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Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which term best describes the process of utilizing genetic information to develop
pharmacological agents to treat diseases?
a. Partially synthesized
b. Pharmacogenetics
c. Totally synthesized
d. Scientific method
ANS: B
Feedback
A Partially synthesized refers to medications made by adding a pure chemical to a
natural substance.
B Pharmacogenetics is the study of individual candidate genes as powerful tools to
explain interindividual variability in drug response
C Totally synthesized refers to medications made by combining two or more pure
chemicals to produce a new substance that could be used as a medication.
D Scientific method refers to the process of using hypothesis, testing, and
observation to make deductions.
PTS: 1
REF: 6
2. A client has been prescribed diuretic therapy to treat fluid volume excess and wants to know if
any dietary modifications are necessary. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
best?
a. “There is no need for any dietary modification as long as you eat a well-balanced
diet.”
b. “As long as you take the medication as prescribed, there should be no dietary
modifications needed.”
c. “I need to verify the medication order in order to provide you with information.”
d. “As long as you consume eight glasses of water a day, you will be able to replace
all fluid losses.”
ANS: C
Feedback
A There are several types of diuretic medications that have different mechanisms
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of action; therefore, this statement is not accurate. It is critical to know the
specific type of diuretic therapy that is prescribed in order to provide a logical
response.
B Diuretic therapy is aimed at fluid reduction, and depending on the type of
diuretic therapy, electrolyte loss can also occur. This takes place based on the
mechanism of action for the prescribed therapy. This is not an accurate
statement.
C The nurse should verify the medication order to find out what type of diuretic
therapy has been prescribed. For example, furosemide is a loop diuretic that
leads to fluid and potassium excretion, which in turn would require potassium
supplementation.
D Depending on the type of medication/mechanism of action, this is not an
accurate statement, as this fluid intake will not be able to replace all fluid losses.
PTS: 1
REF: 8
3. The nurse is taking care of a patient who has thyroid disease. What type of mineral medication
does the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider will order?
a. Potassium
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Gold
d. Iodine
ANS: D
Feedback
A Potassium is used to regulate fluid balance, maintain cardiac function, and
promote bone health.
B Magnesium sulfate is used in the treatment of constipation and eclampsia.
C Gold is used in the treatment of arthritis.
D Iodine is used to treat goiters.
PTS: 1
REF: 8
4. While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides
cefazolin as ordered 30 minutes preoperatively. Which statement indicates that teaching has
been effective?
a. “This antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of infection after
surgery.”
Watkins 3e Test Bank
Chapter 1
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which term best describes the process of utilizing genetic information to develop
pharmacological agents to treat diseases?
a. Partially synthesized
b. Pharmacogenetics
c. Totally synthesized
d. Scientific method
ANS: B
Feedback
A Partially synthesized refers to medications made by adding a pure chemical to a
natural substance.
B Pharmacogenetics is the study of individual candidate genes as powerful tools to
explain interindividual variability in drug response
C Totally synthesized refers to medications made by combining two or more pure
chemicals to produce a new substance that could be used as a medication.
D Scientific method refers to the process of using hypothesis, testing, and
observation to make deductions.
PTS: 1
REF: 6
2. A client has been prescribed diuretic therapy to treat fluid volume excess and wants to know if
any dietary modifications are necessary. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
best?
a. “There is no need for any dietary modification as long as you eat a well-balanced
diet.”
b. “As long as you take the medication as prescribed, there should be no dietary
modifications needed.”
c. “I need to verify the medication order in order to provide you with information.”
d. “As long as you consume eight glasses of water a day, you will be able to replace
all fluid losses.”
ANS: C
Feedback
A There are several types of diuretic medications that have different mechanisms
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of action; therefore, this statement is not accurate. It is critical to know the
specific type of diuretic therapy that is prescribed in order to provide a logical
response.
B Diuretic therapy is aimed at fluid reduction, and depending on the type of
diuretic therapy, electrolyte loss can also occur. This takes place based on the
mechanism of action for the prescribed therapy. This is not an accurate
statement.
C The nurse should verify the medication order to find out what type of diuretic
therapy has been prescribed. For example, furosemide is a loop diuretic that
leads to fluid and potassium excretion, which in turn would require potassium
supplementation.
D Depending on the type of medication/mechanism of action, this is not an
accurate statement, as this fluid intake will not be able to replace all fluid losses.
PTS: 1
REF: 8
3. The nurse is taking care of a patient who has thyroid disease. What type of mineral medication
does the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider will order?
a. Potassium
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Gold
d. Iodine
ANS: D
Feedback
A Potassium is used to regulate fluid balance, maintain cardiac function, and
promote bone health.
B Magnesium sulfate is used in the treatment of constipation and eclampsia.
C Gold is used in the treatment of arthritis.
D Iodine is used to treat goiters.
PTS: 1
REF: 8
4. While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides
cefazolin as ordered 30 minutes preoperatively. Which statement indicates that teaching has
been effective?
a. “This antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of infection after
surgery.”
