NUR 106 (Pharmacology Chapters 1-2) Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Chemical Name
Answer: Chemical constitution of a drug (Shows how the chemist views the chemical structure of certain
medications)
Question 2: Generic Name
Answer: Name given to a drug before the drug becomes official (also referred to as Common Name)
Question 3: Brand Name
Answer: Official name of a drug: usually followed by symbol which indicates that the name is registered. It
is also made easier to pronounce and is always capitalized
Question 4: Pharmacology
Answer: The study of drugs and their actions or effects (Greek meaning drugs and science)
Question 5: Drugs
Answer: Chemical substances that have an affect on living organisms
Question 6: Therapeutic drugs
Answer: Drugs used for prevention or treatment of a disease
Question 7: Diet Therapy
Answer: Treatment with diet
Question 8: Drug Therapy
Answer: Treatment with drugs
Question 9: Physiotherapy
Answer: Treatment with natural force/means
Question 10: Psychotherapy
Answer: Treatment to limit/diminish stress
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, Question 11: Body System Classifications
Answer: Tells what body system a drug will affect (Cardiovascular/Gastrointestinal)
Question 12: Therapeutic use or Clinical indications
Answer: Tells what type of drug it is (antibiotic/antacids)
Question 13: Physiologic or Chemical action
Answer: Tells what class the drug is in (Calcium channel blocker/Anticholinergics)
Question 14: Prescription drugs
Answer: Requires an order by a health professional licensed to prescribe drugs
Question 15: Nonprescription drugs
Answer: Drugs that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription
Question 16: Illegal/Recreational drugs
Answer: Drugs used for nontherapeutic purposes; these drugs are obtained illegally
Question 17: Med inserts
Answer: Description of a drug that is required by manufactures and is federal law to be approved by the
FDA
Question 18: USP/NF (US pharmacopoeia/National Formulary)
Answer: Set standards of purity for drugs and lab test used to determine the drugs purity
Question 19: USAN
Answer: Electronic database that contains more than 10,000 drug names (often more up to date than nursing
journals)
Question 20: Nursing journals
Answer: Evidence-based practices kept up to date
Question 21: Electronic databases:
Answer: 1. CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing & Allied Health) 2. Lexi-Comp 3. ePocrates 4.
DailyMed 5. http://dailymed.nlm.nig.gov
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Chemical Name
Answer: Chemical constitution of a drug (Shows how the chemist views the chemical structure of certain
medications)
Question 2: Generic Name
Answer: Name given to a drug before the drug becomes official (also referred to as Common Name)
Question 3: Brand Name
Answer: Official name of a drug: usually followed by symbol which indicates that the name is registered. It
is also made easier to pronounce and is always capitalized
Question 4: Pharmacology
Answer: The study of drugs and their actions or effects (Greek meaning drugs and science)
Question 5: Drugs
Answer: Chemical substances that have an affect on living organisms
Question 6: Therapeutic drugs
Answer: Drugs used for prevention or treatment of a disease
Question 7: Diet Therapy
Answer: Treatment with diet
Question 8: Drug Therapy
Answer: Treatment with drugs
Question 9: Physiotherapy
Answer: Treatment with natural force/means
Question 10: Psychotherapy
Answer: Treatment to limit/diminish stress
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, Question 11: Body System Classifications
Answer: Tells what body system a drug will affect (Cardiovascular/Gastrointestinal)
Question 12: Therapeutic use or Clinical indications
Answer: Tells what type of drug it is (antibiotic/antacids)
Question 13: Physiologic or Chemical action
Answer: Tells what class the drug is in (Calcium channel blocker/Anticholinergics)
Question 14: Prescription drugs
Answer: Requires an order by a health professional licensed to prescribe drugs
Question 15: Nonprescription drugs
Answer: Drugs that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription
Question 16: Illegal/Recreational drugs
Answer: Drugs used for nontherapeutic purposes; these drugs are obtained illegally
Question 17: Med inserts
Answer: Description of a drug that is required by manufactures and is federal law to be approved by the
FDA
Question 18: USP/NF (US pharmacopoeia/National Formulary)
Answer: Set standards of purity for drugs and lab test used to determine the drugs purity
Question 19: USAN
Answer: Electronic database that contains more than 10,000 drug names (often more up to date than nursing
journals)
Question 20: Nursing journals
Answer: Evidence-based practices kept up to date
Question 21: Electronic databases:
Answer: 1. CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing & Allied Health) 2. Lexi-Comp 3. ePocrates 4.
DailyMed 5. http://dailymed.nlm.nig.gov
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