Question 1

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Warfarin products are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  antiarrhythmics. 
B)  anticholinergics. 
C)  anticoagulants. 
D)  anticonvulsants. 
A)  antiarrhythmics. 
B)  anticholinergics. 
C)  anticoagulants. 
D)  anticonvulsants.

Question 3

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination,resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cephalexin is classified as an

Accepted Answer

A)  antifungal. 
B)  antibiotic. 
C)  anticonvulsant. 
D)  antianxiety agent. 
A)  antifungal. 
B)  antibiotic. 
C)  anticonvulsant. 
D)  antianxiety agent.

Question 5

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which type of drug administration route is chosen in an emergency for fast action or when larger amounts of medication must be absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intramuscular 
B)  Subcutaneous 
C)  Intravascular 
D)  Oral 
A)  Intramuscular 
B)  Subcutaneous 
C)  Intravascular 
D)  Oral

Question 7

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The subscription of the prescription provides the pharmacist with specific instructions about the ordered drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an

Accepted Answer

A)  anticonvulsant. 
B)  anticholinergic. 
C)  antidepressant. 
D)  antidiarrheal. 
A)  anticonvulsant. 
B)  anticholinergic. 
C)  antidepressant. 
D)  antidiarrheal.

Question 11

Where are most oral medications absorbed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small intestine 
B)  Liver 
C)  Directly into the bloodstream 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Small intestine 
B)  Liver 
C)  Directly into the bloodstream 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets,such as nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Signs of ototoxicity are nausea,vomiting,tinnitus,and vertigo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Zyrtec is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The inscription of the prescription

Accepted Answer

A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name,dosage form,and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines. 
A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name,dosage form,and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines.

Question 18

The physician writes an order for Vicodin tid prn for pain.How would the pharmacist write this on the prescription bottle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take as needed. 
B)  Take every other day for pain as needed. 
C)  Take every night. 
D)  Take 3 times/day as needed. 
A)  Take as needed. 
B)  Take every other day for pain as needed. 
C)  Take every night. 
D)  Take 3 times/day as needed.

Question 19

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A)  superscription 
B)  inscription 
C)  subscription 
D)  signature 
A)  superscription 
B)  inscription 
C)  subscription 
D)  signature

Question 20

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc.This means

Accepted Answer

A)  before meals. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at bed time. 
D)  after meals. 
A)  before meals. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at bed time. 
D)  after meals.

Exam 13: Administrative Pharmacology Applications

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Warfarin products are examples of

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination,resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

Cephalexin is classified as an

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Which type of drug administration route is chosen in an emergency for fast action or when larger amounts of medication must be absorbed?

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

The subscription of the prescription provides the pharmacist with specific instructions about the ordered drug.

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an

Where are most oral medications absorbed?

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets,such as nausea and vomiting.

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Signs of ototoxicity are nausea,vomiting,tinnitus,and vertigo.

Zyrtec is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

The inscription of the prescription

The physician writes an order for Vicodin tid prn for pain.How would the pharmacist write this on the prescription bottle?

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc.This means

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