Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication before
administering the first dose. Which action best demonstrates
safe pharmacologic practice?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
therapy.
B. Verify the medication order, patient identity, allergies, and
the indication for the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication without
reviewing the order.
D. Wait until the next shift to clarify any uncertainties.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Safe medication administration begins with verifying the
prescription, confirming the patient's identity using approved
identifiers, assessing allergies, and ensuring the medication is
appropriate for the patient's condition. These actions reduce
medication errors and promote patient safety. Administering
without verification or delaying clarification increases the risk of
harm.
Question 2
,A nurse explains to a patient that pharmacology is the study of
medications and their effects on the body. Which statement by
the patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "Pharmacology only focuses on medication names."
B. "Pharmacology includes how medications work, how the
body handles them, and how they are used safely."
C. "Pharmacology only applies to prescription medications."
D. "Pharmacology is limited to learning medication dosages."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology encompasses the study of drug actions,
therapeutic uses, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, and safe medication administration. It
applies to prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and
complementary medications.
Question 3
A patient asks why the nurse confirms allergies before
administering every medication. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "Allergy verification is only required before antibiotics."
, B. "Medication allergies can lead to serious or life-threatening
reactions."
C. "Allergy checks are performed only for legal reasons."
D. "All medications produce the same allergic response."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug allergies may range from mild rashes to severe
anaphylaxis. Confirming allergies before each medication
administration is an essential nursing responsibility that helps
prevent potentially fatal adverse reactions.
Question 4
Which factor is most likely to influence how quickly an orally
administered medication begins to work?
A. Hair color
B. Route of administration
C. Shoe size
D. Blood type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The route of administration significantly influences drug
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication before
administering the first dose. Which action best demonstrates
safe pharmacologic practice?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
therapy.
B. Verify the medication order, patient identity, allergies, and
the indication for the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication without
reviewing the order.
D. Wait until the next shift to clarify any uncertainties.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Safe medication administration begins with verifying the
prescription, confirming the patient's identity using approved
identifiers, assessing allergies, and ensuring the medication is
appropriate for the patient's condition. These actions reduce
medication errors and promote patient safety. Administering
without verification or delaying clarification increases the risk of
harm.
Question 2
,A nurse explains to a patient that pharmacology is the study of
medications and their effects on the body. Which statement by
the patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "Pharmacology only focuses on medication names."
B. "Pharmacology includes how medications work, how the
body handles them, and how they are used safely."
C. "Pharmacology only applies to prescription medications."
D. "Pharmacology is limited to learning medication dosages."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology encompasses the study of drug actions,
therapeutic uses, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, and safe medication administration. It
applies to prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and
complementary medications.
Question 3
A patient asks why the nurse confirms allergies before
administering every medication. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "Allergy verification is only required before antibiotics."
, B. "Medication allergies can lead to serious or life-threatening
reactions."
C. "Allergy checks are performed only for legal reasons."
D. "All medications produce the same allergic response."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug allergies may range from mild rashes to severe
anaphylaxis. Confirming allergies before each medication
administration is an essential nursing responsibility that helps
prevent potentially fatal adverse reactions.
Question 4
Which factor is most likely to influence how quickly an orally
administered medication begins to work?
A. Hair color
B. Route of administration
C. Shoe size
D. Blood type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The route of administration significantly influences drug
