Author Question: A generic drug takes 60 minutes to produce a therapeutic effect; the brand name drug takes the same ... (Read 135 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A generic drug takes 60 minutes to produce a therapeutic effect; the brand name drug takes the same amount of time to produce the same effect. This phenomenon is an example of which pharmacological concept?

1. Bioavailability
2. Efficacy
3. Therapeutic effect
4. Adverse effect

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is labeled used for minor skin irritations. Based on the label, how is this drug classified?

1. By the function
2. By its usefulness
3. By its pharmacologic use
4. By its therapeutic use

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Bioavailability is the physiologic ability of the drug to reach its target cells and produce its effect.
Rationale 2: Efficacy is the ability of a drug to produce an effect.
Rationale 3: Therapeutic effect is the anticipated, hoped-for effect of the drug.
Rationale 4: An adverse effect is an undesirable response of the drug (e.g., vomiting).

Global Rationale: Bioavailability is the physiologic ability of the drug to reach its target cells and produce its effect. Efficacy is the ability of a drug to produce an effect. Therapeutic effect is the anticipated, hoped-for effect of the drug. An adverse effect is an undesirable response of the drug (e.g., vomiting).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Function is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 2: Usefulness is not a classification for medications.
Rationale 3: Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how they work pharmacologically.
Rationale 4: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about what a particular drug does clinically.

Global Rationale: When organized by therapeutic classification, a statement is made about what a particular drug does clinically. Pharmacological classification categorizes drugs by how they work pharmacologically. Function and usefulness are not classifications for medications.