Chapter 4: Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

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

 

  1. Which is always true regarding the generic name for a drug?
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

 

  1. What should the nurse do when writing the trade and generic name of a drug?
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

 

  1. Chemical names are different from trade or brand names because chemical names describe which of the following?
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

 

  1. A patient is admitted to the hospital for complaints of drowsiness and nausea after taking an over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies. What potential problem is this?
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

 

  1. Which explanation by the nurse explains to a patient that water should be taken with a tablet?
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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