NURS 251 Module 1 Pharmacology
Module 1
Question 1
A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment
that he has noticed his mouth is dry since starting the medication. He also mentions that this is not a
problem, and he has managed it by increasing the amount of water he is drinking. What drug effect best
describes the dry mouth this patient is experiencing?
• Side Effect
• Adverse Effect
• Toxic Effect
• Therapeutic Effect
Question 2
Discontinuing drug therapy is always the best course of action whenever a patient experiences a harmful
adverse event.
• True
• False
Question 3
The site within a cell that the drug binds to in order to exert its therapeutic effect is known as:
• Binding site
• Receptor
• Cell wall
• Agonist
Question 4
When a drug binds to a cell exerting its effect leading to a decrease in that cell’s physiologic response
that drug is acting as an agonist.
• True
• False
False. An agonist would cause in increase in that cell’s physiologic response. When the drug decreases
a cell’s physiologic response it is called an antagonist.
Question 5
Match the following terms to the best definition
1. Duration of Action A. Drug concentration is above MEC and below MTC
2. Onset of Action B. Time from administration to first effect
3. Therapeutic Range C. Length of time the drug produces its effect
1. Duration of Action C
, 2. Onset of Action B
3. Therapeutic Range A
Question 6
Drugs either have a trade name or a generic name.
• True
• False
False. Drugs have both a trade name and generic name.
Question 7
There can be multiple generic names for the same chemical compound.
• True
• False
False. Chemical compounds have one corresponding generic name, but may be marketed under
multiple trade names.
Question 8
Select the dosage form that is best described as a flattened tablet that dissolves in the mouth:
• Tablet
• Capsule
• Troche
• Suppository
Question 9
Tablets that are coated with an acid-resistant substance to prevent dissolution in the stomach are called
enteric coated.
• True
• False
Question 10
Suppositories are designed to melt at body temperature.
• True
• False
Question 11
Parenteral administration generally has a slower onset of action than oral.
• True
• False
Module 1
Question 1
A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment
that he has noticed his mouth is dry since starting the medication. He also mentions that this is not a
problem, and he has managed it by increasing the amount of water he is drinking. What drug effect best
describes the dry mouth this patient is experiencing?
• Side Effect
• Adverse Effect
• Toxic Effect
• Therapeutic Effect
Question 2
Discontinuing drug therapy is always the best course of action whenever a patient experiences a harmful
adverse event.
• True
• False
Question 3
The site within a cell that the drug binds to in order to exert its therapeutic effect is known as:
• Binding site
• Receptor
• Cell wall
• Agonist
Question 4
When a drug binds to a cell exerting its effect leading to a decrease in that cell’s physiologic response
that drug is acting as an agonist.
• True
• False
False. An agonist would cause in increase in that cell’s physiologic response. When the drug decreases
a cell’s physiologic response it is called an antagonist.
Question 5
Match the following terms to the best definition
1. Duration of Action A. Drug concentration is above MEC and below MTC
2. Onset of Action B. Time from administration to first effect
3. Therapeutic Range C. Length of time the drug produces its effect
1. Duration of Action C
, 2. Onset of Action B
3. Therapeutic Range A
Question 6
Drugs either have a trade name or a generic name.
• True
• False
False. Drugs have both a trade name and generic name.
Question 7
There can be multiple generic names for the same chemical compound.
• True
• False
False. Chemical compounds have one corresponding generic name, but may be marketed under
multiple trade names.
Question 8
Select the dosage form that is best described as a flattened tablet that dissolves in the mouth:
• Tablet
• Capsule
• Troche
• Suppository
Question 9
Tablets that are coated with an acid-resistant substance to prevent dissolution in the stomach are called
enteric coated.
• True
• False
Question 10
Suppositories are designed to melt at body temperature.
• True
• False
Question 11
Parenteral administration generally has a slower onset of action than oral.
• True
• False
