Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A 58-year-old patient with newly diagnosed hypertension asks
the nurse, "If this medication lowers my blood pressure, why do
I still need to exercise and reduce salt in my diet?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the therapeutic
objective of pharmacotherapy?
Answer Options
A. "The goal of medication is to completely cure every disease."
B. "Medication replaces the need for healthy lifestyle habits."
C. "Drug therapy is intended to maximize beneficial effects
while minimizing harmful effects and should complement other
treatments."
D. "Once your blood pressure is controlled, the medication can
usually be stopped permanently."
Correct Answer
,C
Detailed Rationale
The therapeutic objective of pharmacotherapy is to produce
the greatest possible therapeutic benefit while causing the least
possible harm. Medications are often one component of
comprehensive disease management. Lifestyle modifications
such as dietary changes, exercise, smoking cessation, and
weight management frequently enhance drug effectiveness and
reduce cardiovascular risk.
Nurses reinforce that pharmacologic therapy complements—
not replaces—healthy behaviors.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Many chronic diseases are controlled rather than cured.
Common Misconception
All medications permanently eliminate disease.
Medication Safety Risk
Patients may discontinue therapy prematurely.
, Nursing Consideration
Explain realistic treatment goals.
B
Why Incorrect
Lifestyle interventions remain essential.
Common Misconception
Medication alone is sufficient.
Medication Safety Risk
Poor disease control.
Nursing Consideration
Promote adherence to both medications and lifestyle
recommendations.
D
Why Incorrect
Hypertension generally requires long-term management.
Common Misconception
Normal readings indicate cure.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A 58-year-old patient with newly diagnosed hypertension asks
the nurse, "If this medication lowers my blood pressure, why do
I still need to exercise and reduce salt in my diet?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the therapeutic
objective of pharmacotherapy?
Answer Options
A. "The goal of medication is to completely cure every disease."
B. "Medication replaces the need for healthy lifestyle habits."
C. "Drug therapy is intended to maximize beneficial effects
while minimizing harmful effects and should complement other
treatments."
D. "Once your blood pressure is controlled, the medication can
usually be stopped permanently."
Correct Answer
,C
Detailed Rationale
The therapeutic objective of pharmacotherapy is to produce
the greatest possible therapeutic benefit while causing the least
possible harm. Medications are often one component of
comprehensive disease management. Lifestyle modifications
such as dietary changes, exercise, smoking cessation, and
weight management frequently enhance drug effectiveness and
reduce cardiovascular risk.
Nurses reinforce that pharmacologic therapy complements—
not replaces—healthy behaviors.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Many chronic diseases are controlled rather than cured.
Common Misconception
All medications permanently eliminate disease.
Medication Safety Risk
Patients may discontinue therapy prematurely.
, Nursing Consideration
Explain realistic treatment goals.
B
Why Incorrect
Lifestyle interventions remain essential.
Common Misconception
Medication alone is sufficient.
Medication Safety Risk
Poor disease control.
Nursing Consideration
Promote adherence to both medications and lifestyle
recommendations.
D
Why Incorrect
Hypertension generally requires long-term management.
Common Misconception
Normal readings indicate cure.
