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 preparing to administer a newly prescribed
antihypertensive medication to a 62-year-old patient. Before
giving the medication, the patient asks, "Why do I need this
medicine if I don't feel sick?" The nurse recognizes this as an
opportunity to explain the therapeutic purpose of
pharmacologic treatment.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the primary therapeutic
objective of pharmacologic therapy?
Answer Options
A. To eliminate all disease processes regardless of adverse
effects
B. To produce the greatest possible therapeutic benefit with the
least possible harm
,C. To ensure medications completely replace lifestyle
modifications
D. To achieve the fastest possible symptom relief regardless of
long-term outcomes
Correct Answer
B. To produce the greatest possible therapeutic benefit
with the least possible harm
Detailed Rationale
The fundamental goal of pharmacotherapy is to maximize
therapeutic benefit while minimizing risks. Nurses play a central
role in achieving this objective by assessing patients before
medication administration, monitoring therapeutic responses,
recognizing adverse effects early, educating patients, and
collaborating with prescribers to optimize medication therapy.
Many chronic diseases such as hypertension require treatment
before symptoms develop. Effective pharmacotherapy often
prevents disease progression, reduces complications, and
improves long-term health outcomes rather than providing
immediate symptom relief.
Medication safety requires balancing:
, • Expected therapeutic effects
• Potential adverse reactions
• Individual patient characteristics
• Patient preferences
• Risk-benefit analysis
This principle underlies evidence-informed nursing practice and
safe medication administration.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Complete elimination of disease is not always achievable.
Common Misconception
Students often assume medications always "cure" disease.
Medication Safety Risk
Ignoring adverse effects may expose patients to unnecessary
harm.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Evaluate whether expected benefits outweigh potential risks.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer a newly prescribed
antihypertensive medication to a 62-year-old patient. Before
giving the medication, the patient asks, "Why do I need this
medicine if I don't feel sick?" The nurse recognizes this as an
opportunity to explain the therapeutic purpose of
pharmacologic treatment.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the primary therapeutic
objective of pharmacologic therapy?
Answer Options
A. To eliminate all disease processes regardless of adverse
effects
B. To produce the greatest possible therapeutic benefit with the
least possible harm
,C. To ensure medications completely replace lifestyle
modifications
D. To achieve the fastest possible symptom relief regardless of
long-term outcomes
Correct Answer
B. To produce the greatest possible therapeutic benefit
with the least possible harm
Detailed Rationale
The fundamental goal of pharmacotherapy is to maximize
therapeutic benefit while minimizing risks. Nurses play a central
role in achieving this objective by assessing patients before
medication administration, monitoring therapeutic responses,
recognizing adverse effects early, educating patients, and
collaborating with prescribers to optimize medication therapy.
Many chronic diseases such as hypertension require treatment
before symptoms develop. Effective pharmacotherapy often
prevents disease progression, reduces complications, and
improves long-term health outcomes rather than providing
immediate symptom relief.
Medication safety requires balancing:
, • Expected therapeutic effects
• Potential adverse reactions
• Individual patient characteristics
• Patient preferences
• Risk-benefit analysis
This principle underlies evidence-informed nursing practice and
safe medication administration.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Complete elimination of disease is not always achievable.
Common Misconception
Students often assume medications always "cure" disease.
Medication Safety Risk
Ignoring adverse effects may expose patients to unnecessary
harm.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Evaluate whether expected benefits outweigh potential risks.
