TEST BANK
Josie Bolianatz
Pharmacology for Nurses:
A Pathophysiological Approach
Fourth Canadian Edition
Michael Patrick Adams
Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
Carol Quam Urban
Mohamed El-Hussein
Joseph Osuji
,Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 1
Unit 1
Fundamental Concepts
and Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada............................. p. 2
Chapter 2: Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada ................................................................. p. 16
Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics ................................................................................................... p. 28
Chapter 4: Pharmacodynamics ................................................................................................ p. 46
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,Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 2
Chapter 1
Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada
Question 1
Type: MCMA
What key elements are included in the definition of pharmacology?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Physiological effects of drugs
2. Chemical makeup of drugs
3. Formularies of drugs
4. Approval processes for new drugs
5. Mechanism of action
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: The definition of pharmacology includes the actual responses produced by the drug.
Rationale 2: The study of medicines include how they are made, including their chemical
properties.
Rationale 3: Formularies are a list of drugs and are not an element that defines pharmacology.
Rationale 4: Approval processes for new drugs is important understanding but not an element of
the definition of pharmacology.
Rationale 5: How a drug exerts its effect is an element of the defined term pharmacology.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-1 Define pharmacology
Question 2
Type: MCSA
While many substances can be considered drugs, which of the following drug definitions is the
most accurate?
1. Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body
2. Any substance that is naturally produced in animal cells
3. Substances that have the capacity to produce biological responses
4. Substances that can be isolated from natural substances in nature
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A drug is not a substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the
human body.
Rationale 2: This statement is true of a biologic not a drug.
Rationale 3: A drug is an agent capable of producing biological responses that are either
therapeutic or adverse.
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Rationale 4: A drug is not only a substance isolated from natural substances.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-4 Compare and contrast conventional drugs, biologics, and complementary
and alternative health products.
Question 3
Type: MCSA
Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?
1. The study of medicine and drug therapy
2. The application of natural substances to cure diseases
3. The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human suffering
4. The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not just the study of medicine and drug therapy.
Rationale 2: Pharmacotherapy is not the application of natural substances to cure diseases.
Rationale 3: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of
diseases and human suffering.
Rationale 4: Pharmacotherapy comprises more than understanding the difference between trade
and generic drugs.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-3 Compare and contrast therapeutics and pharmacology.
Question 4
Type: MCMA
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
Which statement(s) is(are) considered true when dispensing prescription drugs compared to
dispensing over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
1. May only be obtained by a physician
2. Are easily obtainable
3. Choice of drug is usually more specific
4. Frequency of the drug can be controlled
Correct Answer: 3,4
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Canada Inc.
Josie Bolianatz
Pharmacology for Nurses:
A Pathophysiological Approach
Fourth Canadian Edition
Michael Patrick Adams
Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
Carol Quam Urban
Mohamed El-Hussein
Joseph Osuji
,Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 1
Unit 1
Fundamental Concepts
and Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada............................. p. 2
Chapter 2: Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada ................................................................. p. 16
Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics ................................................................................................... p. 28
Chapter 4: Pharmacodynamics ................................................................................................ p. 46
Copyright © 2025 Pearson Canada Inc.
,Unit 1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 2
Chapter 1
Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada
Question 1
Type: MCMA
What key elements are included in the definition of pharmacology?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Physiological effects of drugs
2. Chemical makeup of drugs
3. Formularies of drugs
4. Approval processes for new drugs
5. Mechanism of action
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: The definition of pharmacology includes the actual responses produced by the drug.
Rationale 2: The study of medicines include how they are made, including their chemical
properties.
Rationale 3: Formularies are a list of drugs and are not an element that defines pharmacology.
Rationale 4: Approval processes for new drugs is important understanding but not an element of
the definition of pharmacology.
Rationale 5: How a drug exerts its effect is an element of the defined term pharmacology.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-1 Define pharmacology
Question 2
Type: MCSA
While many substances can be considered drugs, which of the following drug definitions is the
most accurate?
1. Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body
2. Any substance that is naturally produced in animal cells
3. Substances that have the capacity to produce biological responses
4. Substances that can be isolated from natural substances in nature
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A drug is not a substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the
human body.
Rationale 2: This statement is true of a biologic not a drug.
Rationale 3: A drug is an agent capable of producing biological responses that are either
therapeutic or adverse.
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Rationale 4: A drug is not only a substance isolated from natural substances.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-4 Compare and contrast conventional drugs, biologics, and complementary
and alternative health products.
Question 3
Type: MCSA
Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?
1. The study of medicine and drug therapy
2. The application of natural substances to cure diseases
3. The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human suffering
4. The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not just the study of medicine and drug therapy.
Rationale 2: Pharmacotherapy is not the application of natural substances to cure diseases.
Rationale 3: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of
diseases and human suffering.
Rationale 4: Pharmacotherapy comprises more than understanding the difference between trade
and generic drugs.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 1-3 Compare and contrast therapeutics and pharmacology.
Question 4
Type: MCMA
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
Which statement(s) is(are) considered true when dispensing prescription drugs compared to
dispensing over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
1. May only be obtained by a physician
2. Are easily obtainable
3. Choice of drug is usually more specific
4. Frequency of the drug can be controlled
Correct Answer: 3,4
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