Chapter 06 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 06 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 client asks if ʺnaturalʺ products are superior to prescription medication. The best response by
the nurse is:
A) ʺInteractions are rare when mixing natural and prescribed medications.ʺ
B) ʺNatural products are not as potent as approved medications.ʺ
C) ʺYes, since the product is based in nature.ʺ
D) ʺNatural does not always mean better or safe.ʺ
1)
2) The nurse understands that CAM therapies have common characteristics, such as which of the
following? Select all that apply.
A) Focusing on treatment of the person as an individual
B) Recognizing the role of spirituality in health and healing
C) Promotion of disease prevention, self-care, and self-healing
D) Consideration of the specific system involved
2)
3) The nurse advises the menopausal client that which of the following herbal products might help
alleviate her symptoms?
A) Black cohosh B) Valerian
C) Ginger D) Cranberry tablets
3)
4) Which of the following is not a characteristic of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
A) Promote disease prevention, self-care, and self-healing.
B) Consider the health of the whole person.
C) Focus on treating each individual person.
D) Replace all traditional medication.
4)
5) CAM includes biological therapies and alternate health care systems. Which of the following is an
example of an alternate health care system?
A) Special diets B) Naturopathy
C) Nutritional supplements D) Herbal therapies

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