NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

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A student nurse asks a nursing instructor why learn about anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology when the student only wants to learn about pharmacology. What is the best response by the instructor?

Knowledge of all those subjects will prepare you to administer medications
You must learn all, since all of those subjects are part of the curriculum
Because pharmacology is an outgrowth of those subjects
An understanding of those subjects is essential to understanding pharmacology

The correct answer is: An understanding of those subjects is essential to understanding pharmacology

An understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as microbiology, is essential to understanding pharmacology because pharmacology is built upon the foundation of these subjects. Knowledge of how the body is structured and functions (anatomy and physiology) is crucial in understanding how medications will interact with the body. Additionally, knowledge of microbiology is important as it pertains to understanding infections and how antimicrobial medications work. Therefore, having a solid grasp of these foundational subjects is vital for a student nurse to excel in pharmacology and in administering medications safely and effectively.