PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING CARE 11 2026
FINAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWER
KEY APLUS
◉ Pharmacology.
Answer: The scientific study of drugs, including how they work in
the body, how they are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and
excreted (ADME), and their therapeutic and adverse effects.
◉ Indication.
Answer: The specific reason or condition for which a drug is
prescribed.
◉ Therapeutic Effect.
Answer: The desired, intended, or expected outcome of taking a
drug.
◉ Side Effect.
Answer: Predictable, usually mild, secondary effect of a drug that is
not the primary purpose but often tolerable.
◉ Adverse Effect.
,Answer: Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug; may require
discontinuation or dose adjustment.
◉ Toxicity.
Answer: Dangerous drug level in the body that can cause severe
harm or death.
◉ Chemical Name.
Answer: Identifies the exact molecular structure of the drug.
◉ Generic Name.
Answer: Official, universally recognized name of a drug; assigned by
the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
◉ Trade/Brand Name.
Answer: Name given by the manufacturer; may vary depending on
the company.
◉ Classification by Therapeutic Use.
Answer: Grouping drugs according to the medical condition they
treat or the purpose they serve.
◉ Classification by Mechanism of Action (MOA).
,Answer: Grouping drugs based on how they work in the body at the
molecular or cellular level.
◉ Classification by Body System.
Answer: Grouping drugs based on the organ system they primarily
affect.
◉ Pharmacokinetics.
Answer: What the body does to the drug.
◉ Pharmacodynamics.
Answer: What the drug does to the body.
◉ Nursing Considerations.
Answer: Assess vital signs and lab values before and after
administration depending on class.
◉ NCLEX Tip.
Answer: Always verify the generic name to prevent medication
errors.
◉ Patient Education.
, Answer: Educate patients on adherence, side effects, and what to
report.
◉ 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
Answer: Right patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation.
◉ Natural Drugs.
Answer: Drugs that are derived from plants.
◉ Synthetic Drugs.
Answer: Drugs that are lab-made.
◉ Biologics.
Answer: Drugs such as vaccines and hormones.
◉ Example of Indication.
Answer: Metformin → indicated for type 2 diabetes to lower blood
glucose.
◉ Example of Therapeutic Effect.
Answer: Antihypertensive drug → lowers blood pressure within the
target range.
FINAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWER
KEY APLUS
◉ Pharmacology.
Answer: The scientific study of drugs, including how they work in
the body, how they are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and
excreted (ADME), and their therapeutic and adverse effects.
◉ Indication.
Answer: The specific reason or condition for which a drug is
prescribed.
◉ Therapeutic Effect.
Answer: The desired, intended, or expected outcome of taking a
drug.
◉ Side Effect.
Answer: Predictable, usually mild, secondary effect of a drug that is
not the primary purpose but often tolerable.
◉ Adverse Effect.
,Answer: Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug; may require
discontinuation or dose adjustment.
◉ Toxicity.
Answer: Dangerous drug level in the body that can cause severe
harm or death.
◉ Chemical Name.
Answer: Identifies the exact molecular structure of the drug.
◉ Generic Name.
Answer: Official, universally recognized name of a drug; assigned by
the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
◉ Trade/Brand Name.
Answer: Name given by the manufacturer; may vary depending on
the company.
◉ Classification by Therapeutic Use.
Answer: Grouping drugs according to the medical condition they
treat or the purpose they serve.
◉ Classification by Mechanism of Action (MOA).
,Answer: Grouping drugs based on how they work in the body at the
molecular or cellular level.
◉ Classification by Body System.
Answer: Grouping drugs based on the organ system they primarily
affect.
◉ Pharmacokinetics.
Answer: What the body does to the drug.
◉ Pharmacodynamics.
Answer: What the drug does to the body.
◉ Nursing Considerations.
Answer: Assess vital signs and lab values before and after
administration depending on class.
◉ NCLEX Tip.
Answer: Always verify the generic name to prevent medication
errors.
◉ Patient Education.
, Answer: Educate patients on adherence, side effects, and what to
report.
◉ 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
Answer: Right patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation.
◉ Natural Drugs.
Answer: Drugs that are derived from plants.
◉ Synthetic Drugs.
Answer: Drugs that are lab-made.
◉ Biologics.
Answer: Drugs such as vaccines and hormones.
◉ Example of Indication.
Answer: Metformin → indicated for type 2 diabetes to lower blood
glucose.
◉ Example of Therapeutic Effect.
Answer: Antihypertensive drug → lowers blood pressure within the
target range.
