Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology 8th Edition by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds
Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology 8th Edition by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds
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Chapter 4: Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | It is capitalized when written. |
| b. | It is the same in any country. |
| c. | It is assigned by a specific manufacturer. |
| d. | It is similar to the chemical name. |
ANS: B
The generic name is the common drug name used. This name is the same in all countries. The generic drug name is written in lower-case letters, whereas the trade name or brand name of a drug is capitalized.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 34 OBJ: 2
TOP: Drug Names KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Capitalize both trade and generic names. |
| b. | Capitalize the trade name but not the generic name. |
| c. | Capitalize only the generic name. |
| d. | The trade name is not capitalized. |
ANS: B
Generic names are not capitalized when written. The first letter of the trade name is capitalized, and sometimes other letters as well.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 34 OBJ: 2
TOP: Drug Names KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Atomic or molecular structure |
| b. | Metabolic and chemical structure |
| c. | Generic or chemical structure |
| d. | Receptor and agonist structure |
ANS: A
Chemical names are often the most difficult to remember because they include the chemicals that make up the drug. These names are usually long and hyphenated and describe the atomic or molecular structure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 34 OBJ: 2
TOP: Drug Names KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Adverse effect |
| b. | Desired action |
| c. | Side effect |
| d. | Paradoxical response |
ANS: A
Adverse reactions, or adverse effects, usually imply relatively severe symptoms or problems that develop because of the drug.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 37 OBJ: 3
TOP: Drug Actions KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
| a. | “Juice or milk can keep it from dissolving.” |
| b. | “Water is important for proper metabolism.” |
| c. | “Water keeps the medicine potent.” |
| d. | “Water helps to dissolve the medication.” |
ANS: D
When the patient takes water with a tablet, it not only helps in swallowing but also helps dissolve the medication and increase its solubility.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 35 OBJ: 4
TOP: The Process of Absorption KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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