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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 9th Edition Test Bank Questions

Question 1 of 5

For a client with low blood volume, what are the implications of decreasing blood pressure and a rapid heart rate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hypovolemia and shock. Rationale: 1. Low blood volume leads to decreased blood pressure and rapid heart rate as compensatory mechanisms. 2. These signs indicate inadequate perfusion due to reduced blood volume. 3. Hypovolemia can progress to shock if not addressed promptly. Summary: A: Compression of blood vessels is not directly related to low blood volume. B: Increasing circulating blood volume would not occur in a client with low blood volume. C: Inadequate renal perfusion is a consequence of hypovolemia, not an implication of decreasing blood pressure and rapid heart rate.

Question 2 of 5

Which instruction about insulin administration should the nurse give to a client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because maintaining consistency in the order of drawing different types of insulin into the syringe helps prevent medication errors. When mixing insulins, drawing them in the same sequence ensures the correct dose and prevents contamination. Explanation: A: Following the same order ensures accurate dosing and minimizes the risk of mixing up insulins. B: Shaking the vial can cause air bubbles which can affect the accuracy of the dose. C: Storing insulin in the freezer can damage the medication and alter its effectiveness. D: Cloudiness in intermediate-acting insulin is normal and does not indicate it should be discarded.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following immunoglobulins is first produced during an acute infection?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: IgM. During an acute infection, the body's initial response is rapid and non-specific, leading to the production of IgM antibodies first. IgM is the first immunoglobulin class produced in response to a new antigen, providing immediate protection. IgG is produced later in the immune response and is responsible for long-term immunity. IgE is involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections, not typically the first response to infection. IgD is primarily found on the surface of B cells and its function is not well understood in the context of acute infections.

Question 4 of 5

Minda, a 65-year old female has been admitted with a left hemisphere stroke. Which behavioral change would the nurse expect to find upon assessment?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: error in word choices. In left hemisphere stroke, language and speech centers are usually affected, leading to aphasia. This results in errors in word choices, difficulty expressing thoughts, and understanding language. Impulsivity and unsafe activities (choice A) are more commonly associated with frontal lobe damage. Motor deficits on the right eye (choice B) and left side of the body (choice C) are typical in strokes affecting the motor cortex, which is located in the contralateral hemisphere.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the ff signs may be revealed by a visual examination in a client with tonsillar infection if group A streptococci is the cause?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: White patches on the tonsils. Group A streptococci infection commonly presents with exudative tonsillitis, characterized by the presence of white patches or pus on the tonsils. This is due to the inflammatory response triggered by the bacteria. Hypertrophied tonsils (B), hemorrhage in the tonsils (C), and bleeding in the tonsils (D) are less likely to be visual signs of a streptococcal infection and are more indicative of other conditions or complications. Therefore, white patches on the tonsils are the most specific visual sign associated with group A streptococci tonsillar infection.

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