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Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client has been admitted to a health care center with reports of dyspnea. The nurse suspects left-sided heart failure based on which assessment finding? a. Nocturia b. Pitting edema c. Weight gain d. Orthopnea Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should assess for orthopnea in clients with left-sided heart failure. Orthopnea is a condition where the client has difficulty breathing when lying down. The other features of...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. After teaching a group of nursing students about upper gastrointestinal system drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students correctly choose which drug as a gastrointestinal stimulant? A) Ranitidine B) Misoprostol C) Omeprazole D) Metoclopramide Answer: D Rationale: Metoclopramide is classified as a gastrointestinal stimulant. Ranitidine is a histamine H2 receptor anta...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hyperinsulinism has been prescribed diazoxide. After administration, which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize? A) Myalgia B) Tachycardia C) Flatulence D) Epigastric discomfort Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, congestive heart failure, sodium and fluid retention, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria as the adverse reactions in the client receiving diazoxide drug...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan Ford Complete Solution to all chapters test bank Introductory Clinical Pharmacology Test Bank for Roach's By Ford MN RN CNE, Susan M TEST BANK With Rationale

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. An older client with acute sinusitis is administered epinephrine emergently. The nurse should prioritize reporting a change in which assessment finding to the health care provider? A) Blood glucose level B) Appetite C) Temperature D) Pulse rate Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should report any changes observed in pulse rate or rhythm immediately. Epinephrine does not affect the glucose level, appetite, or temp...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hypertension is prescribed clonidine. The nurse should question this order if which disorder is noted in the client's history? A) Active hepatic disease B) Active peptic ulcer C) Ulcerative colitis D) Mental depression Answer: A Rationale: The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug is contraindicated in clients with active hepatic disease. The use of a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client has been prescribed pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. The nurse would be alert for the development of which adverse reaction following the administration? A) Seizure disorder B) Reduction of visual acuity C) Abdominal discomfort D) Cardiac arrhythmias Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias as a general adverse reaction in the client. Seizure disorder, reduction of ...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. An HIV-positive client in a continuing phase of TB has shown no positive sputum results for 6 months. The nurse is aware that the second phase can last 4 months or more under which circumstances? A) Positive sputum culture after the completion of initial treatment B) Inclusion of pyrazinamide in the initial treatment C) Following the same eating habits in the continuing phase D) Nausea or vomiting after complet...

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. Biologics E. Antibiotics F. Diuretics Answer: A, B, D Rationale: Drugs used to suppress immunity include corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, IMDH inhibitors, biologics, and monoclon...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client has been prescribed pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. The nurse would be alert for the development of which adverse reaction following the administration? A) Seizure disorder B) Reduction of visual acuity C) Abdominal discomfort D) Cardiac arrhythmias Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias as a general adverse reaction in the client. Seizure disorder, reduction of ...