Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1 — Easy — Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes a drug in the context of
pharmacology?
A. A substance used only to treat infectious diseases
B. Any chemical capable of affecting living processes
C. A substance that produces only beneficial physiologic effects
D. A chemical that must be prescribed by a healthcare
professional
Correct Answer:
B. Any chemical capable of affecting living processes
Rationale:
A drug is broadly defined as a chemical that can affect living
processes; pharmacology primarily focuses on drugs used
therapeutically. A drug does not have to treat infection, produce
only beneficial effects, or require a prescription. studylib.net
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Question 2 — Easy — Multiple Choice
A nursing student asks what pharmacology encompasses.
Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. The study of diseases and surgical procedures
B. The study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
C. The study of medication administration techniques only
D. The study of human anatomy without drug-related applications
Correct Answer:
B. The study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
Rationale:
Pharmacology examines drugs and their interactions with living
, systems, including their physical and chemical properties,
physiologic effects, and processes such as absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The other options
describe narrower areas rather than pharmacology as a whole.
studylib.net
Question 3 — Easy — Multiple Choice
Which term refers specifically to the study of drugs in
humans?
A. Pharmacology
B. Therapeutics
C. Clinical pharmacology
D. Pharmacodynamics
Correct Answer:
C. Clinical pharmacology
Rationale:
Clinical pharmacology focuses on the study of drugs in humans,
including patients and healthy volunteers in drug development.
Pharmacology is broader, while therapeutics concerns the
medical use of drugs. Pharmacodynamics addresses the effects
of drugs on the body. studylib.net
Question 4 — Easy — Multiple Choice
A provider uses a medication to diagnose, prevent, or treat a
disease. Which term describes this application of drugs?
A. Therapeutics
B. Pharmacokinetics
Care
12th Edition
Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1 — Easy — Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes a drug in the context of
pharmacology?
A. A substance used only to treat infectious diseases
B. Any chemical capable of affecting living processes
C. A substance that produces only beneficial physiologic effects
D. A chemical that must be prescribed by a healthcare
professional
Correct Answer:
B. Any chemical capable of affecting living processes
Rationale:
A drug is broadly defined as a chemical that can affect living
processes; pharmacology primarily focuses on drugs used
therapeutically. A drug does not have to treat infection, produce
only beneficial effects, or require a prescription. studylib.net
Pasted markdown
Question 2 — Easy — Multiple Choice
A nursing student asks what pharmacology encompasses.
Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. The study of diseases and surgical procedures
B. The study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
C. The study of medication administration techniques only
D. The study of human anatomy without drug-related applications
Correct Answer:
B. The study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
Rationale:
Pharmacology examines drugs and their interactions with living
, systems, including their physical and chemical properties,
physiologic effects, and processes such as absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The other options
describe narrower areas rather than pharmacology as a whole.
studylib.net
Question 3 — Easy — Multiple Choice
Which term refers specifically to the study of drugs in
humans?
A. Pharmacology
B. Therapeutics
C. Clinical pharmacology
D. Pharmacodynamics
Correct Answer:
C. Clinical pharmacology
Rationale:
Clinical pharmacology focuses on the study of drugs in humans,
including patients and healthy volunteers in drug development.
Pharmacology is broader, while therapeutics concerns the
medical use of drugs. Pharmacodynamics addresses the effects
of drugs on the body. studylib.net
Question 4 — Easy — Multiple Choice
A provider uses a medication to diagnose, prevent, or treat a
disease. Which term describes this application of drugs?
A. Therapeutics
B. Pharmacokinetics
