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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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The science dealing with the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs is called

A

Pharmacology

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2
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A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n)

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laxative

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3
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When you ask the pharmacist for the drug diphenhydramine, you are asking for the drug using the drug’s _____ name.

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generic

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4
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Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its

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contraindication

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5
Q

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

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over-the-counter drugs

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

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1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 only

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7
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Vitamins, herbals, and dietary supplements are classified as

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over-the-counter drugs

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8
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All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

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filtration

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9
Q

All of the following are related except

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diphenhydramine

Benadryl

2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-

Echinacea**

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10
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Reaction to a drug that results in respiratory or circulatory collapse is referred to as

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anaphylaxis

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11
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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

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small bowel

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12
Q

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

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MRI scanning

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13
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Metformin (Glucophage) is commonly used to treat

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type 2 diabetes

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14
Q

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

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analgesics

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15
Q

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

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causes blood vessels to constrict

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16
Q

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

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Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

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17
Q

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.

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antiemetic

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18
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Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol are referred to as

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statins

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19
Q

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

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bleeding

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20
Q

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

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levothyroxine

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21
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A drug name that is unique to the drug, as given by the drug’s manufacturer, is called the drug’s _____ name.

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brand

22
Q

Select the true statement from the choices below.

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Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or nonprescription.

23
Q

Heparin is best administered to patients

A

as an intravenous injection

24
Q

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

A

furosemide

a diuretic

Lasix

25
Q

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

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compromised renal function

26
Q

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

A

a laxative

27
Q

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

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1, 5, and 6 only

28
Q

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

A

needle injections

29
Q

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

A

Generic name

30
Q

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

A

Inhalent

31
Q

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

A

Peristalsis

32
Q

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

A

antagonist

33
Q

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

A

Tablet

34
Q

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

A

Capsule

35
Q

A gelatin shell dissolves where?

A

Stomach

36
Q

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.

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extravasation

37
Q

Tablets that are taken orally and have a polymer coating

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

38
Q

Pharmaceuticals that are used to treat cancers and malignant disease

A

may be used in conjunction with radiation therapy.

are cytotoxic and require personal protective equipment (PPE).

are classified as antineoplastic drugs.

39
Q

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

A

Schedule 4 Drugs

40
Q

What is the rule for Metformin and CT?

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

41
Q

How many drug schedules are there?

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5

42
Q

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

A

patient date of birth

43
Q

Which of the following dosage forms is generally absorbed fastest?

A

solution

44
Q

Another name for biotransformation is

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metabolism

45
Q

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

A

pharmacokinetics

46
Q

The most common type of analgesic is

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acetaminophen

47
Q

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

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side effect

48
Q

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

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idiosyncratic

49
Q

The type of sedation also known as conscious sedation is called

A

moderate

50
Q

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

A

agonist

51
Q

What is the most common analgesic? Bonus

A

Tylenol

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