Pharmacology for Nurses. A
Pathophysiologic Approach Adams -
Holland - Urban (Unit 1) Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
Pharmacology - Correct Answer-Study of medicine; how drugs are administered; where
drugs travel in the body,
Response that drugs produce.
drug - Correct Answer-A chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a
person's
body or behavior
medication - Correct Answer-A substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or
relieve pain.
biologics - Correct Answer-agents naturally produced in animal cells, in
microorganisms, or by the body itself
Mechanism of Action - Correct Answer-how a drug produces its physiological effect in
the body
Bioavailability - Correct Answer-the extent to which the body can absorb and use a
nutrient
Therapeutic classification of drugs: - Correct Answer-Based on what the drug does
clinically
Pharmacologic Classification - Correct Answer-Based on the drug's mechanism of
action, or how the drug produces its effect
Most Drugs have three names - Correct Answer-Chemical, Generic, Trade (CHEMICAL:
(1/2)-2-(p-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid; GENERIC: ibuprofen; TRADE: Motrin)
Generic vs. Trade-Name Drugs - Correct Answer-Trade name drugs with exclusive
rights cost more. When rights end, competing companies offer generic form cheaper
, prescription drugs - Correct Answer-Drugs legally available only with a physician's
order.
Over the counter drugs (OTC) - Correct Answer-can be purchased without a
prescription
Black Box Warnings - Correct Answer-One of the primary alerts for identifying
extreme adverse drug reactions discovered
during and after the review
process; 1997 FDA created "Black Box Warnings"
Contraindications - Correct Answer-factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment
why should healthcare professionals be concerned about patients taking herbal
medicines? - Correct Answer-patients could be putting themselves at risk, potential
herb-drug interactions
U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) - Correct Answer-1820; 1st comprehensive publication
formulary used in the U.S.; drug purity, strength, and directions for synthesis.
USP and National Formulary (NF) - Correct Answer-1852-1975, two drug standards in
the US by the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA). 1. USP - all drug products.
2. National Formulary (NF) - pharmaceutical ingredients.
U.S. Pharacopoeia -National Formulary (USP-NF) - Correct Answer-1975 merged into a
single publication
Biologic Control Act - Correct Answer-1902 standardized serum and blood-related
products
Pure Food and Drug Act - Correct Answer-1906 - Established government control (FDA)
for labeling
medicines
Shirley Amendment - Correct Answer-1912 - Prohibited drugs labeled with false
therapeutic
claims
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) and amendments - Correct Answer-1938-
Thorough testing of drug; Proof of safety and efficacy of drug
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, 1994 - Correct Answer-1994-Controls
misleading industry claims
Four Stages of Approval for Therapeutic and Biologic Drugs - Correct Answer-1.
Preclinical investigation (1-3 years, average 18months)
Pathophysiologic Approach Adams -
Holland - Urban (Unit 1) Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
Pharmacology - Correct Answer-Study of medicine; how drugs are administered; where
drugs travel in the body,
Response that drugs produce.
drug - Correct Answer-A chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a
person's
body or behavior
medication - Correct Answer-A substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or
relieve pain.
biologics - Correct Answer-agents naturally produced in animal cells, in
microorganisms, or by the body itself
Mechanism of Action - Correct Answer-how a drug produces its physiological effect in
the body
Bioavailability - Correct Answer-the extent to which the body can absorb and use a
nutrient
Therapeutic classification of drugs: - Correct Answer-Based on what the drug does
clinically
Pharmacologic Classification - Correct Answer-Based on the drug's mechanism of
action, or how the drug produces its effect
Most Drugs have three names - Correct Answer-Chemical, Generic, Trade (CHEMICAL:
(1/2)-2-(p-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid; GENERIC: ibuprofen; TRADE: Motrin)
Generic vs. Trade-Name Drugs - Correct Answer-Trade name drugs with exclusive
rights cost more. When rights end, competing companies offer generic form cheaper
, prescription drugs - Correct Answer-Drugs legally available only with a physician's
order.
Over the counter drugs (OTC) - Correct Answer-can be purchased without a
prescription
Black Box Warnings - Correct Answer-One of the primary alerts for identifying
extreme adverse drug reactions discovered
during and after the review
process; 1997 FDA created "Black Box Warnings"
Contraindications - Correct Answer-factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment
why should healthcare professionals be concerned about patients taking herbal
medicines? - Correct Answer-patients could be putting themselves at risk, potential
herb-drug interactions
U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) - Correct Answer-1820; 1st comprehensive publication
formulary used in the U.S.; drug purity, strength, and directions for synthesis.
USP and National Formulary (NF) - Correct Answer-1852-1975, two drug standards in
the US by the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA). 1. USP - all drug products.
2. National Formulary (NF) - pharmaceutical ingredients.
U.S. Pharacopoeia -National Formulary (USP-NF) - Correct Answer-1975 merged into a
single publication
Biologic Control Act - Correct Answer-1902 standardized serum and blood-related
products
Pure Food and Drug Act - Correct Answer-1906 - Established government control (FDA)
for labeling
medicines
Shirley Amendment - Correct Answer-1912 - Prohibited drugs labeled with false
therapeutic
claims
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) and amendments - Correct Answer-1938-
Thorough testing of drug; Proof of safety and efficacy of drug
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, 1994 - Correct Answer-1994-Controls
misleading industry claims
Four Stages of Approval for Therapeutic and Biologic Drugs - Correct Answer-1.
Preclinical investigation (1-3 years, average 18months)
