PNU 119 PrepU Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs-
questions with Correct Solutions
A nurse is to administer several drugs. A drug belonging to which class would the nurse
interpret as being contraindicated for a pregnant woman?
category X
In discussing the safe use of drugs in the institutional setting, what duty is performed by
the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
administering drugs
monitoring clients for drug effects
evaluating clients for toxic effects
educating clients/caregivers about drugs
There are many sources of drug formulation. What is the advantage of a synthetic drug
over a natural drug?
increased stability of the drug
The nurse is administering a medication to a client who reports pain in the knees from
arthritis. The nurse observes the name of the drug as p-isobutylhydratropic and recognizes
that this refers to a:
chemical name.
Plants and plant parts have been used as medicines since prehistoric times. Morphine
(roxanol) is derived from which plant?
poppy
, Which statement best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug?
A chemical must have a proven therapeutic value or efficacy without severe toxicity or damaging
properties to become a drug.
A nurse who provides care in a long-term care facility is documenting a new resident's
medication regimen on the resident's intake admission. Why would the nurse document the
generic, rather than proprietary or trade, names of the resident's current drugs?
There is a potential for confusion and miscommunication if proprietary names are used.
What is the manufacturer's responsibility during phase IV of a drug trial?
Continue to monitor the drug's effects while the drug is in general use.
What drug category indicates fetal risk where the risk outweighs any potential benefit?
category X
A client has asked the nurse to research a drug that the client read about online. The
nurse's research reveals that it is an orphan drug. What should the nurse teach the client
about this drug?
"It could be very difficult to access this drug because it's not readily available on the market."
Which agency evaluates drugs that have completed phase III?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which agency is responsible for the enforcement of controlled substances?
Drug Enforcement Agency
questions with Correct Solutions
A nurse is to administer several drugs. A drug belonging to which class would the nurse
interpret as being contraindicated for a pregnant woman?
category X
In discussing the safe use of drugs in the institutional setting, what duty is performed by
the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
administering drugs
monitoring clients for drug effects
evaluating clients for toxic effects
educating clients/caregivers about drugs
There are many sources of drug formulation. What is the advantage of a synthetic drug
over a natural drug?
increased stability of the drug
The nurse is administering a medication to a client who reports pain in the knees from
arthritis. The nurse observes the name of the drug as p-isobutylhydratropic and recognizes
that this refers to a:
chemical name.
Plants and plant parts have been used as medicines since prehistoric times. Morphine
(roxanol) is derived from which plant?
poppy
, Which statement best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug?
A chemical must have a proven therapeutic value or efficacy without severe toxicity or damaging
properties to become a drug.
A nurse who provides care in a long-term care facility is documenting a new resident's
medication regimen on the resident's intake admission. Why would the nurse document the
generic, rather than proprietary or trade, names of the resident's current drugs?
There is a potential for confusion and miscommunication if proprietary names are used.
What is the manufacturer's responsibility during phase IV of a drug trial?
Continue to monitor the drug's effects while the drug is in general use.
What drug category indicates fetal risk where the risk outweighs any potential benefit?
category X
A client has asked the nurse to research a drug that the client read about online. The
nurse's research reveals that it is an orphan drug. What should the nurse teach the client
about this drug?
"It could be very difficult to access this drug because it's not readily available on the market."
Which agency evaluates drugs that have completed phase III?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which agency is responsible for the enforcement of controlled substances?
Drug Enforcement Agency
