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 an antihypertensive
medication to a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension.
The patient asks, "Why are there so many different names for
the same medicine?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the difference
between a drug's generic name and its trade (brand) name?
Answer Options
A. The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer, whereas
the trade name is assigned by the government.
B. The trade name is standardized worldwide, but the generic
name varies among manufacturers.
C. The generic name identifies the active medication, whereas
the trade name is the manufacturer's marketing name.
D. The generic name changes after the medication receives
regulatory approval.
,Correct Answer
C. The generic name identifies the active medication,
whereas the trade name is the manufacturer's marketing
name.
Detailed Rationale
Generic names are standardized, nonproprietary names that
identify the active drug regardless of manufacturer. Trade
(brand) names are proprietary names selected by
manufacturers for marketing purposes. A single generic drug
may be marketed under multiple brand names.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Incorrect.
• Why: Manufacturers choose trade names, not generic
names.
• Common Misconception: Assuming companies create
both names.
• Safety Risk: Confusion during medication reconciliation.
• Nursing Consideration: Verify medications using generic
names when possible.
B. Incorrect.
• Why: Trade names differ among manufacturers and
countries.
, • Misconception: Believing brand names are universal.
• Safety Risk: Duplicate therapy.
• Nursing Consideration: Confirm active ingredients.
D. Incorrect.
• Why: Generic names remain consistent after approval.
• Misconception: Assuming names change during
marketing.
• Safety Risk: Documentation errors.
• Nursing Consideration: Use standardized nomenclature.
Nursing Process: Assessment
NCJMM Competencies: Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's Level: Understand
NCLEX Client Needs: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Learning Objective: Differentiate generic and trade names.
Question 2 (SATA)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse educator is discussing the characteristics of an ideal
medication with a group of newly hired nurses.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer an antihypertensive
medication to a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension.
The patient asks, "Why are there so many different names for
the same medicine?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the difference
between a drug's generic name and its trade (brand) name?
Answer Options
A. The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer, whereas
the trade name is assigned by the government.
B. The trade name is standardized worldwide, but the generic
name varies among manufacturers.
C. The generic name identifies the active medication, whereas
the trade name is the manufacturer's marketing name.
D. The generic name changes after the medication receives
regulatory approval.
,Correct Answer
C. The generic name identifies the active medication,
whereas the trade name is the manufacturer's marketing
name.
Detailed Rationale
Generic names are standardized, nonproprietary names that
identify the active drug regardless of manufacturer. Trade
(brand) names are proprietary names selected by
manufacturers for marketing purposes. A single generic drug
may be marketed under multiple brand names.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Incorrect.
• Why: Manufacturers choose trade names, not generic
names.
• Common Misconception: Assuming companies create
both names.
• Safety Risk: Confusion during medication reconciliation.
• Nursing Consideration: Verify medications using generic
names when possible.
B. Incorrect.
• Why: Trade names differ among manufacturers and
countries.
, • Misconception: Believing brand names are universal.
• Safety Risk: Duplicate therapy.
• Nursing Consideration: Confirm active ingredients.
D. Incorrect.
• Why: Generic names remain consistent after approval.
• Misconception: Assuming names change during
marketing.
• Safety Risk: Documentation errors.
• Nursing Consideration: Use standardized nomenclature.
Nursing Process: Assessment
NCJMM Competencies: Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's Level: Understand
NCLEX Client Needs: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Learning Objective: Differentiate generic and trade names.
Question 2 (SATA)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse educator is discussing the characteristics of an ideal
medication with a group of newly hired nurses.
