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Pharmacology for Nurses:

A Pathophysiological Approach Fourth Canadian Edition Michael Patrick Adams Leland Norman Holland, Jr.Carol Quam Urban Mohamed El-Hussein Joseph Osuji 1 / 4

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada............................. p. 2 Chapter 2: Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada ................................................................. p. 16 Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics ................................................................................................... p. 28 Chapter 4: Pharmacodynamics ................................................................................................ p. 46

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Question 1

Type: MCMA

What key elements are included in the definition of pharmacology?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• Physiological effects of drugs
• Chemical makeup of drugs
• Formularies of drugs
• Approval processes for new drugs
• Mechanism of action

Correct Answer: 1,2,5

Rationale 1: The definition of pharmacology includes the actual responses produced by the drug.Rationale 2: The study of medicines include how they are made, including their chemical properties.Rationale 3: Formularies are a list of drugs and are not an element that defines pharmacology.Rationale 4: Approval processes for new drugs is important understanding but not an element of the definition of pharmacology.Rationale 5: How a drug exerts its effect is an element of the defined term pharmacology.

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation

Learning Outcome: 1-1 Define pharmacology

Question 2

Type: MCSA

While many substances can be considered drugs, which of the following drug definitions is the most accurate?

• Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body
• Any substance that is naturally produced in animal cells
• Substances that have the capacity to produce biological responses
• Substances that can be isolated from natural substances in nature

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: A drug is not a substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the human body.

Rationale 2: This statement is true of a biologic not a drug.

Rationale 3: A drug is an agent capable of producing biological responses that are either therapeutic or adverse. 3 / 4

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Rationale 4: A drug is not only a substance isolated from natural substances.

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: 1-4 Compare and contrast conventional drugs, biologics, and complementary and alternative health products.

Question 3

Type: MCSA

Which statement best describes pharmacotherapy?

• The study of medicine and drug therapy
• The application of natural substances to cure diseases
• The application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease and human suffering
• The understanding of the difference between trade and generic medications

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not just the study of medicine and drug therapy.Rationale 2: Pharmacotherapy is not the application of natural substances to cure diseases.Rationale 3: Pharmacotherapy is the application of drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases and human suffering.Rationale 4: Pharmacotherapy comprises more than understanding the difference between trade and generic drugs.

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Physiological Integrity

Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation

Learning Outcome: 1-3 Compare and contrast therapeutics and pharmacology.

Question 4

Type: MCMA

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Which statement(s) is(are) considered true when dispensing prescription drugs compared to dispensing over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

• May only be obtained by a physician
• Are easily obtainable
• Choice of drug is usually more specific
• Frequency of the drug can be controlled

Correct Answer: 3,4

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