Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023)
TEST BANK
Pharmacology Clear & Simple
A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations
Cynthia J. Watkins
4th Edition
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023)
Table of Contents
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
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has
been effective if the patient includes which of the following foods in his daily menus?
A. Broccoli and kiwi
B. Oranges and sweet potatoes
C. Kale and cucumbers
D. Bananas and melon
2. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, ―Ican’t take any insulin made from pigs or
cows.‖ Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A. ―Most insulin comes from animal sources, but I’m sure alternative options are
available.‖
B. ―Medications that are derived from animals are typically less expensive than
synthetic medications, but synthetic insulin is commonly available.‖
C. ―Most insulin is synthetic now to help reduce the risk of disease transmission.‖
D. ―The animals aren’t hurt in the production of medications, so you don’t need to
worry.‖
3. While providing medications to clients on the cardiac unit, the nurse anticipates that hydralazine
hydrochloride and isosorbide dinitrate (BiDil) would most likely be prescribed for which of the
following clients?
A. A 48-year-old Caucasian male diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
B. A 55-year-old African American female diagnosed with hypertension
C. A 63-year-old Caucasian female diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome
D. A 64-year-old African American male diagnosed with heart failure
4. While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin
(Ancef) as ordered 30 minutes pre-operatively. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective by
which of the following client statements?
A. ―The antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of infection after
surgery.‖
B. ―This is a palliative medication to help ease the pain from surgery.‖
C. ―This medication will replace vitamins and minerals that may be lost due to
bleeding during surgery.‖
D. ―This medication will help the surgeon identify areas of bone destruction due to
arthritis.‖
5. While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following
medications to be included in the patient’s medication list?
A. Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
B. Estrogen (Estradiol)
C. Iodine 131
D. Carbimazole (Methimazole)
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
6. The nurse is receiving a shift-to-shift report on a medical unit and is informed that a 55-year-old
patient with a history of vomiting is scheduled for a diagnostic radiograph of the upper
gastrointestinal tract. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the client’s
teaching?
A. ―You will need to drink a large amount of prep to clear out your system before the
test.‖
B. ―It is important that you be given a prophylactic medication to prevent aspiration
during the test.‖
C. ―You will be asked to drink a barium contrast about 30 minutes before the test to
help highlight any digestive problems.‖
D. ―You will be given a sedative to help make you sleepy during the testing
procedure.‖
7. A student nurse is providing care for a 29-year-old patient with advanced cervical cancer who was
recently admitted with metastatic disease. While reviewing the patient’s medication list, the student
would categorize which of the following medications as palliative in nature?
A. Cisplatin (Platinol) 50 mg IV weekly to start day 8
B. Sorafenib (Nexavar) 200 mg orally twice daily for 7 days
C. Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg IV prior to chemotherapy
D. Morphine sulfate (Roxanol) 5 mg po every 4 hours as needed for pain
8. A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about conjugated estrogen (Premarin).
Which of the following statements by the individual indicates an understanding of the medication’s
origin?
A. ―I’m against animal cruelty, so I don’t want to take anything made from animal
flesh.‖
B. ―Iwas told the medication is actually derived from the urine of pregnant horses.‖
C. ―Because I’m Jewish, I can’t take the medication since it comes from pigs.‖
D. ―Ithink harvesting medicines from cows seems rather odd.‖
9. The nurse working in a diagnostic center is responsible for verifying client allergies prior to testing.
A 47-year-old woman reports being allergic to iodine, and thus is unable to have which test?
A. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Colonoscopy
D. Thyroid scan
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
1. While working with patients in home care, a nurse becomes interested in additional ways to support
patient healing and comfort. Which of the following is recognized as an alternative therapy? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Acupuncture
B. Aromatherapy
C. Therapeutic touch
D. Stem cell treatment
E. Vegetarianism
F. Acupressure
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Diuretic
KEY: Application MSC: NCLEX Category: Basic Care and Comfort
NOT: See Minerals (p. 7): Diuretic drugs such as furosemide (Lasix) cause the body to lose excess water
through the kidneys, and potassium, a vital mineral is also excreted with the water. Potassium is contained in
sweet potatoes, bananas, and oranges.
2. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Anti-diabetic medication KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Synthetic Medications (p. 8): Insulin can be obtained from pigs or cows, but a synthetic source is
most commonly used. This change occurred because of concern over the possible transmission of diseases
from animals to humans. Synthetic medications are usually more inexpensive because they are mass
produced.
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Combination drug (diuretic/nitrate)
KEY: Analysis MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapy
NOT: See Synthetic medications (p. 8). BiDil is a combination of two generic drugs and is used to treat
African American patients with heart failure.
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Antibiotics KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Prophylactic medications are given to prevent problems such as
antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infection. Example of cefazolin is listed in Table 1.2.
5. ANS: A
Difficulty Level: Easy
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Replacement hormones
KEY: Knowledge MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 9): Replacement drugs are given to replace missing substances.
Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) is a drug that replaces missing thyroid hormone. Estrogen may be given to
women once they enter menopause. Iodine 131 is a radioactive medication used to help diagnose thyroid
abnormalities. Carbimazole is used to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone to treat hyperthyroidism.
6. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Diagnostic contrast KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Reduction of Risk Potential
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Some drugs help diagnose a disease such as barium that patients
swallow to help highlight digestive problems on radiograph.
7. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Narcotics KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Palliative drugs, such as pain relievers, do not cure disease, but
they make patients more comfortable. Morphine is listed as an example in Table 1.2. Cisplatin is an
antineoplastic agent and sorafenib is a biologic agent; both are designed to treat the cancer (destructive
medications), while ondansetron is given in a prophylactic measure to prevent nausea and vomiting related to
the chemotherapy.
, Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Hormonal therapy KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Sources of Drugs (p. 6): Cows and pigs are good sources of hormone replacements, but conjugated
estrogen (Premarin) comes from a pregnant mare’s urine.
9. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate TOP: Therapeutic Classification: NA
KEY: Application MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Toxins (p. 7): Radioactive iodine in small doses can help pinpoint problems in a patient’s thyroid.
Because the client is allergic to iodine, she should not have this test.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. ANS: A, B, D, F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Therapeutic Classification: NA
KEY: Knowledge MSC: NCLEX Category: Basic Care and Comfort
NOT: See Pharmacology in the 21st century (p. 5): Alternative therapies now seem to have a place in the
healing of patients. For example, aromatherapy involves the use of fragrant oils in baths; acupressure
originates from an ancient Chinese art. Along similar lines is acupuncture; therapeutic touch involves the use
of hand movements to stimulate circulation and healing. Stem cell research is considered mainstream medical
treatment. Dietary manipulation may promote health but is not a recognized alternative therapy.
TEST BANK
Pharmacology Clear & Simple
A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations
Cynthia J. Watkins
4th Edition
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023)
Table of Contents
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
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has
been effective if the patient includes which of the following foods in his daily menus?
A. Broccoli and kiwi
B. Oranges and sweet potatoes
C. Kale and cucumbers
D. Bananas and melon
2. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, ―Ican’t take any insulin made from pigs or
cows.‖ Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A. ―Most insulin comes from animal sources, but I’m sure alternative options are
available.‖
B. ―Medications that are derived from animals are typically less expensive than
synthetic medications, but synthetic insulin is commonly available.‖
C. ―Most insulin is synthetic now to help reduce the risk of disease transmission.‖
D. ―The animals aren’t hurt in the production of medications, so you don’t need to
worry.‖
3. While providing medications to clients on the cardiac unit, the nurse anticipates that hydralazine
hydrochloride and isosorbide dinitrate (BiDil) would most likely be prescribed for which of the
following clients?
A. A 48-year-old Caucasian male diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
B. A 55-year-old African American female diagnosed with hypertension
C. A 63-year-old Caucasian female diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome
D. A 64-year-old African American male diagnosed with heart failure
4. While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin
(Ancef) as ordered 30 minutes pre-operatively. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective by
which of the following client statements?
A. ―The antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of infection after
surgery.‖
B. ―This is a palliative medication to help ease the pain from surgery.‖
C. ―This medication will replace vitamins and minerals that may be lost due to
bleeding during surgery.‖
D. ―This medication will help the surgeon identify areas of bone destruction due to
arthritis.‖
5. While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following
medications to be included in the patient’s medication list?
A. Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
B. Estrogen (Estradiol)
C. Iodine 131
D. Carbimazole (Methimazole)
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
6. The nurse is receiving a shift-to-shift report on a medical unit and is informed that a 55-year-old
patient with a history of vomiting is scheduled for a diagnostic radiograph of the upper
gastrointestinal tract. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the client’s
teaching?
A. ―You will need to drink a large amount of prep to clear out your system before the
test.‖
B. ―It is important that you be given a prophylactic medication to prevent aspiration
during the test.‖
C. ―You will be asked to drink a barium contrast about 30 minutes before the test to
help highlight any digestive problems.‖
D. ―You will be given a sedative to help make you sleepy during the testing
procedure.‖
7. A student nurse is providing care for a 29-year-old patient with advanced cervical cancer who was
recently admitted with metastatic disease. While reviewing the patient’s medication list, the student
would categorize which of the following medications as palliative in nature?
A. Cisplatin (Platinol) 50 mg IV weekly to start day 8
B. Sorafenib (Nexavar) 200 mg orally twice daily for 7 days
C. Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg IV prior to chemotherapy
D. Morphine sulfate (Roxanol) 5 mg po every 4 hours as needed for pain
8. A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about conjugated estrogen (Premarin).
Which of the following statements by the individual indicates an understanding of the medication’s
origin?
A. ―I’m against animal cruelty, so I don’t want to take anything made from animal
flesh.‖
B. ―Iwas told the medication is actually derived from the urine of pregnant horses.‖
C. ―Because I’m Jewish, I can’t take the medication since it comes from pigs.‖
D. ―Ithink harvesting medicines from cows seems rather odd.‖
9. The nurse working in a diagnostic center is responsible for verifying client allergies prior to testing.
A 47-year-old woman reports being allergic to iodine, and thus is unable to have which test?
A. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Colonoscopy
D. Thyroid scan
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
1. While working with patients in home care, a nurse becomes interested in additional ways to support
patient healing and comfort. Which of the following is recognized as an alternative therapy? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Acupuncture
B. Aromatherapy
C. Therapeutic touch
D. Stem cell treatment
E. Vegetarianism
F. Acupressure
,Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Diuretic
KEY: Application MSC: NCLEX Category: Basic Care and Comfort
NOT: See Minerals (p. 7): Diuretic drugs such as furosemide (Lasix) cause the body to lose excess water
through the kidneys, and potassium, a vital mineral is also excreted with the water. Potassium is contained in
sweet potatoes, bananas, and oranges.
2. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Anti-diabetic medication KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Synthetic Medications (p. 8): Insulin can be obtained from pigs or cows, but a synthetic source is
most commonly used. This change occurred because of concern over the possible transmission of diseases
from animals to humans. Synthetic medications are usually more inexpensive because they are mass
produced.
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Combination drug (diuretic/nitrate)
KEY: Analysis MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapy
NOT: See Synthetic medications (p. 8). BiDil is a combination of two generic drugs and is used to treat
African American patients with heart failure.
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Antibiotics KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Prophylactic medications are given to prevent problems such as
antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infection. Example of cefazolin is listed in Table 1.2.
5. ANS: A
Difficulty Level: Easy
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Replacement hormones
KEY: Knowledge MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 9): Replacement drugs are given to replace missing substances.
Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) is a drug that replaces missing thyroid hormone. Estrogen may be given to
women once they enter menopause. Iodine 131 is a radioactive medication used to help diagnose thyroid
abnormalities. Carbimazole is used to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone to treat hyperthyroidism.
6. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Diagnostic contrast KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Reduction of Risk Potential
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Some drugs help diagnose a disease such as barium that patients
swallow to help highlight digestive problems on radiograph.
7. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Narcotics KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Categorizing Medications (p. 8): Palliative drugs, such as pain relievers, do not cure disease, but
they make patients more comfortable. Morphine is listed as an example in Table 1.2. Cisplatin is an
antineoplastic agent and sorafenib is a biologic agent; both are designed to treat the cancer (destructive
medications), while ondansetron is given in a prophylactic measure to prevent nausea and vomiting related to
the chemotherapy.
, Test Bank - Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition (Watkins, 2023 )
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Hormonal therapy KEY: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Sources of Drugs (p. 6): Cows and pigs are good sources of hormone replacements, but conjugated
estrogen (Premarin) comes from a pregnant mare’s urine.
9. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate TOP: Therapeutic Classification: NA
KEY: Application MSC: NCLEX Category: Pharmacological Therapies
NOT: See Toxins (p. 7): Radioactive iodine in small doses can help pinpoint problems in a patient’s thyroid.
Because the client is allergic to iodine, she should not have this test.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. ANS: A, B, D, F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Therapeutic Classification: NA
KEY: Knowledge MSC: NCLEX Category: Basic Care and Comfort
NOT: See Pharmacology in the 21st century (p. 5): Alternative therapies now seem to have a place in the
healing of patients. For example, aromatherapy involves the use of fragrant oils in baths; acupressure
originates from an ancient Chinese art. Along similar lines is acupuncture; therapeutic touch involves the use
of hand movements to stimulate circulation and healing. Stem cell research is considered mainstream medical
treatment. Dietary manipulation may promote health but is not a recognized alternative therapy.
