Intro to Nursing Pharmacology
(Module 1) Exam test with answers
Pharmacology - correct answer: study of drugs or chemicals that alter functions of living
organisms; use of drugs to prevent, treat or cure disease processes or relieve symptoms
Sources of medications - correct answer: plants, animals, synthetics, biotechnology, semi-
synthetics, minerals
classified by - correct answer: body system drug will affect or by the therapeutic use
prototypes - correct answer: individual drugs that represent a group of drugs
generic - correct answer: term related to chemical or official name of a drug
trade or brand name - correct answer: name designated and patented by the manufacturer
patent - correct answer: can be placed on medication once it is developed and protects drug
manufacturer for 7 years
OTC (over the counter) - correct answer: medication that can be purchased without a
prescription
Pure Food and Drug Act - correct answer: official standards and requirements for accurate
labeling of the drug products
(Module 1) Exam test with answers
Pharmacology - correct answer: study of drugs or chemicals that alter functions of living
organisms; use of drugs to prevent, treat or cure disease processes or relieve symptoms
Sources of medications - correct answer: plants, animals, synthetics, biotechnology, semi-
synthetics, minerals
classified by - correct answer: body system drug will affect or by the therapeutic use
prototypes - correct answer: individual drugs that represent a group of drugs
generic - correct answer: term related to chemical or official name of a drug
trade or brand name - correct answer: name designated and patented by the manufacturer
patent - correct answer: can be placed on medication once it is developed and protects drug
manufacturer for 7 years
OTC (over the counter) - correct answer: medication that can be purchased without a
prescription
Pure Food and Drug Act - correct answer: official standards and requirements for accurate
labeling of the drug products
