TESTBANK PHARMACOLOGY CLEAR AND SIMPLE: A
GUIDE TO DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS AND DOSAGE
CALCULATIONS
Cynthia J. Watkins
4th Edition
Simplify Pharma Success: Test Bank for Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug Classifications
and Dosage Calculations, 3rd Edition
Demystify pharmacology with the Test Bank for Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug
Classifications and Dosage Calculations, 3rd Edition by Cynthia J. Watkins, RN, MSN. This user-friendly
resource offers over 1,000 multiple-choice, true/false, and calculation-based questions across 20 chapters, with
step-by-step rationales, answer keys, and visual aids. Conquer drug classes like analgesics, antibiotics,
antihypertensives, and psychotropics, plus essential dosage math—from conversions and IV rates to
pediatric/adult adjustments—updated for 2025 with insights on new biologics, safety protocols, and cultural
dosing considerations.
Aligned with NCLEX-PN/RN and NAPNES standards, it's perfect for LPN/LVN students, nursing
fundamentals courses, or dosage certification prep, building confidence in safe administration through
practical scenarios and error-prevention tips. Simulate exams, master classifications, and calculate with ease—
no more pharma fog.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, all chapters included. Clear your path to pharmacological precision—
download today!
2|Page
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology 1
Chapter 2. Basics of Pharmacology 10
Chapter 3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration 19
Chapter 4. Regulations 30
Chapter 5. Prescriptions and Labels 42
Chapter 6. Review of Mathematics 49
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems 63
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations 72
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications and Administration 80
Chapter 10. Parental Medications and Administration 87
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications 100
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications 109
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications 117
Chapter 14. Eye and Ear Medications 127
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications 133
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications 144
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications 156
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications 167
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications 175
Chapter 20. Reproductive and Urinary System Medications 184
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,Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek word pharmakon means which of the following?
a. Medicine
b. Poison
c. Remedy
d. Medicine, poison, and remedy
ANS: D
Rationale: The word pharmakon refers to the curing of illness, thus meaning medicine
and remedy, as well as poison because early medicines were toxic enough to kill a patient
or enemy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
KEY: History
2. The Dutch word droog means which of the following?
a. Drop
b. Drug
c. Dry
d. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale: Droog, which means“dry”, is the origin of the word drug, such as in the use
of dry herbs as medications.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
3. Most ancient societies treated illness based on which of the following?
a. Visions received by medicine men
b. Trial and error
c. Religion
d. Animal sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale: Ancient societies had little knowledge of how the human body worked;
therefore, treating illness was often based on trial and error.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
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, 4. Early records show that pharmacological treatments consisted of which of the following?
a. Plants
b. Minerals
c. Animal products
d. Plants, minerals, and animal products
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ANS: D
Rationale: Early records show that plants, minerals, and animal products were the only
sources available; therefore, they were the only things used.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
KEY: History
5. What did the Chinese document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic discuss for the first
time?
a. Yin and yang
b. Acupuncture
c. Meditation
d. Yin and yang and acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale: This was a very early document discussing yin and yang and acupuncture.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
6. The first Chinese manual on pharmacology included 365 medicines and was written in
which of the following centuries? a. 1st century CE
b. 2nd century CE
c. 3rd century CE
d. 4th century CE
ANS: A
Rationale: The first Chinese manual on pharmacology was written in the 1st century CE
and included 365 medicines, 252 of which were herbs.
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GUIDE TO DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS AND DOSAGE
CALCULATIONS
Cynthia J. Watkins
4th Edition
Simplify Pharma Success: Test Bank for Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug Classifications
and Dosage Calculations, 3rd Edition
Demystify pharmacology with the Test Bank for Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug
Classifications and Dosage Calculations, 3rd Edition by Cynthia J. Watkins, RN, MSN. This user-friendly
resource offers over 1,000 multiple-choice, true/false, and calculation-based questions across 20 chapters, with
step-by-step rationales, answer keys, and visual aids. Conquer drug classes like analgesics, antibiotics,
antihypertensives, and psychotropics, plus essential dosage math—from conversions and IV rates to
pediatric/adult adjustments—updated for 2025 with insights on new biologics, safety protocols, and cultural
dosing considerations.
Aligned with NCLEX-PN/RN and NAPNES standards, it's perfect for LPN/LVN students, nursing
fundamentals courses, or dosage certification prep, building confidence in safe administration through
practical scenarios and error-prevention tips. Simulate exams, master classifications, and calculate with ease—
no more pharma fog.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, all chapters included. Clear your path to pharmacological precision—
download today!
2|Page
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology 1
Chapter 2. Basics of Pharmacology 10
Chapter 3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration 19
Chapter 4. Regulations 30
Chapter 5. Prescriptions and Labels 42
Chapter 6. Review of Mathematics 49
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems 63
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations 72
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications and Administration 80
Chapter 10. Parental Medications and Administration 87
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications 100
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications 109
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications 117
Chapter 14. Eye and Ear Medications 127
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications 133
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications 144
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications 156
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications 167
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications 175
Chapter 20. Reproductive and Urinary System Medications 184
3|Page
,Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek word pharmakon means which of the following?
a. Medicine
b. Poison
c. Remedy
d. Medicine, poison, and remedy
ANS: D
Rationale: The word pharmakon refers to the curing of illness, thus meaning medicine
and remedy, as well as poison because early medicines were toxic enough to kill a patient
or enemy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
KEY: History
2. The Dutch word droog means which of the following?
a. Drop
b. Drug
c. Dry
d. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale: Droog, which means“dry”, is the origin of the word drug, such as in the use
of dry herbs as medications.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
3. Most ancient societies treated illness based on which of the following?
a. Visions received by medicine men
b. Trial and error
c. Religion
d. Animal sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale: Ancient societies had little knowledge of how the human body worked;
therefore, treating illness was often based on trial and error.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
4|Page
, 4. Early records show that pharmacological treatments consisted of which of the following?
a. Plants
b. Minerals
c. Animal products
d. Plants, minerals, and animal products
1|Page
ANS: D
Rationale: Early records show that plants, minerals, and animal products were the only
sources available; therefore, they were the only things used.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
KEY: History
5. What did the Chinese document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic discuss for the first
time?
a. Yin and yang
b. Acupuncture
c. Meditation
d. Yin and yang and acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale: This was a very early document discussing yin and yang and acupuncture.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology KEY: History
6. The first Chinese manual on pharmacology included 365 medicines and was written in
which of the following centuries? a. 1st century CE
b. 2nd century CE
c. 3rd century CE
d. 4th century CE
ANS: A
Rationale: The first Chinese manual on pharmacology was written in the 1st century CE
and included 365 medicines, 252 of which were herbs.
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