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 preparing to administer the first dose of an
antihypertensive medication to a patient newly diagnosed with
hypertension. The patient asks, "If this medicine lowers my
blood pressure, why doesn't it cure my hypertension?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the primary
therapeutic objective of pharmacologic treatment?
Options
A. Drugs permanently eliminate the underlying disease in most
chronic illnesses.
B. Drug therapy is intended to improve health by preventing or
modifying disease processes and relieving symptoms.
C. Once blood pressure is controlled with medication, the
disease is considered cured.
D. Drug therapy always restores normal organ function
regardless of disease severity.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
The therapeutic objective of pharmacologic therapy is to
achieve the greatest possible benefit while minimizing harm.
For many chronic diseases such as hypertension, medications
do not cure the condition but instead reduce complications,
improve physiologic function, decrease morbidity, and enhance
quality of life. Effective nursing education helps patients
understand the importance of adherence despite the absence
of a cure.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Many chronic illnesses cannot be permanently cured by
medication.
Common Misconception
Patients often believe medications eliminate disease.
, Medication Safety Risk
Stopping therapy prematurely.
Nursing Consideration
Emphasize long-term adherence.
C
Why Incorrect
Controlled blood pressure does not indicate disease resolution.
Common Misconception
Normal readings equal cure.
Medication Safety Risk
Medication discontinuation.
Nursing Consideration
Teach chronic disease management.
D
Why Incorrect
Many diseases cause irreversible structural changes.
Common Misconception
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an
antihypertensive medication to a patient newly diagnosed with
hypertension. The patient asks, "If this medicine lowers my
blood pressure, why doesn't it cure my hypertension?"
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the primary
therapeutic objective of pharmacologic treatment?
Options
A. Drugs permanently eliminate the underlying disease in most
chronic illnesses.
B. Drug therapy is intended to improve health by preventing or
modifying disease processes and relieving symptoms.
C. Once blood pressure is controlled with medication, the
disease is considered cured.
D. Drug therapy always restores normal organ function
regardless of disease severity.
,Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
The therapeutic objective of pharmacologic therapy is to
achieve the greatest possible benefit while minimizing harm.
For many chronic diseases such as hypertension, medications
do not cure the condition but instead reduce complications,
improve physiologic function, decrease morbidity, and enhance
quality of life. Effective nursing education helps patients
understand the importance of adherence despite the absence
of a cure.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Why Incorrect
Many chronic illnesses cannot be permanently cured by
medication.
Common Misconception
Patients often believe medications eliminate disease.
, Medication Safety Risk
Stopping therapy prematurely.
Nursing Consideration
Emphasize long-term adherence.
C
Why Incorrect
Controlled blood pressure does not indicate disease resolution.
Common Misconception
Normal readings equal cure.
Medication Safety Risk
Medication discontinuation.
Nursing Consideration
Teach chronic disease management.
D
Why Incorrect
Many diseases cause irreversible structural changes.
Common Misconception
