TEST BANK FOR CLAYTON’S BASIC
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH
EDITION BY MICHELLE J. WILLIHNGANZ,
SAMUEL L. GUREVITZ
, CHAPTER 1-48
Chapter 01:
Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Willingham: Clayton’s
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand
name, or trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The
nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the United States Adopted Names
Council.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 9 OBJ:
1 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON:
Patient Education
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to
nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a
compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved
drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database contains
Evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it
does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts
contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include
nutritional supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ:
3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education
3. Which drug reference contains drug monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic class?
a. Drug Facts and Comparisons
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference
, ANS: A
Drug Facts and Comparisons contains drug monographs that describe all drugs
in a therapeutic class. Monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison
of similar products, brand names, manufacturers, cost indices, and available
dosage forms
Online version is available.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
4. Which drug reference contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses?
a. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
b. AHFS Drug Information
c. Drug Reference
d. Drug Facts and Comparisons
ANS: B
AHFS Drug Information contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Planning CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
5. Which online drug reference makes available to healthcare providers and the public
a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about
medicines?
a. American Drug Index
b. American Hospital Formulary
c. Daily Med
d. Drug Reference
ANS: C
Daily Med makes available to healthcare providers and the public a standard,
comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines. The
American Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use. The American Hospital
Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The drug reference is not appropriate for
patient use.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 3 | p. 4 OBJ:
3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
6. Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
b. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
c. Controlled Substances Act (1970)
d. Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962)
ANS: A
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorized the FDA to determine the
, safety of all drugs before marketing. Later amendments and acts helped tighten FDA
control and ensure drug safety. The Durham Humphrey Amendment defines the kinds
of drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision and restricts their sale
to prescription by licensed practitioner. The Controlled Substances Act addresses only
controlled substances and their categorization. The Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment
ensures drug efficacy and greater drug safety. Drug manufacturers are required to
prove to the FDA the effectiveness of their products before marketing them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 5 Table l.3
OBJ: 5 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological
Integrity TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
CON: Safety | Patient Education | Evidence | Health Care Law
7. Which classification does meperidine (Demerol) fall under?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
ANS: B
Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may
lead to severe psychological and physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high
potential for abuse and no recognized medical use. Schedule III drugs have some
potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high
psychological dependence. Schedule IV drugs have low potential for abuse. Use may
lead to limited physical or psychological dependence.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ:
2 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education | Addiction | Pain
8. Which action would the FDA take to expedite drug development and approval for an
outbreak of smallpox?
a. List smallpox as a health orphan disease.
b. Omit the preclinical research phase.
c. Extend the clinical research phase.
d. Fast track the investigational drug.
ANS: D
Once the Investigational New Drug Application has been approved, the drug can receive
highest priority within the agency, which is called fast tracking. A smallpox outbreak
would become a priority concern in the world. Orphan diseases are not researched in a
priority manner. Preclinical research is not omitted. Extending any phase of the
research would mean a longer time to develop a vaccine. The FDA must ensure that all
phases of the preclinical and clinical research phase have been completed in a safe
manner.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ:
5 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
CON: Health Care Law | Health Care Policy | Infection | Care Coordination
9. Which statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
a. They are not listed in the USP NF.
b. A prescription from a healthcare provider is needed.
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH
EDITION BY MICHELLE J. WILLIHNGANZ,
SAMUEL L. GUREVITZ
, CHAPTER 1-48
Chapter 01:
Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Willingham: Clayton’s
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand
name, or trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The
nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the United States Adopted Names
Council.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 9 OBJ:
1 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON:
Patient Education
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to
nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a
compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved
drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database contains
Evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it
does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts
contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include
nutritional supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ:
3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education
3. Which drug reference contains drug monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic class?
a. Drug Facts and Comparisons
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference
, ANS: A
Drug Facts and Comparisons contains drug monographs that describe all drugs
in a therapeutic class. Monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison
of similar products, brand names, manufacturers, cost indices, and available
dosage forms
Online version is available.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
4. Which drug reference contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses?
a. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
b. AHFS Drug Information
c. Drug Reference
d. Drug Facts and Comparisons
ANS: B
AHFS Drug Information contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Planning CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
5. Which online drug reference makes available to healthcare providers and the public
a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about
medicines?
a. American Drug Index
b. American Hospital Formulary
c. Daily Med
d. Drug Reference
ANS: C
Daily Med makes available to healthcare providers and the public a standard,
comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines. The
American Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use. The American Hospital
Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The drug reference is not appropriate for
patient use.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 3 | p. 4 OBJ:
3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment
6. Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
b. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
c. Controlled Substances Act (1970)
d. Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962)
ANS: A
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorized the FDA to determine the
, safety of all drugs before marketing. Later amendments and acts helped tighten FDA
control and ensure drug safety. The Durham Humphrey Amendment defines the kinds
of drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision and restricts their sale
to prescription by licensed practitioner. The Controlled Substances Act addresses only
controlled substances and their categorization. The Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment
ensures drug efficacy and greater drug safety. Drug manufacturers are required to
prove to the FDA the effectiveness of their products before marketing them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 5 Table l.3
OBJ: 5 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological
Integrity TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
CON: Safety | Patient Education | Evidence | Health Care Law
7. Which classification does meperidine (Demerol) fall under?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
ANS: B
Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may
lead to severe psychological and physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high
potential for abuse and no recognized medical use. Schedule III drugs have some
potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high
psychological dependence. Schedule IV drugs have low potential for abuse. Use may
lead to limited physical or psychological dependence.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ:
2 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education | Addiction | Pain
8. Which action would the FDA take to expedite drug development and approval for an
outbreak of smallpox?
a. List smallpox as a health orphan disease.
b. Omit the preclinical research phase.
c. Extend the clinical research phase.
d. Fast track the investigational drug.
ANS: D
Once the Investigational New Drug Application has been approved, the drug can receive
highest priority within the agency, which is called fast tracking. A smallpox outbreak
would become a priority concern in the world. Orphan diseases are not researched in a
priority manner. Preclinical research is not omitted. Extending any phase of the
research would mean a longer time to develop a vaccine. The FDA must ensure that all
phases of the preclinical and clinical research phase have been completed in a safe
manner.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ:
5 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care
Environment TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
CON: Health Care Law | Health Care Policy | Infection | Care Coordination
9. Which statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
a. They are not listed in the USP NF.
b. A prescription from a healthcare provider is needed.
