’s identity to
ensure that the right person receives the right medication.
3. The nurse must assess a patient's renal function before
administering a drug. Why is this important?
