Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition

TESTBANK FOR Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Lilley

This comprehensive test bank for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition by Linda Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, and Julie S. Snyder, provides verified questions and answers for all 58 chapters. Topics include drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, nursing considerations, patient education, dosage calculations, medication administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Ideal for nursing students, instructors, and professionals prepari...

This document contains the complete test bank for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition. It includes a comprehensive collection of exam-style questions with 100% verified answers and detailed rationales, covering all major pharmacological concepts and drug classifications presented in the textbook. The test bank is ideal for nursing students preparing for pharmacology exams, quizzes, and assessments, supporting safe medication administration and clinical decision-making.

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A female patient will be starting therapy with oral isotretinoin as part of treatment for severe acne, and the nurse is providing teaching. Which teaching point will the nurse include in her teaching plan about isotretinoin? a. “You will have to use two contraceptive methods while on this drug.” b. “You must avoid sexual activity while on this drug.” c. “You will have to avoid pregnancy for 2 weeks a...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is preparing to give an earwax emulsifier to a patient and will assess the patient for which contraindication before administering the drops? a. Allergy to penicillin b. Drainage from the ear canal c. Partial deafness in the affected ear d. Excessive earwax in the outer ear canal ANS: B Earwax emulsifiers are indicated for excessive earwax in the outer ear canal and are not to be used without pr...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is about to undergo ocular surgery. The preoperative nurse anticipates that which drug will be used for local anesthesia? a. Oral glycerin b. Proparacaine eye drops c. Timolol eye drops d. Dipivefrin eye drops ANS: B Proparacaine and tetracaine are used as a local anesthetic for ocular surgery or other procedures. The other drugs are used for glaucoma. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Compr...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is taking chemotherapy with a drug that has a high potential for causing nausea and vomiting. The nurse is preparing to administer an antiemetic drug. Which class of antiemetic drugs is most commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting for patients receiving chemotherapy? a. Prokinetic drugs, such as metoclopramide b. Serotonin blockers, such as ondansetron c. Anticholinergic drugs, such as scopolami...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is discussing the use of adsorbents such as bismuth subsalicylate with a patient who has diarrhea. The nurse will warn the patient about which possible adverse effects? a. Dark stools and blue gums b. Urinary hesitancy c. Drowsiness and dizziness d. Blurred vision and headache ANS: A Dark stools and blue gums are two of the possible adverse effects of bismuth subsalicylate (see Table 51-2). The ...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. Upon assessment, the nurse notes these assessment findings: blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg (elevated from previous readings); pulse rate 110 beats/min and weak; pitting edema on both ankles; and new-onset confusion. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition? a. Infection b. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperglycemia d. Fluid overload ANS: D...

Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is administering liquid oral iron supplements. Which intervention is appropriate when administering this medication? a. Have the patient take the liquid iron with milk. b. Instruct the patient to take the medication through a plastic straw. c. Have the patient sip the medication slowly. d. Have the patient drink the medication, undiluted, from the unit-dose cup. ANS: B Liquid oral forms of iron ...