Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.

%1 Pharmacology Practice Questions: Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs %2%3 Test your knowledge on the introduction to drugs with these practice questions. %4Q1: Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of nurses administering drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases?A1: B) pharmacotherapeuticsQ2: Under what category would intravenous hydromorphone, an opioid with high abuse potential, be classified?A2: B) schedule IIQ3: What action should the nurse perform when involved in phase III drug evaluation studies?A3: C) Monitor and observe clients closely for adverse effects.Q4: What concept is prioritized when a provider is considering the substitution of brand name drug with a generic drug?A4: A) bioequivalencyQ5: When assessing a client’s home medication use, what priority question should the nurse ask?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?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.