Karch Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (9th Edition) Study Guide: Comprehensive Drug Classification Review, Mechanisms of Action, and Safe Medication Administration

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PHARMACOLOGY 9TH EDITION BY REBECCA
TUCKER (CHAPTER 1-59) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
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1. Which process describes how a drug moves from the
bloodstream into tissues?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Rationale: Distribution refers to movement of drug from
circulation to body tissues where it exerts effects.
Correct Answer: B


2. A nurse understands that first-pass metabolism primarily
occurs in the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Small intestine
Rationale: Oral drugs are metabolized in the liver before

,reaching systemic circulation.
Correct Answer: B


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Fundamental Nursing Pharmacology – Original Mock Exam (1–
100)
(Based on general pharmacology curriculum aligned with Karch
9th ed. concepts – fully original questions)


1. Which term refers to the study of how drugs affect the
body?

,A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics
C. Toxicology
D. Pharmacogenetics
Rationale: Pharmacodynamics describes drug effects and
mechanisms of action.
Correct Answer: B


2. What is the primary site of drug metabolism?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Lung
D. Skin
Rationale: The liver contains enzymes that metabolize most
drugs.
Correct Answer: B


3. The process of drug movement into the bloodstream is
called:
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Rationale: Absorption is entry of drug into circulation.
Correct Answer: A

, 4. Which route provides the fastest drug absorption?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intravenous
D. Intramuscular
Rationale: IV route delivers drug directly into bloodstream.
Correct Answer: C


5. A drug with a narrow therapeutic index requires:
A. Less monitoring
B. Frequent monitoring
C. No monitoring
D. Only oral administration
Rationale: Small differences in dose can cause toxicity.
Correct Answer: B


6. First-pass effect occurs in the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
Rationale: Oral drugs are metabolized in the liver before