Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse explains pharmacology to a group of newly admitted
nursing students. Which statement best describes
pharmacology?
A. The study of surgical procedures used to treat disease
B. The study of drugs, their actions, uses, and effects on living
organisms
C. The study of microorganisms that cause infectious diseases
D. The study of human anatomy and body structures only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology is the scientific study of drugs, including their
sources, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and
interactions with living organisms. Understanding
pharmacology enables nurses to administer medications safely
and monitor patient responses. The remaining options describe
other scientific disciplines.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing medications for four patients. Which action
best demonstrates adherence to a basic principle of safe
medication administration?
A. Administer medications as quickly as possible to avoid delays.
,B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering medication.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the patient's identity.
D. Administer medications based on room number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration is a fundamental patient safety practice that
helps prevent medication errors. Room numbers and
confirmation by other patients are unreliable identifiers, and
administering medications quickly should never compromise
safety.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which component of the prescription should be clarified before
giving the medication?
A. Medication name, dose, route, and administration time are
present.
B. Medication name and route are included, but the dose is
missing.
, C. Medication name is written clearly with the provider's
signature.
D. Medication includes dosage and frequency.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A complete medication order must include the medication
name, dose, route, frequency or time, and provider
authorization. Missing dosage information makes the order
incomplete and unsafe. The nurse must clarify the prescription
before administration.
Question 4
A patient asks why the nurse checks for allergies before
administering every medication. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "It is required only for antibiotics."
B. "Some medications can trigger allergic reactions that may be
severe or life-threatening."
C. "Allergy information is needed only during hospital
admission."
D. "Medication allergies usually disappear with age."
Correct Answer: B
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse explains pharmacology to a group of newly admitted
nursing students. Which statement best describes
pharmacology?
A. The study of surgical procedures used to treat disease
B. The study of drugs, their actions, uses, and effects on living
organisms
C. The study of microorganisms that cause infectious diseases
D. The study of human anatomy and body structures only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Pharmacology is the scientific study of drugs, including their
sources, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and
interactions with living organisms. Understanding
pharmacology enables nurses to administer medications safely
and monitor patient responses. The remaining options describe
other scientific disciplines.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing medications for four patients. Which action
best demonstrates adherence to a basic principle of safe
medication administration?
A. Administer medications as quickly as possible to avoid delays.
,B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administering medication.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the patient's identity.
D. Administer medications based on room number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration is a fundamental patient safety practice that
helps prevent medication errors. Room numbers and
confirmation by other patients are unreliable identifiers, and
administering medications quickly should never compromise
safety.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a medication order before administration.
Which component of the prescription should be clarified before
giving the medication?
A. Medication name, dose, route, and administration time are
present.
B. Medication name and route are included, but the dose is
missing.
, C. Medication name is written clearly with the provider's
signature.
D. Medication includes dosage and frequency.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A complete medication order must include the medication
name, dose, route, frequency or time, and provider
authorization. Missing dosage information makes the order
incomplete and unsafe. The nurse must clarify the prescription
before administration.
Question 4
A patient asks why the nurse checks for allergies before
administering every medication. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "It is required only for antibiotics."
B. "Some medications can trigger allergic reactions that may be
severe or life-threatening."
C. "Allergy information is needed only during hospital
admission."
D. "Medication allergies usually disappear with age."
Correct Answer: B
