Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 1
Unit 1
Fundamental Concepts
and Principles of Pharmacology
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada
Question 1
Type: MCMA
What key elements are included in the definition of Pharmacology?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Physiological effects of drugs
2. Chemical makeup of drugs
3. Formularies of drugs
4. Approval processes for new drugs
5. Mechanism of action
Correct Answer: 1,2.5
Rationale 1: The definition of pharmacology includes the actual responses produced by the drug
Rationale 2: The study of medicines include how they are made, including their chemical
properties.
Rationale 3: Formularies are a list of drugs and are not an element that defines pharmacology
Rationale 4: Approval processes for new drugs is important understanding but not an element of
the definition of pharmacology.
Rationale 5: How a drug exerts its effect is an element of the defined term pharmacology.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Define pharmacology
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Question 2
Type: MCSA
While many substances can be considered drugs, which of the following drug definitions is the
most accurate?
1. Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body.
2. Any substance that is synthesized and tested in the laboratory setting.
3. Substances that are taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition
4. Substances that can be isolated from natural substances in nature
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A drug is not a substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the
human body.
Rationale 2: A drug is not only a substance that is synthesized and tested.
Rationale 3: A drug is considered to be any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Rationale 4: A drug is not only a substance isolated from natural substances.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-4: Compare and contrast conventional drugs, biologics and natural health
products.
Question 3
Type: MCSA
Pharmacotherapy is a critical intervention for many conditions, and a key part of nursing
intervention. Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?
1. The study of medicine and drug therapy
2. The application of natural substances to cure diseases
3. The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human
suffering
4. The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not just the study of medicine and drug therapy.
Rationale 2: Pharmacotherapy is not the application of natural substances to cure diseases.
Rationale 3: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of
diseases and human suffering.
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Rationale 4: Pharmacotherapy comprises more than understanding the difference between trade
and generic drugs.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-3: Compare and contrast therapeutics and pharmacology
Question 4
Type: MCMA
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A student nurse is learning about how drugs are dispensed in her pharmacology class. Which of
the following are considered true in dispensing of prescription drugs when compared to over the
counter (OTC)?
1. May only be obtained by a physician
2. Are easily obtainable
3. Choice of drug is usually more specific
4. Frequency of the drug can be controlled
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Prescription drugs are not only available by physicians, other health care providers
can write prescriptions.
Rationale 2: Prescription drugs are less easily obtainable than OTC, they require an appointment
with a health care provider.
Rationale 3: The choice of drug is considered more specific because the health care provider has
the opportunity to examine the client and come up with a diagnosis.
Rationale 4: The dose and frequency of the drug is controlled through prescription dispensing.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching/Learning
Learning Outcome: 1-5: Identify the advantages and disadvantages of pre-
scription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
Question 5
Type: MCMA
Which of the following criteria are assessed in order to market a pharmaceutical drug?
Copyright © 2018 Pearson Canada Inc.
Unit 1
Fundamental Concepts
and Principles of Pharmacology
Copyright © 2018 Pearson Canada Inc.
,Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 2
Chapter 1
Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada
Question 1
Type: MCMA
What key elements are included in the definition of Pharmacology?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Physiological effects of drugs
2. Chemical makeup of drugs
3. Formularies of drugs
4. Approval processes for new drugs
5. Mechanism of action
Correct Answer: 1,2.5
Rationale 1: The definition of pharmacology includes the actual responses produced by the drug
Rationale 2: The study of medicines include how they are made, including their chemical
properties.
Rationale 3: Formularies are a list of drugs and are not an element that defines pharmacology
Rationale 4: Approval processes for new drugs is important understanding but not an element of
the definition of pharmacology.
Rationale 5: How a drug exerts its effect is an element of the defined term pharmacology.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Define pharmacology
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Question 2
Type: MCSA
While many substances can be considered drugs, which of the following drug definitions is the
most accurate?
1. Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body.
2. Any substance that is synthesized and tested in the laboratory setting.
3. Substances that are taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition
4. Substances that can be isolated from natural substances in nature
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A drug is not a substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the
human body.
Rationale 2: A drug is not only a substance that is synthesized and tested.
Rationale 3: A drug is considered to be any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Rationale 4: A drug is not only a substance isolated from natural substances.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-4: Compare and contrast conventional drugs, biologics and natural health
products.
Question 3
Type: MCSA
Pharmacotherapy is a critical intervention for many conditions, and a key part of nursing
intervention. Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?
1. The study of medicine and drug therapy
2. The application of natural substances to cure diseases
3. The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human
suffering
4. The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not just the study of medicine and drug therapy.
Rationale 2: Pharmacotherapy is not the application of natural substances to cure diseases.
Rationale 3: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of
diseases and human suffering.
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Rationale 4: Pharmacotherapy comprises more than understanding the difference between trade
and generic drugs.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-3: Compare and contrast therapeutics and pharmacology
Question 4
Type: MCMA
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A student nurse is learning about how drugs are dispensed in her pharmacology class. Which of
the following are considered true in dispensing of prescription drugs when compared to over the
counter (OTC)?
1. May only be obtained by a physician
2. Are easily obtainable
3. Choice of drug is usually more specific
4. Frequency of the drug can be controlled
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Prescription drugs are not only available by physicians, other health care providers
can write prescriptions.
Rationale 2: Prescription drugs are less easily obtainable than OTC, they require an appointment
with a health care provider.
Rationale 3: The choice of drug is considered more specific because the health care provider has
the opportunity to examine the client and come up with a diagnosis.
Rationale 4: The dose and frequency of the drug is controlled through prescription dispensing.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching/Learning
Learning Outcome: 1-5: Identify the advantages and disadvantages of pre-
scription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
Question 5
Type: MCMA
Which of the following criteria are assessed in order to market a pharmaceutical drug?
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