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 orienting a newly hired graduate nurse to medication
administration. The graduate nurse states, "Every medication
prescribed to a patient is intended to cure the disease."
Question Stem
Which response by the experienced nurse best reflects the
therapeutic objectives of pharmacologic therapy?
Answer Options
A. Drugs are prescribed only to eliminate disease-causing
organisms.
B. Drug therapy may prevent disease, relieve symptoms,
diagnose conditions, or replace deficient substances.
C. The purpose of every medication is to permanently cure
disease.
D. Drug therapy should always produce its maximum effect
regardless of adverse reactions.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Therapeutic objectives extend beyond curing disease.
Medications may prevent illness (e.g., vaccines), relieve
symptoms (e.g., analgesics), replace missing substances (e.g.,
insulin), slow disease progression, assist in diagnosis (e.g.,
contrast media), or improve quality of life. Nurses should
understand these diverse goals to evaluate therapeutic
effectiveness and educate patients appropriately.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Many medications are not antimicrobial agents.
Common Misconception
All medications treat infection.
Medication Safety Risk
Incorrect expectations may lead to inappropriate patient
education.
, Nursing Consideration
Assess the intended therapeutic goal before administration.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Many chronic diseases cannot be cured but can be controlled.
Common Misconception
Medication always cures illness.
Medication Safety Risk
Patients may discontinue therapy prematurely.
Nursing Consideration
Teach patients realistic treatment expectations.
Option D
Why Incorrect
Optimal therapy balances benefit with acceptable risk.
Common Misconception
Maximum drug effect is always desirable.
Medication Safety Risk
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is orienting a newly hired graduate nurse to medication
administration. The graduate nurse states, "Every medication
prescribed to a patient is intended to cure the disease."
Question Stem
Which response by the experienced nurse best reflects the
therapeutic objectives of pharmacologic therapy?
Answer Options
A. Drugs are prescribed only to eliminate disease-causing
organisms.
B. Drug therapy may prevent disease, relieve symptoms,
diagnose conditions, or replace deficient substances.
C. The purpose of every medication is to permanently cure
disease.
D. Drug therapy should always produce its maximum effect
regardless of adverse reactions.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Therapeutic objectives extend beyond curing disease.
Medications may prevent illness (e.g., vaccines), relieve
symptoms (e.g., analgesics), replace missing substances (e.g.,
insulin), slow disease progression, assist in diagnosis (e.g.,
contrast media), or improve quality of life. Nurses should
understand these diverse goals to evaluate therapeutic
effectiveness and educate patients appropriately.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Many medications are not antimicrobial agents.
Common Misconception
All medications treat infection.
Medication Safety Risk
Incorrect expectations may lead to inappropriate patient
education.
, Nursing Consideration
Assess the intended therapeutic goal before administration.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Many chronic diseases cannot be cured but can be controlled.
Common Misconception
Medication always cures illness.
Medication Safety Risk
Patients may discontinue therapy prematurely.
Nursing Consideration
Teach patients realistic treatment expectations.
Option D
Why Incorrect
Optimal therapy balances benefit with acceptable risk.
Common Misconception
Maximum drug effect is always desirable.
Medication Safety Risk
