Chapter 07 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 07 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland – Adams

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) The nurse knows one way to decrease the chance of addiction to a prescription drug is to take the:
A) Highest dose possible for the shortest time necessary.
B) Highest dose possible for the longest time necessary.
C) Lowest effective dose for the longest time necessary.
D) Lowest effective dose for the shortest time necessary.
1)
2) Addiction can be caused by:
A) Only prescription drugs
B) Only illegal drugs.
C) Any medication to treat pain.
D) A need for prescription pain medications.
2)
3) The progressive and chronic abuse of a substance caused by an overwhelming feeling that drives
someone to use a drug repeatedly despite serious consequences is known as:
A) Psychological dependence. B) Addiction.
C) Withdrawal. D) Physical dependence.
3)
4) ________ dependence causes no apparent signs of physical discomfort after the agent is stopped,
whereas ________ dependence causes uncomfortable symptoms when the drug is stopped.
A) Psychological; physical B) Substance; physical
C) Physical; psychological D) Psychological; substance
4)
5) A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. The client asks the nurse if there are
medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. The nurse knows which of
the following drugs is used for this purpose?
A) Bupropion (Wellbutrin) B) Methadone (Dolphine)
C) Marijuana D) Diazepam (Valium)

Answer Key
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1) D
2) D
3) B
4) A
5) D