Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a newly prescribed
medication. Which action best demonstrates the application of
the nursing process before giving the drug?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Assess the patient's allergies, current medications, and vital
signs.
C. Document the medication administration before giving the
dose.
D. Ask the patient if they have taken the medication before
without reviewing the medical record.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and includes
reviewing allergies, current medications, vital signs, laboratory
results, and the patient's condition before medication
administration. This helps identify contraindications and
prevents medication errors. Administering the drug before
assessment or documenting administration before the
medication is given is unsafe.
Question 2
,A nurse explains that pharmacology is the study of:
A. The diagnosis of diseases.
B. Drug actions, uses, and effects on living organisms.
C. Surgical treatment of disease.
D. The structure of human anatomy only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology is the science that examines drugs, including
their sources, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse
effects, metabolism, and safe administration. Understanding
pharmacology enables nurses to administer medications safely
and evaluate therapeutic outcomes.
Question 3
A patient asks why two medications with different brand names
have the same generic name. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Generic names identify the active drug regardless of
manufacturer."
B. "Brand names are always safer than generic names."
C. "Generic medications contain different active ingredients."
, D. "Brand names are assigned by government agencies."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The generic name identifies the medication's active ingredient
and remains the same regardless of the manufacturer. Brand
names are assigned by pharmaceutical companies and may
vary, but medications with the same generic name contain the
same active ingredient and are expected to provide comparable
therapeutic effects.
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a patient about medication safety. Which
statement by the patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "If I miss a dose, I should double the next dose."
B. "I should keep an updated list of all my medications."
C. "Herbal supplements never interact with prescription drugs."
D. "I can stop taking medications once I feel better."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Maintaining an updated medication list improves
communication among healthcare providers and reduces
medication errors. Doubling doses can increase toxicity, herbal
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a newly prescribed
medication. Which action best demonstrates the application of
the nursing process before giving the drug?
A. Administer the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Assess the patient's allergies, current medications, and vital
signs.
C. Document the medication administration before giving the
dose.
D. Ask the patient if they have taken the medication before
without reviewing the medical record.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and includes
reviewing allergies, current medications, vital signs, laboratory
results, and the patient's condition before medication
administration. This helps identify contraindications and
prevents medication errors. Administering the drug before
assessment or documenting administration before the
medication is given is unsafe.
Question 2
,A nurse explains that pharmacology is the study of:
A. The diagnosis of diseases.
B. Drug actions, uses, and effects on living organisms.
C. Surgical treatment of disease.
D. The structure of human anatomy only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology is the science that examines drugs, including
their sources, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse
effects, metabolism, and safe administration. Understanding
pharmacology enables nurses to administer medications safely
and evaluate therapeutic outcomes.
Question 3
A patient asks why two medications with different brand names
have the same generic name. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Generic names identify the active drug regardless of
manufacturer."
B. "Brand names are always safer than generic names."
C. "Generic medications contain different active ingredients."
, D. "Brand names are assigned by government agencies."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
The generic name identifies the medication's active ingredient
and remains the same regardless of the manufacturer. Brand
names are assigned by pharmaceutical companies and may
vary, but medications with the same generic name contain the
same active ingredient and are expected to provide comparable
therapeutic effects.
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a patient about medication safety. Which
statement by the patient indicates correct understanding?
A. "If I miss a dose, I should double the next dose."
B. "I should keep an updated list of all my medications."
C. "Herbal supplements never interact with prescription drugs."
D. "I can stop taking medications once I feel better."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Maintaining an updated medication list improves
communication among healthcare providers and reduces
medication errors. Doubling doses can increase toxicity, herbal
