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Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which potential complication will the nurse expect in patients with a venous access device? a. Circulatory overload b. Extravasation c. Infection d. Pain ANS: C Because venipuncture alters skin integrity, the patient is vulnerable to infection at all times. Circulatory overload is a concern but does not occur with any type of venous access device because the device may just be used for adm...

Unit 1: Applying Pharmacology to Nursing Practice Chapter 1. Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions Chapter 3. Drug Action Across the Life Span Chapter 4. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology Chapter 5. Patient Education to Promote Health

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is true regarding the unit dose drug distribution system? a. The inventory is delivered to each nursing unit on a regular and recurring basis. b. The system delivers one dose of each medication to be administered until the subsequent delivery of inventory. c. The use of single dose packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered. d. The amount of inventory needed...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which represents the psychomotor domain of learning? a. The patient draws up insulin in a syringe. b. The patient expresses a belief about medication use. c. The patient is able to verbalize foods that should be avoided. d. The patient relates past experience with smoking cessation. ANS: A The psychomotor domain involves the learning of a new procedure and is usually done by demonstration ...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets? a. Administer with an antacid. b. Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce. c. Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water. d. Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth. ANS: C Drinking a full glass of water ensures the medication reaches the stomach and is diluted to...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which advantage applies to nitroglycerin ointment? a. It does not give the patient a bad taste in the mouth. b. The amount of ointment does not matter in obtaining a therapeutic response. c. It does not cause headaches as an adverse effect. d. It provides relief of anginal pain for several hours longer than sublingual medication. ANS: D Nitroglycerin ointment provides relief of anginal pa...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which classification does meperidine (Demerol) fall under? a. I b. II c. III d. IV ANS: B Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological and physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high potential for abuse and no recognized medical use. Schedule III drugs have some potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate p...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the nurse’s primary source of information when obtaining a patient history? a. The physician b. The patient record c. The family d. The patient ANS: D The focus of the Nursing Process is the patient. Although family members contribute to the nursing history, this information is second hand. It is important that the nurse continue to assess patient data for validation of this info...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which age-related change would affect transdermal drug absorption in geriatric patients the most? a. Difficulty swallowing b. Diminished kidney function c. Changes in pigmentation d. Altered circulatory status ANS: D The decreased circulation that occurs with aging will affect transdermal drug absorption. Difficulty swallowing would not affect transdermal drugs being absorbed. Kidney func...

Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which blood level is assessed to determine the amount of circulating medication in a patient? a. Peak b. Trough c. Drug d. Therapeutic ANS: C When a drug is circulating in the blood, a blood sample may be drawn and assayed to determine the amount of drug present; this is known as the drug blood level. Peak levels are only those drug blood levels that are at their maximum before metabolism ...