Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition Susan
M Ford Test Bank All Chapters (1-54) | A+ ULTIMATE
Guide 2023
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.
M Ford Test Bank All Chapters (1-54) | A+ ULTIMATE
Guide 2023
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.
