Karch’s Focus on Nursing
Pharmacology
9th Edition
Author(s)Rebecca G. Tucker
TEST BANK
Question 1
Clinical Scenario
A nursing student is reviewing the history of medications with a
patient and learns that some medications originate from plants,
animals, minerals, or microorganisms. The student asks why
natural sources remain important in pharmacology.
,Question
Which statement by the nursing instructor best explains the
importance of natural sources of drugs?
Options
A. Natural sources are no longer used because all drugs are
manufactured synthetically.
B. Natural sources provide compounds that may be developed
into therapeutic medications.
C. Natural sources are always safer than synthetic medications.
D. Natural sources do not require evaluation before clinical use.
Correct Answer
B.
Rationale
Many medications are derived from natural substances and
serve as starting points for drug development. These
compounds must still undergo evaluation for safety and
effectiveness.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Incorrect because many medications continue to originate
from natural compounds.
B. Correct because natural compounds can lead to development
of effective drugs.
C. Incorrect because natural drugs may still cause adverse
,effects.
D. Incorrect because all drugs require evaluation before use.
Learning Objective
Identify major sources of medications and their role in drug
development.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Understand
Difficulty
Easy
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
NCJMM Clinical Judgment Skill
Recognize Cues
Question 2
Clinical Scenario
A pharmaceutical company develops a medication entirely
through laboratory processes rather than extracting it from
plants or animals.
Question
The nurse understands this medication was created from which
source?
, Options
A. Natural source
B. Synthetic source
C. Herbal source
D. Biological source
Correct Answer
B.
Rationale
Synthetic drugs are created through chemical processes in
laboratories rather than obtained directly from natural
materials.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Incorrect because natural sources come from plants, animals,
minerals, or microorganisms.
B. Correct because laboratory-created medications are
synthetic.
C. Incorrect because herbal medications come from plant
sources.
D. Incorrect because biological sources involve living organisms
or biological materials.
Learning Objective
Differentiate natural and synthetic drug sources.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Remember
Pharmacology
9th Edition
Author(s)Rebecca G. Tucker
TEST BANK
Question 1
Clinical Scenario
A nursing student is reviewing the history of medications with a
patient and learns that some medications originate from plants,
animals, minerals, or microorganisms. The student asks why
natural sources remain important in pharmacology.
,Question
Which statement by the nursing instructor best explains the
importance of natural sources of drugs?
Options
A. Natural sources are no longer used because all drugs are
manufactured synthetically.
B. Natural sources provide compounds that may be developed
into therapeutic medications.
C. Natural sources are always safer than synthetic medications.
D. Natural sources do not require evaluation before clinical use.
Correct Answer
B.
Rationale
Many medications are derived from natural substances and
serve as starting points for drug development. These
compounds must still undergo evaluation for safety and
effectiveness.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Incorrect because many medications continue to originate
from natural compounds.
B. Correct because natural compounds can lead to development
of effective drugs.
C. Incorrect because natural drugs may still cause adverse
,effects.
D. Incorrect because all drugs require evaluation before use.
Learning Objective
Identify major sources of medications and their role in drug
development.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Understand
Difficulty
Easy
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
NCJMM Clinical Judgment Skill
Recognize Cues
Question 2
Clinical Scenario
A pharmaceutical company develops a medication entirely
through laboratory processes rather than extracting it from
plants or animals.
Question
The nurse understands this medication was created from which
source?
, Options
A. Natural source
B. Synthetic source
C. Herbal source
D. Biological source
Correct Answer
B.
Rationale
Synthetic drugs are created through chemical processes in
laboratories rather than obtained directly from natural
materials.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Incorrect because natural sources come from plants, animals,
minerals, or microorganisms.
B. Correct because laboratory-created medications are
synthetic.
C. Incorrect because herbal medications come from plant
sources.
D. Incorrect because biological sources involve living organisms
or biological materials.
Learning Objective
Differentiate natural and synthetic drug sources.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Remember
