Question 1

________ is the study of poisons or poisonous effects of drugs.

Accepted Answer

Toxicology

Question 2

Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents the blood from clotting. 
B)  It relieves or controls seizures. 
C)  It neutralizes stomach acid. 
D)  It prevents the sensation of pain. 
E)  It relieves mild to severe pain. 
A)  It prevents the blood from clotting. 
B)  It relieves or controls seizures. 
C)  It neutralizes stomach acid. 
D)  It prevents the sensation of pain. 
E)  It relieves mild to severe pain. D

Question 3

Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antitussive; inhibits the cough reflex 
B)  Cathartic; induces defecation 
C)  Antipyretic; reduces fever 
D)  Expectorant; liquefies mucus in the bronchi. 
E)  Antihistamine; relieves sneezing 
A)  Antitussive; inhibits the cough reflex 
B)  Cathartic; induces defecation 
C)  Antipyretic; reduces fever 
D)  Expectorant; liquefies mucus in the bronchi. 
E)  Antihistamine; relieves sneezing E

Question 4

General risks of taking the drug, usage in pregnancy, drug interactions, and toxicity information is found in the _________ section of the package insert.

Accepted Answer

The answer of General risks of taking the drug, usage...

Question 5

When an antigen enters the body, specialized white blood cells called ________ produce antibodies, which in turn combine with the antigens to neutralize them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an antigen enters the body, specialized...

Question 6

Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V

Question 7

Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid hormone and insulin 
B)  Potassium chloride and mineral oil 
C)  Cephalosporin and penicillin 
D)  Digitoxin and quinine 
E)  Ibuprofen and aspirin 
A)  Thyroid hormone and insulin 
B)  Potassium chloride and mineral oil 
C)  Cephalosporin and penicillin 
D)  Digitoxin and quinine 
E)  Ibuprofen and aspirin

Question 8

What is the term for the study of what drugs do to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacodynamics 
B)  Pharmacognosy 
C)  Pharmacokinetics 
D)  Pharmacotherapeutics 
E)  Toxicology 
A)  Pharmacodynamics 
B)  Pharmacognosy 
C)  Pharmacokinetics 
D)  Pharmacotherapeutics 
E)  Toxicology

Question 9

The ________ of a medication is the size, frequency, and number of doses or duration of therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of a medication is the...

Question 10

Which of the following presents information provided by pharmaceutical companies on more than 2500 prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug Evaluations 
B)  American Hospital Formulary Service 
C)  Physicians' Desk Reference 
D)  United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary 
E)  Epocrates 
A)  Drug Evaluations 
B)  American Hospital Formulary Service 
C)  Physicians' Desk Reference 
D)  United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary 
E)  Epocrates

Question 11

The unintended but fairly mild and common effects of a medication are called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unintended but fairly mild and common...

Question 12

Which part of the prescription contains patient instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inscription 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Subscription 
D)  Medication prescribed 
E)  Patient information 
A)  Inscription 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Subscription 
D)  Medication prescribed 
E)  Patient information

Question 13

Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste 
B)  Complete DEA Form 41 and contact the DEA for instructions 
C)  Throw them in the trash 
D)  Flush them down the toilet 
E)  Give them back to the pharmaceutical representative 
A)  Use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste 
B)  Complete DEA Form 41 and contact the DEA for instructions 
C)  Throw them in the trash 
D)  Flush them down the toilet 
E)  Give them back to the pharmaceutical representative

Question 14

Which of the following is the action of a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replaces a hormone deficiency 
B)  Induces sleep or relaxation 
C)  Increases urinary output and reduces blood pressure 
D)  Relieves nasal swelling and congestion 
E)  Relaxes skeletal muscles 
A)  Replaces a hormone deficiency 
B)  Induces sleep or relaxation 
C)  Increases urinary output and reduces blood pressure 
D)  Relieves nasal swelling and congestion 
E)  Relaxes skeletal muscles

Question 15

The ________ section of the package insert provides information about the availability of dosages and forms of the drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ section of the package insert...

Question 16

How the body absorbs, metabolizes, distributes, and excretes a drug is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacokinetics 
B)  pharmacodynamics 
C)  pharmacognosy 
D)  pharmacotherapeutics 
E)  toxicology 
A)  pharmacokinetics 
B)  pharmacodynamics 
C)  pharmacognosy 
D)  pharmacotherapeutics 
E)  toxicology

Question 17

A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A healthcare professional ________ a drug by...

Question 18

A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy that involves the use of magnets of varying sizes and strengths placed on the body to relieve pain or treat disease is ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy...

Question 19

The FDA must approve indications, or the purpose of a drug, before they can become part of a drug's ________, which includes the form of the drug, such as tablet or liquid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The FDA must approve indications, or the...

Question 20

Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  PDR 
C)  USDA 
D)  FDA 
E)  CDC 
A)  OSHA 
B)  PDR 
C)  USDA 
D)  FDA 
E)  CDC

Exam 51: Principles of Pharmacology

________ is the study of poisons or poisonous effects of drugs.

Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic?

General risks of taking the drug, usage in pregnancy, drug interactions, and toxicity information is found in the _________ section of the package insert.

When an antigen enters the body, specialized white blood cells called ________ produce antibodies, which in turn combine with the antigens to neutralize them.

Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

What is the term for the study of what drugs do to the body?

The ________ of a medication is the size, frequency, and number of doses or duration of therapy.

Which of the following presents information provided by pharmaceutical companies on more than 2500 prescription drugs?

The unintended but fairly mild and common effects of a medication are called _______.

Which part of the prescription contains patient instructions?

Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?

Which of the following is the action of a diuretic?

The ________ section of the package insert provides information about the availability of dosages and forms of the drug.

How the body absorbs, metabolizes, distributes, and excretes a drug is ____.

A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy that involves the use of magnets of varying sizes and strengths placed on the body to relieve pain or treat disease is ________ therapy.

The FDA must approve indications, or the purpose of a drug, before they can become part of a drug's ________, which includes the form of the drug, such as tablet or liquid.

Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

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