Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is explaining basic pharmacology terminology to a
newly hired graduate nurse. During the discussion, the graduate
nurse asks about the term used to describe the body's
biological response to a medication.
Question Stem
Which pharmacologic term refers to the effects a drug produces
in the body?
Answer Options
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
C. Therapeutics
D. Toxicology
Correct Answer
B. Pharmacodynamics
Detailed Rationale
,Pharmacodynamics describes what a drug does to the body. It
includes the mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse
effects, and interactions with receptors.
Understanding pharmacodynamics helps nurses predict desired
outcomes, monitor therapeutic responses, and recognize
adverse reactions.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Pharmacokinetics
Why Incorrect: Describes what the body does to the drug
(absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion).
Common Misconception: Confusing movement of the drug
with drug action.
Safety Risk: Incorrect interpretation of therapeutic response.
Nursing Consideration: Monitor factors affecting drug
disposition.
C. Therapeutics
Why Incorrect: Refers to the clinical use of drugs to prevent or
treat disease.
Common Misconception: Assuming therapeutics describes
mechanisms.
Safety Risk: Poor medication planning.
, Nursing Consideration: Focus on treatment goals.
D. Toxicology
Why Incorrect: Focuses on harmful effects of chemicals and
drugs.
Common Misconception: Equating adverse effects with all drug
actions.
Safety Risk: Failure to differentiate expected and toxic
responses.
Nursing Consideration: Monitor for overdose and poisoning.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is explaining basic pharmacology terminology to a
newly hired graduate nurse. During the discussion, the graduate
nurse asks about the term used to describe the body's
biological response to a medication.
Question Stem
Which pharmacologic term refers to the effects a drug produces
in the body?
Answer Options
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
C. Therapeutics
D. Toxicology
Correct Answer
B. Pharmacodynamics
Detailed Rationale
,Pharmacodynamics describes what a drug does to the body. It
includes the mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse
effects, and interactions with receptors.
Understanding pharmacodynamics helps nurses predict desired
outcomes, monitor therapeutic responses, and recognize
adverse reactions.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Pharmacokinetics
Why Incorrect: Describes what the body does to the drug
(absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion).
Common Misconception: Confusing movement of the drug
with drug action.
Safety Risk: Incorrect interpretation of therapeutic response.
Nursing Consideration: Monitor factors affecting drug
disposition.
C. Therapeutics
Why Incorrect: Refers to the clinical use of drugs to prevent or
treat disease.
Common Misconception: Assuming therapeutics describes
mechanisms.
Safety Risk: Poor medication planning.
, Nursing Consideration: Focus on treatment goals.
D. Toxicology
Why Incorrect: Focuses on harmful effects of chemicals and
drugs.
Common Misconception: Equating adverse effects with all drug
actions.
Safety Risk: Failure to differentiate expected and toxic
responses.
Nursing Consideration: Monitor for overdose and poisoning.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
