Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 — MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed
antihypertensive medication. The patient asks, "Why are you
giving me this medicine if I don't feel sick?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of
pharmacotherapy?
Answer Options
A. The medication is intended to replace healthy cells damaged
by hypertension.
B. The medication is prescribed to achieve a therapeutic
objective by preventing complications and improving health
outcomes.
C. The medication permanently cures hypertension after several
doses.
D. The medication works only when symptoms are present.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Pharmacotherapy involves using medications to achieve specific
therapeutic goals such as preventing disease progression,
reducing complications, relieving symptoms, or curing disease
when possible. Many chronic illnesses, including hypertension,
require ongoing treatment even when patients are
asymptomatic because treatment reduces long-term
cardiovascular risk.
Patient education should emphasize that therapeutic success is
measured by improved clinical outcomes rather than symptom
relief alone.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Medications generally do not replace damaged cells.
Common Misconception
Many patients believe medications "repair" organs directly.
, Medication Safety Risk
Creates unrealistic expectations.
Nursing Consideration
Explain the actual mechanism and expected therapeutic effects.
C
Why Incorrect
Hypertension is usually controlled—not permanently cured—
with medication.
Common Misconception
Patients often stop therapy when they feel better.
Medication Safety Risk
Medication nonadherence.
Nursing Consideration
Stress lifelong management when appropriate.
D
Why Incorrect
Many medications prevent disease progression before
symptoms develop.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 — MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed
antihypertensive medication. The patient asks, "Why are you
giving me this medicine if I don't feel sick?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of
pharmacotherapy?
Answer Options
A. The medication is intended to replace healthy cells damaged
by hypertension.
B. The medication is prescribed to achieve a therapeutic
objective by preventing complications and improving health
outcomes.
C. The medication permanently cures hypertension after several
doses.
D. The medication works only when symptoms are present.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Pharmacotherapy involves using medications to achieve specific
therapeutic goals such as preventing disease progression,
reducing complications, relieving symptoms, or curing disease
when possible. Many chronic illnesses, including hypertension,
require ongoing treatment even when patients are
asymptomatic because treatment reduces long-term
cardiovascular risk.
Patient education should emphasize that therapeutic success is
measured by improved clinical outcomes rather than symptom
relief alone.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Medications generally do not replace damaged cells.
Common Misconception
Many patients believe medications "repair" organs directly.
, Medication Safety Risk
Creates unrealistic expectations.
Nursing Consideration
Explain the actual mechanism and expected therapeutic effects.
C
Why Incorrect
Hypertension is usually controlled—not permanently cured—
with medication.
Common Misconception
Patients often stop therapy when they feel better.
Medication Safety Risk
Medication nonadherence.
Nursing Consideration
Stress lifelong management when appropriate.
D
Why Incorrect
Many medications prevent disease progression before
symptoms develop.
