Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is explaining pharmacology concepts to a newly hired
graduate nurse. The graduate asks about the difference
between a drug's therapeutic effect and adverse effect.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Options
A. An unintended harmful response occurring at normal doses
B. The primary intended beneficial response produced by a drug
C. A toxic response caused by excessive drug accumulation
D. A physiological adaptation that results in drug tolerance
Correct Answer
B. The primary intended beneficial response produced by a
drug
Detailed Rationale
,The therapeutic effect is the desired beneficial response for
which a medication is prescribed. Nurses evaluate whether the
therapeutic objective has been achieved while monitoring for
adverse reactions and toxicity.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Defines an adverse effect.
• Misconception: Confusing intended versus unintended
effects.
• Safety Risk: Failure to monitor adverse reactions
separately.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess both benefits and risks.
C. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Describes toxicity.
• Misconception: Believing toxicity is therapeutic.
• Safety Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing Consideration: Monitor drug levels when
indicated.
D. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Describes tolerance.
, • Misconception: Confusing adaptation with treatment
effect.
• Safety Risk: Inappropriate dosage adjustments.
• Nursing Consideration: Evaluate ongoing effectiveness.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Differentiate therapeutic effects from adverse effects, toxicity,
and tolerance.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is explaining pharmacology concepts to a newly hired
graduate nurse. The graduate asks about the difference
between a drug's therapeutic effect and adverse effect.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Options
A. An unintended harmful response occurring at normal doses
B. The primary intended beneficial response produced by a drug
C. A toxic response caused by excessive drug accumulation
D. A physiological adaptation that results in drug tolerance
Correct Answer
B. The primary intended beneficial response produced by a
drug
Detailed Rationale
,The therapeutic effect is the desired beneficial response for
which a medication is prescribed. Nurses evaluate whether the
therapeutic objective has been achieved while monitoring for
adverse reactions and toxicity.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Defines an adverse effect.
• Misconception: Confusing intended versus unintended
effects.
• Safety Risk: Failure to monitor adverse reactions
separately.
• Nursing Consideration: Assess both benefits and risks.
C. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Describes toxicity.
• Misconception: Believing toxicity is therapeutic.
• Safety Risk: Delayed recognition of overdose.
• Nursing Consideration: Monitor drug levels when
indicated.
D. Incorrect
• Why Incorrect: Describes tolerance.
, • Misconception: Confusing adaptation with treatment
effect.
• Safety Risk: Inappropriate dosage adjustments.
• Nursing Consideration: Evaluate ongoing effectiveness.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Key Learning Objective
Differentiate therapeutic effects from adverse effects, toxicity,
and tolerance.
Question 2 (MCQ)
