Chapter 10 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 10 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) The nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse recognizes which of the following to be
symptoms of depression? Select all that apply.
A) Lack of energy B) Increased energy
C) Feelings of despair D) Sleep disturbances
1)
2) The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder exhibiting the following symptoms:
insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and is easily agitated. The nurse knows these
symptoms are signs of:
A) Mania. B) Depression.
C) Overdose of barbiturates. D) Side effects of lithium (Eskalith).
2)
3) The clients asks the nurse what causes depression. The best answer by the nurse is:
A) ʺMost people are not really depressed. They are just looking for attention.ʺ
B) ʺMost people who are depressed suffer from seasonal affective disorder.ʺ
C) ʺThere are many causes, including genetics, hormone changes, grief, substance abuse, and
prescription drugs.ʺ
D) ʺThe main cause of depression is substance abuse.ʺ
3)
4) A client is being treated for reoccurring severe depressive illness. The nurse expects the client to
receive which type of treatment?
A) Medication only B) Grief counseling
C) Medication and psychotherapy D) Psychotherapy only
4)
5) The physician has ordered a tricyclic antidepressant for a client with biological depression. The
nurse expects to find which of the following medications to be ordered for the client?
A) Fluoxetine (Prozac) B) Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
C) Amitriptyline (Elavil) D) Citalopram (Celexa)

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