Fundamentals of Pharmacology Australian 7th Edition Bullock Test Bank
Fundamentals of Pharmacology Australian 7th Edition Bullock Test Bank
Fundamentals of Pharmacology Australian 7th Edition Bullock Test Bank
Exam
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MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) Prohibited substances are substances that:
A) are available to the public from a pharmacist without a prescription.
B) have a moderate potential for causing harm, the extent of which can be reduced through the use of distinctive
packaging with strong warnings and safety directions.
C) are available only to specialised or authorised users who have the skills necessary to handle them safely.
D) may be abused or misused. Their manufacture, possession, sale or use should be prohibited by law except when
required for medical or scientific research, or for analytical teaching or training purposes.
Answer: D
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10) Ms B has an operable brain tumour but refuses life-saving treatment after an acute bleeding episode. Her partner
supports the decision. What ethical principle do the doctors apply to justify doing nothing?
A) Non-maleficence.
B) Confidentiality.
C) Autonomy.
D) Justice.
Answer: C
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11) The doctor tells the nurse to administer excessive doses of opioid analgesic and sedative drugs to relieve the
client's intractable pain, but not to tell the client's family. Which ethical principle would be breached if the nurse gives
the drugs but does not tell the family?
A) Veracity.
B) Confidentiality.
C) Justice.
D) Beneficence.
Answer: A
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12) Which of the following is an instrument that is used to uphold the right of autonomy?
A) Therapeutic privilege.
B) Non-voluntary euthanasia.
C) Informed and valid consent.
D) A not-for-resuscitation (NFR) order.
Answer: C
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17) According to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons in Australia, in which drug schedule
is a controlled drug classified?
A) Schedule 1.
B) Schedule 2.
C) Schedule 4.
D) Schedule 8.
Answer: D
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20) Which of the following healthcare workers have some prescribing rights, are able to order context specific
pathology and radiology tests, and are able to make limited referrals?
A) Assistant in Nursing
B) Registered Nurse
C) Nurse Practitioner
D) Nurse Researcher
Answer: C
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21) Which of the following health professionals treat clients having temporary or permanent physical disability by
physical treatment modalities (such as exercise, massage, splinting, and electrical stimulation) that often require
supplementary drug therapy?
A) Prescriber
B) Nurse
C) Physiotherapist
D) Paramedic
Answer: C
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22) Which of the following health professionals are being permitted to prescribe and administer local anaesthetics,
topical preparations (such as antiseptic lotions and antifungal creams) and antibiotics in their work involving
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders?
A) Nurse
B) Paramedic
C) Physiotherapist
D) Podiatrist
Answer: D
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23) Which of the following health professionals maintain a person’s airway, breathing and circulation in medical
emergency situations, and are permitted to administer medicines for chronic and life-threatening conditions?
A) Pharmacist
B) Paramedic
C) Physiotherapist
D) Podiatrist
Answer: B
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TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
24) A nurse is allowed by law to administer a lethal dose of analgesic medication, when ordered by a doctor, to
alleviate intractable suffering.
Answer: False
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26) In Victoria, midwives employed in hospitals are permitted to initiate administration of up to two pethidine
injections to a woman in labour without a doctor's order.
Answer: False
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27) Australian regulations require nursing staff to maintain a ward register for administration of controlled drugs and
periodically check the balance of ampoules, tablets and volumes of liquid.
Answer: True
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28) In their role as client advocate, health professionals inform people about their rights in relation to drug therapy,
other health care related matters, or when confronted by adversaries, so as to empower them to make informed
decisions.
Answer: True
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1. In some remote areas of Australia (e.g. isolated areas of Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania and Western
Australia), where access to doctors is limited, what extended rights are given to nurses?
Answer: Nurses may apply for authority and be permitted to use extended powers such as diagnosing illnesses,
possessing and dispensing drugs, and administering medications.
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2. A client diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease intends to continue commitment to sporting activities
(including intense training for competition) without the knowledge or approval of family. Which ethical principles
may conflict for health professionals?
Answer: The health professionals encounter conflict between the issues of autonomy and confidentiality.
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Fundamentals of Pharmacology Australian 7th Edition Bullock Test Bank
1) D
2) A
3) B
4) C
5) B
6) B
7) B
8) C
9) B
10) C
11) A
12) C
13) A
14) B
15) A
16) A
17) D
18) C
19) B
20) C
21) C
22) D
23) B
24) FALSE
25) FALSE
26) FALSE
27) TRUE
28) TRUE
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