NURS 180 PHARM: QUIZ 1 REVIEW
Pharmacology (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers [Grade
A] - WCU
Prototype drug - correct answer Well-understood model drug with which other drugs
in a pharmacologic class may be compared.
Ex. Propranolol, Metoprolol -> under prototype of Beta Blockers
Chemical name - correct answer chemical formula for a drug
Only 1 chemical name per med
Generic name - correct answer drug assigned by US Adopted Name Council and FDA
Only 1 generic name per med
Side Effect and Adverse Effect - correct answer Unintended effects of a drug
Therapeutic effect - correct answer Intended effects of a drug
Controlled Substance Categories, what are they? - correct answer Schedule I: Highest
Schedule II: High
Schedule III: Moderate
Schedule IV: Low
, NURS 180 PHARM: QUIZ 1 REVIEW
Pharmacology (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers [Grade
A] - WCU
Schedule V: Lowest
What are some of the main responsibilities of a nurse administering meds? - correct
answer What the drug is ordered
Name (Generic & Trade) + Drug Classification
Intended or proposed use
Effects on the body
Contraindications
Special considerations
Side effects
Why the med is appropriate for patient
How med is supplied by pharmacy
How med is to be administered, including dosage ranges
What nursing process considerations related to the medication apply to this patient
Which primary organ involves the biotransformation of the medication? - correct
answer Liver
The movement of a drug from the site of administration to various tissues of the
body is what kind of pharmacokinetic action?
Pharmacology (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers [Grade
A] - WCU
Prototype drug - correct answer Well-understood model drug with which other drugs
in a pharmacologic class may be compared.
Ex. Propranolol, Metoprolol -> under prototype of Beta Blockers
Chemical name - correct answer chemical formula for a drug
Only 1 chemical name per med
Generic name - correct answer drug assigned by US Adopted Name Council and FDA
Only 1 generic name per med
Side Effect and Adverse Effect - correct answer Unintended effects of a drug
Therapeutic effect - correct answer Intended effects of a drug
Controlled Substance Categories, what are they? - correct answer Schedule I: Highest
Schedule II: High
Schedule III: Moderate
Schedule IV: Low
, NURS 180 PHARM: QUIZ 1 REVIEW
Pharmacology (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers [Grade
A] - WCU
Schedule V: Lowest
What are some of the main responsibilities of a nurse administering meds? - correct
answer What the drug is ordered
Name (Generic & Trade) + Drug Classification
Intended or proposed use
Effects on the body
Contraindications
Special considerations
Side effects
Why the med is appropriate for patient
How med is supplied by pharmacy
How med is to be administered, including dosage ranges
What nursing process considerations related to the medication apply to this patient
Which primary organ involves the biotransformation of the medication? - correct
answer Liver
The movement of a drug from the site of administration to various tissues of the
body is what kind of pharmacokinetic action?
