NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which student comment from below indicates a need for further teaching?

1. Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of healthcare

2. John Jacob Abel is considered the father of pharmacology

3. Modern pharmacology began in the early 1600s

4. New drugs can be synthesized faster than isolating active agents from natural resources

The correct answer is: Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of healthcare

Option A indicates a need for further teaching because herbal medicine is indeed one of the oldest forms of healthcare. Throughout history, humans have used various plants and herbs for medicinal purposes. This practice has been passed down through generations and is still prevalent in many cultures. The other options provide accurate information: - Option B is correct as John Jacob Abel is considered the father of pharmacology for his significant contributions to the field. - Option C is also accurate as modern pharmacology began to take shape in the early 1600s with advancements in chemical analysis and synthesis. - Option D is correct because nowadays, with advancements in technology and pharmaceutical research, new drugs can indeed be synthesized faster than isolating active agents from natural resources.