pharmacology test bank chapter

3 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 4) Pharmacotherapy is a critical intervention for many conditions, and a key part of nursing intervention. Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy? 1. The study of medicine and drug therapy 2. The application of natural substances to cure diseases 3. The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human suffering 4. Understanding the difference between trade and generic medications Answer: 3 Explanation: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases and human suffering. Page Ref: 4 Cognitive Level: Understanding Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: IX.3 Implement holistic, patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management and nursing management across the health-illness continuum, across lifespan, and in all healthcare settings | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Relationships between knowledge/science and quality and safe patient care | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: 1-2 Compare and contrast the terms drug, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy. MNL LO: 1.1.1 Apply basic concepts related to pharmacology. 5) Which principle best describes what the nurse is expected to understand when administering medication to a client? 1. The pharmacotherapeutics for all of the medications 2. The most common side effects of the drug's prototype 3. The trade and generic names for all of the medications 4. The cost of the drug therapy from different drug manufacturers Answer: 1 Explanation: The nurse should understand the pharmacotherapeutics for all medications that the client is receiving. Page Ref: 4 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Standards: QSEN Competencies: III.A.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes | AACN Essential Competencies: IX.3 Implement holistic, patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management and nursing management across the health-illness continuum, across lifespan, and in all healthcare settings | NLN Competencies: Knowledge and Science: Relationships between knowledge/science and quality and safe patient care | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: 1-3 Explain the importance of pharmacotherapy to clinical nursing practice. MNL LO: 1.1.1 Apply basic concepts related to pharmacology.