EXAM 1 PHARMACOLOGY FOR
NURSES (CH 1–5) – VERIFIED
QUESTIONS, CORRECT A+
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
(2025–2026)
What is the difference between therapeutic
and pharmacologic classifications? Identify
the following classifications as therapeutic
,or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker,
oral contraceptive, laxative, folic acid
antagonist, and antianginal drug. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The therapeutic classification is a
method of organizing drugs based on their
therapeutic usefulness in treating particular
diseases. The pharmacologic classification
refers to how a drug works at the
molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A
beta-adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic
class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic
class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic
acid antagonist is a pharmacologic class;
antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and
effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs
, does the FDA regulate or control? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The FDA, through its
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
(CDER), exercises control over whether
prescription drugs and OTC drugs may be
used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is
to facilitate the availability of safe, effective
drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off
the market; improve the health of
Americans; and provide clear, easily
understandable drug information for safe
and effective use. The FDA's Center for
Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
regulates the use of biologics including
serums, vaccines, and blood products.
Chapter 2
NURSES (CH 1–5) – VERIFIED
QUESTIONS, CORRECT A+
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
(2025–2026)
What is the difference between therapeutic
and pharmacologic classifications? Identify
the following classifications as therapeutic
,or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker,
oral contraceptive, laxative, folic acid
antagonist, and antianginal drug. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The therapeutic classification is a
method of organizing drugs based on their
therapeutic usefulness in treating particular
diseases. The pharmacologic classification
refers to how a drug works at the
molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A
beta-adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic
class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic
class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic
acid antagonist is a pharmacologic class;
antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and
effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs
, does the FDA regulate or control? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The FDA, through its
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
(CDER), exercises control over whether
prescription drugs and OTC drugs may be
used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is
to facilitate the availability of safe, effective
drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off
the market; improve the health of
Americans; and provide clear, easily
understandable drug information for safe
and effective use. The FDA's Center for
Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
regulates the use of biologics including
serums, vaccines, and blood products.
Chapter 2
