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 educating a newly licensed colleague about basic
pharmacology terminology before medication administration.
During the discussion, the colleague states that every
medication prescribed for a disease should permanently
eliminate the disease process.
Question
Which statement by the nurse best describes the primary
therapeutic objective of pharmacologic therapy?
A.
Every medication should cure the underlying disease.
B.
Drug therapy should always eliminate symptoms regardless of
adverse effects.
C.
The goal of pharmacologic therapy is to maximize therapeutic
benefits while minimizing harm.
,D.
Drug therapy should always replace nonpharmacologic
treatment.
Correct Answer
C. The goal of pharmacologic therapy is to maximize
therapeutic benefits while minimizing harm.
Detailed Rationale
The fundamental therapeutic objective of pharmacology is to
achieve the greatest possible therapeutic benefit with the least
possible risk to the patient. Some medications cure disease,
while others relieve symptoms, prevent complications, replace
deficient substances, or slow disease progression. Nurses
continuously assess whether expected therapeutic effects
outweigh potential adverse reactions and collaborate with the
healthcare team to optimize outcomes.
Medication safety requires individualized assessment because
no medication is entirely free of risk.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Every medication should cure the underlying disease.
, Why Incorrect
Many medications manage chronic conditions rather than cure
them.
Common Clinical Misconception
Students often assume successful treatment always equals
cure.
Medication Safety Risk
Unrealistic expectations may reduce adherence when chronic
therapy is required.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Educate patients regarding realistic therapeutic goals.
B. Eliminate symptoms regardless of adverse effects.
Why Incorrect
Therapeutic benefit should never outweigh unacceptable
toxicity.
Common Misconception
Symptom relief alone determines treatment success.
Medication Safety Risk
Ignoring adverse effects increases preventable harm.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is educating a newly licensed colleague about basic
pharmacology terminology before medication administration.
During the discussion, the colleague states that every
medication prescribed for a disease should permanently
eliminate the disease process.
Question
Which statement by the nurse best describes the primary
therapeutic objective of pharmacologic therapy?
A.
Every medication should cure the underlying disease.
B.
Drug therapy should always eliminate symptoms regardless of
adverse effects.
C.
The goal of pharmacologic therapy is to maximize therapeutic
benefits while minimizing harm.
,D.
Drug therapy should always replace nonpharmacologic
treatment.
Correct Answer
C. The goal of pharmacologic therapy is to maximize
therapeutic benefits while minimizing harm.
Detailed Rationale
The fundamental therapeutic objective of pharmacology is to
achieve the greatest possible therapeutic benefit with the least
possible risk to the patient. Some medications cure disease,
while others relieve symptoms, prevent complications, replace
deficient substances, or slow disease progression. Nurses
continuously assess whether expected therapeutic effects
outweigh potential adverse reactions and collaborate with the
healthcare team to optimize outcomes.
Medication safety requires individualized assessment because
no medication is entirely free of risk.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Every medication should cure the underlying disease.
, Why Incorrect
Many medications manage chronic conditions rather than cure
them.
Common Clinical Misconception
Students often assume successful treatment always equals
cure.
Medication Safety Risk
Unrealistic expectations may reduce adherence when chronic
therapy is required.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Educate patients regarding realistic therapeutic goals.
B. Eliminate symptoms regardless of adverse effects.
Why Incorrect
Therapeutic benefit should never outweigh unacceptable
toxicity.
Common Misconception
Symptom relief alone determines treatment success.
Medication Safety Risk
Ignoring adverse effects increases preventable harm.
