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TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? A) Enalapril B) Doxycycline C) Azithromycin D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivi...

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 ...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nursing instructor is teaching a session explaining mast cell stabilizers. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which drug as an example? A) Beclomethasone B) Cromolyn C) Albuterol D) Montelukast Answer: B Rationale: Cromolyn is an example of a mast cell stabilizer. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid. Albuterol is a short-acting beta2 agonist. Mo...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The health care provider has prescribed spironolactone for a client. The nurse is prepared to carefully monitor the client's potassium level if the client is also administered which drug? A) Lisinopril B) Metoprolol C) Terazosin D) Diltiazem Answer: A Rationale: Spironolactone when given with ACE inhibitors (lisinopril) can lead to hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is not associated with the combination of spiron...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? A) Tingling B) Constipation C) Diarrhea D) Cholelithiasis Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tingling in the client as an adverse reaction to the drug niacin. Constipation, diarrhea, and cholelithiasis are adverse reactions to the drug fenofibra...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which response should the nurse prioritize? A) Take a blood pressure every 30 minutes. B) Alternate the arms for assessing the blood pressure and pulse. C) Continuously monitor the client's status. D) Measure the pulse rate every hour. Answer: C Rationale: When the client...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford chapter 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 &30

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 dr...

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 te...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse should question a new order for clozapine due to which currently prescribed drug? A) Immunologics B) Anticholinergics C) Opioids D) Anticoagulants Answer: A Rationale: Immunological agents are used to treat HIV. It is contraindicated to give a client with bone marrow suppression clozapine. The concomitant use of clozapine and immunological drugs ...