Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by mouth.
Before giving the medication, the nurse verifies the patient's
,identity using two approved identifiers. Which action best
demonstrates safe medication administration?
A. Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth
before administering the medication.
B. Ask a family member to confirm the patient's identity.
C. Compare the patient's room number with the medication
administration record.
D. Ask the patient if they remember taking the medication
earlier.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers, such as the patient's full
name and date of birth, helps prevent medication errors. Room
numbers and family confirmation are not reliable identifiers.
Asking whether the patient remembers taking the medication
does not verify identity.
Question 2
A nurse explains that a medication has a "therapeutic effect."
Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. "The medication is producing the intended benefit."
,B. "The medication has completely eliminated my disease."
C. "The medication will not cause any side effects."
D. "The medication works immediately after I swallow it."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A therapeutic effect is the desired clinical response of a
medication. It does not guarantee a cure, absence of side
effects, or immediate onset of action.
Question 3
A patient asks why the same medication affects people
differently. Which factor should the nurse identify as influencing
individual drug responses?
A. Age, liver function, kidney function, and genetics
B. Eye color and dominant hand
C. Blood type alone
D. Marital status and occupation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Drug responses vary because of factors such as age, body
composition, genetic differences, liver metabolism, kidney
, function, and concurrent illnesses. Eye color, blood type alone,
marital status, and occupation generally do not determine
medication response.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication. Which
phase of pharmacokinetics describes the movement of a drug
from the bloodstream into body tissues?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Distribution refers to the transport of a drug from the
bloodstream to tissues and organs. Absorption is movement
into the bloodstream, metabolism is chemical alteration
(primarily in the liver), and excretion is elimination from the
body.
Question 5
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by mouth.
Before giving the medication, the nurse verifies the patient's
,identity using two approved identifiers. Which action best
demonstrates safe medication administration?
A. Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth
before administering the medication.
B. Ask a family member to confirm the patient's identity.
C. Compare the patient's room number with the medication
administration record.
D. Ask the patient if they remember taking the medication
earlier.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers, such as the patient's full
name and date of birth, helps prevent medication errors. Room
numbers and family confirmation are not reliable identifiers.
Asking whether the patient remembers taking the medication
does not verify identity.
Question 2
A nurse explains that a medication has a "therapeutic effect."
Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. "The medication is producing the intended benefit."
,B. "The medication has completely eliminated my disease."
C. "The medication will not cause any side effects."
D. "The medication works immediately after I swallow it."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A therapeutic effect is the desired clinical response of a
medication. It does not guarantee a cure, absence of side
effects, or immediate onset of action.
Question 3
A patient asks why the same medication affects people
differently. Which factor should the nurse identify as influencing
individual drug responses?
A. Age, liver function, kidney function, and genetics
B. Eye color and dominant hand
C. Blood type alone
D. Marital status and occupation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Drug responses vary because of factors such as age, body
composition, genetic differences, liver metabolism, kidney
, function, and concurrent illnesses. Eye color, blood type alone,
marital status, and occupation generally do not determine
medication response.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a newly prescribed medication. Which
phase of pharmacokinetics describes the movement of a drug
from the bloodstream into body tissues?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Distribution refers to the transport of a drug from the
bloodstream to tissues and organs. Absorption is movement
into the bloodstream, metabolism is chemical alteration
(primarily in the liver), and excretion is elimination from the
body.
Question 5
