Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is intended
to lower a client's blood pressure. Which term best describes
the desired lowering of the blood pressure?
A. Adverse effect
B. Therapeutic effect
C. Toxic effect
D. Allergic reaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A therapeutic effect is the intended, beneficial response of a
medication. Lowering elevated blood pressure is the desired
outcome of antihypertensive therapy. An adverse effect is an
unintended harmful response, a toxic effect occurs when drug
concentrations become excessive, and an allergic reaction is an
immune-mediated response unrelated to the medication's
intended action.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of taking
medications exactly as prescribed. Which statement by the
client demonstrates an understanding of medication
adherence?
,A. "I will stop taking the medication when I feel better."
B. "I will skip doses if I experience mild side effects."
C. "I will take the medication according to the prescribed
schedule."
D. "I will double my next dose if I forget one."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Taking medications according to the prescribed schedule helps
maintain therapeutic drug levels and promotes optimal
treatment outcomes. Stopping medication early, skipping doses,
or doubling doses may decrease effectiveness or increase the
risk of adverse effects.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a prescription before administering medication.
Which component should be verified first to promote safe
medication administration?
A. The client's preferred pharmacy
B. The complete medication order
C. The client's dietary preferences
D. The manufacturer's expiration date only
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse should verify that the medication order is complete
and includes the correct client, medication, dose, route,
frequency, and indication when appropriate. Although
expiration dates should also be checked, verifying the complete
medication order is the first priority before preparation.
Question 4
A client asks why two people taking the same medication may
experience different responses. Which explanation by the nurse
is most appropriate?
A. Every medication affects all individuals exactly the same.
B. Individual factors such as age, genetics, health status, and
organ function influence medication response.
C. Drug response depends only on body weight.
D. The medication manufacturer determines how every client
responds.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Individual responses to medications vary because of age,
genetics, liver and kidney function, concurrent illnesses, body
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is intended
to lower a client's blood pressure. Which term best describes
the desired lowering of the blood pressure?
A. Adverse effect
B. Therapeutic effect
C. Toxic effect
D. Allergic reaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A therapeutic effect is the intended, beneficial response of a
medication. Lowering elevated blood pressure is the desired
outcome of antihypertensive therapy. An adverse effect is an
unintended harmful response, a toxic effect occurs when drug
concentrations become excessive, and an allergic reaction is an
immune-mediated response unrelated to the medication's
intended action.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of taking
medications exactly as prescribed. Which statement by the
client demonstrates an understanding of medication
adherence?
,A. "I will stop taking the medication when I feel better."
B. "I will skip doses if I experience mild side effects."
C. "I will take the medication according to the prescribed
schedule."
D. "I will double my next dose if I forget one."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Taking medications according to the prescribed schedule helps
maintain therapeutic drug levels and promotes optimal
treatment outcomes. Stopping medication early, skipping doses,
or doubling doses may decrease effectiveness or increase the
risk of adverse effects.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a prescription before administering medication.
Which component should be verified first to promote safe
medication administration?
A. The client's preferred pharmacy
B. The complete medication order
C. The client's dietary preferences
D. The manufacturer's expiration date only
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse should verify that the medication order is complete
and includes the correct client, medication, dose, route,
frequency, and indication when appropriate. Although
expiration dates should also be checked, verifying the complete
medication order is the first priority before preparation.
Question 4
A client asks why two people taking the same medication may
experience different responses. Which explanation by the nurse
is most appropriate?
A. Every medication affects all individuals exactly the same.
B. Individual factors such as age, genetics, health status, and
organ function influence medication response.
C. Drug response depends only on body weight.
D. The medication manufacturer determines how every client
responds.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Individual responses to medications vary because of age,
genetics, liver and kidney function, concurrent illnesses, body
