Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication.
Which action best demonstrates the primary goal of
pharmacology in nursing practice?
A. Memorizing medication names and dosages only
B. Administering medications safely to achieve the desired
therapeutic effect while minimizing harm
C. Delegating medication administration whenever possible
D. Allowing patients to decide when to take prescribed
medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology in nursing focuses on the safe and effective use
of medications to promote optimal therapeutic outcomes while
preventing medication errors and adverse events. Nurses
integrate assessment, medication knowledge, patient
education, and evaluation throughout the medication
administration process. Memorization alone is insufficient,
delegation has limitations, and patients should not
independently alter prescribed regimens without provider
guidance.
Question 2
,A nursing student asks why medications are referred to by
different names. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. Every medication has only a generic name.
B. Brand names are assigned by the manufacturer, while generic
names identify the active drug.
C. Chemical names are used for prescribing medications.
D. Generic names are selected by individual hospitals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A medication typically has a chemical name, a generic
(nonproprietary) name, and one or more brand (trade) names
assigned by manufacturers. Health care providers commonly
prescribe using the generic name because it is standardized
regardless of manufacturer.
Question 3
A patient asks why a medication was prescribed by its generic
name instead of a brand name. Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Generic medications usually contain the same active
ingredient and therapeutic effect as the brand product."
, B. "Generic medications are always stronger than brand
medications."
C. "Generic medications work faster than brand medications."
D. "Brand medications are no longer considered effective."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
FDA-approved generic medications contain the same active
ingredient, dosage form, strength, route, quality, and expected
therapeutic effect as their brand-name counterparts. Although
inactive ingredients may differ, approved generic drugs are
expected to produce comparable clinical effects.
Question 4
A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which information should be verified first?
A. Patient's favorite beverage
B. Correct patient identity
C. Previous hospital room number
D. Family medical history
Correct Answer: B
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication.
Which action best demonstrates the primary goal of
pharmacology in nursing practice?
A. Memorizing medication names and dosages only
B. Administering medications safely to achieve the desired
therapeutic effect while minimizing harm
C. Delegating medication administration whenever possible
D. Allowing patients to decide when to take prescribed
medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology in nursing focuses on the safe and effective use
of medications to promote optimal therapeutic outcomes while
preventing medication errors and adverse events. Nurses
integrate assessment, medication knowledge, patient
education, and evaluation throughout the medication
administration process. Memorization alone is insufficient,
delegation has limitations, and patients should not
independently alter prescribed regimens without provider
guidance.
Question 2
,A nursing student asks why medications are referred to by
different names. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. Every medication has only a generic name.
B. Brand names are assigned by the manufacturer, while generic
names identify the active drug.
C. Chemical names are used for prescribing medications.
D. Generic names are selected by individual hospitals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A medication typically has a chemical name, a generic
(nonproprietary) name, and one or more brand (trade) names
assigned by manufacturers. Health care providers commonly
prescribe using the generic name because it is standardized
regardless of manufacturer.
Question 3
A patient asks why a medication was prescribed by its generic
name instead of a brand name. Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Generic medications usually contain the same active
ingredient and therapeutic effect as the brand product."
, B. "Generic medications are always stronger than brand
medications."
C. "Generic medications work faster than brand medications."
D. "Brand medications are no longer considered effective."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
FDA-approved generic medications contain the same active
ingredient, dosage form, strength, route, quality, and expected
therapeutic effect as their brand-name counterparts. Although
inactive ingredients may differ, approved generic drugs are
expected to produce comparable clinical effects.
Question 4
A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which information should be verified first?
A. Patient's favorite beverage
B. Correct patient identity
C. Previous hospital room number
D. Family medical history
Correct Answer: B
