Chapter 20 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 20 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) ________ is the stopping of blood flow, an essential mechanism protecting the body from both
external and internal injury.
A) Coagulation B) Hemostasis C) Hemostatics D) Thrombolytic
1)
2) ________ is a complex series of steps that begins when the injured cells release a chemical called
prothrombin activator, or prothrombinase.
A) Hemostatics B) Hemostasis
C) Thrombolytic D) The coagulation cascade
2)
3) A client asks the nurse to describe conditions that require coagulation-modifying medications. The
nurse should include which of the following disorders? Select all that apply.
A) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) B) Angina
C) Headache D) Myocardial infarction
3)
4) A client has been prescribed an anticoagulant, and asks the nurse to explain why this medication
has been prescribed. The nurse replies:
A) ʺThese medications are used to dissolve such life-threatening clots.ʺ
B) ʺThese medications are used to prevent the formation of clots.ʺ
C) ʺThese medications are used to prevent clot formation in arteries.ʺ
D) ʺThese medications inhibit the normal removal of fibrin, thus keeping the clot in place for a
longer period of time.ʺ
4)
5) A client has been prescribed a thrombolytic, and asks the nurse to explain why this medication has
been prescribed. The nurse replies:
A) ʺThese medications are used to prevent the formation of clots.ʺ
B) ʺThese medications are used to dissolve such life-threatening clots.ʺ
C) ʺThese medications are used to prevent clot formation in arteries.ʺ
D) ʺThese medications inhibit the normal removal of fibrin, thus keeping the clot in place for a
longer period of time.ʺ

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