Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by mouth.
Which factor has the greatest influence on how quickly the
medication begins to produce its effect?
A. The medication's color
B. The route of administration
C. The patient's eye color
D. The size of the medication label
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The route of administration significantly affects the
onset of drug action because it determines how quickly the
medication reaches the bloodstream. Oral medications
generally have a slower onset than intravenous medications
due to absorption through the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2
A patient asks why two medications with different brand names
contain the same active ingredient. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. "Brand-name medications always contain different active
ingredients."
B. "Different manufacturers may market the same generic drug
under different brand names."
C. "Generic medications are stronger than brand-name
,medications."
D. "Brand names are assigned according to the patient's
diagnosis."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A generic drug may be marketed under one or more
brand names by different manufacturers. The active ingredient
remains the same, although inactive ingredients may differ.
Question 3
Before administering a newly prescribed medication, which
nursing action best promotes medication safety?
A. Give the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the medication.
D. Rely on room number for identification.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the patient's identity with two approved
identifiers is a fundamental safety practice that helps prevent
medication administration errors.
Question 4
, A patient reports taking an herbal supplement in addition to
prescribed medications. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Advise the patient to stop all supplements immediately.
B. Document the supplement use and assess for potential
interactions.
C. Ignore the information because herbal products are natural.
D. Tell the patient to double the prescribed medication dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herbal supplements can interact with prescription
medications. Accurate documentation and assessment help
identify potential adverse interactions and promote safe
therapy.
Question 5
A patient forgets to take a prescribed oral medication and
remembers shortly before the next scheduled dose. Which
instruction is most appropriate?
A. Double the next dose.
B. Skip all future doses.
C. Follow the prescribed instructions or contact the healthcare
provider or pharmacist if unsure.
D. Take three doses at once.
Correct Answer: C
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by mouth.
Which factor has the greatest influence on how quickly the
medication begins to produce its effect?
A. The medication's color
B. The route of administration
C. The patient's eye color
D. The size of the medication label
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The route of administration significantly affects the
onset of drug action because it determines how quickly the
medication reaches the bloodstream. Oral medications
generally have a slower onset than intravenous medications
due to absorption through the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2
A patient asks why two medications with different brand names
contain the same active ingredient. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. "Brand-name medications always contain different active
ingredients."
B. "Different manufacturers may market the same generic drug
under different brand names."
C. "Generic medications are stronger than brand-name
,medications."
D. "Brand names are assigned according to the patient's
diagnosis."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A generic drug may be marketed under one or more
brand names by different manufacturers. The active ingredient
remains the same, although inactive ingredients may differ.
Question 3
Before administering a newly prescribed medication, which
nursing action best promotes medication safety?
A. Give the medication immediately to avoid delaying
treatment.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers.
C. Ask another patient to confirm the medication.
D. Rely on room number for identification.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the patient's identity with two approved
identifiers is a fundamental safety practice that helps prevent
medication administration errors.
Question 4
, A patient reports taking an herbal supplement in addition to
prescribed medications. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Advise the patient to stop all supplements immediately.
B. Document the supplement use and assess for potential
interactions.
C. Ignore the information because herbal products are natural.
D. Tell the patient to double the prescribed medication dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herbal supplements can interact with prescription
medications. Accurate documentation and assessment help
identify potential adverse interactions and promote safe
therapy.
Question 5
A patient forgets to take a prescribed oral medication and
remembers shortly before the next scheduled dose. Which
instruction is most appropriate?
A. Double the next dose.
B. Skip all future doses.
C. Follow the prescribed instructions or contact the healthcare
provider or pharmacist if unsure.
D. Take three doses at once.
Correct Answer: C
