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 caring for a patient newly prescribed an
antihypertensive medication. The patient asks, "What exactly is
a drug?"
Question Stem
Which definition best describes a drug?
Answer Options
A. Any substance that improves nutrition
B. A chemical capable of affecting living processes
C. Any naturally occurring substance used in health care
D. A substance that only treats disease
Correct Answer
B. A chemical capable of affecting living processes
Detailed Rationale
,A drug is defined as a chemical capable of affecting living
processes. Drugs may be used to diagnose, prevent, or treat
disease and may alter physiologic functions. Understanding this
definition forms the basis of pharmacotherapeutics and safe
medication administration.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Improves nutrition
• Incorrect because nutrients are not necessarily drugs.
• Misconception: All therapeutic substances are drugs.
• Safety Risk: Confusing nutritional supplements with
medications.
• Nursing Consideration: Verify therapeutic purpose.
C. Naturally occurring substance
• Many drugs are synthetic.
• Misconception: Drugs must come from nature.
• Safety Risk: Misunderstanding medication sources.
• Nursing Consideration: Educate regarding synthetic
medications.
D. Only treats disease
• Drugs may prevent, diagnose, or relieve symptoms.
• Misconception: Treatment is the sole purpose.
, • Safety Risk: Incomplete understanding of drug use.
• Nursing Consideration: Explain broader pharmacologic
roles.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Define a drug and its role in pharmacotherapy.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a patient newly prescribed an
antihypertensive medication. The patient asks, "What exactly is
a drug?"
Question Stem
Which definition best describes a drug?
Answer Options
A. Any substance that improves nutrition
B. A chemical capable of affecting living processes
C. Any naturally occurring substance used in health care
D. A substance that only treats disease
Correct Answer
B. A chemical capable of affecting living processes
Detailed Rationale
,A drug is defined as a chemical capable of affecting living
processes. Drugs may be used to diagnose, prevent, or treat
disease and may alter physiologic functions. Understanding this
definition forms the basis of pharmacotherapeutics and safe
medication administration.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Improves nutrition
• Incorrect because nutrients are not necessarily drugs.
• Misconception: All therapeutic substances are drugs.
• Safety Risk: Confusing nutritional supplements with
medications.
• Nursing Consideration: Verify therapeutic purpose.
C. Naturally occurring substance
• Many drugs are synthetic.
• Misconception: Drugs must come from nature.
• Safety Risk: Misunderstanding medication sources.
• Nursing Consideration: Educate regarding synthetic
medications.
D. Only treats disease
• Drugs may prevent, diagnose, or relieve symptoms.
• Misconception: Treatment is the sole purpose.
, • Safety Risk: Incomplete understanding of drug use.
• Nursing Consideration: Explain broader pharmacologic
roles.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Define a drug and its role in pharmacotherapy.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
