Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is teaching a group of students about why drugs are
given by different routes. Which statement by a student
demonstrates correct understanding?
A. "All medications produce the same effect regardless of the
route of administration."
B. "The route of administration can influence how quickly a
drug begins to work."
C. "Intramuscular medications always act more slowly than oral
medications."
D. "Topical medications are intended only for systemic effects."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The route of administration significantly affects the onset,
duration, and intensity of drug action. Intravenous medications
generally act the fastest, while oral medications require
absorption before reaching systemic circulation. Intramuscular
absorption varies depending on blood flow. Topical medications
usually produce local effects, although some are designed for
systemic absorption (e.g., transdermal patches).
Question 2
,A nurse administers an oral medication. Which pharmacokinetic
process occurs first after the medication is swallowed?
A. Distribution
B. Metabolism
C. Absorption
D. Excretion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Absorption is the movement of a drug from its site of
administration into the bloodstream. Once absorbed, the
medication is distributed throughout the body, metabolized
primarily by the liver, and eventually eliminated through
excretion.
Question 3
A patient asks why the same dose of a medication affects
different people differently. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Drug responses are identical in all adults."
B. "Individual factors such as age, body composition, genetics,
and organ function influence drug response."
, C. "Medication effects depend only on body weight."
D. "The prescribing provider determines how strongly the
medication will work."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug responses vary because of numerous patient-specific
factors, including age, genetics, liver and kidney function, body
composition, disease states, and concurrent medications. These
variables influence absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing medication orders before administration.
Which action best promotes medication safety?
A. Administer the medication immediately if it appears familiar.
B. Verify the medication against the prescription before
administration.
C. Ask another patient whether the medication looks correct.
D. Delay verification until after administration.
Correct Answer: B
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is teaching a group of students about why drugs are
given by different routes. Which statement by a student
demonstrates correct understanding?
A. "All medications produce the same effect regardless of the
route of administration."
B. "The route of administration can influence how quickly a
drug begins to work."
C. "Intramuscular medications always act more slowly than oral
medications."
D. "Topical medications are intended only for systemic effects."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The route of administration significantly affects the onset,
duration, and intensity of drug action. Intravenous medications
generally act the fastest, while oral medications require
absorption before reaching systemic circulation. Intramuscular
absorption varies depending on blood flow. Topical medications
usually produce local effects, although some are designed for
systemic absorption (e.g., transdermal patches).
Question 2
,A nurse administers an oral medication. Which pharmacokinetic
process occurs first after the medication is swallowed?
A. Distribution
B. Metabolism
C. Absorption
D. Excretion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Absorption is the movement of a drug from its site of
administration into the bloodstream. Once absorbed, the
medication is distributed throughout the body, metabolized
primarily by the liver, and eventually eliminated through
excretion.
Question 3
A patient asks why the same dose of a medication affects
different people differently. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Drug responses are identical in all adults."
B. "Individual factors such as age, body composition, genetics,
and organ function influence drug response."
, C. "Medication effects depend only on body weight."
D. "The prescribing provider determines how strongly the
medication will work."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug responses vary because of numerous patient-specific
factors, including age, genetics, liver and kidney function, body
composition, disease states, and concurrent medications. These
variables influence absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing medication orders before administration.
Which action best promotes medication safety?
A. Administer the medication immediately if it appears familiar.
B. Verify the medication against the prescription before
administration.
C. Ask another patient whether the medication looks correct.
D. Delay verification until after administration.
Correct Answer: B
