Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses – Test 1 (Chapters 1 & 5) | Nursing Pharmacology Study Questions and Answers

Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses:-Test-1-Ch-1-5

1. deals-with-the-study-of-drugs-and-their-actions-on-living-organisms---
CORRECT-ANSWER-pharmacology

2. examples-of-therapeutic-methods-include-the-following:---CORRECT-
ANSWER---drug-therapy
- diet-therapy
- physiotherapy
- psychological-therapy

3. therapy-which-focuses-on-treatment-with-drugs---CORRECT-ANSWER-drug-
therapy

4. therapy-which-focuses-on-treatment-with-diet---CORRECT-ANSWER-diet-
therapy

5. therapy-which-focuses-on-treatment-with-natural-physical-forces-(e.g.-water,-
light,-heat)---CORRECT-ANSWER-physiotherapy

6. therapy-which-focuses-on-the-identification-of-stressors-and-methods-that-can-
be-used-to-reduce-or-eliminate-stress---CORRECT-ANSWER-psychological-
therapy

7. chemical-substances-that-have-an-effect-on-living-organisms---CORRECT-
ANSWER-drugs

8. therapeutic-drugs,-used-for-the-prevention-or-treatment-of-diseases---
CORRECT-ANSWER-medicines

9. each-drug-has-3-names:---CORRECT-ANSWER---chemical-name
- generic-name
- brand-name

10. describes-the-drug's-chemical-composition-and-molecular-structure---
CORRECT-ANSWER-chemical-name

11. non-proprietary-name,-given-by-the-US-Adopted-Names-Council,-considered-
the-official-name-and-the-one-listed-by-the-FDA---CORRECT-ANSWER-
generic-name

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12. proprietary-name,-drug-has-a-registered-trademark,-use-of-the-name-is-
restricted-by-the-drug's-patent-owner-(usually-the-manufacturer)---CORRECT-
ANSWER-trademark/brand-name

13. drugs-may-be-classified-by-a-variety-of-methods-according-to:---CORRECT-
ANSWER---the-body-system-they-affect
- their-therapeutic-use-or-clinical-indication
- their-physiologic-or-chemical-action

14. drugs-which-require-an-order-by-a-health-professional-who-is-licensed-to-
prescribe-drugs---CORRECT-ANSWER-prescription-drugs

15. drugs-which-are-sold-without-a-prescription-in-a-pharmacy-or-in-the-health-
section-of-department-or-grocery-strores---CORRECT-ANSWER-
nonprescription/over-the-counter-(OTC)-drugs

16. drugs-or-chemical-substances-used-for-nontherapeutic-purposes;-obtained-
illegally-or-have-not-been-approved-for-use-by-the-FDA---CORRECT-
ANSWER-illegal-drugs

17. a-biologic-product-that-is-close-in-structure-and-function-to-an-existing-
approved-biologic-product---CORRECT-ANSWER-biosimilar

18. drug-__________________-provides-a-legal-basis-for-drug-treatments-and-
protects-the-consumer-from-false-claims-made-by-the-drug-manufacturer---
CORRECT-ANSWER-legislation

19. the-two-amendments-to-the-Federal-Good,-Drug,-and-Cosmetic-Act-of-1938---
CORRECT-ANSWER---The-Durham-Humphrey-Amendment-of-1951
- The-Kefauver-Harris-Drug-Amendment-of-1962

20. amendment-which-divides-medicines-into-prescription-and-nonprescription-
(OTC)-categories-based-on-safety---CORRECT-ANSWER-The-Durham-
Humphrey-Amendment

21. amendment-which-provides-greater-control-and-surveillance-of-the-
distribution-and-clinical-testing-of-investigational-drugs-and-requires-that-a-
product-be-proven-both-safe-and-effective-before-release-for-sale;-result-of-the-
thalidomide-tragedy---CORRECT-ANSWER-The-Kefauver-Harris-Drug-
Amendment

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22. act-passed-by-Congress-in-1970,-composite-law-designed-to-improve-the-
administration-and-regulation-of-the-manufacturing,-distribution,-and-
dispensing-of-drugs-that-require-control-by-the-government-because-of-their-
high-incidence-of-abuse---CORRECT-ANSWER-Controlled-Substances-Act

23. the-basic-structure-of-the-Controlled-Substances-Act-consists-of-___-
classifications,-or-__________________,-of-controlled-substances---CORRECT-
ANSWER---5
- schedules

24. schedule-___-drugs-have-a-very-high-potential-for-abuse,-are-not-currently-
accepted-for-medical-use-in-the-US,-and-lack-of-accepted-safety-for-use-under-
medical-supervision---CORRECT-ANSWER-I

25. lysergic-acid-diethylamide,-peyote,-heroin,-and-hashish-are-all-examples-of-
which-schedule-of-drugs---CORRECT-ANSWER-schedule-I

26. schedule-___-drugs-have-a-high-potential-for-abuse,-are-currently-accepted-for-
medical-use-in-the-US,-have-abuse-potential-that-may-lead-to-severe-
psychological-of-physical-dependence,-and-do-not-come-with-refills---
CORRECT-ANSWER-II

27. amphetamines,-morphine,-hydrocodone/acetaminophen-(Vicodin,-Lortab,-
Norco),-methadone,-oxycodone/aspirin-(Percodan),-methylphenidate-(Ritalin),-
and-amphetamin/dextroamphetamine-(Adderall)-are-all-examples-of-which-
schedule-of-drugs---CORRECT-ANSWER-schedule-II

28. schedule-___-drugs-have-a-high-potential-for-abuse,-are-currently-accepted-for-
medical-use-in-the-US,-have-abuse-potential-which-may-lead-to-moderate-or-
low-physical-dependence-or-high-psychological-dependence,-and-which-have-
a-prescriptions-which-outdate-in-6-months-with-no-more-that-5-refills-within-
that-month---CORRECT-ANSWER-III

29. aspirin/codeine-(Empirin-with-codeine),-apirin/butalbital/caffeine-(Fiorinal),-
acetaminophen/codeine-(Tylenol-with-codeine)-are-all-examples-of-which-
schedule-of-drugs---CORRECT-ANSWER-schedule-III

30. schedule-___-drugs-have-a-low-potential-for-abuse-compared-with-drugs-in-
previous-class,-are-currently-accepted-for-medical-use-in-the-US,-have-abuse-
potential-that-may-lead-to-limited-physical-or-psychological-dependence,-and-
which-have-a-prescription-which-outdates-in-6-months-with-no-more-than-5-
refills---CORRECT-ANSWER-IV