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Nursing Pharmacology introduces students to the fundamental principles of pharmacology and their application in nursing practice. The course covers drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, side effects, drug interactions, and safe administration techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, medication calculations, and legal and ethical considerations in drug administration. Students learn to assess patient responses to medications and to provide effective patient education for medication management across the lifespan. The course is essential for preparing nursing students to ensure safe and effective medication administration in diverse healthcare settings.
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Understanding Pharmacology Essentials for Medication Safety 1st Edition by M. Linda Workman
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Chapter 1: Drug Actions and Body Responses
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Q1) Which statement about agonist and antagonist drugs is true?
A) The target tissues for these types of drugs are invading bacteria and viruses.
B) Both agonist and antagonist drugs must interact with receptors to produce their intended responses.
C) Antagonist drugs produce only intended responses and agonist drugs produce both intended responses and side effects.
D) These types of drugs are less likely to cause allergic responses than drugs that are neither agonists nor antagonists.
Answer: B
Q2) What major consideration allows a drug to be available over the counter rather than by prescription?
A) Side effects are not induced by the drug.
B) Over-the-counter drugs must cost less than prescription drugs.
C) The drug is so mild that no federal regulations are needed.
D) The drug is safe when the directions for dosage and scheduling are followed.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs
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Q1) A patient is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec)60 mg once a day orally.The patient is having difficulty with swallowing and has a feeding tube in place.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Open the capsule and mix the contents with water, then give the drug through the feeding tube.
B) Raise the head of the bed 90 degrees and mix the capsule in applesauce for easier swallowing.
C) Contact the prescriber and pharmacist about using another drug or another form of the drug.
D) Hold the tube feeding for at least 30 minutes before giving the drug.
Answer: C
Q2) What is the most important role of the nurse in preventing drug errors?
A) Always checking the patient's diagnosis before giving a drug
B) Always following the "six rights" of drug administration
C) Being the one defense for detecting and preventing drug errors
D) Being most likely to detect a drug error that has occurred
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Teaching Patients About Drug Therapy
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Q1) Which principle of adult learning is being used when the nurse provides a patient with an audiotape made during a teaching session?
A) Moving from the simple to the complex
B) Allowing practice time to learn a skill
C) Reinforcing the information taught
D) Providing appropriate feedback
Answer: C
Q2) While assisting a pregnant Mexican-American woman to dress,the nurse asks about a brass key pinned to the patient's underwear.The patient says that wearing the brass key protects her unborn baby if a solar eclipse occurs.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "An additional way to protect your baby is by taking your vitamins."
B) "Does your religion require you to wear this brass key during pregnancy?"
C) "Just how does wearing a brass key protect your baby during a solar eclipse?"
D) "Your baby would be better protected by keeping all your prenatal appointments."
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
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Q1) Which drug amount is the greatest?
A) 5 g
B) 50 mg
C) 500 mg
D) 5000 mcg
Q2) The nurse is mixing a dry drug in a vial with 1 ounce of the accompanying diluting fluid (diluent).How many milliliters does the nurse add to the dry drug in the vial?
A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 60
Q3) A patient is prescribed potassium 15 mEq in an oral solution.How many ounces does the nurse administer to the patient from a solution of potassium with a strength of 20 mEq in 8 ounces?
_____ ounces
Q4) A patient is prescribed 2500 units of heparin.How many milliliters does the nurse draw up from a vial of heparin with a strength of 10,000 units/mL?
_____ mL
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Chapter 5: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation
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Q1) A pediatric patient is prescribed 0.004 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin)orally as a one-time dose now.The drug on hand is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL.How many drops does the nurse administer?
_____ gtt
Q2) What is the most important consideration when using a calculator for drug dosages?
A) Always check the answers with a pharmacist.
B) Ensure the numbers are entered in the correct order.
C) Work the problem by hand and then check all work using the computer.
D) Calculate the answer with the computer and then check the answer by working the problem by hand.
Q3) What specific safety technique is always used when calculating an insulin dose?
A) Use a calculator and never calculate the dose by hand.
B) Calculate the dose by hand and never use a calculator.
C) Have another health care professional check the dose.
D) Wear sterile gloves to administer the calculated dose.
Q4) A patient is prescribed 25 mg of meperidine (Demerol)IV.The drug on hand is meperidine 100 mg/mL.How many milliliters does the nurse administer?
_____ mL
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Chapter 6: Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Solutions and Drugs
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Q1) A patient is to receive 100 mL of normal saline over the next 5 hours with microdrip tubing.How many drops per minute does the nurse administer to infuse this fluid in the prescribed time?
_____ gtt per minute
Q2) The intravenous (IV)site of a patient who has been receiving IV therapy for 2 days is red and has a small amount of pus oozing from around the needle.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the finding as an expected response to long-term IV therapy as the only action.
B) Immediately notify the prescriber to get an order to discontinue the IV therapy.
C) Use an iodine solution to clean the site and replace the dressing.
D) Discontinue the IV therapy and notify the prescriber.
Q3) What is the hourly flow rate for 250 mL of normal saline to be administered over 2 hours?
_____ mL/hour
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Chapter 7: Drugs for Pain and Sleep Problems
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Q1) Which event or condition is most likely to result in chronic pain?
A) Severe headache associated with a spinal tap
B) Insertion of a needle for intravenous (IV) therapy
C) Hip replacement surgery
D) Osteoarthritis
Q2) Which statement about pain is true?
A) Each patient perceives a painful event differently.
B) Patients who cannot describe their pain do not really have pain.
C) It is not necessary to assess for pain in patients who are sleeping.
D) Infants and young children feel pain less intensely than adults do.
Q3) A child who is taking gabapentin (Neurontin)for pain control has begun demonstrating all of the following behaviors.Which behavior represents a common side effect of this drug?
A) Fighting at school
B) Difficulty sleeping
C) Wetting the bed 3 to 4 nights per week
D) Crying more frequently for no apparent reason
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Chapter 8: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Q1) Why are corticosteroid drugs usually prescribed for a short period of time?
A) The inflammatory process cannot be controlled with less powerful drugs.
B) Inhalation of corticosteroid drugs causes irreversible damage to the lungs.
C) These drugs work less effectively when given over an extended period.
D) Corticosteroids have many adverse effects and side effects.
Q2) A 78-year-old man has been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl)for seasonal allergies.Which new symptom would the nurse report to the prescriber?
A) Decreased urination
B) Drowsiness
C) Dry mouth
D) Cough
Q3) Why are aspirin and aspirin-containing drugs avoided for use in children?
A) Aspirin is associated with the development of Reye's syndrome.
B) Aspirin would drop a child's body temperature below normal.
C) Children are at higher risk for bleeding with aspirin use.
D) A child's liver is unable to metabolize aspirin.
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Chapter 9: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
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Q1) A patient is prescribed minocycline (Dynacin)750 mg orally.What is the nurse's best action before giving the first dose?
A) Check that the patient is not allergic to penicillin or sulfa drugs.
B) Use a new IV administration set to administer the drug.
C) Hold the dose and contact the prescriber.
D) Give the drug with milk or food.
Q2) A patient who has been prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil)250 mg orally every 8 hours asks the nurse if a higher dose of the drug just once a day can be taken instead.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Taking this drug every 8 hours helps keep the blood level of the drug high enough to affect the bacteria."
B) "Giving the drug at regular intervals over a 24-hour period helps prevent side effects."
C) "Let me contact your prescriber and ask whether the drug can be given once a day."
D) "When given once a day, the dose is higher so allergic reactions are more common."
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Chapter 10: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
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Q1) How do protease inhibitor (PI)drugs prevent viral replication?
A) They are counterfeit bases that prevent reverse transcriptase from synthesizing the DNA needed for viral replication.
B) They inactivate the enzyme that allows the viral genetic material to be integrated into the human host's cellular DNA.
C) They prevent the production of proteins needed for viral particles to leave the cell and infect other cells.
D) They prevent initial infection by blocking the receptor the virus uses to enter target cells.
Q2) A patient taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)for a year has the following blood laboratory test values.Which value does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
A) White blood cell count 3500 cells/mm<sup>3</sup>
B) Lactate dehydrogenase 990 IU/L
C) Sodium 132 mEq/L
D) Hematocrit 32%
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Chapter 11: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular and Antifungal Drugs
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Q1) A patient is prescribed amphotericin B (Fungizone)400 mg intravenously.How fast does the nurse infuse this drug?
A) Immediately by intravenous (IV) push
B) Over a period of 60 minutes
C) Over a period of 2 hours
D) Over a minimum of 6 hours
Q2) A patient is receiving IV amphotericin B (Fungizone)for a systemic fungal infection.Which assessment parameter does the nurse perform to determine whether the patient is having an adverse reaction to the therapy?
A) Measure abdominal girth for presence of ascites
B) Assess mouth and oral cavity for candidiasis
C) Assess infusion site for phlebitis
D) Assess calves for pain
Q3) Which food,drink,or herbal supplement does the nurse warn a patient who is prescribed any of the azole class of antifungal drugs to avoid?
A) Caffeinated beverages
B) Grapefruit juice
C) St. John's wort
D) Dairy products
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Chapter 12: Drugs That Affect Urine Output
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Q1) A patient is prescribed an extended-release drug for overactive bladder.Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach the patient?
A) "Avoid taking this drug at bedtime."
B) "Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily."
C) "Swallow the tablet or capsule whole."
D) "Perform a home pregnancy test monthly."
Q2) A patient taking tamsulosin (Flomax)asks the nurse how the drug works.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This drug works on your prostate gland to decrease its size."
B) "This drug signals the cells in your prostate gland not to grow."
C) "This drug works by relaxing the detrusor muscle of your bladder."
D) "This drug relaxes muscle around your urethra to improve urine flow."
Q3) A patient taking finasteride (Proscar)informs the nurse that he is also taking the herbal supplement saw palmetto.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "You should not take finasteride and saw palmetto at the same time."
B) "Finasteride and saw palmetto taken together increase your risk of bleeding."
C) "Be sure to notify your prescriber if you notice any unusual side effects."
D) "Avoid people with viral infections while taking these two substances."
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Hypertension
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Q1) A patient who is taking nicardipine (Cardene)develops skin lesions,itching,fever,and achy joints.What is the nurse's best first action?
A) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
B) Document the finding as expected with this drug.
C) Administer a dose of oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
D) Apply a thin coat of hydrocortisone ointment to the lesions.
Q2) What are the actions of alpha-beta blocker drugs?
A) Decrease myocardial contractility
B) Work on the central nervous system
C) Slow the heart rate
D) Increase arterial relaxation
E) Decrease venous vasoconstriction
Q3) A patient asks the nurse how atenolol (Tenormin)will help reduce hypertension.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "It will help your body rid itself of excess fluids and decrease the work your heart must do to pump blood."
B) "It will help decrease built-up water and salt in your blood and tissues."
C) "It will block vasoconstriction as well as salt and water retention."
D) "It will decrease your heart rate and how hard your heart pumps."
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Chapter 14: Drugs for Heart Failure
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Q1) What does the nurse teach a patient who has been prescribed potassium (K-Dur)?
A) "If you miss a dose, double your next dose to keep your blood level of potassium normal."
B) "Take your potassium with food or a full glass or water to avoid nausea and vomiting."
C) "Be sure to use salt substitutes instead of salt so that your body will not retain water."
D) "Eat lots of foods that are high in potassium such as bananas, spinach, broccoli, and sweet potatoes."
Q2) Why must the muscles of the left ventricle be the strongest ones in the heart?
A) The mitral (bicuspid) valve is larger than the aortic valve.
B) The left ventricle receives blood under high pressure from the pulmonary system.
C) The pressure in the aorta is higher than the pressures elsewhere in the circulatory system.
D) Blood in the left ventricle is oxygenated, making it thicker and harder to move than deoxygenated blood.
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Chapter 15: Antidysrhythmic Drugs
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Q1) A patient is prescribed digoxin.The patient's apical heart rate is 58 beats per minute.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the drug as ordered.
B) Document the finding because this is an expected effect of the drug.
C) Recheck the heart rate and blood pressure after 30 minutes.
D) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
Q2) A patient who is prescribed sotalol (Betapace)develops the following assessment findings.For which finding does the nurse immediately notify the prescriber?
A) Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
B) Difficulty sleeping
C) Cold hands and feet
D) Chest discomfort
Q3) What is the most important action for the nurse when caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed a beta blocker?
A) Assess the patient's feet daily.
B) Monitor for infection.
C) Administer oral diabetic drugs.
D) Regularly check the patient's blood glucose.
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Chapter 16: Drugs for High Blood Lipids
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Q1) What action must the nurse be prepared to take for a diabetic patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor)?
A) Give insulin only in the presence of food.
B) Check the blood glucose level more often.
C) Decrease the morning insulin dosage.
D) Encourage increased caloric intake.
Q2) A patient who is prescribed gemfibrozil (Lopid)is also taking warfarin (Coumadin).What is the priority nursing action for this patient?
A) Monitor liver function tests.
B) Keep an accurate record of urine output.
C) Give the drug 30 minutes before meals.
D) Check the patient for signs of bleeding.
Q3) A patient is prescribed colesevalam (WelChol)1875 mg twice a day.Available tablets are 625 mg each.How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
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Chapter 17: Drugs That Affect Blood Clotting
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Q1) Which dietary teaching does the nurse include for a patient who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin)on discharge?
A) "Weight loss diets such as the Atkins diet are OK while taking this drug."
B) "Be sure to eat lots of green leafy vegetables for extra vitamin K."
C) "Dietary changes do not affect the action of this drug."
D) "Drinking alcoholic beverages can change the action of warfarin."
Q2) A patient prescribed an anticoagulant long-term engages in all of the following activities.Which activity does the nurse teach the patient to avoid?
A) Golfing
B) Bowling
C) Jumping rope
D) Walking 2 miles daily
Q3) The aPTT of a patient who is prescribed continuous intravenous (IV)heparin is two times the control value.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Increase the IV rate as ordered.
B) Decrease the IV rate as ordered.
C) Leave the rate unchanged.
D) Stop the infusion and notify the prescriber.
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Chapter 18: Drugs for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems
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Q1) A patient is receiving aminophylline (Truphylline)intravenously.Which change in assessment findings indicates to the nurse the possibility of drug toxicity?
A) Heart rate increase from 72 to 82 beats per minute
B) Hourly urine output decrease from 50 mL to 40 mL
C) Pulse oximetry increase from 91% to 92%
D) Temperature increase from 99<sup>o </sup>F to 101<sup>o </sup>F
Q2) A patient receiving aminophylline (Theophylline)by continuous IV infusion for a severe asthma attack asks why a blood sample must be drawn.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "The blood level of this drug that causes dangerous side effects is close to the level needed to help open the airways."
B) "The blood test helps us evaluate how well the drug is working to open your airways and improve your oxygen intake."
C) "The blood test helps determine how much of this drug you are making naturally and how much we are giving you."
D) This blood tests assesses whether you are developing an allergy to this drug."
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Chapter 19: Drugs for Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and Constipation
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Q1) Which are symptoms of diarrhea?
A) Weight loss
B) Bowels still feeling full after a bowel movement
C) Abdominal pain and cramping
D) Fever, chills, and feeling ill
E) Feeling bloated
Q2) A patient reports taking an over-the-counter laxative for constipation daily for the past 3 weeks.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Remind the patient about the importance of adequate fluid intake and exercise to prevent constipation.
B) Instruct the patient that these drugs should not be used for more than a week without consulting the prescriber.
C) Ask the patient about usual fluid intake, urinary and bowel habits, and have the patient describe the nature of stools.
D) Contact the prescriber about an order for a stronger laxative because the one the patient is taking is not working.
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Gastric Ulcers and Reflux
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Q1) A patient who is prescribed sucralfate asks the nurse how this drug will help treat his gastric ulcer.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Sucralfate decreases secretion of gastric acids to help your ulcer heal."
B) "Sucralfate completely blocks the secretion of gastric acids so your ulcer can heal."
C) "Sucralfate treats the infection with H. pylori that is the major cause of gastric ulcers."
D) "Sucralfate forms a thick coating to cover the ulcer, protect from further damage, and allow healing."
Q2) Which symptoms are associated with gastric ulcers?
A) Constant bloating and diarrhea
B) Shortness of breath in any position
C) Burning pain that is relieved by eating
D) Burning pain that is relieved by abstaining from food
Q3) How do histamine (H<sub>2</sub>)blockers help heal gastric ulcers?
A) They promote cell division.
B) They neutralize acids that are present in the stomach.
C) They decrease the amount of acid secreted by stomach cells.
D) They increase the rate that stomach contents move into the intestinal tract.
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Seizures
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Q1) A patient who has been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol)for 2 months has all of the following blood laboratory results.Which result does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
A) White blood cell (WBC) count 2200/mm<sup>3</sup>
B) Platelet count 300,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
C) Potassium 3.6 mEq/L
D) Sodium 132 mEq/L
Q2) Which temporary condition is considered a brief but expected response immediately after a person has a seizure?
A) Residual muscle twitches
B) Low blood pressure
C) Unconsciousness
D) Confusion
Q3) Which factors are among the most common causes of seizures in adults?
A) Emotional distress
B) Head injury
C) Stroke
D) Tumors
E) Lack of sleep
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Chapter 22: Drugs for Depression,anxiety,and Psychosis
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Q1) Which theory about the cause of depression is supported by research?
A) Heredity or genetics
B) Altered neuroendocrine function
C) Psychosocial factors
D) Neurotransmitter level imbalance
Q2) Which food or beverage does the nurse teach a patient who is prescribed quietiapine (Seroquel)to avoid?
A) Coffee and caffeine
B) Fresh berries and vegetables
C) Aged cheese and smoked meat
D) Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Q3) What type of medication could be prescribed for a patient who experiences anxiety when speaking before a group?
A) A benzodiazepine drug
B) An SSRI drug
C) A beta blocker
D) A TCA drug
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Chapter 23: Drugs for Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
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Q1) For which patient does the nurse watch most closely for symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
A) 45-year-old with Down syndrome
B) 50-year-old with a whiplash injury
C) 60-year-old with hypertension
D) 75-year-old with a smoking history
Q2) Which information must be included when documenting a patient's seizure?
A) Time of seizure onset
B) Total duration of the seizure
C) Patient's ability to swallow during seizure
D) Incontinence during seizure
E) Patient orientation after seizure
Q3) A newly admitted patient with Alzheimer's disease who has been prescribed memantine (Namenda)has developed the symptoms of vomiting,drooling,heart rate of 56 beats per minute,and muscle weakness.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Contact the prescriber and ask for an order for an as-needed antiemetic drug.
B) Place the patient on a heart monitor and check the heart rate every 2 hours.
C) Hold the drug dose and contact the prescriber immediately.
D) Give the drug exactly as ordered.
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Chapter 24: Drugs for Endocrine Problems
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Q1) Which precautions are important for the nurse to teach a patient who is taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT)to reduce menopausal discomfort?
A) Use oral contraceptives.
B) Avoid cigarette smoking.
C) Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
D) Obtain a yearly influenza vaccination.
E) Perform monthly breast self-examinations.
F) Go to the hospital immediately if chest pains or symptoms of a stroke occur.
Q2) A patient who has just been prescribed estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT)also has all of the following health problems.For which problem does the nurse check with the prescriber to determine whether the patient should take HRT?
A) Asthma
B) Hypertension
C) Osteoporosis
D) Diabetes mellitus
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Chapter 25: Drugs for Diabetes
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Q1) Which condition is the most dangerous adverse effect of insulin?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Severe hypotension
D) Development of insulin allergy
Q2) What is the most important action for the nurse to perform before administering a premeal short-acting insulin to a patient with type 1 diabetes?
A) Looking up the time the long-acting insulin was administered
B) Assessing the body area in which the last insulin dose was injected
C) Checking whether the patient's meal or snack is already on the unit
D) Holding the dose if the patient's blood glucose level is under 110 mg/dL
Q3) The nurse is administering insulin by subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient.Which adjustment in injection technique does the nurse use to reduce the risk for complications?
A) Selecting a 30-gauge needle rather than a 28-gauge needle
B) Switching the injection site to the thigh rather than the abdomen
C) Applying pressure for at least 5 minutes after removing the needle
D) Placing the needle at a 45-degree angle rather than at a 90-degree angle
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Chapter 26: Drugs for Glaucoma
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Q1) How does untreated elevated intraocular pressure eventually lead to visual impairment?
A) It compresses blood vessels and causes hypoxia of the photoreceptors.
B) It clouds the lens and prevents light from striking the photoreceptors.
C) It constricts the pupil and prevents light from entering the posterior chamber.
D) It pushes the cornea forward and distorts the placement of the image on the retina.
Q2) What is the most important action for the nurse to perform after administering eye drops to a patient who is prescribed pilocarpine (Ocu-Carpine)?
A) Place the patient in the supine position.
B) Wipe the excess drug from the patient's skin.
C) Instruct the patient to keep the eyes closed for 2 minutes.
D) Check pupillary responses by shining a penlight into each eye.
Q3) Which statement regarding primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)is true?
A) It is most common in children.
B) The major cause is trauma to the eye.
C) The problem usually affects both eyes.
D) The first symptom is chronic eye pain.
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Chapter 27: Drugs for Cancer Therapy
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Q1) A patient with breast cancer asks why her hair is falling out while receiving chemotherapy when the cancer is in her breast.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Breast cells and hair cells are similar. Any drug that affects one can be expected to affect the other."
B) "The chemotherapy is interfering with your nutritional status. Eating more protein will help stop the hair loss."
C) "It is possible that some cancer cells have escaped from your breast. Chemotherapy will kill cancer cells wherever they are."
D) "Chemotherapy is delivered to all tissues and exerts the same damaging effects on some normal cells as well as on cancer cells."
Q2) Which biological feature is specific to normal differentiated cells but not to cancer cells?
A) Anaplasia
B) Hypertrophy
C) Aneuploidy
D) Loose adherence
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