COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to
Medication Classifications and Dosage Calculations Fifth Edition by Cynthia J.
Watkins RN MSN CPN Charlet L BLADES Chapter 1-21 With
Questions,Answers,rationales And Case Study.
, TABLE OF CONTENT
I. Introduction to Pharmacology
1. History of Pharmacology
2. Basics of Pharmacology
3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration
4. Regulations
5. Prescriptions and Labels
II. Calculations
6. Basic Review of Mathematics
7. Measurement Systems
8. Dosage Calculations
III. Administration of Medications
9. Enteral Medications and Administration
10. Parenteral Medications and Administration
IV. Classifications of Drugs
11. Integumentary System Medications
12. Musculoskeletal System Medications
13. Nervous System Medications
14. Eye and Ear Medications
15. Endocrine System Medications
16. Cardiovascular System Medications
17. Immunological System Medications
18. Pulmonary System Medications
19. Gastrointestinal System Medications
20. Reproductive and Urinary Systems Medications
21. Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals
,Chapter 1: History of Pharmacology
1. Which civilization is credited with developing the earliest known written
pharmacology records?
A. Greeks
B. Egyptians
C. Romans
D. Chinese
Rationale: The Egyptians documented medicinal plants and treatments in the
Ebers Papyrus (~1550 BCE).
2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Pharmacology"?
A. Paracelsus
B. Hippocrates
C. Paul Ehrlich
D. Avicenna
Rationale: Paul Ehrlich developed the concept of “magic bullet” drugs and
advanced the scientific study of drug actions.
3. The term “pharmacology” is derived from the Greek words “pharmakon”
and “logos.” What do they mean?
A. Medicine; healing
B. Drug; study
C. Poison; cure
D. Remedy; science
Rationale: “Pharmakon” = drug or poison, “logos” = study.
, 4. Paracelsus introduced the concept that:
A. Drugs should be derived from plants only
B. Dose determines whether a substance is a poison or remedy
C. Surgery is superior to pharmacology
D. Only natural remedies are effective
Rationale: Paracelsus emphasized “the dose makes the poison,” highlighting
toxicity and therapeutic effects.
5. Which period emphasized herbal remedies and natural substances as
primary treatments?
A. Middle Ages
B. Renaissance
C. Industrial Revolution
D. Modern era
Rationale: During the Middle Ages, herbalism dominated medical practice.
6. The Ebers Papyrus primarily contained:
A. Surgical techniques
B. Pharmaceutical recipes
C. Vaccination methods
D. Psychological treatments
Rationale: It detailed over 700 remedies, mostly plant-based.
7. The first U.S. pharmacology textbook was published in:
A. 1800
B. 1820
C. 1840
D. 1900
Rationale: John King published “A Manual of Materia Medica” in 1840.
8. Which of the following is a major contribution of Hippocrates?
A. Introduction of vaccination
B. Ethical principles in medicine
C. Discovery of penicillin
D. Development of insulin
Rationale: Hippocrates emphasized ethics and observation in treatment.
9. During the Industrial Revolution, pharmacology shifted focus to:
A. Spiritual healing
B. Isolation of active drug compounds
Medication Classifications and Dosage Calculations Fifth Edition by Cynthia J.
Watkins RN MSN CPN Charlet L BLADES Chapter 1-21 With
Questions,Answers,rationales And Case Study.
, TABLE OF CONTENT
I. Introduction to Pharmacology
1. History of Pharmacology
2. Basics of Pharmacology
3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration
4. Regulations
5. Prescriptions and Labels
II. Calculations
6. Basic Review of Mathematics
7. Measurement Systems
8. Dosage Calculations
III. Administration of Medications
9. Enteral Medications and Administration
10. Parenteral Medications and Administration
IV. Classifications of Drugs
11. Integumentary System Medications
12. Musculoskeletal System Medications
13. Nervous System Medications
14. Eye and Ear Medications
15. Endocrine System Medications
16. Cardiovascular System Medications
17. Immunological System Medications
18. Pulmonary System Medications
19. Gastrointestinal System Medications
20. Reproductive and Urinary Systems Medications
21. Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals
,Chapter 1: History of Pharmacology
1. Which civilization is credited with developing the earliest known written
pharmacology records?
A. Greeks
B. Egyptians
C. Romans
D. Chinese
Rationale: The Egyptians documented medicinal plants and treatments in the
Ebers Papyrus (~1550 BCE).
2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Pharmacology"?
A. Paracelsus
B. Hippocrates
C. Paul Ehrlich
D. Avicenna
Rationale: Paul Ehrlich developed the concept of “magic bullet” drugs and
advanced the scientific study of drug actions.
3. The term “pharmacology” is derived from the Greek words “pharmakon”
and “logos.” What do they mean?
A. Medicine; healing
B. Drug; study
C. Poison; cure
D. Remedy; science
Rationale: “Pharmakon” = drug or poison, “logos” = study.
, 4. Paracelsus introduced the concept that:
A. Drugs should be derived from plants only
B. Dose determines whether a substance is a poison or remedy
C. Surgery is superior to pharmacology
D. Only natural remedies are effective
Rationale: Paracelsus emphasized “the dose makes the poison,” highlighting
toxicity and therapeutic effects.
5. Which period emphasized herbal remedies and natural substances as
primary treatments?
A. Middle Ages
B. Renaissance
C. Industrial Revolution
D. Modern era
Rationale: During the Middle Ages, herbalism dominated medical practice.
6. The Ebers Papyrus primarily contained:
A. Surgical techniques
B. Pharmaceutical recipes
C. Vaccination methods
D. Psychological treatments
Rationale: It detailed over 700 remedies, mostly plant-based.
7. The first U.S. pharmacology textbook was published in:
A. 1800
B. 1820
C. 1840
D. 1900
Rationale: John King published “A Manual of Materia Medica” in 1840.
8. Which of the following is a major contribution of Hippocrates?
A. Introduction of vaccination
B. Ethical principles in medicine
C. Discovery of penicillin
D. Development of insulin
Rationale: Hippocrates emphasized ethics and observation in treatment.
9. During the Industrial Revolution, pharmacology shifted focus to:
A. Spiritual healing
B. Isolation of active drug compounds
