Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition TEST BANK

Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy 1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? A. Anxiety B. Anxiety related to new drug therapy C. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about having to test my blood sugars.” * D. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about having to test my blood sugars.” 2. Question Name: 0002 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? * A. “Right time” problem B. “Right dose” problem C. “Right route” problem D. “Right medication” problem 3. Question Name: 0003 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The nurse has been monitoring the patient’s progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient’s therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate? A. Nursing diagnosis B. Planning C. Implementation * D. Evaluation 4. Question Name: 0004 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient? A. The patient will follow instructions. B. The patient will not experience complications. C. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen. * D. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique. 5. Question Name: 0005 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension? * A. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings B. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient’s input C. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home D. Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge related to the new treatment regimen 6. Question Name: 0006 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The medication order reads, “Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea.” The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse’s best action? A. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit. B. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses. * C. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered. D. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds. 7. Question Name: 0007 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug? A. The patient’s ability to swallow B. The patient’s height * C. The patient’s last meal D. The patient’s allergies 8. Question Name: 0008 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which is an example of subjective data? A. Blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg B. Weight 255 pounds * C. The patient reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo. D. The patient’s laboratory work includes a complete blood count and urinalysis. Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition TEST BANK 9. Question Name: 0009 Type: MC Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed When giving medications, the nurse will follow the rights of medication administration, which include what rights? (Select all that apply.) * A. Right drug * B. Right route * C. Right dose D. Right diagnosis * E. Right time * F. Right patient * G. Right documentation Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed Objective: Ch 02: Pharmacologic Principles 1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: Ch 02: Pharmacologic Principles Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The patient is receiving two different drugs. At current dosages and dosage forms, both drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Thus, because they have the same absorption rates, they are * A. bioequivalent. B. synergistic. C. prodrugs. D. in a steady state. 2. Question Name: 0002 Type: MC Objective: Ch 02: Pharmacologic Principles Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, “I usually take pills. Why does this medication have to be given in the arm?” What is the nurse’s best answer? A. “The medication will cause fewer adverse effects when given intravenously.” B. “The intravenous medication will have delayed absorption into the body’s tissues.” * C. “The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously.” D. “There is a lower chance of allergic reactions when drugs are given intravenously.” 3. Question Name: 0003 Type: MC Objective: Ch 02: Pharmacologic Principles Item Bank: Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Ed The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parenteral drugs? * A. Parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect. B. Absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach. C. Absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty. D. Parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream. .............................................................continued.........................................................................