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Test Bank for Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (19th Edition) by Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz & Bruce Clayton – Chapters 1–48 Comprehensive Study Guide

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This document contains test bank questions and answers covering Chapters 1–48 of Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (19th Edition). It explores essential pharmacology concepts including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication administration, drug classifications, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, drug interactions, patient education, and nursing responsibilities in safe medication management. The material is designed to help nursing students strengthen their pharmacology knowledge, reinforce safe medication practices, and prepare effectively for quizzes, examinations, and clinical coursework through chapter-based review and practice questions.

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CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION




TEST BANK FOR CLAYTON’S BASIC
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION
BY MICHELLE J. WILLIHNGANZ, SAMUEL L.
GUREVITZ, BRUCE CLAYTON -CHAPTER 1-48 |
ISBN-13; 978-0323796309




CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION

, CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION


Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources



MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark

ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand
name, or trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The
nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the United States Adopted Names
Council.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 9 OBJ: 1
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education

2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts

ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to
nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a
compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved
drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database contains
evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it
does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts
contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include
nutritional supplements.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education

3. Which drug reference contains drug monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic class?
a. Drug Facts and Comparisons
b. Drug Interaction Facts
c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d. Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference

ANS: A
Drug Facts and Comparisons contains drug monographs that describe all drugs
in a therapeutic class. Monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison

CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION

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of similar products, brand names, manufacturers, cost indices, and available
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CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 19TH EDITION

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Online version is available.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment

4. Which drug reference contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses?
a. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
b. AHFS Drug Information
c. Drug Reference
d. Drug Facts and Comparisons

ANS: B
AHFS Drug Information contains monographs about virtually every single-entity drug
available in the United States and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including
approved and unapproved uses.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 Table 1.2
OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Planning CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment

5. Which online drug reference makes available to healthcare providers and the public
a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about
medicines?
a. American Drug Index
b. American Hospital Formulary
c. DailyMed
d. Drug Reference

ANS: C
DailyMed makes available to healthcare providers and the public a standard,
comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines. The
American Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use. The American Hospital
Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The drug reference is not appropriate for
patient use.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 3 | p. 4 OBJ: 3
NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
CON: Safety | Patient Education | Clinical Judgment

6. Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
b. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
c. Controlled Substances Act (1970)
d. Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962)

ANS: A
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorized the FDA to determine the
safety of all drugs before marketing. Later amendments and acts helped tighten FDA
control and ensure drug safety. The Durham Humphrey Amendment defines the kinds of
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