Test Bank for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacolo
gy 11th Edition By Constance Visovsky,CherylZam
broski,ShirleyHosler Chapter 1-
20 Complete Guide A+
,
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Editio 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:I
ntroduction 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 consi
der 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 accurat
e. ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is a critic
al step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and sy
mptoms, 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 t
he planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given dru
g is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to veri
fy that it is being followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing proce
ss.
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.
, Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Editio 3
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
gy 11th Edition By Constance Visovsky,CherylZam
broski,ShirleyHosler Chapter 1-
20 Complete Guide A+
,
,Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Editio 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky:I
ntroduction 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 consi
der 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 accurat
e. ANS: C
Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient‘s health condition is a critic
al step before any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and sy
mptoms, 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 t
he planning phase of the nursing process. Monitoring the patient for his response to given dru
g is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Reviewing the nursing care plan to veri
fy that it is being followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of the nursing proce
ss.
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.
, Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Editio 3
b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug‘s actions.
