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 newly hired nurses about the fundamental
terminology used in pharmacology. One participant asks about
the difference between a drug's therapeutic effect and its
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 intended beneficial response of a medication
C. The maximum dose that can be safely administered
D. A harmful response caused by overdose
Correct Answer
B. The primary intended beneficial response of a medication
Detailed Rationale
,A therapeutic effect is the desired, intended response for which
a medication is prescribed. Understanding therapeutic effects
allows nurses to evaluate treatment effectiveness and
determine whether goals of therapy are being achieved.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
• Incorrect because this describes an adverse effect.
• Common misconception: Assuming all medication
responses are therapeutic.
• Safety risk: Failure to recognize harmful effects.
• Nursing consideration: Monitor for expected and
unexpected responses.
C. The maximum dose that can be safely administered
• Incorrect because this relates to dosage limits.
• Misconception: Equating efficacy with dose.
• Risk: Overmedication.
• Nursing consideration: Follow prescribed dosing
parameters.
D. A harmful response caused by overdose
• Incorrect because this describes toxicity.
• Misconception: Confusing toxicity with therapeutic action.
, • Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing consideration: Monitor therapeutic index.
Nursing Process Linkage
Evaluation
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Evaluate Outcomes
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Learning Objective
Differentiate therapeutic effects from adverse and toxic effects.
Question 2 (SATA)
Clinical Scenario
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is teaching newly hired nurses about the fundamental
terminology used in pharmacology. One participant asks about
the difference between a drug's therapeutic effect and its
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 intended beneficial response of a medication
C. The maximum dose that can be safely administered
D. A harmful response caused by overdose
Correct Answer
B. The primary intended beneficial response of a medication
Detailed Rationale
,A therapeutic effect is the desired, intended response for which
a medication is prescribed. Understanding therapeutic effects
allows nurses to evaluate treatment effectiveness and
determine whether goals of therapy are being achieved.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Any unintended effect occurring at normal doses
• Incorrect because this describes an adverse effect.
• Common misconception: Assuming all medication
responses are therapeutic.
• Safety risk: Failure to recognize harmful effects.
• Nursing consideration: Monitor for expected and
unexpected responses.
C. The maximum dose that can be safely administered
• Incorrect because this relates to dosage limits.
• Misconception: Equating efficacy with dose.
• Risk: Overmedication.
• Nursing consideration: Follow prescribed dosing
parameters.
D. A harmful response caused by overdose
• Incorrect because this describes toxicity.
• Misconception: Confusing toxicity with therapeutic action.
, • Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing consideration: Monitor therapeutic index.
Nursing Process Linkage
Evaluation
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Evaluate Outcomes
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Learning Objective
Differentiate therapeutic effects from adverse and toxic effects.
Question 2 (SATA)
Clinical Scenario
