NURS 6521 / NURS6521
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTION
AND ANSWERS | LATEST
What’s included;
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Exam-focused questions with highlighted, easy-to-
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Covers frequently tested pharmacology concepts
and nursing practice essential
,1.the study of medicines, including the study of how drugs are administered and how
the body responds. :Answer pharmacology
2.the application of drugs to treat disease and ease human suffering :Answer
pharmacotherapy
3.drugs, biologics, or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies :Answer
How can therapeutic agents be classified?
4.by their therapeutic or pharmacologic classification :Answer How can drugs be
organized?
5.3; chemical name, generic name, trade/brand name :Answer How many names do
drugs have and what are they?
6.strict chemical nomenclature used for naming drugs established by the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) :Answer chemical name of a
drug
7.nonproprietary name of a drug assigned by the government; i.e. ibuprofen-
:Answer generic name of a drug
8.proprietary name of a drug assigned by the manufacturer; also called the brand name
or product name; proprietary means ownership; i.e. advil :Answer trade name of a
drug
9.pharmacotherapeutic principles :Answer What are nurses expected to understand
about all medication given to patients?
10. what drug is ordered name and drug classification intended purpose or use effects
on the body contraindication
special considerations (how age, weight, body fat distribution, pathophysiological
states affect response) side effects
why the medication was prescribed
how the medication is supplied in the pharmacy how the
medication administered, including dosage range
what nursing process consideration relates to the medication apply to the paltient
all variables of the patient's condition
prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects :Answer What are the nurse's
responsibilities as far as giving medications?
, 11. drug product with more than one active generic ingredient :Answer combination
drug 12. method for organizing drugs on the basis of their clinical usefulness in treating
particular diseases or disorders :Answer therapeutic classification of a drug
13. method for organizing drugs on the basis of their mechanism of action :Answer
pharmacologic classification of a drug
14. father of American pharmacology, founded first pharmacology department in
United States at University of Michigan in 1890 :Answer Who was John Jacob Abel?
15. 10,000 :Answer How many drugs are currently available?
16. age, sex, body mass, health status, genetics :Answer factors of the patient that
affect their individual response to a drug
17. an administered drug :Answer what is medication?
18. agents naturally produced in animal cells, by microorganisms, or by the body itself;
hormones, monoclonal antibodies, natural blood products/components, interferons,
vaccines :Answer what are biologics and what are some examples?
19. natural plant extracts, herbs, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, physical
therapy, manipulations, massage, acupuncture, hypnosis, biofeedback :Answer what
are some examples of complementary and alternative therapies?
20. physiologic ability of the drug to reach target cell and produce effect. :Answer
bioavailability
21. Food and Drug Administration, established in 1988, agency of U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services :Answer FDA
22. - checking drug with MAR or medication information system when removing it
from storage
- checking drug when preparing it, poring it, taking it out the unit-dose container, or
connecting the IV tubing to bag
- checking drug before administering it to the patient :Answer What are the three
checks of drug administration?
23. nurse, prescriber, and the pharmacists :Answer Who has responsibility when
mistakes occur with medication?
24 taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the health care provider-
:Answer compliance
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTION
AND ANSWERS | LATEST
What’s included;
Latest 2025/2026 updated content aligned with
current pharmacology concepts and exam review
needs
Well-organized, high-yield review material
designed for quick and effective exam preparation
Exam-focused questions with highlighted, easy-to-
remember answers
Ideal for midterm revision, self-study, and last-
minute exam preparation
Covers frequently tested pharmacology concepts
and nursing practice essential
,1.the study of medicines, including the study of how drugs are administered and how
the body responds. :Answer pharmacology
2.the application of drugs to treat disease and ease human suffering :Answer
pharmacotherapy
3.drugs, biologics, or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies :Answer
How can therapeutic agents be classified?
4.by their therapeutic or pharmacologic classification :Answer How can drugs be
organized?
5.3; chemical name, generic name, trade/brand name :Answer How many names do
drugs have and what are they?
6.strict chemical nomenclature used for naming drugs established by the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) :Answer chemical name of a
drug
7.nonproprietary name of a drug assigned by the government; i.e. ibuprofen-
:Answer generic name of a drug
8.proprietary name of a drug assigned by the manufacturer; also called the brand name
or product name; proprietary means ownership; i.e. advil :Answer trade name of a
drug
9.pharmacotherapeutic principles :Answer What are nurses expected to understand
about all medication given to patients?
10. what drug is ordered name and drug classification intended purpose or use effects
on the body contraindication
special considerations (how age, weight, body fat distribution, pathophysiological
states affect response) side effects
why the medication was prescribed
how the medication is supplied in the pharmacy how the
medication administered, including dosage range
what nursing process consideration relates to the medication apply to the paltient
all variables of the patient's condition
prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects :Answer What are the nurse's
responsibilities as far as giving medications?
, 11. drug product with more than one active generic ingredient :Answer combination
drug 12. method for organizing drugs on the basis of their clinical usefulness in treating
particular diseases or disorders :Answer therapeutic classification of a drug
13. method for organizing drugs on the basis of their mechanism of action :Answer
pharmacologic classification of a drug
14. father of American pharmacology, founded first pharmacology department in
United States at University of Michigan in 1890 :Answer Who was John Jacob Abel?
15. 10,000 :Answer How many drugs are currently available?
16. age, sex, body mass, health status, genetics :Answer factors of the patient that
affect their individual response to a drug
17. an administered drug :Answer what is medication?
18. agents naturally produced in animal cells, by microorganisms, or by the body itself;
hormones, monoclonal antibodies, natural blood products/components, interferons,
vaccines :Answer what are biologics and what are some examples?
19. natural plant extracts, herbs, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, physical
therapy, manipulations, massage, acupuncture, hypnosis, biofeedback :Answer what
are some examples of complementary and alternative therapies?
20. physiologic ability of the drug to reach target cell and produce effect. :Answer
bioavailability
21. Food and Drug Administration, established in 1988, agency of U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services :Answer FDA
22. - checking drug with MAR or medication information system when removing it
from storage
- checking drug when preparing it, poring it, taking it out the unit-dose container, or
connecting the IV tubing to bag
- checking drug before administering it to the patient :Answer What are the three
checks of drug administration?
23. nurse, prescriber, and the pharmacists :Answer Who has responsibility when
mistakes occur with medication?
24 taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the health care provider-
:Answer compliance
