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for Medication Safety, 3rd Edition, Workman & LA Charity
100% A+ GRADED with rationale Latest update with all
chapters covered
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter: 1: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
Chapter: 2: Safely Preparing And Giving Drugs
Chapter: 3: Mathematics Review And Introduction To
Dosage Calculations
Chapter: 4: Medical Systems Of Weights And Measures
Chapter: 5: Dosage Calculation Of Intravenous Solutions And Drugs
Chapter: 6: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Chapter: 7: Drugs For Pain Control
Chapter: 8: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
Chapter: 9: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
Chapter: 10: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular And Antifungal Drugs
Chapter: 11: Immunizations
Chapter: 12: Anticancer Drugs
Chapter: 13: Drug Therapy Diabetes
Chapter: 14: Drug Therapy For Thyroid And Adrenal Gland Problems
Chapter: 15: Drug Therapy Affecting Urine Output
Chapter: 16: Drug Therapy For Hypertension
Chapter: 17: Drug Therapy For Heart Failure
Chapter: 18: Drug Therapy For Dysrhythmias
Chapter: 19: Drug Therapy For High BloodLipids
Chapter: 20: Drug Therapy To Disrupt Clotting
Chapter: 21: Drug Therapy For Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, And Pulmonary
Fibrosis/Hypertension
Chapter: 22: Drug Therapy For GastrointestinalDysfunction
Chapter: 23: Drug Therapy For Gastric Ulcers And Reflux
Chapter: 24: Drug Therapy With Nutritional Supplements
Chapter: 25: Drug Therapy For Seizures
Chapter: 26: Drug Therapy For Parkinson’s And Alzheimer’s Diseases
Chapter: 27: Drug Therapy For Psychiatric Problems
Chapter: 28: Drug Therapy For Insomnia
Chapter: 29: Drug Therapy For Eye Problems
Chapter: 30: Drug Therapy For Osteoporosis And Muscle
Relaxation
Chapter: 31: Drug Therapy For Male Reproductive Problems
Chapter: 32: Drug Therapy For Female Reproductive Problems
,Chapter: 01: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
MULTIPLE CHOICE
BASIC CONCEPTS
1. Which Health Care Professional Has The Major Responsibility For Dispensing
Prescribed Drugs Under The Direction Of A Pharmacist?
A. Physician
B Nurse Practitioner
.
C. Licensed Nurse
D Pharmacy
. Technician
ANSWER: D
The Physician And Nurse Practitioner Have The Major Responsibility For Prescribing Drugs,
Not Dispensing Them. The Licensed Nurse Has The Primary Responsibility For Administering
Drugs, Although Under Some Circumstances A Licensed Nurse May Dispense Prescribed
Drugs But This Is Not His Or Her Major Responsibility In Drug Therapy. The Pharmacy
Technician Has The Major Responsibility Of Dispensing Prescribed Drugs Under The
Direction Of A Licensed Pharmacist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
2. Which Term Describes The Effect Of A Drug That Improves Body Function?
A. Side Effect
B Intended Action
.
C. Adverse Reaction
D Idiosyncratic
. Response
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Drug Therapy Is To Take A Drug To Prevent, Reduce, Or Correct A Health
Problem. This Response Is Any Drug’s Intended Action Also Known As A Therapeutic
Response.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
3. Which Type Of Drug Name Is ―Owned‖ By The Company That Manufactures It?
A. Generic Name
B Chemical Name
, .
C. Category Name
D Trade Name
.
ANSWER: D
The Chemical Name Is A Drug’s Exact Chemical Composition. The Generic Name Is The
Name Assigned To The Drug By The U.S. Adopted Names Council And Is Not Owned By
Anyone. The Category Name Refers To The Type Of Drug (What It Does Or What It Is Used
For) And Is Not An Actual Drug Name. The Trade Name (Brand Name) Is The Name Provided
And Owned By A Specific Drug’s Manufacturer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A ―High Alert‖ Drug?
A. Penicillin
B Insulin
.
C. Nsaids
D Calcium
.
ANSWER: B
A High Alert Drug Is One In Which Harm Is Likely To Result If Given At The Wrong Dose, To
The Wrong Patient, Or Not Given To The Correct Patient. Drugs Classified As High Alert Drugs
Include Potassium, Narcotics (Opioids), Insulin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, And Heparin (Or
Any Drug That Strongly Affects Blood Clotting). Penicillin, Nsaids, And Calcium Are Not
Considered High Alert Drugs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
5. What Is The Term For A Drug That Has The Same Action As A Naturally
Occurring Body Hormone Or Enzyme?
A. Agonist
B Blocking
. Agent
C. Chemical
D Duplicator
.
ANSWER: A
A Drug Agonist Is An Extrinsic Drug That Activates The Receptor Sites Of A Cell And
Mimics The Actions Of Naturally Occurring Body Substances (Intrinsic Drugs). A
Blocking Agent Is A Drug
for Medication Safety, 3rd Edition, Workman & LA Charity
100% A+ GRADED with rationale Latest update with all
chapters covered
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter: 1: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
Chapter: 2: Safely Preparing And Giving Drugs
Chapter: 3: Mathematics Review And Introduction To
Dosage Calculations
Chapter: 4: Medical Systems Of Weights And Measures
Chapter: 5: Dosage Calculation Of Intravenous Solutions And Drugs
Chapter: 6: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Chapter: 7: Drugs For Pain Control
Chapter: 8: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
Chapter: 9: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
Chapter: 10: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular And Antifungal Drugs
Chapter: 11: Immunizations
Chapter: 12: Anticancer Drugs
Chapter: 13: Drug Therapy Diabetes
Chapter: 14: Drug Therapy For Thyroid And Adrenal Gland Problems
Chapter: 15: Drug Therapy Affecting Urine Output
Chapter: 16: Drug Therapy For Hypertension
Chapter: 17: Drug Therapy For Heart Failure
Chapter: 18: Drug Therapy For Dysrhythmias
Chapter: 19: Drug Therapy For High BloodLipids
Chapter: 20: Drug Therapy To Disrupt Clotting
Chapter: 21: Drug Therapy For Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, And Pulmonary
Fibrosis/Hypertension
Chapter: 22: Drug Therapy For GastrointestinalDysfunction
Chapter: 23: Drug Therapy For Gastric Ulcers And Reflux
Chapter: 24: Drug Therapy With Nutritional Supplements
Chapter: 25: Drug Therapy For Seizures
Chapter: 26: Drug Therapy For Parkinson’s And Alzheimer’s Diseases
Chapter: 27: Drug Therapy For Psychiatric Problems
Chapter: 28: Drug Therapy For Insomnia
Chapter: 29: Drug Therapy For Eye Problems
Chapter: 30: Drug Therapy For Osteoporosis And Muscle
Relaxation
Chapter: 31: Drug Therapy For Male Reproductive Problems
Chapter: 32: Drug Therapy For Female Reproductive Problems
,Chapter: 01: Drug Regulation, Actions, And Responses
MULTIPLE CHOICE
BASIC CONCEPTS
1. Which Health Care Professional Has The Major Responsibility For Dispensing
Prescribed Drugs Under The Direction Of A Pharmacist?
A. Physician
B Nurse Practitioner
.
C. Licensed Nurse
D Pharmacy
. Technician
ANSWER: D
The Physician And Nurse Practitioner Have The Major Responsibility For Prescribing Drugs,
Not Dispensing Them. The Licensed Nurse Has The Primary Responsibility For Administering
Drugs, Although Under Some Circumstances A Licensed Nurse May Dispense Prescribed
Drugs But This Is Not His Or Her Major Responsibility In Drug Therapy. The Pharmacy
Technician Has The Major Responsibility Of Dispensing Prescribed Drugs Under The
Direction Of A Licensed Pharmacist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
2. Which Term Describes The Effect Of A Drug That Improves Body Function?
A. Side Effect
B Intended Action
.
C. Adverse Reaction
D Idiosyncratic
. Response
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Drug Therapy Is To Take A Drug To Prevent, Reduce, Or Correct A Health
Problem. This Response Is Any Drug’s Intended Action Also Known As A Therapeutic
Response.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 3
3. Which Type Of Drug Name Is ―Owned‖ By The Company That Manufactures It?
A. Generic Name
B Chemical Name
, .
C. Category Name
D Trade Name
.
ANSWER: D
The Chemical Name Is A Drug’s Exact Chemical Composition. The Generic Name Is The
Name Assigned To The Drug By The U.S. Adopted Names Council And Is Not Owned By
Anyone. The Category Name Refers To The Type Of Drug (What It Does Or What It Is Used
For) And Is Not An Actual Drug Name. The Trade Name (Brand Name) Is The Name Provided
And Owned By A Specific Drug’s Manufacturer.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A ―High Alert‖ Drug?
A. Penicillin
B Insulin
.
C. Nsaids
D Calcium
.
ANSWER: B
A High Alert Drug Is One In Which Harm Is Likely To Result If Given At The Wrong Dose, To
The Wrong Patient, Or Not Given To The Correct Patient. Drugs Classified As High Alert Drugs
Include Potassium, Narcotics (Opioids), Insulin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, And Heparin (Or
Any Drug That Strongly Affects Blood Clotting). Penicillin, Nsaids, And Calcium Are Not
Considered High Alert Drugs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: P. 4
5. What Is The Term For A Drug That Has The Same Action As A Naturally
Occurring Body Hormone Or Enzyme?
A. Agonist
B Blocking
. Agent
C. Chemical
D Duplicator
.
ANSWER: A
A Drug Agonist Is An Extrinsic Drug That Activates The Receptor Sites Of A Cell And
Mimics The Actions Of Naturally Occurring Body Substances (Intrinsic Drugs). A
Blocking Agent Is A Drug
