Test Bank for Core Concepts in Pharmacology 5th Edition by Holland

Test Bank for Core Concepts in Pharmacology 5th Edition by Holland Holland/Adams/Brice, Core Concepts in Pharmacology 5th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA A nurse educator wants to define the term pharmacology for the student. Which definition is most appropriate? 1. The study of medicine 2. The use of medicine to treat disease 3. The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering 4. The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements to treat diseases Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: The study of medicine is the definition of pharmacology. Rationale 2: The use of medicine to treat disease is incorrect because this is the definition of pharmacotherapeutics. Rationale 3: The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering is incorrect because this is the definition of therapeutics. Rationale 4: The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements to treat diseases is incorrect because this is the definition of natural alternative therapies. Global Rationale: Pharmacology is the study of medicine. The use of medicine to treat disease is incorrect because this is the definition of pharmacotherapeutics. The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering is incorrect because this is the definition of therapeutics. The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements to treat diseases is incorrect because this is the definition of natural alternative therapies. Cognitive Level: Remembering Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Page Number: 3 Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 1-1 Explain the expansive nature of pharmacology, and give examples of interrelated subject areas needed to master the discipline. Question 2 Holland/Adams/Brice, Core Concepts in Pharmacology, 5 th edition