TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION BY SUSAN M FORD CHAPTERS 41-50

1. A client with thyrotoxicosis is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse would prioritize which finding on assessment? A) Tachycardia B) Agranulocytosis C) Loss of hair D) Skin rash Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, insomnia, di...

1. The nurse has administered gonadotropin to a client. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize? A) Abdominal pain B) Visual disturbances C) Auditory disturbances D) Ascites Answer: B Rationale: If the client reports visual disturbances, the drug therapy is discontinued and the ...

1. A client is prescribed oxytocin for intranasal use. The nurse will explain to the client this will achieve which result? A) Antistimulating properties on the uterus B) Diuretic effect C) Stimulation of the milk ejection reflex D) Control of antepartum bleeding Answer: C Rationale: Oxytocin...

1. The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining the various drugs usedto treat urinary tract infections. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which organ as most often affected by infections? A) Bladder B) Kidney C) Urethra D) Urete...

1. A nurse is preparing to administer goserelin to a client with prostate cancer. Which assessment findings should the nurse prioritize on the ongoing assessment? A) Breast atrophy, sexual dysfunction B) Pharyngitis, asthenia C) Breast tenderness, edema D) Hyperglycemia, leukocytosis Answer: ...

1. A nurse is prepared to administer a varicella vaccine to a female client planning to start a family. How long after the vaccination should the nurse instruct the client to wait before getting pregnant? A) 2 weeks B) 4 weeks C) 8 weeks D) 12 weeks Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should inst...

1. The nurse works with a number of clients who require immunosuppressive treatment of autoimmune diseases. What classes of drugs would the nurse expect health care providers to order? Select all that apply. A. Corticosteroids B. Calcineurin inhibitors C. Sodium channel antagonists D. Biologic...

1. A nurse is preparing to administer ferrous to a client. Which adverse reaction should the nurse point out to the client to report if noted? A) Headache B) Allergic reaction C) Soreness D) Backache Answer: B Rationale: The nurse needs to closely monitor the client for an allergic reaction ...

1. A nurse is presenting information at a health fair concerning cancer. When questioned about the use of green tea, the nurse would point out which potential effect of green tea? A) Dental caries B) Damage to heart C) Insomnia D) Damage to liver Answer: C Rationale: The nurse should inform ...