Test bank Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition

The Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 9th Edition test bank is a comprehensive practice resource designed to help nursing students strengthen pharmacology knowledge, apply drug-therapy principles, and build confidence for NCLEX-style exams. This expertly crafted test bank covers all major drug classes, safety considerations, dosage calculations, and clinical decision-making scenarios. It is especially valuable for learners who need structured question practice aligned to the full pharmacology curriculum.

What This Test Bank Includes

This test bank follows the structure of the 9th edition textbook, covering essential topics such as drug mechanisms, toxic effects, anti-infective agents, nervous system drugs, endocrine therapies, cardiovascular medications, respiratory drugs, GI agents, and more. Chapters also include patient-safety considerations, nursing process applications, and clinical teaching points.

• 60+ pharmacology chapters covering every major drug class and body system
• NCLEX-style questions that reinforce critical-thinking skills
• Evidence-based feedback and rationales to support understanding
• Cultural considerations & safety alerts included where relevant
• Ideal for pharmacology courses, NCLEX prep, and nursing exams
• Instant digital download in high-quality, easy-to-study format
• Accurate answer keys included for efficient self-review

Why This Test Bank Helps

This resource is structured for nursing students preparing for course exams and national licensure tests, including NCLEX. By practicing with realistic scenarios—such as antihypertensive selection, renal impairment considerations, and patient teaching—you strengthen clinical judgement and improve your ability to apply pharmacology knowledge safely and effectively.

Table of Contents – Pharmacology 9th Edition test bank

1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs
2. Chapter 2: Drugs and the Body
3. Chapter 3: Toxic Effects of Drugs
4. Chapter 4: The Nursing Process in Drug Therapy and Patient Safety
5. Chapter 5: Dosage Calculations
6. Chapter 6: Challenges to Effective Drug Therapy
7. Chapter 7: Introduction to Cell Physiology
8. Chapter 8: Anti-Infective Agents
9. Chapter 9: Antibiotics
10. Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents
11. Chapter 11: Antifungal Agents
12. Chapter 12: Antiprotozoal Agents
13. Chapter 13: Anthelmintic Agents
14. Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Agents
15. Chapter 15: Introduction to the Immune Response and Inflammation
16. Chapter 16: Antiinflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Related Agents
17. Chapter 17: Immune Modulators
18. Chapter 18: Vaccines and Sera
19. Chapter 19: Introduction to Nerves and the Nervous System
20. Chapter 20: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents
21. Chapter 21: Antidepressant Agents
22. Chapter 22: Psychotherapeutic Agents
23. Chapter 23: Antiseizure Agents
24. Chapter 24: Antiparkinsonism Agents
25. Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants
26. Chapter 26: Opioid Agonists, Opioid Antagonists, and Antimigraine Agents
27. Chapter 27: General and Local Anesthetic Agents
28. Chapter 28: Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
29. Chapter 29: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
30. Chapter 30: Adrenergic Agonists
31. Chapter 31: Adrenergic Antagonists
32. Chapter 32: Cholinergic Agonists
33. Chapter 33: Anticholinergic Agents
34. Chapter 34: Introduction to the Endocrine System
35. Chapter 35: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents
36. Chapter 36: Adrenocortical Agents
37. Chapter 37: Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents
38. Chapter 38: Agents to Control Blood Glucose Levels
39. Chapter 39: Introduction to the Reproductive System
40. Chapter 40: Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System
41. Chapter 41: Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System
42. Chapter 42: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
43. Chapter 43: Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure
44. Chapter 44: Agents for Treating Heart Failure
45. Chapter 45: Antiarrhythmic Agents
46. Chapter 46: Antianginal Agents
47. Chapter 47: Lipid-Lowering Agents
48. Chapter 48: Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation
49. Chapter 49: Drugs Used to Treat Anemias
50. Chapter 50: Introduction to the Renal System
51. Chapter 51: Diuretic Agents
52. Chapter 52: Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and the Bladder
53. Chapter 53: Introduction to the Respiratory System
54. Chapter 54: Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract
55. Chapter 55: Drugs Acting on the Lower Respiratory Tract
56. Chapter 56: Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System

Sample Questions

1. Question 1. The nurse is caring for a 39-year-old client of African descent who is 25 lb (11.36 kg) overweight and who has received a new diagnosis of hypertension. What initial drug therapy should the nurse anticipate?
   • a. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
   • b. beta-blocker
   • c. calcium channel blocker
   • d. diuretic

   Correct Answer: d. diuretic

   Rationale: Clients of African descent are at highest risk for developing hypertension and tend to respond best to single-drug therapy and diuretics. First-line use is typically a diuretic in combination with diet and lifestyle changes. Calcium channel blockers or alpha-adrenergic blockers are often added next. These clients are generally less responsive to ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.

2. Question 2. The clinic nurse assesses a client taking benazepril to control hypertension. What change in the client’s health status may require a change in drug therapy?
   • a. The client takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression.
   • b. The client is treated for hepatitis A.
   • c. The client’s creatinine clearance is steadily declining.
   • d. The client is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

   Correct Answer: c. The client’s creatinine clearance is steadily declining.

   Rationale: Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and is contraindicated in the presence of impaired renal function. A declining creatinine clearance indicates worsening renal status and may require a change in therapy. Mental illness, hepatic disease, and GERD are not specific contraindications for this drug.

3. Question 3. A client has been prescribed losartan for hypertension. What client teaching points should the nurse include about this drug?
   • a. “You need to report the onset of a fever or persistent cough to your health care provider.”
   • b. “Limit your fluid intake to decrease urinary output, if this becomes problematic for you.”
   • c. “Monitor your blood pressure once a week and make sure to record the results.”
   • d. “It is recommended you take this medication late in the day to prevent sleepiness.”

   Correct Answer: a. “You need to report the onset of a fever or persistent cough to your health care provider.”

   Rationale: Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, is associated with cough, back pain, fever, muscle weakness, and upper respiratory tract infections. The client should report fever or cough to the provider. Fluid intake should remain normal, blood pressure should be monitored more frequently (especially at initiation), and the drug is best taken in the morning, not late in the day.

FAQ

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Yes. The questions support clinical reasoning, nursing process application, and safe pharmacology practice—key NCLEX competencies.

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