PHARMACOLOGY-LATEST MODULE - QUIZZES-AND--ANSWERS UPDATED TEST-BANK 2024

Multiple Choice 1. What is pharmacokinetics? a. The study of biological and therapeutic effects of drugs b. The study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs c. The study of mechanisms of drug action d. The study of methods of new drug development 2. The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is known as: a. Potentiation b. Addictive effects c. Antagonism d. Synergism 3. Considering the absorption of medications during administration, which of the following routes would yield the quickest response? a. Oral Medications b. Subcutaneous injections c. Intravenous medications d. Topical medications 4. Which of the following best defines the process of pharmacokinetics? a. The effect of medication on the body b. The effect of the body on medication c. The study of medications d. The preparation of medications for administration 5. When performing an assessment about medication drug history should include which of the following? a. Complete vital signs b. Reason for medication c. Client’s goal therapy d. Administration of OTC medications 6. When considering the pharmacotherapeutic effects of drugs administered to clients, the nurse considers which property of most Importance: a. Efficacy b. Potency c. Interaction with other drugs d. Toxicity 7. Safety of a drug is determined by the degree between which of the following? a. Therapeutic and toxic doses b. Potency and efficacy c. Subtherapeutic and toxic levels d. Side and adverse effects 8. The nurse is monitoring the therapeutic drug level for a client on vancomycin (Vancocin) and notes that the level is within the acceptable range. What does this indicate to the nurse? Select all that apply. c. The dose will not need to be changed for the duration of treatment d. the nurse will need to continue monitoring because each client response to a drug is unique