Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse explains why medications are prescribed by both a
generic name and a brand name. Which statement by the
patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer for
marketing."
B. "Different manufacturers may market the same generic drug
under different brand names."
C. "The brand name is always used in medication orders
because it is safer."
D. "Generic medications contain different active ingredients
than brand-name medications."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The generic name is the standardized, nonproprietary name of
the medication, while manufacturers market the same active
drug under different brand names. Generic medications contain
the same active ingredient, dosage strength, and therapeutic
effect as approved brand-name products, although inactive
ingredients may differ. Nurses commonly use generic names to
reduce medication errors.
Question 2
,A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which action best demonstrates safe medication practice?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Compare the medication label with the medication
administration record before giving the drug.
C. Ask another patient whether the medication appears correct.
D. Rely on the medication's color to verify accuracy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Comparing the medication label with the medication
administration record helps ensure the correct medication is
administered. Visual characteristics such as pill color should
never be used as the primary verification method because
manufacturers may change appearances. Careful verification
reduces medication errors.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a patient about factors that influence
medication effectiveness. Which factor should the nurse
include?
A. Drug response is identical for all adults.
, B. Age, body weight, and organ function can influence how
medications work.
C. Food never affects medication absorption.
D. Medications always produce immediate therapeutic effects.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug responses vary according to age, body composition, liver
and kidney function, genetics, concurrent illnesses, and other
patient-specific factors. Food, drug interactions, and disease
states may alter absorption, metabolism, or elimination, making
individualized assessment essential.
Question 4
A patient asks why the nurse verifies allergies before
administering every new medication. What is the best
response?
A. "It is required only for injectable medications."
B. "Checking allergies helps prevent potentially serious
hypersensitivity reactions."
C. "Only antibiotics can cause allergic reactions."
D. "Medication allergies rarely change over time."
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse explains why medications are prescribed by both a
generic name and a brand name. Which statement by the
patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer for
marketing."
B. "Different manufacturers may market the same generic drug
under different brand names."
C. "The brand name is always used in medication orders
because it is safer."
D. "Generic medications contain different active ingredients
than brand-name medications."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The generic name is the standardized, nonproprietary name of
the medication, while manufacturers market the same active
drug under different brand names. Generic medications contain
the same active ingredient, dosage strength, and therapeutic
effect as approved brand-name products, although inactive
ingredients may differ. Nurses commonly use generic names to
reduce medication errors.
Question 2
,A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which action best demonstrates safe medication practice?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Compare the medication label with the medication
administration record before giving the drug.
C. Ask another patient whether the medication appears correct.
D. Rely on the medication's color to verify accuracy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Comparing the medication label with the medication
administration record helps ensure the correct medication is
administered. Visual characteristics such as pill color should
never be used as the primary verification method because
manufacturers may change appearances. Careful verification
reduces medication errors.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a patient about factors that influence
medication effectiveness. Which factor should the nurse
include?
A. Drug response is identical for all adults.
, B. Age, body weight, and organ function can influence how
medications work.
C. Food never affects medication absorption.
D. Medications always produce immediate therapeutic effects.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Drug responses vary according to age, body composition, liver
and kidney function, genetics, concurrent illnesses, and other
patient-specific factors. Food, drug interactions, and disease
states may alter absorption, metabolism, or elimination, making
individualized assessment essential.
Question 4
A patient asks why the nurse verifies allergies before
administering every new medication. What is the best
response?
A. "It is required only for injectable medications."
B. "Checking allergies helps prevent potentially serious
hypersensitivity reactions."
C. "Only antibiotics can cause allergic reactions."
D. "Medication allergies rarely change over time."
