Chapter 09 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 09 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland – Adams

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) A client complains of restlessness, fatigue, nervousness, and sleep disturbances. The nurse knows
these are symptoms of:
A) Panic disorder. B) Generalized anxiety disorder.
C) Obsessive compulsive disorder. D) Post-traumatic stress disorder.
1)
2) A client has returned from combat, and is re-experiencing combat in dreams. She feels helpless
and anxious. The nurse knows ________ causes these symptoms.
A) Generalized anxiety disorder. B) Post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) Obsessive compulsive disorder. D) Panic disorder.
2)
3) The most productive way to treat anxiety disorders is to:
A) Allow the client to self-medicate with OTC medications.
B) Immediately start multiple-drug therapy.
C) Uncover and address the cause of anxiety.
D) Provide the client with a powerful medication.
3)
4) Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client prescribed a
benzodiazepine? Select all that apply.
A) Report significant mood changes.
B) Avoid alcoholic beverages.
C) If a dose is missed, the client should take a double dose as soon as possible.
D) Avoid OTC medications used to induce sleep.
4)
5) The risk for physical and psychological dependence is high from which of the following classes of
medications, which are rarely used to treat insomnia or anxiety?
A) Benzodiazepines B) Barbiturates
C) MAOIs D) SSRIs

Answer Key
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1) B
2) B
3) C
4) A, B, D
5) B