BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES
EXAMPREP STUDY GUIDE 2026 DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● According to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations,
which drug may be prescribed only by qualified practitioners? Answer:
Corticosteroids
●● Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action?
Answer: Anticholinergics
●● Which action by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is punishable
according to the Controlled Substances Act? Answer: Possessing a
controlled substance as a professional
●● Which nonprescription sale of codeine phosphate preparation is
liable for punishment according to the Controlled Drugs and Substance
Act? Answer: 10 mg of codeine phosphate per solid dosage unit
●● Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of
the Canadian drug names? Answer: The brand name of a drug in Canada
may be different from that in the United States
EXAMPREP STUDY GUIDE 2026 DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● According to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations,
which drug may be prescribed only by qualified practitioners? Answer:
Corticosteroids
●● Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action?
Answer: Anticholinergics
●● Which action by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is punishable
according to the Controlled Substances Act? Answer: Possessing a
controlled substance as a professional
●● Which nonprescription sale of codeine phosphate preparation is
liable for punishment according to the Controlled Drugs and Substance
Act? Answer: 10 mg of codeine phosphate per solid dosage unit
●● Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of
the Canadian drug names? Answer: The brand name of a drug in Canada
may be different from that in the United States
