1. Which of the following is the main purpose of

pharmacology in nursing practice?

 a) To assess patients' medical conditions.

 b) To provide emotional support to patients.

 c) To administer medications accurately.

 d) To document patient progress.

Answer: c) To administer medications accurately.

Rationale: Pharmacology in nursing practice primarily

focuses on the safe and accurate administration of

medications to patients.

2. The term pharmacokinetics refers to:

 a) The study of the therapeutic effects of medications.

 b) The study of medications' absorption, distribution,

metabolism, and excretion.

 c) The study of potential drug-drug interactions.

 d) The study of medication adverse reactions.

Answer: b) The study of medications' absorption,

distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Rationale: Pharmacokinetics involves understanding how

medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and

excreted in the body.