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Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication
Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025)
By Cynthia J. Watkins & Charlet L. Blades
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Latest Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Hosmerit.Stuvia
1
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. A Brief History Of Pharmacology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 21
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
UNIT II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Chapter 6. Review Of Mathematics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
UNIT III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 82
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ----------------------------------------------------------- 82
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 89
UNIT IV. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 102
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 102
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 111
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 129
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 146
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 158
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 169
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 176
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 21. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine------------- 196
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,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek Word Pharmakon Means Which Of The Following?
a. Medicine
b. Poison
c. Remedy
d. Medicine, Poison, And Remedy
ANS: D
Rationale: The Word Pharmakon Refers To The Curing Of Illness, Thus Meaning Medicine
And Remedy, As Well As Poison Because Early Medicines Were Toxic Enough To Kill A
Patient Or Enemy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
2. The Dutch Word Droog Means Which Of The Following?
a. Drop
b. Drug
c. Dry
d. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale: Droog, Which M e a nws w“ W
d r.Y ,T” Bi sst m
h e.Owr isg i n Of The Word Drug, Such As In The
Use Of Dry Herbs As Medications.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
3. Most Ancient Societies Treated Illness Based On Which Of The Following?
a. Visions Received By Medicine Men
b. Trial And Error
c. Religion
d. Animal Sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale: Ancient Societies Had Little Knowledge Of How The Human Body Worked;
Therefore, Treating Illness Was Often Based On Trial And Error.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
3
, 4. Early Records Show That Pharmacological Treatments Consisted Of Which Of The
Following?
a. Plants
b. Minerals
c. Animal Products
d. Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products
ANS: D
Rationale: Early Records Show That Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products Were The
Only Sources Available; Therefore, They Were The Only Things Used.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
5. What Did The Chinese Document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic Discuss For The
First Time?
a. Yin And Yang
b. Acupuncture
c. Meditation
d. Yin And Yang And Acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale: This Was A Very Early Document Discussing Yin And Yang And Acupuncture.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
6. The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Included 365 Medicines And Was
Written In Which Of The Following Centuries?
a. 1st Century CE
b. 2nd Century CE
c. 3rd Century CE
d. 4th Century CE
ANS: A
Rationale: The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Was Written In The 1st Century
CE And Included 365 Medicines, 252 Of Which Were Herbs.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
7. The Ebers Papyrus Is Which Of The Following?
a. An Iranian Medical Text Written Approximately 400 BCE
b. An Egyptian Medical Document Written Approximately 1550 BCE
c. An Eskimo Medical Paper Written Approximately 750 BCE
d. A Roman Medical Document Written Approximately 600 BCE
ANS: B
Rationale: The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa
1550 BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites
To Psychiatric Illnesses.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: Ebers Papyrus | History
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Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication
Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025)
By Cynthia J. Watkins & Charlet L. Blades
All Chapters 1-21| 4 Units| Latest Edition With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Hosmerit.Stuvia
1
,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 1. A Brief History Of Pharmacology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 2. Basics Of Pharmacology------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Chapter 3. Patient Safety In Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 21
Chapter 4. Regulations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Chapter 5. Prescriptions And Labels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
UNIT II. CALCULATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Chapter 6. Review Of Mathematics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Chapter 7. Measurement Systems ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Chapter 8. Dosage Calculations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
UNIT III. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 82
Chapter 9. Enteral Medications And Administration ----------------------------------------------------------- 82
Chapter 10. Parental Medications And Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 89
UNIT IV. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 102
Chapter 11. Integumentary System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 102
Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 111
Chapter 13. Nervous System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119
Chapter 14. Eye And Ear Medications------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 129
Chapter 15. Endocrine System Medications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 135
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular System Medications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 146
Chapter 17. Immunologic System Medications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 158
Chapter 18. Pulmonary System Medications --------------------------------------------------------------------- 169
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal System Medications -------------------------------------------------------------- 176
Chapter 20. Reproductive And Urinary System Medications ------------------------------------------------- 186
Chapter 21. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine------------- 196
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,UNIT I. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1. A Brief History of Pharmacology
Cynthia J. Watkins: Pharmacology Clear And Simple: A Guide To Medication Classifications And Dosage Calculations 5th Edition, (2025) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Greek Word Pharmakon Means Which Of The Following?
a. Medicine
b. Poison
c. Remedy
d. Medicine, Poison, And Remedy
ANS: D
Rationale: The Word Pharmakon Refers To The Curing Of Illness, Thus Meaning Medicine
And Remedy, As Well As Poison Because Early Medicines Were Toxic Enough To Kill A
Patient Or Enemy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
2. The Dutch Word Droog Means Which Of The Following?
a. Drop
b. Drug
c. Dry
d. Dirge
ANS: C
Rationale: Droog, Which M e a nws w“ W
d r.Y ,T” Bi sst m
h e.Owr isg i n Of The Word Drug, Such As In The
Use Of Dry Herbs As Medications.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
3. Most Ancient Societies Treated Illness Based On Which Of The Following?
a. Visions Received By Medicine Men
b. Trial And Error
c. Religion
d. Animal Sacrifice
ANS: B
Rationale: Ancient Societies Had Little Knowledge Of How The Human Body Worked;
Therefore, Treating Illness Was Often Based On Trial And Error.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
3
, 4. Early Records Show That Pharmacological Treatments Consisted Of Which Of The
Following?
a. Plants
b. Minerals
c. Animal Products
d. Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products
ANS: D
Rationale: Early Records Show That Plants, Minerals, And Animal Products Were The
Only Sources Available; Therefore, They Were The Only Things Used.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
5. What Did The Chinese Document The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic Discuss For The
First Time?
a. Yin And Yang
b. Acupuncture
c. Meditation
d. Yin And Yang And Acupuncture
ANS: D
Rationale: This Was A Very Early Document Discussing Yin And Yang And Acupuncture.
PTS: 1 DIF: Intermediate TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
6. The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Included 365 Medicines And Was
Written In Which Of The Following Centuries?
a. 1st Century CE
b. 2nd Century CE
c. 3rd Century CE
d. 4th Century CE
ANS: A
Rationale: The First Chinese Manual On Pharmacology Was Written In The 1st Century
CE And Included 365 Medicines, 252 Of Which Were Herbs.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: History
7. The Ebers Papyrus Is Which Of The Following?
a. An Iranian Medical Text Written Approximately 400 BCE
b. An Egyptian Medical Document Written Approximately 1550 BCE
c. An Eskimo Medical Paper Written Approximately 750 BCE
d. A Roman Medical Document Written Approximately 600 BCE
ANS: B
Rationale: The Ebers Papyrus Is An Egyptian Medical Document That Was Written Circa
1550 BCE And Lists About 700 “Recipes” For A Host Of Illnesses, From Crocodile Bites
To Psychiatric Illnesses.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: Unit 1: Introduction To
Pharmacology KEY: Ebers Papyrus | History
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