TEST BANK
2024/2025
FOR BASIC
PHARMACO
LOGY FOR
TH
NURSES 9
EDITION
, Test Bank For
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
19th Edition
By
Michelle Willihnganz, Samuel L Gurevitz,
Bruce D. Clayton
,Chapter 1: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or tra
to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the U.S. Ad
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional s
of USAN & International Drug Names is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, an
approved drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensiv
evidence based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it does not
to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains comprehensive information on dru
include nutritional supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: 4
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
3. What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction? a. Drug F
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference
ANS: B
First published in 1983, Drug Interaction Facts is the most comprehensive book available on d
to monographs listing various aspects of drug interactions, this information is reviewed and up
renowned group of physicians and pharmacists with clinical and scientific expertise.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
4. The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar. Which sectio
Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug?
a. Manufacturer’s section
b. Brand and Generic Name section
, 3
DailyMed makes available to health care providers and the public a standard, comprehensive,
downloadable resource about medicines. The American Drug Index is not appropriate for pati
Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The PDR is not appropriate for patient u
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 5
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
6. Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
b. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
c. Controlled Substances Act (1970)
d. Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962)
ANS: A
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorized the FDA to determine the safe
marketing. Later amendments and acts helped tighten FDA control and ensure drug safety. Th
Amendment defines the kinds of drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision
prescription by a licensed practitioner. The Controlled Substances Act addresses only controll
categorization. The Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment ensures drug efficacy and greater drug
are required to prove to the FDA the effectiveness of their products before marketing them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 8
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
7.
Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and
psychological dependency. Under which classification does this drug fall?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
ANS: B
Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may lead to s
physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high potential for abuse and no recognized med
have some potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high
Schedule IV drugs have low potential for abuse. Use may lead to limited physical or psycholog
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 | p. 5 OBJ: 7
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
8. What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpo
known treatment? a. List smallpox as a health orphan disease.
b. Omit the preclinical research phase.
c. Extend the clinical research phase.
d. Fast track the investigational drug.
ANS: D
Once the Investigational New Drug Application has been approved, the drug can receive high
2024/2025
FOR BASIC
PHARMACO
LOGY FOR
TH
NURSES 9
EDITION
, Test Bank For
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
19th Edition
By
Michelle Willihnganz, Samuel L Gurevitz,
Bruce D. Clayton
,Chapter 1: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or tra
to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the U.S. Ad
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional s
of USAN & International Drug Names is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, an
approved drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensiv
evidence based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it does not
to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains comprehensive information on dru
include nutritional supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: 4
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
3. What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction? a. Drug F
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference
ANS: B
First published in 1983, Drug Interaction Facts is the most comprehensive book available on d
to monographs listing various aspects of drug interactions, this information is reviewed and up
renowned group of physicians and pharmacists with clinical and scientific expertise.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
4. The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar. Which sectio
Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug?
a. Manufacturer’s section
b. Brand and Generic Name section
, 3
DailyMed makes available to health care providers and the public a standard, comprehensive,
downloadable resource about medicines. The American Drug Index is not appropriate for pati
Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The PDR is not appropriate for patient u
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 5
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
6. Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
b. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
c. Controlled Substances Act (1970)
d. Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962)
ANS: A
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorized the FDA to determine the safe
marketing. Later amendments and acts helped tighten FDA control and ensure drug safety. Th
Amendment defines the kinds of drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision
prescription by a licensed practitioner. The Controlled Substances Act addresses only controll
categorization. The Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment ensures drug efficacy and greater drug
are required to prove to the FDA the effectiveness of their products before marketing them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 8
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
7.
Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and
psychological dependency. Under which classification does this drug fall?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
ANS: B
Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may lead to s
physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high potential for abuse and no recognized med
have some potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high
Schedule IV drugs have low potential for abuse. Use may lead to limited physical or psycholog
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 | p. 5 OBJ: 7
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
8. What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpo
known treatment? a. List smallpox as a health orphan disease.
b. Omit the preclinical research phase.
c. Extend the clinical research phase.
d. Fast track the investigational drug.
ANS: D
Once the Investigational New Drug Application has been approved, the drug can receive high
