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Understanding Pharmacology, Essentials for Medication Safety,
Author: Workman & LA Charity
3rd Edition
,Workman & LA Charity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials
For Medication Safety, 3rd Edition
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
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
,CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A “High Alert” Drug?
A. Penicillin
B
. Insulin
C. Nsaids
, D
. Calcium
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
CORRECT 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
Antagonist. A Chemical Would Not Necessarily Be A Drug At All. A Duplicator Is Not A
Pharmacologic Term.
DIF: Cognitive Level: RememberingREF: Pp. 6-7
6. Which Term Describes How The Body Affects Drug Activity?
A. Drug Potency
Understanding Pharmacology, Essentials for Medication Safety,
Author: Workman & LA Charity
3rd Edition
,Workman & LA Charity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials
For Medication Safety, 3rd Edition
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
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
,CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: P. 4
4. Which Drug Or Drug Class Is A “High Alert” Drug?
A. Penicillin
B
. Insulin
C. Nsaids
, D
. Calcium
CORRECT 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: RememberingREF: 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
CORRECT 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
Antagonist. A Chemical Would Not Necessarily Be A Drug At All. A Duplicator Is Not A
Pharmacologic Term.
DIF: Cognitive Level: RememberingREF: Pp. 6-7
6. Which Term Describes How The Body Affects Drug Activity?
A. Drug Potency
