Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a
hospitalized patient. Which action best demonstrates the
nurse's responsibility in promoting safe pharmacologic therapy?
A. Administer the medication without verifying patient allergies
if it has been prescribed previously.
B. Confirm the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering the medication.
C. Ask another patient in the room to verify the patient's
identity.
D. Delay administration until the next scheduled dose if the
patient has questions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration is a fundamental medication safety practice that
reduces the risk of wrong-patient errors. Allergy status should
always be verified, patients should never identify each other,
and questions should be addressed before medication
administration rather than delaying therapy unnecessarily.
Question 2
,A nurse is educating a patient about generic medications.
Which patient statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "Generic medications always work more slowly than brand-
name drugs."
B. "Generic medications must contain the same active
ingredient as the brand-name drug."
C. "Generic medications are less regulated than brand-name
drugs."
D. "Generic medications always cause more adverse effects."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Generic medications contain the same active ingredient,
strength, dosage form, and route of administration as their
brand-name counterparts and must meet established standards
for quality and bioequivalence. They are not inherently less
effective or less safe.
Question 3
A patient asks why a medication is prescribed by its generic
name rather than its brand name. Which response by the nurse
is most appropriate?
A. "Generic names change depending on the manufacturer."
, B. "Generic names identify the medication regardless of the
manufacturer."
C. "Brand names are no longer approved for use."
D. "Only hospitals are allowed to use generic names."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The generic name is the universally recognized nonproprietary
name of a medication and remains consistent regardless of the
manufacturer. Brand names are proprietary and vary among
manufacturers.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed drug. Which information is
most important to obtain first?
A. Favorite food
B. Educational level
C. History of medication allergies
D. Marital status
Correct Answer: C
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a
hospitalized patient. Which action best demonstrates the
nurse's responsibility in promoting safe pharmacologic therapy?
A. Administer the medication without verifying patient allergies
if it has been prescribed previously.
B. Confirm the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering the medication.
C. Ask another patient in the room to verify the patient's
identity.
D. Delay administration until the next scheduled dose if the
patient has questions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration is a fundamental medication safety practice that
reduces the risk of wrong-patient errors. Allergy status should
always be verified, patients should never identify each other,
and questions should be addressed before medication
administration rather than delaying therapy unnecessarily.
Question 2
,A nurse is educating a patient about generic medications.
Which patient statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "Generic medications always work more slowly than brand-
name drugs."
B. "Generic medications must contain the same active
ingredient as the brand-name drug."
C. "Generic medications are less regulated than brand-name
drugs."
D. "Generic medications always cause more adverse effects."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Generic medications contain the same active ingredient,
strength, dosage form, and route of administration as their
brand-name counterparts and must meet established standards
for quality and bioequivalence. They are not inherently less
effective or less safe.
Question 3
A patient asks why a medication is prescribed by its generic
name rather than its brand name. Which response by the nurse
is most appropriate?
A. "Generic names change depending on the manufacturer."
, B. "Generic names identify the medication regardless of the
manufacturer."
C. "Brand names are no longer approved for use."
D. "Only hospitals are allowed to use generic names."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The generic name is the universally recognized nonproprietary
name of a medication and remains consistent regardless of the
manufacturer. Brand names are proprietary and vary among
manufacturers.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed drug. Which information is
most important to obtain first?
A. Favorite food
B. Educational level
C. History of medication allergies
D. Marital status
Correct Answer: C
