Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024)
Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and
Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen
1. Which of the following statements regarding pharmacology is correct?
A) The selection and administration of most medications are based largely on
anecdotal research.
B) The action of the human body in response to a particular medication is called
pharmacology.
C) Evidence-based guidelines, while helpful, are not the primary factor that drives
medication administration.
D) Despite the advanced science of pharmacology, adverse reactions are
commonplace. - ANSWER Ans: D
Page: 423
Type: General Knowledge
2. Which of the following medications is derived from a plant source?
A) Lithium
B) Insulin
C) Heparin
D) Digoxin - ANSWER Ans: D
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Type: General Knowledge
3. A medication is used "off-label." This means that it:
A) is used for a purpose not approved by the FDA, at doses different from the
recommended doses, or by a route of administration not approved by the FDA.
B) has been determined to be safe by a physician, and is used to treat a patient's
illness before the medication has been approved by the FDA for any purpose.
C) is administered in clinical trials while the manufacturer conducts further
research and before the FDA has approved the medication for use.
D) is administered in an extreme emergency situation, but only if initial clinical
trials have determined that the medication will not cause harm to the patient. -
ANSWER Ans: A
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Type: General Knowledge
4. A(n) _________ medication typically includes a "stem" that links it to other
medications in the same class.
A) trade
B) official
C) brand
D) generic - ANSWER Ans: D
,Page: 425
Type: General Knowledge
5. All of the following medications fall in the same classification, EXCEPT:
A) captopril
B) enalapril
C) diazepam
D) lisinopril - ANSWER Ans: C
Page: 425
Type: General Knowledge
6. Metoprolol has the brand name _____________, which may be a subtle
reference to lowering the blood pressure.
A) Cordarone
B) Lopressor
C) Vasotec
D) Norpramin - ANSWER Ans: B
Page: 425
Type: General Knowledge
, 7. Common components of a medication profile include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
A) pregnancy risk factors.
B) the weight of the drug.
C) potential incompatibility.
D) mechanism of action. - ANSWER Ans: B
Page: 426
Type: General Knowledge
8. Medications that are manufactured synthetically:
A) do not use animal, mineral, or vegetable sources.
B) include insulin, digitalis, and thyroid medications.
C) are derived from certain plants and animal organs.
D) include calcium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals. - ANSWER
Ans: A
Page: 424
Type: General Knowledge
9. The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970:
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