Holland/Adams/Brice, Core Concepts
in Pharmacology 5th Edition Test
Bank
,Chapter 1
Question 1
Type: MCSA
A student nurse asks what the difference between a therapeutic class and a pharmacologic class
is. What is the best response by the nurse educator?
1. Therapeutic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas pharmacologic classification is how a medication works clinically.
2. Therapeutic classification is how addictive a medication is, whereas pharmacologic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body.
3. There are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
4. Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Therapeutic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas pharmacologic classification is how a medication works clinically is incorrect because
pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, while
therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 2: Therapeutic classification is how addictive a medication is, whereas
pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body is incorrect
because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
while therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 3: There are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes is
incorrect because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the
body and therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 4: Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in
the body, whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Global Rationale: Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in
the body, whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically. Therapeutic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, whereas pharmacologic
classification is how a medication works clinically is incorrect because pharmacologic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, while therapeutic
classification is how a medication works clinically. Therapeutic classification is how addictive
a medication is, whereas pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect
in the body is incorrect because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an
effect in the body, while therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically. There
are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes is incorrect because
,pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body and
therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 15
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 2-1 Discuss the prototype approach to drug classification and the basis for
which drugs are placed into therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is labeled “used for minor skin irritations.”
Based on the label, how is this drug classified?
1. By its function
2. By its usefulness
3. By its pharmacologic use
4. By its therapeutic use
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Function is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 2: Usefulness is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 3: Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how they work
pharmacologically.
Rationale 4: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about what a
particular drug does clinically.
Global Rationale: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about
what a particular drug does clinically. Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how
they work pharmacologically. Function and usefulness are not classifications for medications.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 15
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 2-1 Discuss the prototype approach to drug classification and the basis for
which drugs are placed into therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
, Question 3
Type: MCMA
Which drug names are examples of trade names? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will
be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Calcium channel blocker
2. Benadryl
3. Loop diuretic
4. Acetaminophen
5. Motrin
Correct Answer: 2, 5
Rationale 1: Calcium channel blocker is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Rationale 2: Benadryl is the trade name for diphenhydramine.
Rationale 3: Loop diuretic is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen is a generic name. A trade name for this medication is
Tylenol. Rationale 5: Motrin is a trade name for ibuprofen.
Global Rationale: Benadryl is the trade name for diphenhydramine. Motrin is a trade name
for ibuprofen. Calcium channel blocker is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Loop diuretic is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name. Acetaminophen is a generic
name. A trade name for this medication is Tylenol.
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 17
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 2-2 Distinguish between a drug’s chemical name, generic name, and trade
name.
Question 4
Type: MCSA
A nurse is discussing generic and trade drugs with a client. The client wants to know why it
takes so long for trade drugs to become available in the generic form, which are generally
less expensive. What is the nurse’s best response?
1. It takes 17 years for all pharmaceutical companies to develop a generic version of the
drug.
2. It will take 17 years of clinical trials to approve the drug.
3. Sole ownership of a drug allows the pharmaceutical company to earn back the money
spent to develop the drug.
4. Animal testing must continue for 10 years, then 7 years of human clinical trials, for
a drug to be approved.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The generic version of the drug is already developed but the copyright of the drug
is owned by the pharmaceutical company that developed it for 17 years.
Rationale 2: The length of time for a drug to be approved by the FDA varies.
in Pharmacology 5th Edition Test
Bank
,Chapter 1
Question 1
Type: MCSA
A student nurse asks what the difference between a therapeutic class and a pharmacologic class
is. What is the best response by the nurse educator?
1. Therapeutic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas pharmacologic classification is how a medication works clinically.
2. Therapeutic classification is how addictive a medication is, whereas pharmacologic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body.
3. There are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
4. Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Therapeutic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
whereas pharmacologic classification is how a medication works clinically is incorrect because
pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, while
therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 2: Therapeutic classification is how addictive a medication is, whereas
pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body is incorrect
because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body,
while therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 3: There are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes is
incorrect because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the
body and therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Rationale 4: Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in
the body, whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Global Rationale: Pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in
the body, whereas therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically. Therapeutic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, whereas pharmacologic
classification is how a medication works clinically is incorrect because pharmacologic
classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body, while therapeutic
classification is how a medication works clinically. Therapeutic classification is how addictive
a medication is, whereas pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect
in the body is incorrect because pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an
effect in the body, while therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically. There
are no differences between therapeutic and pharmacologic classes is incorrect because
,pharmacologic classification is how the medication produces an effect in the body and
therapeutic classification is how a medication works clinically.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 15
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 2-1 Discuss the prototype approach to drug classification and the basis for
which drugs are placed into therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is labeled “used for minor skin irritations.”
Based on the label, how is this drug classified?
1. By its function
2. By its usefulness
3. By its pharmacologic use
4. By its therapeutic use
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Function is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 2: Usefulness is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 3: Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how they work
pharmacologically.
Rationale 4: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about what a
particular drug does clinically.
Global Rationale: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about
what a particular drug does clinically. Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how
they work pharmacologically. Function and usefulness are not classifications for medications.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 15
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 2-1 Discuss the prototype approach to drug classification and the basis for
which drugs are placed into therapeutic and pharmacologic classes.
, Question 3
Type: MCMA
Which drug names are examples of trade names? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will
be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Calcium channel blocker
2. Benadryl
3. Loop diuretic
4. Acetaminophen
5. Motrin
Correct Answer: 2, 5
Rationale 1: Calcium channel blocker is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Rationale 2: Benadryl is the trade name for diphenhydramine.
Rationale 3: Loop diuretic is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen is a generic name. A trade name for this medication is
Tylenol. Rationale 5: Motrin is a trade name for ibuprofen.
Global Rationale: Benadryl is the trade name for diphenhydramine. Motrin is a trade name
for ibuprofen. Calcium channel blocker is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name.
Loop diuretic is a pharmacologic classification, not a trade name. Acetaminophen is a generic
name. A trade name for this medication is Tylenol.
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
Page Number: 17
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 2-2 Distinguish between a drug’s chemical name, generic name, and trade
name.
Question 4
Type: MCSA
A nurse is discussing generic and trade drugs with a client. The client wants to know why it
takes so long for trade drugs to become available in the generic form, which are generally
less expensive. What is the nurse’s best response?
1. It takes 17 years for all pharmaceutical companies to develop a generic version of the
drug.
2. It will take 17 years of clinical trials to approve the drug.
3. Sole ownership of a drug allows the pharmaceutical company to earn back the money
spent to develop the drug.
4. Animal testing must continue for 10 years, then 7 years of human clinical trials, for
a drug to be approved.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The generic version of the drug is already developed but the copyright of the drug
is owned by the pharmaceutical company that developed it for 17 years.
Rationale 2: The length of time for a drug to be approved by the FDA varies.
