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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
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Question 1 of 5

Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which reason?

A. Decreased fetal surface area

B. Increased placental surface area

C. Enhanced blood flow to the fetus

D. Increased amount of protein-bound drug in maternal circulation

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is monitoring a patient who is in the 26th week of pregnancy and has developed gestational diabetes and pneumonia. She is given medications that pose a possible fetal risk, but the potential benefits may warrant the use of the medications in her situation. The nurse recognizes that these medications are in which U.S. Food and Drug Administration pregnancy safety category?

A. Category A

B. Category B

C. Category C

D. Category D

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Question 3 of 5

When discussing dosage calculation for pediatric patients with a clinical pharmacist, the nurse notes that which type of dosage calculation is used most commonly in pediatric calculations?

A. West nomogram

B. Clark rule

C. Height-to-weight ratio

D. Milligram per kilogram of body weight formula

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted 83-year-old patient and determines that the patient is experiencing polypharmacy. Which statement most accurately illustrates polypharmacy?

A. The patient is experiencing multiple illnesses.

B. The patient uses one medication for an illness several times per day.

C. The patient uses over-the-counter drugs for an illness.

D. The patient uses multiple medications simultaneously.

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Question 5 of 5

The nurse is aware that confusion, forgetfulness, and increased risk for falls are common responses in an elderly patient who is taking which type of drug?

A. Laxatives

B. Anticoagulants

C. Sedatives

D. Antidepressants

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