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 nursing action best promotes safe
medication administration?
A. Administer the medication without verifying the patient's
identity if the patient is familiar to the nurse.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering the medication.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the patient's identity.
D. Administer the medication based solely on the room number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration helps prevent medication errors and ensures the
correct patient receives the prescribed drug. Familiarity with
the patient or relying on room numbers is not considered a safe
practice.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication. Which
source provides the most reliable information regarding the
medication's approved indications, dosage, and adverse effects?
A. A coworker's personal experience
,B. A social media discussion group
C. The facility's approved drug reference
D. A family member's recommendation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Approved drug references contain current evidence-based
information regarding medication indications, dosages,
contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations.
Personal opinions and informal sources are not appropriate
references for medication administration.
Question 3
A patient asks why the healthcare provider prescribed the
generic version of a medication instead of the brand-name
product. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Generic medications are always less effective than brand-
name drugs."
B. "Generic medications contain the same active ingredient and
are expected to produce the same therapeutic effect."
C. "Generic medications are experimental medications."
D. "Insurance companies require patients to use generic
medications because brand-name medications are unsafe."
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Generic medications contain the same active ingredient, dosage
strength, dosage form, and expected therapeutic effect as their
brand-name counterparts. They must meet established
standards for quality, safety, and bioequivalence.
Question 4
A nurse explains the difference between therapeutic effects and
adverse effects. Which patient statement demonstrates correct
understanding?
A. "Any medication effect is considered therapeutic."
B. "An adverse effect is the intended benefit of a medication."
C. "A therapeutic effect is the desired response, while an
adverse effect is an unintended harmful response."
D. "Therapeutic effects occur only with injectable medications."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Therapeutic effects are the intended beneficial outcomes of
medication therapy. Adverse effects are unintended,
undesirable, or harmful responses that may occur despite
appropriate medication use.
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 nursing action best promotes safe
medication administration?
A. Administer the medication without verifying the patient's
identity if the patient is familiar to the nurse.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering the medication.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the patient's identity.
D. Administer the medication based solely on the room number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration helps prevent medication errors and ensures the
correct patient receives the prescribed drug. Familiarity with
the patient or relying on room numbers is not considered a safe
practice.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication. Which
source provides the most reliable information regarding the
medication's approved indications, dosage, and adverse effects?
A. A coworker's personal experience
,B. A social media discussion group
C. The facility's approved drug reference
D. A family member's recommendation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Approved drug references contain current evidence-based
information regarding medication indications, dosages,
contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations.
Personal opinions and informal sources are not appropriate
references for medication administration.
Question 3
A patient asks why the healthcare provider prescribed the
generic version of a medication instead of the brand-name
product. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Generic medications are always less effective than brand-
name drugs."
B. "Generic medications contain the same active ingredient and
are expected to produce the same therapeutic effect."
C. "Generic medications are experimental medications."
D. "Insurance companies require patients to use generic
medications because brand-name medications are unsafe."
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Generic medications contain the same active ingredient, dosage
strength, dosage form, and expected therapeutic effect as their
brand-name counterparts. They must meet established
standards for quality, safety, and bioequivalence.
Question 4
A nurse explains the difference between therapeutic effects and
adverse effects. Which patient statement demonstrates correct
understanding?
A. "Any medication effect is considered therapeutic."
B. "An adverse effect is the intended benefit of a medication."
C. "A therapeutic effect is the desired response, while an
adverse effect is an unintended harmful response."
D. "Therapeutic effects occur only with injectable medications."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Therapeutic effects are the intended beneficial outcomes of
medication therapy. Adverse effects are unintended,
undesirable, or harmful responses that may occur despite
appropriate medication use.
