Test Bank For
Understanding Pharmacology Essentials For
Medication Safety
Author: M. Linda Workman & Lacha
3rd edition
, Chapter 01: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
MULTIPLE CHOICE
BASIC CONCEPTS
1. Which Health Care Professional Has The Major Responsibility For Dispensing Prescribed
Drugs Under The Direction Of A Pharmacist?
A: Physician
B: Nurse practitioner
C: Licensed nurse
D: Pharmacy technician
ANSWER: D
The Physician And Nurse Practitioner Have The Major Responsibility For Prescribing Drugs,
Not Dispensing Them. The Licensed Nurse Has The Primary Responsibility For Administering
Drugs, Although Under Some Circumstances A Licensed Nurse May Dispense Prescribed
Drugs But This Is Not His Or Her Major Responsibility In Drug Therapy. The Pharmacy
Technician Has The Major Responsibility Of Dispensing Prescribed Drugs Under The
Direction Of A Licensed Pharmacist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
2. Which Term Describes The Effect Of A Drug That Improves Body Function?
A. Side Effect
B Intended Action
.
C. Adverse Reaction
D Idiosyncratic
. Response
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Drug Therapy Is To Take A Drug To Prevent, Reduce, Or Correct A Health
Problem. This Response Is Any Drug’s Intended Action Also Known As A Therapeutic Response.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
3. Which Type Of Drug Name Is “Owned” By The Company That Manufactures It?
A Generic
. Name
B Chemical
Name
.
C. Category
Name
D Trade
. Name
ANSWER: D
The Chemical Name Is A Drug’s Exact Chemical Composition. The Generic Name Is The
Name Assigned To The Drug By The U.S. Adopted Names Council And Is Not Owned By
Anyone. The Category Name Refers To The Type Of Drug (What It Does Or What It Is Used
For) And Is Not An Actual Drug Name. The Trade Name (Brand Name) Is The Name Provided
And Owned By A Specific Drug’s Manufacturer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A “High Alert” Drug?
A. Penicillin
B Insulin
.
C. Nsaids
D Calcium
.
ANSWER: B
A High Alert Drug Is One In Which Harm Is Likely To Result If Given At The Wrong Dose, To
The Wrong Patient, Or Not Given To The Correct Patient. Drugs Classified As High Alert
Drugs Include Potassium, Narcotics (Opioids), Insulin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, And
Heparin (Or Any Drug That Strongly Affects Blood Clotting). Penicillin, Nsaids, And Calcium
Are Not Considered High Alert Drugs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
5. What Is The Term For A Drug That Has The Same Action As A Naturally
Occurring Body Hormone Or Enzyme?
A. Agonist
B Blocking
. Agent
, C. Chemical
D Duplicator
.
Understanding Pharmacology Essentials For
Medication Safety
Author: M. Linda Workman & Lacha
3rd edition
, Chapter 01: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
MULTIPLE CHOICE
BASIC CONCEPTS
1. Which Health Care Professional Has The Major Responsibility For Dispensing Prescribed
Drugs Under The Direction Of A Pharmacist?
A: Physician
B: Nurse practitioner
C: Licensed nurse
D: Pharmacy technician
ANSWER: D
The Physician And Nurse Practitioner Have The Major Responsibility For Prescribing Drugs,
Not Dispensing Them. The Licensed Nurse Has The Primary Responsibility For Administering
Drugs, Although Under Some Circumstances A Licensed Nurse May Dispense Prescribed
Drugs But This Is Not His Or Her Major Responsibility In Drug Therapy. The Pharmacy
Technician Has The Major Responsibility Of Dispensing Prescribed Drugs Under The
Direction Of A Licensed Pharmacist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
2. Which Term Describes The Effect Of A Drug That Improves Body Function?
A. Side Effect
B Intended Action
.
C. Adverse Reaction
D Idiosyncratic
. Response
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Drug Therapy Is To Take A Drug To Prevent, Reduce, Or Correct A Health
Problem. This Response Is Any Drug’s Intended Action Also Known As A Therapeutic Response.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
3. Which Type Of Drug Name Is “Owned” By The Company That Manufactures It?
A Generic
. Name
B Chemical
Name
.
C. Category
Name
D Trade
. Name
ANSWER: D
The Chemical Name Is A Drug’s Exact Chemical Composition. The Generic Name Is The
Name Assigned To The Drug By The U.S. Adopted Names Council And Is Not Owned By
Anyone. The Category Name Refers To The Type Of Drug (What It Does Or What It Is Used
For) And Is Not An Actual Drug Name. The Trade Name (Brand Name) Is The Name Provided
And Owned By A Specific Drug’s Manufacturer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A “High Alert” Drug?
A. Penicillin
B Insulin
.
C. Nsaids
D Calcium
.
ANSWER: B
A High Alert Drug Is One In Which Harm Is Likely To Result If Given At The Wrong Dose, To
The Wrong Patient, Or Not Given To The Correct Patient. Drugs Classified As High Alert
Drugs Include Potassium, Narcotics (Opioids), Insulin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, And
Heparin (Or Any Drug That Strongly Affects Blood Clotting). Penicillin, Nsaids, And Calcium
Are Not Considered High Alert Drugs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
5. What Is The Term For A Drug That Has The Same Action As A Naturally
Occurring Body Hormone Or Enzyme?
A. Agonist
B Blocking
. Agent
, C. Chemical
D Duplicator
.
