Test Bank for Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse will point out the drug operates via which mechanisms?(SATA) - ANSWER Increases excretion of cholesterol
Reduces production of triglycerides
A nurse is analyzing the chemistry profile of a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which measurements will the nurse prioritize on the lipid profile? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Total cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL
The nurse is conducting a preadministration assessment on a client prescribed simvastatin. Which factors should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Dietary history
Vital signs
Weight
The nurse is preparing to teach discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed an antihyperlipidemic medication. Which information about the drug should the nurse
prioritize in the teaching? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Reason for taking the prescribed drug
Drug name
Correct dose
The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? - ANSWER Tingling
The nurse is finishing a teaching session with a client who is prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse determines the session is successful when the client correctly chooses which instruction? - ANSWER Observe caution while driving
The health care provider has prescribed ezetimibe for a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. The nurse is prepared to prioritize which assessment to evaluate the drug's effectiveness? - ANSWER Frequently monitoring blood cholesterol
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with hyperlipidemia about the prescribed cholestyramine. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize for the client? - ANSWER "Eat foods high in dietary fiber." The nurse is preparing to administer colestipol to the client. Which method should the nurse prioritize to administer this medication? - ANSWER Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.
The client asks the nurse if garlic will truly help improve cardiovascular health. The nurse can point out that garlic is recognized to produce which effects? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Lower serum triglyceride levels
Lower blood pressure
Prevention of atherosclerosis
A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this therapy long term. The primary health care provider has prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely? - ANSWER Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cholestyramine powder for pruritus treatment. What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for
the client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Mix the drug in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water.
Mix the drug with fluid soups or pulpy fruits.
Do not ingest the drug in the dry form.
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of middle-aged client's ways to reduce hypertension. Which instructions should the nurse point out during this session? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress.
The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local health fair to explain various aspects of hypertension. Which factors should the nurse include when pointing out various risk factors which can increase the potential of developing hypertension? Select all that apply. - ANSWER lack of potassium in the diet
chronic alcohol use
obesity
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of students about the various medications used to treat hypertension. After the session the instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly connect which actions with calcium channel blockers? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Relaxation of blood vessels
Increased oxygen supply to the heart
Reduced workload on the heart
Decreased blood pressure
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which response should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWER Continuously monitor the client's status.
A client with hypertension comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. Which activities would be appropriate for the nurse to do when assisting the client in managing his
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse will point out the drug operates via which mechanisms?(SATA) - ANSWER Increases excretion of cholesterol
Reduces production of triglycerides
A nurse is analyzing the chemistry profile of a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which measurements will the nurse prioritize on the lipid profile? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Total cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL
The nurse is conducting a preadministration assessment on a client prescribed simvastatin. Which factors should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Dietary history
Vital signs
Weight
The nurse is preparing to teach discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed an antihyperlipidemic medication. Which information about the drug should the nurse
prioritize in the teaching? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Reason for taking the prescribed drug
Drug name
Correct dose
The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? - ANSWER Tingling
The nurse is finishing a teaching session with a client who is prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse determines the session is successful when the client correctly chooses which instruction? - ANSWER Observe caution while driving
The health care provider has prescribed ezetimibe for a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. The nurse is prepared to prioritize which assessment to evaluate the drug's effectiveness? - ANSWER Frequently monitoring blood cholesterol
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with hyperlipidemia about the prescribed cholestyramine. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize for the client? - ANSWER "Eat foods high in dietary fiber." The nurse is preparing to administer colestipol to the client. Which method should the nurse prioritize to administer this medication? - ANSWER Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.
The client asks the nurse if garlic will truly help improve cardiovascular health. The nurse can point out that garlic is recognized to produce which effects? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Lower serum triglyceride levels
Lower blood pressure
Prevention of atherosclerosis
A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this therapy long term. The primary health care provider has prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely? - ANSWER Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cholestyramine powder for pruritus treatment. What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for
the client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Mix the drug in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water.
Mix the drug with fluid soups or pulpy fruits.
Do not ingest the drug in the dry form.
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of middle-aged client's ways to reduce hypertension. Which instructions should the nurse point out during this session? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress.
The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local health fair to explain various aspects of hypertension. Which factors should the nurse include when pointing out various risk factors which can increase the potential of developing hypertension? Select all that apply. - ANSWER lack of potassium in the diet
chronic alcohol use
obesity
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of students about the various medications used to treat hypertension. After the session the instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly connect which actions with calcium channel blockers? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Relaxation of blood vessels
Increased oxygen supply to the heart
Reduced workload on the heart
Decreased blood pressure
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which response should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWER Continuously monitor the client's status.
A client with hypertension comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. Which activities would be appropriate for the nurse to do when assisting the client in managing his
