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Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication
Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025)
By Cynthia J. Watkins & Charlet L. Blades
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Latest Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 38
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
UNIT II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Chapter 6. Review Of Mathematics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 129
UNIT III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 143
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ----------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 156
UNIT IV. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 179
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 211
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 239
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 257
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 278
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 297
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 311
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 327
Chapter 21. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine------------- 344
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek Word Pharmakon Means Which Of The Following?
A. Medicine
B. Poison
C. Remedy
D. Medicine, Poison, And Remedy
ANS: D
Rationale:
The Word Pharmakon Refers To The Curing Of Illness, Thus Meaning Medicine And
Remedy, As Well As Poison Because Early Medicines Were Toxic Enough To Kill A
Patient Or Enemy.
A. Medicine: Partially Correct, But Pharmakon Also Includes Poison And Remedy.
B. Poison: Also Partially Correct, But Not The Full Scope.
C. Remedy: Incomplete, As The Term Includes All Three.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
2. The Dutch Word Droog Means Which Of The Following?
A. Drop
B. Drug
C. Dry
D. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale:
,Droog, Which Means “Dry,” Is The Origin Of The Word Drug, Such As In The Use Of
Dry Herbs As Medications.
A. Drop: Incorrect; "Drop" Is Unrelated To Droog.
B. Drug: Close, But "Drug" Is Derived From Droog, Which Means "Dry," Not "Drug"
Directly.
D. Dirge: Incorrect; "Dirge" Means A Mournful Song, Unrelated Etymologically.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
3. Most Ancient Societies Treated Illness Based On Which Of The Following?
A. Visions Received By Medicine Men
B. Trial And Error
C. Religion
D. Animal Sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale:
Ancient Societies Had Little Knowledge Of How The Human Body Worked; Therefore,
Treating Illness Was Often Based On Trial And Error.
A. Visions Received By Medicine Men: Sometimes Occurred, But Was Not The Primary
Method Across Most Societies.
C. Religion: Religious Beliefs Did Influence Healing, But Actual Treatment Methods
Were Mostly Based On What Seemed To Work.
D. Animal Sacrifice: Practiced In Some Cultures, But Not A Method Of Treatment.
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
4. Early Records Show That Pharmacological Treatments Consisted Of Which Of
The Following?
A. Plants
B. Minerals
C. Animal Products
D. Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products
,ANS: D
Rationale:
Early Records Show That Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products Were The Only
Sources Available; Therefore, They Were The Only Things Used.
A. Plants: True, But Incomplete.
B. Minerals: Also True, But Not The Whole Picture.
C. Animal Products: Correct, But Alone Not Sufficient To Encompass Early Treatments.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
5. What Did The Chinese Document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic Discuss
For The First Time?
A. Yin And Yang
B. Acupuncture
C. Meditation
D. Yin And Yang And Acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale:
This Ancient Medical Text Is Foundational In Traditional Chinese Medicine. It
Introduced The Concepts Of Yin And Yang, As Well As Acupuncture, Which Remain
Core Practices In Eastern Medicine.
A. Yin And Yang: Partially Correct, But Acupuncture Was Also Included.
B. Acupuncture: Also Partially Correct.
C. Meditation: Not A Focus Of This Document, Though Related Texts May Discuss It..
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
6. The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Included 365 Medicines And Was
Written In Which Of The Following Centuries?
A. 1st Century CE
B. 2nd Century CE
C. 3rd Century CE
,D. 4th Century CE
ANS: A
Rationale:
The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Was Written In The 1st Century CE And
Included 365 Medicines, 252 Of Which Were Herbs.
B. 2nd Century CE: Too Late—Pharmacological Texts Had Already Been Written By
Then.
C. 3rd Century CE: Inaccurate; By This Time, The Text Was Already In Circulation.
D. 4th Century CE: Far Too Late For The Origin Of This Document.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
7. The Ebers Papyrus Is Which Of The Following?
A. An Iranian Medical Text Written Approximately 400 BCE
B. An Egyptian Medical Document Written Approximately 1550 BCE
C. An Eskimo Medical Paper Written Approximately 750 BCE
D. A Roman Medical Document Written Approximately 600 BCE
ANS: B
Rationale:
The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa 1550
BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites To
Psychiatric Illnesses.
A. Iranian Medical Text: Refers More Closely To Works Like Al-Hawi, Not The Ebers
Papyrus.
C. Eskimo Medical Paper: There Are No Historical Records Of Eskimo (Inuit) Medical
Texts From This Era.
D. Roman Medical Document: Incorrect In Both Origin And Date; Roman Medicine Was
Developed Much Later.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: Ebers
Papyrus | History
, 8. The Ebers Papyrus Contains Which Of The Following?
A. Recipes For Treating A Variety Of Illnesses
B. The First Detailed Drawing Of The Human Anatomy
C. Journal Entries Of Early Healers
D. Death Records
ANS: A
Rationale:
The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa 1550
BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites To
Psychiatric Illnesses.
B. Drawing Of Human Anatomy: Incorrect; While Anatomical Understanding Was
Developing, Detailed Anatomical Drawings Appeared Much Later, Especially In Greek
And Renaissance Medicine.
C. Journal Entries: Not The Purpose Of The Document; It's A Compilation Of
Treatments, Not A Diary.
D. Death Records: Unrelated—This Was A Medical Text, Not A Civil Registry.
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: Ebers
Papyrus | History
9. Al-Razi, An Iranian, Wrote A 20-Volume Medical Book Named Which Of The
Following?
A. Hawi-Al
B. Rad-Mal
C. Al-Hawi
D. Mal-Rad
ANS: C
Rationale:
Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication
Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025)
By Cynthia J. Watkins & Charlet L. Blades
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Latest Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 38
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
UNIT II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Chapter 6. Review Of Mathematics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 129
UNIT III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 143
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ----------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 156
UNIT IV. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 179
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 211
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 228
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 239
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 257
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 278
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 297
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 311
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 327
Chapter 21. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine------------- 344
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek Word Pharmakon Means Which Of The Following?
A. Medicine
B. Poison
C. Remedy
D. Medicine, Poison, And Remedy
ANS: D
Rationale:
The Word Pharmakon Refers To The Curing Of Illness, Thus Meaning Medicine And
Remedy, As Well As Poison Because Early Medicines Were Toxic Enough To Kill A
Patient Or Enemy.
A. Medicine: Partially Correct, But Pharmakon Also Includes Poison And Remedy.
B. Poison: Also Partially Correct, But Not The Full Scope.
C. Remedy: Incomplete, As The Term Includes All Three.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
2. The Dutch Word Droog Means Which Of The Following?
A. Drop
B. Drug
C. Dry
D. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale:
,Droog, Which Means “Dry,” Is The Origin Of The Word Drug, Such As In The Use Of
Dry Herbs As Medications.
A. Drop: Incorrect; "Drop" Is Unrelated To Droog.
B. Drug: Close, But "Drug" Is Derived From Droog, Which Means "Dry," Not "Drug"
Directly.
D. Dirge: Incorrect; "Dirge" Means A Mournful Song, Unrelated Etymologically.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
3. Most Ancient Societies Treated Illness Based On Which Of The Following?
A. Visions Received By Medicine Men
B. Trial And Error
C. Religion
D. Animal Sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale:
Ancient Societies Had Little Knowledge Of How The Human Body Worked; Therefore,
Treating Illness Was Often Based On Trial And Error.
A. Visions Received By Medicine Men: Sometimes Occurred, But Was Not The Primary
Method Across Most Societies.
C. Religion: Religious Beliefs Did Influence Healing, But Actual Treatment Methods
Were Mostly Based On What Seemed To Work.
D. Animal Sacrifice: Practiced In Some Cultures, But Not A Method Of Treatment.
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
4. Early Records Show That Pharmacological Treatments Consisted Of Which Of
The Following?
A. Plants
B. Minerals
C. Animal Products
D. Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products
,ANS: D
Rationale:
Early Records Show That Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products Were The Only
Sources Available; Therefore, They Were The Only Things Used.
A. Plants: True, But Incomplete.
B. Minerals: Also True, But Not The Whole Picture.
C. Animal Products: Correct, But Alone Not Sufficient To Encompass Early Treatments.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
5. What Did The Chinese Document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic Discuss
For The First Time?
A. Yin And Yang
B. Acupuncture
C. Meditation
D. Yin And Yang And Acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale:
This Ancient Medical Text Is Foundational In Traditional Chinese Medicine. It
Introduced The Concepts Of Yin And Yang, As Well As Acupuncture, Which Remain
Core Practices In Eastern Medicine.
A. Yin And Yang: Partially Correct, But Acupuncture Was Also Included.
B. Acupuncture: Also Partially Correct.
C. Meditation: Not A Focus Of This Document, Though Related Texts May Discuss It..
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY:History
6. The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Included 365 Medicines And Was
Written In Which Of The Following Centuries?
A. 1st Century CE
B. 2nd Century CE
C. 3rd Century CE
,D. 4th Century CE
ANS: A
Rationale:
The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Was Written In The 1st Century CE And
Included 365 Medicines, 252 Of Which Were Herbs.
B. 2nd Century CE: Too Late—Pharmacological Texts Had Already Been Written By
Then.
C. 3rd Century CE: Inaccurate; By This Time, The Text Was Already In Circulation.
D. 4th Century CE: Far Too Late For The Origin Of This Document.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: History
7. The Ebers Papyrus Is Which Of The Following?
A. An Iranian Medical Text Written Approximately 400 BCE
B. An Egyptian Medical Document Written Approximately 1550 BCE
C. An Eskimo Medical Paper Written Approximately 750 BCE
D. A Roman Medical Document Written Approximately 600 BCE
ANS: B
Rationale:
The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa 1550
BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites To
Psychiatric Illnesses.
A. Iranian Medical Text: Refers More Closely To Works Like Al-Hawi, Not The Ebers
Papyrus.
C. Eskimo Medical Paper: There Are No Historical Records Of Eskimo (Inuit) Medical
Texts From This Era.
D. Roman Medical Document: Incorrect In Both Origin And Date; Roman Medicine Was
Developed Much Later.
PTS: 1DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: Ebers
Papyrus | History
, 8. The Ebers Papyrus Contains Which Of The Following?
A. Recipes For Treating A Variety Of Illnesses
B. The First Detailed Drawing Of The Human Anatomy
C. Journal Entries Of Early Healers
D. Death Records
ANS: A
Rationale:
The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa 1550
BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites To
Psychiatric Illnesses.
B. Drawing Of Human Anatomy: Incorrect; While Anatomical Understanding Was
Developing, Detailed Anatomical Drawings Appeared Much Later, Especially In Greek
And Renaissance Medicine.
C. Journal Entries: Not The Purpose Of The Document; It's A Compilation Of
Treatments, Not A Diary.
D. Death Records: Unrelated—This Was A Medical Text, Not A Civil Registry.
PTS: 1DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To Pharmacology KEY: Ebers
Papyrus | History
9. Al-Razi, An Iranian, Wrote A 20-Volume Medical Book Named Which Of The
Following?
A. Hawi-Al
B. Rad-Mal
C. Al-Hawi
D. Mal-Rad
ANS: C
Rationale:
