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INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH EDITION By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler, Chapters 1-20 With Rationales, Test Bank $18.49   Add to cart

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INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARM
10TH EDITION
By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Sh

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CHOICE



1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a long-

before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN consider to be

a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug.

b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given.

c. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition.

d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate.


ANS: C

Collecting and documenting data about the patient and the patient’s health condition is a

any drugs are given. Information regarding the present illness, any signs and symptoms, re

records, drug history, and vital signs are needed before drugs are given. Deciding on speci

be needed to give the patient’s drug is part of the planning phase of the nursing process. M

for his response to given drug is part of the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Revie

plan to verify that it is being followed accurately is part of the implementation stage of th



DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 2



2. The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to t

drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage?

a. Develop a nursing goal to plan the procedures needed to give drug.

b. Develop a teaching plan for the patient regarding the drug’s actions.

c. Determine that the patient is experiencing the expected response to his drug.

, b. Implementation

c. Evaluation

d. Diagnosis


ANS: C

In the evaluation phase of the nursing process, the LPN understands and teaches to the pat

effects, expected side effects, and potential adverse effects.



DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2



4. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?

a. The patient states she has pain in her left arm.

b. The medical chart has a recorded blood pressure of 128/88.

c. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mmol/L.

d. The patient’s ECG shows normal sinus rhythm.


ANS: A

Reports from the patient or patient’s caregiver are considered subjective data. Symptoms s

or dizziness are examples of symptoms that cannot be “seen” and are data collected from

or others. Laboratory values, ECG results, or vital sign data from a medical chart are exa

data.



DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2



5. Which statement provides an example of objective data?


a. The wife states the patient was confused last night.

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