Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is teaching a newly hired graduate nurse about basic
pharmacology terminology. During the discussion, the graduate
nurse asks about the difference between therapeutic effects
and adverse effects.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Answer Options
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
B. The primary beneficial effect for which a drug is prescribed
C. A toxic reaction resulting from excessive dosing
D. A predictable allergic response
Correct Answer
B. The primary beneficial effect for which a drug is prescribed
Detailed Rationale
,A therapeutic effect is the intended beneficial response that
occurs when a medication is administered to treat, prevent, or
diagnose a condition. Nurses must evaluate whether the
desired therapeutic outcome is achieved while monitoring for
adverse effects.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
• Incorrect because this describes an adverse effect.
• Misconception: All drug effects are therapeutic.
• Safety Risk: Failure to identify medication-related harm.
• Nursing Consideration: Monitor for expected and
unexpected responses.
C. A toxic reaction resulting from excessive dosing
• Incorrect because toxicity occurs when drug levels become
harmful.
• Misconception: Therapeutic and toxic effects are
equivalent.
• Safety Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess serum drug levels when
appropriate.
D. A predictable allergic response
, • Incorrect because allergic responses are immune-mediated
reactions.
• Misconception: Allergies are expected therapeutic
outcomes.
• Safety Risk: Delayed treatment of hypersensitivity.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess allergy history before
administration.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is teaching a newly hired graduate nurse about basic
pharmacology terminology. During the discussion, the graduate
nurse asks about the difference between therapeutic effects
and adverse effects.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Answer Options
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
B. The primary beneficial effect for which a drug is prescribed
C. A toxic reaction resulting from excessive dosing
D. A predictable allergic response
Correct Answer
B. The primary beneficial effect for which a drug is prescribed
Detailed Rationale
,A therapeutic effect is the intended beneficial response that
occurs when a medication is administered to treat, prevent, or
diagnose a condition. Nurses must evaluate whether the
desired therapeutic outcome is achieved while monitoring for
adverse effects.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
• Incorrect because this describes an adverse effect.
• Misconception: All drug effects are therapeutic.
• Safety Risk: Failure to identify medication-related harm.
• Nursing Consideration: Monitor for expected and
unexpected responses.
C. A toxic reaction resulting from excessive dosing
• Incorrect because toxicity occurs when drug levels become
harmful.
• Misconception: Therapeutic and toxic effects are
equivalent.
• Safety Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess serum drug levels when
appropriate.
D. A predictable allergic response
, • Incorrect because allergic responses are immune-mediated
reactions.
• Misconception: Allergies are expected therapeutic
outcomes.
• Safety Risk: Delayed treatment of hypersensitivity.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess allergy history before
administration.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
