Karch’s Focus on Nursing
Pharmacology
9th Edition
Author(s)Rebecca G. Tucker
TEST BANK
Question 11
Clinical Scenario
A patient tells the nurse, "I saw this medication advertised on
television, so it must be completely safe because it's sold
without a prescription."
,Question
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Options
A. "Over-the-counter medications can still cause adverse effects
and drug interactions."
B. "Over-the-counter medications are safe because they are
approved for unlimited use."
C. "Only prescription medications require careful dosing."
D. "You do not need to inform your healthcare provider about
over-the-counter medications."
Correct Answer
A
Rationale
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can produce adverse
effects, interact with prescription drugs, and may be
contraindicated in certain patient populations. Patients should
use OTC medications according to label instructions and report
their use to healthcare providers.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Correct.
B. OTC medications are not risk-free.
C. All medications require appropriate dosing.
D. Providers should be informed of all medications, including
OTC products.
,Learning Objective
Promote safe use of over-the-counter medications.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Apply
Difficulty
Moderate
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Health Promotion and Maintenance
NCJMM Clinical Judgment Skill
Generate Solutions
Question 12
Clinical Scenario
A nurse reviews a newly prescribed medication before
administration and notices the package insert contains
indications, contraindications, dosage recommendations,
adverse reactions, and storage requirements.
Question
Which resource is the nurse using?
Options
A. Drug label (prescribing information)
B. Patient satisfaction survey
, C. Insurance formulary
D. Medication administration record
Correct Answer
A
Rationale
The FDA-approved drug label provides essential prescribing
information, including indications, contraindications, dosage,
precautions, warnings, adverse reactions, and administration
guidelines.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Correct.
B. Does not provide prescribing information.
C. Primarily addresses medication coverage.
D. Documents medication administration but does not provide
comprehensive prescribing information.
Learning Objective
Identify essential information contained in FDA-approved drug
labels.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Understand
Difficulty
Moderate
Pharmacology
9th Edition
Author(s)Rebecca G. Tucker
TEST BANK
Question 11
Clinical Scenario
A patient tells the nurse, "I saw this medication advertised on
television, so it must be completely safe because it's sold
without a prescription."
,Question
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Options
A. "Over-the-counter medications can still cause adverse effects
and drug interactions."
B. "Over-the-counter medications are safe because they are
approved for unlimited use."
C. "Only prescription medications require careful dosing."
D. "You do not need to inform your healthcare provider about
over-the-counter medications."
Correct Answer
A
Rationale
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can produce adverse
effects, interact with prescription drugs, and may be
contraindicated in certain patient populations. Patients should
use OTC medications according to label instructions and report
their use to healthcare providers.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Correct.
B. OTC medications are not risk-free.
C. All medications require appropriate dosing.
D. Providers should be informed of all medications, including
OTC products.
,Learning Objective
Promote safe use of over-the-counter medications.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Apply
Difficulty
Moderate
NCLEX Client Needs Category
Health Promotion and Maintenance
NCJMM Clinical Judgment Skill
Generate Solutions
Question 12
Clinical Scenario
A nurse reviews a newly prescribed medication before
administration and notices the package insert contains
indications, contraindications, dosage recommendations,
adverse reactions, and storage requirements.
Question
Which resource is the nurse using?
Options
A. Drug label (prescribing information)
B. Patient satisfaction survey
, C. Insurance formulary
D. Medication administration record
Correct Answer
A
Rationale
The FDA-approved drug label provides essential prescribing
information, including indications, contraindications, dosage,
precautions, warnings, adverse reactions, and administration
guidelines.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Correct.
B. Does not provide prescribing information.
C. Primarily addresses medication coverage.
D. Documents medication administration but does not provide
comprehensive prescribing information.
Learning Objective
Identify essential information contained in FDA-approved drug
labels.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Understand
Difficulty
Moderate
