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Pharmaceutical Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that bridges biology, chemistry, and medicine to study the discovery, development, formulation, delivery, and regulation of drugs and therapies. This course covers foundational concepts such as drug design and synthesis, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicology. Students will explore how drugs interact with biological systems, the principles behind dosage forms and delivery systems, and the regulatory and ethical considerations involved in bringing new medications to market. Through theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students gain insights essential for careers in pharmacy, biotechnology, research, or the pharmaceutical industry.
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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) 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
Q2) How are the terms drug and medication different in the health care environment?
A) Medications must be prescribed, whereas drugs are available over the counter.
B) Medications are used to treat health problems, whereas drugs can be abused.
C) Drugs are always illegal, whereas medications are legal.
D) There is no difference between these two terms.
Answer: D
Q3) The likelihood that a drug will sequester (be trapped)in fat cells and remain in the body longer is increased by which drug characteristic?
A) Physical small size
B) Physical large size
C) Dissolves easily in water
D) Dissolves easily in lipids
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs
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Q1) When the nurse brings in the next dose of a drug that a patient first received 6 hours ago,the patient reports a "pounding" heart rate ever since taking the last dose.What is the nurse's best first action?
A) Document the report as the only action.
B) Check the patient's vital signs for changes.
C) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected response to the drug.
Answer: B
Q2) When compared with the subcutaneous route,what are the advantages of giving drugs intramuscularly (IM)?
A) IM injections require a smaller, shorter needle.
B) IM drugs are absorbed faster than subcutaneous drugs.
C) IM injections can be much larger that subcutaneous injections.
D) IM injections do not require the rotation of injection sites.
E) IM injections are less painful than subcutaneous injections.
Answer: B,C
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Chapter 3: Teaching Patients About Drug Therapy
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Q1) The nurse is interviewing a patient.Which action by the nurse indicates active listening?
A) Asking interview questions while starting an IV
B) Correcting the patient's use of the word "free bleeder" for hemophilia
C) Asking the spouse to verify the patient's responses to family history questions
D) Restating what the patient said to ensure the nurse understands what the patient meant
Answer: D
Q2) Which information noted by the nurse during a patient interview is considered part of cultural assessment?
A) The patient's personal appearance and clothing are neat and clean.
B) The patient is considerably overweight for his or her height and age.
C) The skin tone and eye coloring of all family members is very similar.
D) The wife looks to her husband to answer questions about her health.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
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Q1) 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
Q2) The prescriber tells a patient to call if a temperature higher than 39S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 Centigrade develops.The patient asks the nurse what this temperature is in Fahrenheit.What is the nurse's response?
A) 99.2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
B) 100.2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
C) 101.2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
D) 102.2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
Q3) 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
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Chapter 5: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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
Q3) What is the lowest common denominator for the fraction series of 10/15,9/27,10/30,34/51?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 10
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Chapter 6: Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Solutions and Drugs
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Q1) Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is receiving intravenous (IV)drug therapy?
A) "Turn on your call light if the IV machine starts to beep for any reason."
B) "Do not use the arm that has the IV running in it for any reason whatsoever."
C) "Call me immediately if you start to feel any pain or burning in the arm with the IV."
D) "If you think the IV is running too slowly, just push the up-arrow button on the machine once or twice."
Q2) While examining a patient's peripheral intravenous (IV)site,the nurse observes a red streak along the length of the vein.On palpation,the vein feels hard and cordlike.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Check for a blood return and notify the prescriber.
B) Discontinue the infusion and remove the IV needle.
C) Apply ice packs to the vein and continue the infusion.
D) Change the IV fluid to normal saline and redress the site.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 7: Drugs for Pain and Sleep Problems
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient who is paralyzed from the waist down as a result of an injury that completely severed the spinal cord has an open wound on the right heel.Why is this patient unaware of any pain caused from this wound?
A) The nociceptors in the heel are no longer stimulated when injury occurs.
B) The patient has become completely desensitized to this type of chronic pain.
C) The severed spinal cord prevents the sensation of pain from reaching the brain.
D) The spinal cord injury results in chronic pain that can mask any acute pain sensation.
Q3) Which drug for insomnia can cause amnesia?
A) amitriptyline (Elavil)
B) diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C) temazepam (Restoril)
D) trazodone (Desyrel)
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Chapter 8: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Q1) A nursing home resident has been prescribed to take 20 mg of prednisolone immediately.The facility does not have prednisolone,only prednisone.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Substitute prednisone for prednisolone because they are both corticosteroids.
B) Hold the dose until the pharmacy opens the next day.
C) Notify the prescriber immediately of this situation.
D) Administer the parenteral form of the drug.
Q2) A patient prescribed zileutin (Zyflo)has yellowing of the sclera.Which laboratory test result is most important for the nurse to check?
A) Kidney function tests
B) Complete blood count
C) Liver function tests
D) Serum electrolytes
Q3) Why is inflammation considered a nonspecific body response?
A) Inflammation is the basis for almost every type of chronic disease.
B) Infection by bacteria or viruses is always a part of inflammation.
C) The same tissue responses occur regardless of the type of triggering event.
D) The discomfort associated with inflammation can be reduced by over-the-counter drugs.
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Chapter 9: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
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Q1) A patient experiences facial angioedema after receiving a dose of a new antibacterial drug.Which assessment does the nurse perform first?
A) Airway adequacy
B) Peripheral lung sounds
C) Rate and depth of respirations
D) Symmetry of respiratory movement
Q2) A patient is to receive trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Septra)intravenously.The drug is mixed in 250 mL of D<sub>5</sub>W and is to be administered over 90 minutes.With a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL,how many drops per minute will the nurse set for the correct infusion rate?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40
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Chapter 10: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
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Q1) A patient prescribed raltegravir (Isentress)reports all of the following problems or changes since starting this drug.Which problem or change does the nurse report to the prescriber?
A) Abdominal cramps and bloating
B) Muscle aches and weakness
C) Urinating more at night
D) Loss of taste for sweets
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%
Q3) Which test results indicate to the nurse that a patient's antiretroviral therapy is effective?
A) White blood cell count 5000 cells/mm<sup>3</sup>
B) Blood urea nitrogen level 15 mg/dL
C) Blood positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies
D) CD4+ to CD8+ ratio increased
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Chapter 11: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular and Antifungal Drugs
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Q1) How long is the minimum course of drug therapy for an immunocompetent patient with active tuberculosis?
A) 7 to 10 days
B) 6 weeks
C) 6 months
D) 2 years
Q2) A patient who has been prescribed flucytosine (Ancobon)reports reduced sensation in the fingers and toes.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the report as the only action.
B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
C) Remind the patient to continue the drug as usual and to take a multiple vitamin daily.
D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug side effect and to use injury precautions.
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Chapter 12: Drugs That Affect Urine Output
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about the patch form of a drug to treat overactive bladder.List the correct order in which the patient should perform the steps of drug administration.(Number 1 is the first step and number 7 is the last step.)
A)Examine the skin under the old patch for redness,irritation,or open areas.
B)Press the patch firmly and hold in place for at least 15 seconds.
C)Remove the old patch after it has been on for 3 to 4 days.
D)Remove the adhesive backing on the patch.
E)Carefully clean and dry the new site.
F)Apply the patch sticky side down.
G)Select a new site.
Q2) A patient taking tolterodine (Detrol)reports decreased urination,ankle swelling,and a weight gain of 5 pounds over the past 2 days.What does the nurse do next?
A) Holds the dose and notifies the prescriber
B) Checks the patient's blood pressure and heart rate
C) Gives the dose as prescribed
D) Documents the finding as the only action
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Hypertension
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Q1) Which conditions or drugs can cause secondary hypertension?
A) Adrenal gland tumors
B) Estrogen in birth control pills
C) Adenocarcinoma
D) Cortisol
E) Kidney infection
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient how to administer clonidine (Catapres)using the transdermal patch system.The nurse tells the patient to change the patches how often?
A) Daily
B) Every 3 days
C) Every 7 days
D) Every 14 days
Q3) A patient who has been taking lisinopril (Zestril)develops swollen lips and reports that the tongue feels thick.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the report and reassure the patient that this is a common drug side effect.
B) Check the patient's pulse for rhythm and take the patient's blood pressure.
C) Ask the patient whether this has ever happened before.
D) Hold the lisinopril dose and notify the prescriber.
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Chapter 14: Drugs for Heart Failure
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Q1) A patient with heart failure is prescribed metoprolol (Toprol XL)25 mg daily.The pharmacy sends metoprolol (Lopressor)25 mg.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the dose as provided because the drugs are the same.
B) Ask the pharmacy to send the drug as ordered.
C) Contact the prescriber for clarification.
D) Check the patient's heart rate before giving the dose.
Q2) Which two factors are most likely to result in improved cardiac output?
A) Greater preload; greater afterload
B) Greater preload; reduced afterload
C) Reduced preload; greater afterload
D) Reduced preload; reduced afterload
Q3) 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) An older patient with a history of liver impairment is prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem)SR 120 mg twice a day for supraventricular tachycardia.What is the nurse's best action before giving the first dose?
A) Hold the drug and contact the prescriber.
B) Administer the drug as ordered.
C) Give 60 mg four times a day.
D) Give an XR capsule of 240 mg.
Q2) A patient with an upper respiratory infection reports feeling like the heart is pounding.After checking that the patient is not having chest pain or difficulty breathing,what is the most important question the nurse must ask the patient?
A) "How long have you had upper respiratory infection symptoms?"
B) "Are you using any over-the-counter cold or cough drugs?"
C) "Is this the first time you have felt like this?"
D) "What exercise have you done today?"
Q3) A pediatric patient is prescribed 0.008 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin).The drug on hand is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL.How many drops (gtt)will the nurse administer? _____ gtt
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Chapter 16: Drugs for High Blood Lipids
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Q1) Which statement made by a patient who has been prescribed simvastatin (Zocor)indicates the need for more teaching?
A) "I have been taking this drug every night at bedtime."
B) "I have stopped using butter when I cook and have been using olive oil instead."
C) "My LDL cholesterol level today is 101 mg/dL so the drug has cured my cholesterol problem."
D) "I hope that by reducing my fatty food intake, I might not have to take medications to manage my cholesterol problem."
Q2) Which health problems does the nurse teach a patient can be caused by chronic hyperlipidemia?
A) Hypertension
B) Pancreatitis
C) Peptic ulcer disease
D) Xanthoma
E) Diabetes mellitus
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Chapter 17: Drugs That Affect Blood Clotting
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Q1) How are anticoagulant drugs and thrombolytic drugs different?
A) There is no difference; they both have the same actions.
B) Anticoagulants prevent clots from forming whereas thrombolytics can dissolve clots that have already formed.
C) Thrombolytics must be administered intravenously while all anticoagulants are administered as oral agents.
D) Anticoagulants prevent clots by actually thinning the blood whereas thrombolytics reduce platelet aggregation and do not affect blood thickness.
Q2) A patient in the emergency department developed stroke symptoms one hour ago.Which type of drug will the nurse expect to administer to resolve this problem?
A) Thrombolytic
B) Thrombin inhibitor
C) Antiplatelet drug
D) Clotting factor synthesis inhibitor
Q3) A patient is prescribed 3000 units/mL of heparin subcutaneously.The drug on hand is heparin 5000 units/mL.How many milliliters does the nurse administer? _____ mL
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Chapter 18: Drugs for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems
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Q1) A patient with asthma asks why he must take regularly scheduled systemic drugs when he can stop several asthma attacks each day within a few minutes of their onset by using a short-acting beta agonist inhaler.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Frequent asthma attacks, even if they are halted relatively quickly, damage the bronchial tissues over time."
B) "If asthma attacks are uncontrolled they lead to the eventual development of lung cancer and emphysema."
C) "Using only short-acting beta agonists will lead to drug resistance and then the drug won't work when you need it."
D) "Inhaled beta agonist drugs only treat the constriction aspects of asthma and do not help the inflammatory aspects of the disease."
Q2) A patient has been medicated during an asthma attack.Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the therapy is ineffective?
A) Trachea is at the midline.
B) Oxygen saturation is 96%.
C) Respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute
D) Peak expiratory flow is 40% below expected value
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Chapter 19: Drugs for Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and Constipation
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Q1) The mother of a 6-year-old child receiving diphenoxylate (Lomotil)for the last 4 days for diarrhea reports by telephone that the diarrhea has stopped and that the child's pants cannot be zipped or buttoned today.What is the nurse's best advice?
A) "Give the child only half the dose of the drug today."
B) "Do not give the child fluids for the next 24 hours."
C) "Stop the drug and go immediately to the prescriber's office."
D) "When diarrhea is cured the stool enlarges the abdomen."
Q2) An older male patient with nausea is prescribed scopolamine (L-hyoscine).Which nursing assessment does the nurse perform to determine whether he is experiencing a serious side effect?
A) Checking capillary refill
B) Measuring abdominal girth
C) Evaluating handgrip strength
D) Evaluating daily intake and output
Q3) A child is prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan)8 mg by oral solution.The available drug solution is 5 mg per 5 milliliters of solution.How many milliliters does the nurse administer?
_____ mL
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Gastric Ulcers and Reflux
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Q1) The nurse is preparing an older adult patient who has been prescribed famotidine (Pepcid)for discharge.Which common side effect should the nurse instruct the patient's family to watch for?
A) Confusion
B) Anxiety
C) Depression
D) Psychosis
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) A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan)has been prescribed.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This purpose of this drug for GERD is to prevent nausea."
B) "This drug has been prescribed to help move food along through your GI tract."
C) "Metoclopramide will prevent vomiting and the risk for aspiration."
D) "This drug causes growth of new cells to heal your esophagus."
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Seizures
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed primidone (Mysoline)also takes warfarin (Coumadin).Which laboratory blood test results indicate to the nurse a possible drug interaction?
A) Hematocrit 32%
B) Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL
C) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 21 mg/dL
D) International normalized ratio (INR) 0.5
Q2) Which assessment question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin)before administering the first dose?
A) "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
B) "How many seizures do you have daily?"
C) "Have you ever had high blood pressure?"
D) "Do you currently have an open sore or signs of an infection?"
Q3) Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin)before administering the first dose?
A) "Do you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages?"
B) "Have you ever had high blood pressure?"
C) "How many seizures do you have daily?"
D) "What other drugs do you take daily?"
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Chapter 22: Drugs for Depression,anxiety,and Psychosis
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Q1) Which assessment is most important for the nurse to measure or perform before administering the first dose of amitriptyline (Elavil)to a patient?
A) Heart rate and rhythm
B) Core body temperature
C) Level of consciousness
D) Blood pressure in the sitting position
Q2) A patient who has been prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin)for the last 3 months tells the nurse that he wants to stop this drug because he constantly feels like he is in a "fog." What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Quit taking the drug today and I will have the prescriber change your medication to another drug category."
B) "Continue to take this drug as prescribed because most patients eventually get used to the foggy sensation."
C) "We will give you a final dose of this drug today intravenously and then start you on a different drug."
D) "I will contact the prescriber but it will still be necessary to take this drug at a lower dosage for awhile."
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Chapter 23: Drugs for Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
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Q1) Which is the common underlying pathophysiology of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease?
A) Both are neurodegenerative diseases.
B) Both are forms of dementia.
C) Both involve interrupted transmission of nerve impulses.
D) Both are primarily caused and directly related to environmental factors.
Q2) A patient with Alzheimer's disease is prescribed rivastigmine (Exelon).What action does the nurse take to prevent a common side effect?
A) Give the drug with a full glass of water.
B) Administer the drug with meals twice a day.
C) Assess the patient's level of consciousness.
D) Keep an accurate record of all patient food intake.
Q3) What safety precaution must the nurse teach a patient with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed benztropine (Cogentin)?
A) Always dress warmly and avoid extended exposure to cold weather.
B) Stay indoors in an air-conditioned setting during hot weather.
C) Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness or light-headedness.
D) Avoid alcohol intake because drowsiness is associated with this drug.
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Chapter 24: Drugs for Endocrine Problems
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Q1) How do thyroid replacement drugs affect diabetes?
A) Thyroid replacement drugs reduce the effectiveness of all antidiabetic drugs.
B) When thyroid replacement drugs return metabolism to normal, diabetes is gone.
C) Thyroid replacement drugs can allow a patient to switch from insulin to an oral antidiabetic drug.
D) Thyroid replacement drugs require that a patient taking an oral antidiabetic drug be placed on insulin.
Q2) Why should pregnant patients who have hypothyroidism continue to take thyroid replacement drugs throughout pregnancy?
A) These drugs are pregnancy category A and have no side effects.
B) Without continuing thyroid replacement drugs, the pregnancy may not continue.
C) Pregnancy is a high metabolism condition and less drug is needed but should still be taken.
D) The fetus produces thyroid hormones that help supplement the pregnant woman's hormone level, but minimal replacement is needed during pregnancy.
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Chapter 25: Drugs for Diabetes
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Q1) A patient is to receive 15 units of NPH insulin and 20 units of regular insulin in the same syringe.In what order does the nurse perform the steps to prepare this injection?
A)Make sure the syringe is free from air bubbles.
B)Check the syringe for a volume of insulin that is 35 units.
C)Clean the rubber stoppers of each bottle with separate alcohol swabs.
D)Check to make sure the concentration and types of insulin are correct.
E)Draw up 20 units of air and inject it into the regular insulin (short-acting insulin)bottle with the bottle in its normal,upright position.
F)Draw up 15 units of air and inject it into the NPH bottle with the bottle in its normal,upright position.
G)Place the same needle with the syringe attached into the NPH bottle,invert the bottle,and withdraw 15 units of NPH insulin into the same syringe with the regular insulin.
H)Without removing the needle,turn the bottle upside down and withdraw 20 units of regular insulin,then withdraw the needle from the bottle.
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Chapter 26: Drugs for Glaucoma
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Q1) Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is prescribed any type of eye drug administered as eye drops?
A) Apply only the number of drops prescribed.
B) Stop the drug immediately if eye redness occurs.
C) Wear dark glasses for 1 hour after placing the eye drops.
D) Apply pressure to the corner of the eye after the drug has been placed.
Q2) 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.
Q3) When the nurse shines a penlight into the eyes of a patient who is prescribed brimonidine (Alphagan P),the pupils of both eyes remain equally dilated.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the response as the only action.
B) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber.
C) Assess the patient's hand grasp strength bilaterally.
D) Remind the patient to wear sunglasses when outdoors.
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Chapter 27: Drugs for Cancer Therapy
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Q1) A patient who is to receive a third round of combination chemotherapy today reports that mouth sores were present for 4 days within a week of receiving the last round of chemotherapy.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Hold today's dose of chemotherapy and notify the prescriber immediately.
B) Ask the patient whether sores were present after the first round of chemotherapy.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected chemotherapy side effect and no action is needed.
D) Administer the chemotherapy as prescribed and call the prescriber to determine whether preventive drugs are needed.
Q2) A patient who is to receive combination chemotherapy today has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC)of 6200 cells/mm<sup>3</sup>.What is the certified chemotherapy nurse's best action?
A) Administer the chemotherapy as prescribed.
B) Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of infection.
C) Hold the chemotherapy doses and notify the prescriber.
D) Explain to the patient that the treatment must be delayed until the ANC is acceptable.
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