Adaptive Quiz: Basic
Pharmacology for Nurses Ch. 1
with correct answers
2025/2026
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acquired a
black box warning. Which aspect of the drug would be included in the warning? -
correct answerits potentially life-threatening complications
According to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, which drug may
be prescribed only by qualified practitioners? - correct answercorticosteroids
During the new drug development process, at which time is an investigational
new drug application submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? -
correct answerafter the preclinical phase of drug development
In which clinical phase of new drug development studies are a drug's
pharmacological properties determined? - correct answer1
In which way do schedule II drugs differ from schedule V drugs? - correct
answerschedule II drugs are more likely to cause dependence
The Durham Humphrey Amendment serves which function? - correct
answerDivision of medicines into prescription and nonprescription drugs based on
safety
, The MedWatch form serves which purpose? - correct answeridentifying adverse
effects of a drug in the general population
Which action by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is punishable according to the
Controlled Substances Act? - correct answerpossessing a controlled substance as
a professional
Which category of drugs falls under schedule III according to the Canadian
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, 1997? - correct answeramphetamines
Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? - correct
answeranticholinergics
Which drug information is beneficial for a patient with a prescription for aspirin
with codeine? - correct answer"There is a high potential for psychological
dependence."
Which drug information is contained in the American Hospital Formulary Service
Drug Information? - correct answermonographs about virtually every single-entity
drug available in the United States
Which drug is categorized as "unscheduled" according to Canadian drug
legislation? - correct answernicotine patch
Which drug possesses a high risk for abuse according to the Controlled Substance
Drug Schedules? - correct answeracetaminophen and hydrocodone (norco)
Which drug schedule includes restricted-access nonprescription drugs according
to the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) of
Canada? - correct answerII
Which drug schedule would the nurse review before administering
phenobarbital? - correct answerIV
Pharmacology for Nurses Ch. 1
with correct answers
2025/2026
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acquired a
black box warning. Which aspect of the drug would be included in the warning? -
correct answerits potentially life-threatening complications
According to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, which drug may
be prescribed only by qualified practitioners? - correct answercorticosteroids
During the new drug development process, at which time is an investigational
new drug application submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? -
correct answerafter the preclinical phase of drug development
In which clinical phase of new drug development studies are a drug's
pharmacological properties determined? - correct answer1
In which way do schedule II drugs differ from schedule V drugs? - correct
answerschedule II drugs are more likely to cause dependence
The Durham Humphrey Amendment serves which function? - correct
answerDivision of medicines into prescription and nonprescription drugs based on
safety
, The MedWatch form serves which purpose? - correct answeridentifying adverse
effects of a drug in the general population
Which action by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is punishable according to the
Controlled Substances Act? - correct answerpossessing a controlled substance as
a professional
Which category of drugs falls under schedule III according to the Canadian
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, 1997? - correct answeramphetamines
Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? - correct
answeranticholinergics
Which drug information is beneficial for a patient with a prescription for aspirin
with codeine? - correct answer"There is a high potential for psychological
dependence."
Which drug information is contained in the American Hospital Formulary Service
Drug Information? - correct answermonographs about virtually every single-entity
drug available in the United States
Which drug is categorized as "unscheduled" according to Canadian drug
legislation? - correct answernicotine patch
Which drug possesses a high risk for abuse according to the Controlled Substance
Drug Schedules? - correct answeracetaminophen and hydrocodone (norco)
Which drug schedule includes restricted-access nonprescription drugs according
to the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) of
Canada? - correct answerII
Which drug schedule would the nurse review before administering
phenobarbital? - correct answerIV
