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PHARM I ROLE OF THE NURSE, PHARM 1 EXAM 1, PHARM I- PRINCIPLES OF
DRUGACTION MULTICHOICE ANSWERED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. The trade name of a drug is also known as the:
A. Generic name
B. Chemical name
C. Brand name
D. Prototype name
Rationale: The trade name is the brand name assigned by the pharmaceutical company for
marketing purposes.
2. Nurses learn about groups of drugs primarily through their:
A. Generic names
B. Chemical structures
C. Classifications
D. Brand names
Rationale: Drug classifications group medications with similar actions, making it easier to
understand their effects.
3. Nurses learn about specific drugs primarily by their:
A. Brand name
B. Chemical name
C. Generic name
D. Therapeutic name
Rationale: Each drug has only one generic name, making it the safest and most consistent
identifier.
4. Which organization is responsible for approving drugs in the United States?
A. CDC
B. WHO
C. FDA
D. Joint Commission
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Rationale: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees drug approval and safety
monitoring.
5. A Black Box Warning indicates that a drug:
A. Is experimental
B. Has mild side effects
C. May cause serious injury or death
D. Is safe during pregnancy
Rationale: A Black Box Warning is the strongest FDA warning, alerting providers to potentially
fatal risks.
6. All medications have:
A. Contraindications
B. Drug interactions
C. Side effects
D. Black box warnings
Rationale: Side effects occur with all drugs, even when used correctly.
7. Which is the correct FDA drug approval sequence?
A. Clinical → Preclinical → NDA → Surveillance
B. Preclinical → Clinical → FDA Application → Post-marketing surveillance
C. NDA → Clinical → Surveillance → Approval
D. Surveillance → Approval → Clinical → Preclinical
Rationale: Drugs must undergo laboratory testing before human trials and ongoing monitoring
after approval.
8. The average time for FDA drug approval is approximately:
A. 5 years
B. 8 years
C. 11 years
D. 15 years
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Rationale: The complete approval process typically takes about 11 years.
9. Scheduled drugs are classified based on their:
A. Cost
B. Effectiveness
C. Addiction and abuse potential
D. Route of administration
Rationale: Drug schedules rank medications by their potential for abuse and dependence.
10. Which statement correctly describes drug schedules?
A. Schedule V has the highest abuse risk
B. Schedule I has the highest abuse potential
C. Schedule II has no medical use
D. Schedule III is non-addictive
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have the highest abuse risk and no accepted medical use.
11. Pregnancy categories primarily describe:
A. Drug cost
B. Maternal benefits
C. Risk to the fetus
D. Route of elimination
Rationale: Pregnancy categories guide medication safety during pregnancy.
12. Which pregnancy category indicates proven fetal risk but possible use in life-threatening
situations?
A. B
B. C
C. D
D. X
Rationale: Category D drugs carry known fetal risks but may be used if benefits outweigh risks.
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13. Which information must a nurse know before administering a medication?
A. Drug color only
B. Cost to the patient
C. Indication, side effects, contraindications, and dosage
D. Manufacturer location
Rationale: Safe medication administration requires comprehensive drug knowledge.
14. Which are the five basic rights of medication administration?
A. Right nurse, drug, patient, room, time
B. Right patient, drug, dose, time, route
C. Right chart, dose, route, education, evaluation
D. Right order, pharmacy, time, route, patient
Rationale: These five rights prevent most medication errors.
15. Which is included in the SAFE rights of medication administration?
A. Right drug
B. Right route
C. Right documentation
D. Right pharmacy
Rationale: SAFE rights expand on safety responsibilities beyond administration.
16. When a patient refuses a medication, the nurse should FIRST:
A. Force administration
B. Call security
C. Attempt education and document refusal
D. Discard the medication
Rationale: Patients have the right to refuse; refusal must be documented and reported.
PHARM I ROLE OF THE NURSE, PHARM 1 EXAM 1, PHARM I- PRINCIPLES OF
DRUGACTION MULTICHOICE ANSWERED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. The trade name of a drug is also known as the:
A. Generic name
B. Chemical name
C. Brand name
D. Prototype name
Rationale: The trade name is the brand name assigned by the pharmaceutical company for
marketing purposes.
2. Nurses learn about groups of drugs primarily through their:
A. Generic names
B. Chemical structures
C. Classifications
D. Brand names
Rationale: Drug classifications group medications with similar actions, making it easier to
understand their effects.
3. Nurses learn about specific drugs primarily by their:
A. Brand name
B. Chemical name
C. Generic name
D. Therapeutic name
Rationale: Each drug has only one generic name, making it the safest and most consistent
identifier.
4. Which organization is responsible for approving drugs in the United States?
A. CDC
B. WHO
C. FDA
D. Joint Commission
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Rationale: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees drug approval and safety
monitoring.
5. A Black Box Warning indicates that a drug:
A. Is experimental
B. Has mild side effects
C. May cause serious injury or death
D. Is safe during pregnancy
Rationale: A Black Box Warning is the strongest FDA warning, alerting providers to potentially
fatal risks.
6. All medications have:
A. Contraindications
B. Drug interactions
C. Side effects
D. Black box warnings
Rationale: Side effects occur with all drugs, even when used correctly.
7. Which is the correct FDA drug approval sequence?
A. Clinical → Preclinical → NDA → Surveillance
B. Preclinical → Clinical → FDA Application → Post-marketing surveillance
C. NDA → Clinical → Surveillance → Approval
D. Surveillance → Approval → Clinical → Preclinical
Rationale: Drugs must undergo laboratory testing before human trials and ongoing monitoring
after approval.
8. The average time for FDA drug approval is approximately:
A. 5 years
B. 8 years
C. 11 years
D. 15 years
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Rationale: The complete approval process typically takes about 11 years.
9. Scheduled drugs are classified based on their:
A. Cost
B. Effectiveness
C. Addiction and abuse potential
D. Route of administration
Rationale: Drug schedules rank medications by their potential for abuse and dependence.
10. Which statement correctly describes drug schedules?
A. Schedule V has the highest abuse risk
B. Schedule I has the highest abuse potential
C. Schedule II has no medical use
D. Schedule III is non-addictive
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have the highest abuse risk and no accepted medical use.
11. Pregnancy categories primarily describe:
A. Drug cost
B. Maternal benefits
C. Risk to the fetus
D. Route of elimination
Rationale: Pregnancy categories guide medication safety during pregnancy.
12. Which pregnancy category indicates proven fetal risk but possible use in life-threatening
situations?
A. B
B. C
C. D
D. X
Rationale: Category D drugs carry known fetal risks but may be used if benefits outweigh risks.
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13. Which information must a nurse know before administering a medication?
A. Drug color only
B. Cost to the patient
C. Indication, side effects, contraindications, and dosage
D. Manufacturer location
Rationale: Safe medication administration requires comprehensive drug knowledge.
14. Which are the five basic rights of medication administration?
A. Right nurse, drug, patient, room, time
B. Right patient, drug, dose, time, route
C. Right chart, dose, route, education, evaluation
D. Right order, pharmacy, time, route, patient
Rationale: These five rights prevent most medication errors.
15. Which is included in the SAFE rights of medication administration?
A. Right drug
B. Right route
C. Right documentation
D. Right pharmacy
Rationale: SAFE rights expand on safety responsibilities beyond administration.
16. When a patient refuses a medication, the nurse should FIRST:
A. Force administration
B. Call security
C. Attempt education and document refusal
D. Discard the medication
Rationale: Patients have the right to refuse; refusal must be documented and reported.
