Exam 1 Pharmacology for Nurses (Ch 1-
5) questions and Answer >>s 25/2026
What is the difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications? Identify the
following classifications as therapeutic or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker, oral
contraceptive, laxative, folic acid antagonist, and antianginal drug. - Answer >> The
therapeutic classification is a method of organizing drugs based on their therapeutic usefulness
in treating particular diseases. The pharmacologic classification refers to how a drug works at
the molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A beta- adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic
class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic acid
antagonist is a pharmacologic class; antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs does the
FDA regulate or control? - Answer >> The FDA, through its Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research (CDER), exercises control over whether prescription drugs and OTC
drugs may be used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is to facilitate the availability of safe,
effective drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off the market; improve the health of
Americans; and provide clear, easily understandable drug information for safe and effective
use. The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the use of
biologics including serums, vaccines, and blood products.
Chapter 2
Why are certain drugs placed in schedules? What does the nurse need to know when a
scheduled drug is ordered? - Answer >> Schedules refer to the potential for abuse.
These schedules help the nurse identify the potential for abuse and require the nurse to
maintain complete records for all quantities prescribed. The higher the abuse potential, the
more restrictions are placed on the prescriber and the filling of refills. When educating the
patient about a prescription, the nurse should also include this information on any
prescription or refills as part of the education.
Chapter 2
A nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication and notes that a drug to be given is marked
as a Schedule III drug. What does this information tell the nurse about this medication? -
, Answer >> This Schedule III drug is a controlled substance restricted by the
Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and regulated by the DEA. A Schedule III drug has a
moderate abuse potential, moderate potential for physical dependency, and high potential for
psychologic dependency.
Chapter 2
What is the role of the nurse in medication administration? (Select all that apply.)
5) questions and Answer >>s 25/2026
What is the difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications? Identify the
following classifications as therapeutic or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker, oral
contraceptive, laxative, folic acid antagonist, and antianginal drug. - Answer >> The
therapeutic classification is a method of organizing drugs based on their therapeutic usefulness
in treating particular diseases. The pharmacologic classification refers to how a drug works at
the molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A beta- adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic
class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic acid
antagonist is a pharmacologic class; antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs does the
FDA regulate or control? - Answer >> The FDA, through its Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research (CDER), exercises control over whether prescription drugs and OTC
drugs may be used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is to facilitate the availability of safe,
effective drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off the market; improve the health of
Americans; and provide clear, easily understandable drug information for safe and effective
use. The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the use of
biologics including serums, vaccines, and blood products.
Chapter 2
Why are certain drugs placed in schedules? What does the nurse need to know when a
scheduled drug is ordered? - Answer >> Schedules refer to the potential for abuse.
These schedules help the nurse identify the potential for abuse and require the nurse to
maintain complete records for all quantities prescribed. The higher the abuse potential, the
more restrictions are placed on the prescriber and the filling of refills. When educating the
patient about a prescription, the nurse should also include this information on any
prescription or refills as part of the education.
Chapter 2
A nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication and notes that a drug to be given is marked
as a Schedule III drug. What does this information tell the nurse about this medication? -
, Answer >> This Schedule III drug is a controlled substance restricted by the
Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and regulated by the DEA. A Schedule III drug has a
moderate abuse potential, moderate potential for physical dependency, and high potential for
psychologic dependency.
Chapter 2
What is the role of the nurse in medication administration? (Select all that apply.)
