PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK
OVERVIEW EXAM SERIES 2025 |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ |
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Pharmacology ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The study of drugs and their action on
living organisms.
Drug action ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------How the drug acts in the body;
considered the most critical aspect of pharmacology.
Clinical drug reference ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A source for obtaining
information about a drug and its actions.
Clinical pharmacist ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A healthcare professional who
provides information about drugs.
Sources for deriving medications ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Plants, synthetic
sources, mold, minerals, and animals.
Chemical name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A name assigned to a drug during the
development process that reflects its chemical structure.
Official name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A name assigned to a drug that is
recognized by official regulatory bodies.
Pharmacologic name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A name that describes the
pharmacological properties of the drug.
,Trade name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A brand name assigned to a drug by its
manufacturer.
Nonproprietary name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Also known as the generic
name, it is a name assigned to a drug that is not trademarked.
Drug classification ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The categorization of a drug based
on the chemical type of its active ingredient or its therapeutic use.
Active ingredient ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The chemical component in a drug
that is responsible for its therapeutic effects.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The agency
responsible for assigning categories to newly approved drugs in the United States.
Drug name ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The name by which a drug is known,
which can include chemical, official, pharmacologic, trade, and nonproprietary names.
Drug class ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A category that groups drugs based on
their similar properties or effects.
Drug source ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The origin of a drug, which can be
natural or synthetic.
Synthetic sources ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Drugs created in a laboratory
setting.
Mold ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A natural source from which some medications
are derived.
Minerals ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Natural substances that can be used as
sources for medications.
,Animals ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Natural sources from which some
medications are derived.
Nursing instructor ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------An educator who teaches nursing
students about pharmacology and other subjects.
Nurse assigned to the patient ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A healthcare
professional responsible for the care of a specific patient.
Prescribing health care provider ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A medical
professional who prescribes medications to patients.
Prescription ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A category assigned by the FDA to drugs
that require a licensed health care provider's signature.
Nonprescription ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A category assigned by the FDA to
drugs that can be purchased without a prescription, often referred to as over-the-counter
drugs.
Controlled substance ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A category assigned by the FDA
to drugs that are regulated due to their potential for abuse.
Metabolite ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------The inactive form of the drug.
Noncontrolled substance ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A term that is not used in the
context of drug classification.
Safe use of prescription drugs ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Includes administering
drugs, monitoring drug effects, evaluating for toxic effects, and educating clients and
caregivers about drugs.
Prescription documentation ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Must contain the client's
name, the name of the drug, the dosage, the method and times of administration, and the
signature of the licensed health care provider.
, Nonprescription drugs labeling requirements ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Federal
government has imposed labeling requirements for OTC drugs, which should only be taken
as directed on the label.
Controlled Substances Act of 1970 ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------Regulates the
manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of drugs classified as controlled substances.
Manufacturing ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------One of the activities regulated under
the Controlled Substances Act for controlled substances.
Distribution ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------One of the activities regulated under the
Controlled Substances Act for controlled substances.
Dispensing ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------One of the activities regulated under the
Controlled Substances Act for controlled substances.
Monitoring clients for drug effects ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------An important
responsibility of nurses to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs.
Evaluating clients for toxic effects ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------An important
responsibility of nurses to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs.
Educating clients/caregivers about drugs ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------An
important responsibility of nurses to ensure the safe use of prescription drugs.
Dosage of the drug ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A required element that must be
documented in a prescription.
Route of drug administration ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A required element that
must be documented in a prescription.
Times of drug administration ------------CORRECT ANSWERS---------A required element that
must be documented in a prescription.