Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs - Practice Questions

Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering iodine, chemotherapy, and vaccines?A) pharmacoeconomicsB) pharmacotherapeuticsC) pharmacodynamicsD) pharmacokinetics

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Under what category would hydromorphone, an opioid with a high abuse potential, be classified?A) schedule IB) schedule IIC) schedule IIID) schedule IV

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What action should a nurse perform during phase III drug evaluation studies?A) Work with animals which are given experimental drugs.B) Select appropriate clients to be involved in the drug study.C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.D) Make decisions that will determine effectiveness of the drug.

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What concept is prioritized when considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A) bioequivalencyB) critical concentrationC) distributionD) half-life

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When assessing a clients home medication use, what priority question should a nurse ask?A) Do you take any generic medications?B) Are any of these medications orphan drugs?C) Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?D) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?

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What goal should a nurse set when beginning a course on pharmacology for nurses?A) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know everything necessary for safe and effective medication administration.B) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know current pharmacologic therapy and will not require ongoing education for 5 years.C) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know general drug information because the nurse can consult a drug guide for specific drug information.D) At the completion of the course, the nurse will understand each drug action that is associated with each classification of medication.

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%1Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs - Practice Questions%2%3These multiple-choice questions are designed to test your knowledge and understanding of Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs. Each question has only one correct answer. Good luck!%4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering iodine, chemotherapy, and vaccines?A) pharmacoeconomicsB) pharmacotherapeuticsC) pharmacodynamicsD) pharmacokineticsA1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would hydromorphone, an opioid with a high abuse potential, be classified?A) schedule IB) schedule IIC) schedule IIID) schedule IVA2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should a nurse perform during phase III drug evaluation studies?A) Work with animals which are given experimental drugs.B) Select appropriate clients to be involved in the drug study.C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.D) Make decisions that will determine effectiveness of the drug.A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A) bioequivalencyB) critical concentrationC) distributionD) half-lifeA4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a clients home medication use, what priority question should a nurse ask?A) Do you take any generic medications?B) Are any of these medications orphan drugs?C) Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?D) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?A5: D) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?Q6: What goal should a nurse set when beginning a course on pharmacology for nurses?A) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know everything necessary for safe and effective medication administration.B) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know current pharmacologic therapy and will not require ongoing education for 5 years.C) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know general drug information because the nurse can consult a drug guide for specific drug information.D) At the completion of the course, the nurse will understand each drug action that is associated with each classification of medication.A6: C) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know general drug information because the nurse can consult a drug guide for specific drug information.

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%1Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs - Practice Questions%2%3These multiple-choice questions are designed to test your knowledge and understanding of Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs. Each question has only one correct answer. Good luck!%4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering iodine, chemotherapy, and vaccines?A) pharmacoeconomicsB) pharmacotherapeuticsC) pharmacodynamicsD) pharmacokineticsA1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would hydromorphone, an opioid with a high abuse potential, be classified?A) schedule IB) schedule IIC) schedule IIID) schedule IVA2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should a nurse perform during phase III drug evaluation studies?A) Work with animals which are given experimental drugs.B) Select appropriate clients to be involved in the drug study.C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.D) Make decisions that will determine effectiveness of the drug.A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A) bioequivalencyB) critical concentrationC) distributionD) half-lifeA4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a clients home medication use, what priority question should a nurse ask?A) Do you take any generic medications?B) Are any of these medications orphan drugs?C) Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?D) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?A5: D) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?Q6: What goal should a nurse set when beginning a course on pharmacology for nurses?A) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know everything necessary for safe and effective medication administration.B) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know current pharmacologic therapy and will not require ongoing education for 5 years.C) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know general drug information because the nurse can consult a drug guide for specific drug information.D) At the completion of the course, the nurse will understand each drug action that is associated with each classification of medication.A6: C) At the completion of the course, the nurse will know general drug information because the nurse can consult a drug guide for specific drug information.

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