Core Concepts in Pharmacology 4th Edition – Test Bank

Question 1 Type: MCSA A nurse educator wants to define the term pharmacology for the student. Which definition is most appropriate? 1. The study of medicine. 2. The use of medicine to treat disease. 3. The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering. 4. The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements to treat diseases. Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: The study of medicine is the definition of pharmacology. Rationale 2: The use of medicine to treat disease is incorrect because this is the definition for pharmacotherapeutics. Rationale 3: The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and suffering is incorrect because this is the definition for therapeutics. Rationale 4: The use of herbs, natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, or dietary supplements is incorrect because this is the definition of natural alternative therapies.