Question 1

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

Accepted Answer

A)  Ac. 
B)  Pc. 
C)  Hs. 
D)  Prn. 
A)  Ac. 
B)  Pc. 
C)  Hs. 
D)  Prn.

Question 2

If you know the brand name of a drug,you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Accepted Answer

A)  gray 
B)  white 
C)  blue 
D)  pink 
A)  gray 
B)  white 
C)  blue 
D)  pink

Question 3

Demerol is a Schedule I analgesic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motrin 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Librium 
D)  Zoloft 
A)  Motrin 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Librium 
D)  Zoloft

Question 5

Metabolism for oral medications begins in which organ before distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small intestine 
B)  Liver 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Bloodstream 
A)  Small intestine 
B)  Liver 
C)  Kidney 
D)  Bloodstream

Question 6

Which of the following does not have to be included as part of a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient date of birth 
B)  Patient name and address 
C)  Physician name 
D)  Number of refills 
A)  Patient date of birth 
B)  Patient name and address 
C)  Physician name 
D)  Number of refills

Question 7

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which part of the prescription contains details about the patient as well as the symbol for take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subscription 
B)  Signature 
C)  Inscription 
D)  Superscription 
A)  Subscription 
B)  Signature 
C)  Inscription 
D)  Superscription

Question 10

Pharmaceutical companies must get the approval of which of the following agencies before new medications can be marketed and sold?

Accepted Answer

A)  DEA 
B)  CDC 
C)  FDA 
D)  AMA 
A)  DEA 
B)  CDC 
C)  FDA 
D)  AMA

Question 11

St.John's wort is an effective treatment for severe depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Schedule V drugs may be dispensed by the pharmacist without a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following medications can be prescribed to inhibit bone reabsorption except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rifampin 
B)  Fosamax 
C)  Miacalcin 
D)  Reclast 
A)  Rifampin 
B)  Fosamax 
C)  Miacalcin 
D)  Reclast

Question 14

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller 
B)  larger 
C)  greater 
D)  more divided 
A)  smaller 
B)  larger 
C)  greater 
D)  more divided

Question 15

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following agencies specifically regulates the development and sale of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  DDHS 
B)  FDA 
C)  DEA 
D)  CSA 
A)  DDHS 
B)  FDA 
C)  DEA 
D)  CSA

Question 17

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n)__________ is used for the treatment of allergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is used for the treatment of...

Question 19

The generic name for Benadryl is

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone.

Question 20

Jacob Szwerinski,age 79,has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Increased kidney function 
C)  Rapid gastric emptying 
D)  Decreased adipose tissue 
A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Increased kidney function 
C)  Rapid gastric emptying 
D)  Decreased adipose tissue

Exam 13: Administrative Pharmacology Applications

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

If you know the brand name of a drug,you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Demerol is a Schedule I analgesic.

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

Metabolism for oral medications begins in which organ before distribution?

Which of the following does not have to be included as part of a prescription?

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Which part of the prescription contains details about the patient as well as the symbol for take?

Pharmaceutical companies must get the approval of which of the following agencies before new medications can be marketed and sold?

St.John's wort is an effective treatment for severe depression.

Schedule V drugs may be dispensed by the pharmacist without a prescription.

All of the following medications can be prescribed to inhibit bone reabsorption except which one?

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

Which of the following agencies specifically regulates the development and sale of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs?

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

A(n)__________ is used for the treatment of allergic reactions.

The generic name for Benadryl is

Jacob Szwerinski,age 79,has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

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