Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 — Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing pharmacology concepts
before administering medications independently. During
orientation, the nurse educator asks about the primary goal of
pharmacotherapy.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic objective of
pharmacologic treatment?
Answer Options
A. To produce the strongest physiologic response possible
B. To eliminate all symptoms regardless of adverse effects
C. To provide maximum therapeutic benefit while minimizing
harm
D. To maintain constant drug concentrations above the toxic
level
Correct Answer
,C. To provide maximum therapeutic benefit while minimizing
harm
Detailed Rationale
The primary therapeutic objective of pharmacotherapy is to
achieve the greatest possible therapeutic effect while
minimizing adverse reactions and toxicity. Nurses contribute by
assessing patients, monitoring responses, educating patients,
identifying contraindications, and recognizing early signs of
adverse drug reactions.
Medication therapy should always balance efficacy with patient
safety rather than simply maximizing drug effects.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
• Why Incorrect:
Maximum physiologic response may increase toxicity.
• Common Misconception:
More medication always produces better outcomes.
• Medication Safety Risk:
Dose-related adverse reactions.
, • Nursing Consideration:
Administer the lowest effective dose whenever
appropriate.
Option B
• Why Incorrect:
Some symptoms may persist despite optimal therapy, and
adverse effects must always be considered.
• Common Misconception:
Symptom elimination is the only treatment goal.
• Medication Safety Risk:
Overtreatment.
• Nursing Consideration:
Evaluate therapeutic effectiveness alongside safety.
Option D
• Why Incorrect:
Drug concentrations above the toxic level increase the
likelihood of severe adverse reactions.
• Common Misconception:
Higher concentrations improve effectiveness.
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 — Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing pharmacology concepts
before administering medications independently. During
orientation, the nurse educator asks about the primary goal of
pharmacotherapy.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic objective of
pharmacologic treatment?
Answer Options
A. To produce the strongest physiologic response possible
B. To eliminate all symptoms regardless of adverse effects
C. To provide maximum therapeutic benefit while minimizing
harm
D. To maintain constant drug concentrations above the toxic
level
Correct Answer
,C. To provide maximum therapeutic benefit while minimizing
harm
Detailed Rationale
The primary therapeutic objective of pharmacotherapy is to
achieve the greatest possible therapeutic effect while
minimizing adverse reactions and toxicity. Nurses contribute by
assessing patients, monitoring responses, educating patients,
identifying contraindications, and recognizing early signs of
adverse drug reactions.
Medication therapy should always balance efficacy with patient
safety rather than simply maximizing drug effects.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
• Why Incorrect:
Maximum physiologic response may increase toxicity.
• Common Misconception:
More medication always produces better outcomes.
• Medication Safety Risk:
Dose-related adverse reactions.
, • Nursing Consideration:
Administer the lowest effective dose whenever
appropriate.
Option B
• Why Incorrect:
Some symptoms may persist despite optimal therapy, and
adverse effects must always be considered.
• Common Misconception:
Symptom elimination is the only treatment goal.
• Medication Safety Risk:
Overtreatment.
• Nursing Consideration:
Evaluate therapeutic effectiveness alongside safety.
Option D
• Why Incorrect:
Drug concentrations above the toxic level increase the
likelihood of severe adverse reactions.
• Common Misconception:
Higher concentrations improve effectiveness.
