Unit 1

Question 1

The science dealing with the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs is called

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n)

Answer 2

laxative

Question 3

When you ask the pharmacist for the drug diphenhydramine, you are asking for the drug using the drug’s _____ name.

Answer 3

generic

Question 4

Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its

Answer 4

contraindication

Question 5

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

Answer 5

over-the-counter drugs

Question 6

Common dosage forms of drugs include
1. suspension.
2. capsule.
3. oral.
4. transdermal.
5. inhalant.
6. parenteral.
7. solution.

Answer 6

1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 only

Question 7

Vitamins, herbals, and dietary supplements are classified as

Answer 7

over-the-counter drugs

Question 8

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

Answer 8

filtration

Question 9

All of the following are related except

Answer 9

diphenhydramine

Benadryl

2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-

Echinacea**

Question 10

Reaction to a drug that results in respiratory or circulatory collapse is referred to as

Answer 10

anaphylaxis

Question 11

Some drugs are intended to have slow, uniform absorption over several hours and are said to be extended-release drugs These drugs are designed to permit absorption in the

Answer 11

small bowel

Question 12

Transdermal patches are intended to release a drug over an extended period of time. Particular care must be used with this type of drug administration because of its design and thin metal backing. The modality of concern in medical imaging would be

Answer 12

MRI scanning

Question 13

Metformin (Glucophage) is commonly used to treat

Answer 13

type 2 diabetes

Question 14

Drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness are called

Answer 14

analgesics

Question 15

All of the following are true of the drug nitroglycerine except it

Answer 15

causes blood vessels to constrict

Question 16

An annual publication commonly used to answer questions about drugs and their actions is the

Answer 16

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Question 17

A patient who is scheduled to have surgery of the esophagus for a diverticulum will likely be given an _______ to decrease mucosal secretions and esophageal muscular activity.

Answer 17

antiemetic

Question 18

Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol are referred to as

Answer 18

statins

Question 19

A major complication for patients undergoing (antiplatelet) blood clotting drug therapy is

Answer 19

bleeding

Question 20

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

Answer 20

levothyroxine

Question 21

A drug name that is unique to the drug, as given by the drug’s manufacturer, is called the drug’s _____ name.

Answer 21

brand

Question 22

Select the true statement from the choices below.

Answer 22

Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or nonprescription.

Question 23

Heparin is best administered to patients

Answer 23

as an intravenous injection

Question 24

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

Answer 24

furosemide

a diuretic

Lasix

Question 25

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

Answer 25

compromised renal function

Question 26

A patient who has a history of bloody stools caused by a suspected malignant neoplasm (cancer) in the colon should not be given

Answer 26

a laxative

Question 27

Examples of antihistamines include 1. Benadryl. 2. Fosamax. 3. metformin. 4. Dilantin. 5. Claritin. 6. Allegra.

Answer 27

1, 5, and 6 only

Question 28

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

Answer 28

needle injections

Question 29

What is the name given to a drug when it becomes available commercially?

Answer 29

Generic name

Question 30

Which of the following is a breathable chemical vapor that may cause systemic and local effects?

Answer 30

Inhalent

Question 31

What is the name given that means the act of propelling the contents through the G.I. tract?

Answer 31

Peristalsis

Question 32

A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug is call a(n)

Answer 32

antagonist

Question 33

What is the most common dose form and it is one of the easiest to administer?

Answer 33

Tablet

Question 34

Which dose form can have a powder or liquid in the dose form?

Answer 34

Capsule

Question 35

A gelatin shell dissolves where?

Answer 35

Stomach

Question 36

As you approach a patient for a portable chest radiograph, you notice a localized swelling around the insertion site of the patient’s IV. There is no associated skin erythema. This patient likely demonstrates _______________ of the injection site.

Answer 36

extravasation

Question 37

Tablets that are taken orally and have a polymer coating

Answer 37

are designed to be absorbed through the mucosal lining of the small bowel.

Question 38

Pharmaceuticals that are used to treat cancers and malignant disease

Answer 38

may be used in conjunction with radiation therapy. are cytotoxic and require personal protective equipment (PPE). are classified as antineoplastic drugs.

Question 39

According to the Controlled Substances act, which schedule is valium?

Answer 39

Schedule 4 Drugs

Question 40

What is the rule for Metformin and CT?

Answer 40

Inform the patient it should not be taken 48 hours before and 48 hours after their test

Question 41

How many drug schedules are there?

Answer 41

5

Question 42

Which of the below is not one of the components of a valid drug prescription?

Answer 42

patient date of birth

Question 43

Which of the following dosage forms is generally absorbed fastest?

Answer 43

solution

Question 44

Another name for biotransformation is

Answer 44

metabolism

Question 45

The processes of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated is called

Answer 45

pharmacokinetics

Question 46

The most common type of analgesic is

Answer 46

acetaminophen

Question 47

What is the term for a predictable extension of pharmacologic action in the body systems other than those intended?

Answer 47

side effect

Question 48

A drug reaction that does not occur in most patients who have been treated with that drug in the past, can be unpredictable and dangerous; determined largely by genetics is called

Answer 48

idiosyncratic

Question 49

The type of sedation also known as conscious sedation is called

Answer 49

moderate

Question 50

This type of drug binds and activates the opioid receptor to trigger and enhance a physiological response

Answer 50

agonist

Question 51

What is the most common analgesic? Bonus

Answer 51

Tylenol