KATZUNG'S BASIC AND
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)TODD W.
VANDERAH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is teaching a group of students about the difference
between a medication's brand name and generic name. Which
statement by a student indicates correct understanding?
A. "The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer."
B. "The brand name is standardized worldwide."
C. "The generic name identifies the medication regardless of
manufacturer."
D. "The brand name and generic name are always identical."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The generic (nonproprietary) name identifies the medication
regardless of which manufacturer produces it. The brand (trade)
name is chosen by the manufacturer and may vary among
manufacturers and countries. Therefore, option C demonstrates
correct understanding. Options A, B, and D are incorrect
because generic names are not assigned by individual
manufacturers, brand names are not standardized worldwide,
and brand and generic names are not identical.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record and
notices that a patient is receiving two medications with
,different brand names. Which action is most appropriate before
administering the medications?
A. Administer both medications as scheduled.
B. Verify whether the medications contain the same active
ingredient.
C. Hold both medications and notify the pharmacy immediately.
D. Ask the patient which medication is preferred.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Different brand names may contain the same active ingredient.
The nurse should verify whether the medications are
therapeutically equivalent to avoid duplicate therapy.
Administering both without verification could lead to overdose.
Holding both medications may be unnecessary, and patient
preference does not determine medication equivalence.
Question 3
A patient asks why a newly prescribed medication underwent
clinical trials before being approved. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. "Clinical trials determine whether the medication is cheaper
than older medications."
, B. "Clinical trials determine whether the medication is safe and
effective for its intended use."
C. "Clinical trials guarantee that the medication has no adverse
effects."
D. "Clinical trials are performed only after the medication is
marketed."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical trials are conducted to evaluate the safety and
effectiveness of a medication for its intended use before
approval. They do not guarantee the absence of adverse effects,
nor are they performed only after marketing. Cost comparison
is not the primary purpose of clinical trials.
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a patient about phases of drug
development. Which statement correctly describes a purpose
of early human testing?
A. Determining long-term population trends
B. Identifying basic safety and dosage information
C. Comparing the medication with all existing therapies
D. Monitoring medication use after nationwide release
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
16TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)TODD W.
VANDERAH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is teaching a group of students about the difference
between a medication's brand name and generic name. Which
statement by a student indicates correct understanding?
A. "The generic name is assigned by the manufacturer."
B. "The brand name is standardized worldwide."
C. "The generic name identifies the medication regardless of
manufacturer."
D. "The brand name and generic name are always identical."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The generic (nonproprietary) name identifies the medication
regardless of which manufacturer produces it. The brand (trade)
name is chosen by the manufacturer and may vary among
manufacturers and countries. Therefore, option C demonstrates
correct understanding. Options A, B, and D are incorrect
because generic names are not assigned by individual
manufacturers, brand names are not standardized worldwide,
and brand and generic names are not identical.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record and
notices that a patient is receiving two medications with
,different brand names. Which action is most appropriate before
administering the medications?
A. Administer both medications as scheduled.
B. Verify whether the medications contain the same active
ingredient.
C. Hold both medications and notify the pharmacy immediately.
D. Ask the patient which medication is preferred.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Different brand names may contain the same active ingredient.
The nurse should verify whether the medications are
therapeutically equivalent to avoid duplicate therapy.
Administering both without verification could lead to overdose.
Holding both medications may be unnecessary, and patient
preference does not determine medication equivalence.
Question 3
A patient asks why a newly prescribed medication underwent
clinical trials before being approved. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. "Clinical trials determine whether the medication is cheaper
than older medications."
, B. "Clinical trials determine whether the medication is safe and
effective for its intended use."
C. "Clinical trials guarantee that the medication has no adverse
effects."
D. "Clinical trials are performed only after the medication is
marketed."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical trials are conducted to evaluate the safety and
effectiveness of a medication for its intended use before
approval. They do not guarantee the absence of adverse effects,
nor are they performed only after marketing. Cost comparison
is not the primary purpose of clinical trials.
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a patient about phases of drug
development. Which statement correctly describes a purpose
of early human testing?
A. Determining long-term population trends
B. Identifying basic safety and dosage information
C. Comparing the medication with all existing therapies
D. Monitoring medication use after nationwide release
