PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK (ORIGINAL – PATIENT-CENTERED
STYLE)
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
1. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which action best reflects the patient-
centered nursing process?
A. Administer medication immediately
B. Assess patient allergies and history
C. Delegate administration to assistive personnel
D. Document before giving medication
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in safe, patient-centered care.
2. Which phase involves evaluating whether a drug achieved its intended effect?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: D
CHAPTER 2: PHARMACOKINETICS
3. A drug with high first-pass metabolism will:
A. Have increased bioavailability
B. Be rapidly excreted
C. Be significantly metabolized by the liver
D. Act immediately
Answer: C
4. What does half-life determine?
A. Drug absorption rate
B. Time to reach peak level
C. Duration of drug action
D. Route of administration
Answer: C
CHAPTER 3: PHARMACODYNAMICS
STYLE)
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
1. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which action best reflects the patient-
centered nursing process?
A. Administer medication immediately
B. Assess patient allergies and history
C. Delegate administration to assistive personnel
D. Document before giving medication
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in safe, patient-centered care.
2. Which phase involves evaluating whether a drug achieved its intended effect?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: D
CHAPTER 2: PHARMACOKINETICS
3. A drug with high first-pass metabolism will:
A. Have increased bioavailability
B. Be rapidly excreted
C. Be significantly metabolized by the liver
D. Act immediately
Answer: C
4. What does half-life determine?
A. Drug absorption rate
B. Time to reach peak level
C. Duration of drug action
D. Route of administration
Answer: C
CHAPTER 3: PHARMACODYNAMICS
