Question 1

Which of the following drugs are also known as clot busters?

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretics 
B)  anticholinergics 
C)  fibrinolytics 
D)  analgesics 
A)  diuretics 
B)  anticholinergics 
C)  fibrinolytics 
D)  analgesics

Question 2

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Cylinder-shaped enclosure for medication of either a gelatin-coated or time-released coating

Accepted Answer

A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches 
A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches

Question 3

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Sterile solution that contains medication intended to be delivered directly into the area to be treated,for example,eyes,ears,or nose

Accepted Answer

A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches 
A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches

Question 4

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Encourages the formation of a blood clot to control or stop bleeding

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 5

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Treats pain and swelling with drugs such as naproxen,aspirin,and ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 6

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Decreases the cough reflex by acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of drug that is used to treat noninfectious processes by acting on different systems in the body to suppress chemicals or hormones being released by the body in excess or augment chemicals or hormones that are being produced in insufficient amounts

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Drug considered safe and effective for use by the general population without requiring a prescription

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox

Question 9

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-Bronchodilator

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 10

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-Antihistamine

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 11

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​They work by suppressing activity in the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 12

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Medication that is bound together by substances that dissolve in stomach acids

Accepted Answer

A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches 
A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches

Question 13

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-Antacid

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Duracillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 14

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors: isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 15

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Thins mucus,making it easier to cough it up and clear the airway of secretions

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 16

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of dopamine,serotonin,or histamine release

Accepted Answer

A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor 
A) ​antiarrhythmic 
B) ​​anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antiemetic 
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F)antitussive
G)​contraceptive
H)diuretic
I)expectorant
J)hemostatic
K)​hypnotic
L)​insulin
M)​muscle relaxant
N)​sedative/tranquilizer
O)​vasopressor

Question 17

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-This ​form has adhesive with a time-released dose of medication to be worn for a specified period of time

Accepted Answer

A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches 
A) ​capsules 
B) ​drops 
C) ​inhalants 
D) ​liquids 
E) ​powders
F)​skin preparations
G)​suppositories
H)​tablets
I)​​transdermal patches

Question 18

The trade name of a drug:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be approved by CMS 
B)  is usually more difficult to remember than the generic name 
C)  is never capitalized 
D)  is assigned by the drug manufacturer for marketing 
A)  must be approved by CMS 
B)  is usually more difficult to remember than the generic name 
C)  is never capitalized 
D)  is assigned by the drug manufacturer for marketing

Question 19

Patients with which of the following conditions should not take OTC decongestants without first consulting with their doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis 
B)  heart disease 
C)  diabetes 
D)  low blood pressure 
A)  hepatitis 
B)  heart disease 
C)  diabetes 
D)  low blood pressure

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Any drug that has the potential for abuse or addiction

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis
J)over-the-counter (OT
C) drug
K)Pillbox

Exam 51: Pharmacology Fundamentals

Which of the following drugs are also known as clot busters?

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Cylinder-shaped enclosure for medication of either a gelatin-coated or time-released coating

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Sterile solution that contains medication intended to be delivered directly into the area to be treated,for example,eyes,ears,or nose

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Encourages the formation of a blood clot to control or stop bleeding

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Treats pain and swelling with drugs such as naproxen,aspirin,and ibuprofen

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Decreases the cough reflex by acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems

Match each term with its definition. -Type of drug that is used to treat noninfectious processes by acting on different systems in the body to suppress chemicals or hormones being released by the body in excess or augment chemicals or hormones that are being produced in insufficient amounts

Match each term with its definition. -Drug considered safe and effective for use by the general population without requiring a prescription

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -Bronchodilator

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -Antihistamine

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​They work by suppressing activity in the central nervous system

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Medication that is bound together by substances that dissolve in stomach acids

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -Antacid

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors: isocarboxazid (Marplan)

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Thins mucus,making it easier to cough it up and clear the airway of secretions

​Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of dopamine,serotonin,or histamine release

​Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -This ​form has adhesive with a time-released dose of medication to be worn for a specified period of time

The trade name of a drug:

Patients with which of the following conditions should not take OTC decongestants without first consulting with their doctor?

Match each term with its definition. -Any drug that has the potential for abuse or addiction

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Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Cylinder-shaped enclosure for medication of either a gelatin-coated or time-released coating

Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Sterile solution that contains medication intended to be delivered directly into the area to be treated,for example,eyes,ears,or nose

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Encourages the formation of a blood clot to control or stop bleeding

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Treats pain and swelling with drugs such as naproxen,aspirin,and ibuprofen

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Decreases the cough reflex by acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -They work by suppressing activity in the central nervous system

Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Medication that is bound together by substances that dissolve in stomach acids

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors: isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Thins mucus,making it easier to cough it up and clear the airway of secretions

Match the drug classification to the category,action,and examples to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of dopamine,serotonin,or histamine release

Match the drug form with the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -This form has adhesive with a time-released dose of medication to be worn for a specified period of time