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 explaining pharmacology concepts to a newly hired
graduate nurse. The graduate nurse asks about the meaning of
the term "drug."
Question Stem
Which statement best defines a drug?
Answer Options
A. Any chemical that can affect living processes
B. Any substance used only to cure disease
C. Any natural product derived from plants
D. Any substance that must be prescribed by a healthcare
provider
Correct Answer
A. Any chemical that can affect living processes
Detailed Rationale
,A drug is any chemical capable of affecting living processes.
Drugs may be used therapeutically, diagnostically, or
preventively. They may be prescription, over-the-counter,
synthetic, or naturally derived.
Incorrect Option Analysis
B. Any substance used only to cure disease
• Incorrect because drugs may prevent, diagnose, or manage
disease rather than cure it.
• Misconception: Drugs always cure illness.
• Safety Risk: Unrealistic patient expectations.
• Nursing Consideration: Emphasize therapeutic goals.
C. Any natural product derived from plants
• Incorrect because many drugs are synthetic.
• Misconception: Natural substances are the only drugs.
• Safety Risk: Underestimating synthetic medication
importance.
• Nursing Consideration: Educate on all drug sources.
D. Any substance that must be prescribed
• Incorrect because many drugs are available OTC.
• Misconception: Prescription status defines a drug.
, • Safety Risk: Failure to recognize OTC drug interactions.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess all medications taken.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Define fundamental pharmacology terminology.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A pharmaceutical company is developing a new medication.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is explaining pharmacology concepts to a newly hired
graduate nurse. The graduate nurse asks about the meaning of
the term "drug."
Question Stem
Which statement best defines a drug?
Answer Options
A. Any chemical that can affect living processes
B. Any substance used only to cure disease
C. Any natural product derived from plants
D. Any substance that must be prescribed by a healthcare
provider
Correct Answer
A. Any chemical that can affect living processes
Detailed Rationale
,A drug is any chemical capable of affecting living processes.
Drugs may be used therapeutically, diagnostically, or
preventively. They may be prescription, over-the-counter,
synthetic, or naturally derived.
Incorrect Option Analysis
B. Any substance used only to cure disease
• Incorrect because drugs may prevent, diagnose, or manage
disease rather than cure it.
• Misconception: Drugs always cure illness.
• Safety Risk: Unrealistic patient expectations.
• Nursing Consideration: Emphasize therapeutic goals.
C. Any natural product derived from plants
• Incorrect because many drugs are synthetic.
• Misconception: Natural substances are the only drugs.
• Safety Risk: Underestimating synthetic medication
importance.
• Nursing Consideration: Educate on all drug sources.
D. Any substance that must be prescribed
• Incorrect because many drugs are available OTC.
• Misconception: Prescription status defines a drug.
, • Safety Risk: Failure to recognize OTC drug interactions.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess all medications taken.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Define fundamental pharmacology terminology.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A pharmaceutical company is developing a new medication.
