Question 1

Another term for the transcription portion of a prescription is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term for the transcription portion of...

Question 2

The action of an antacid is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  block parasympathetic nerve impulses 
B)  kill, paralyze, or inhibit the growth of parasitic worms 
C)  neutralize the stomach acid 
D)  reduce blood pressure 
E)  normalize the heartbeat 
A)  block parasympathetic nerve impulses 
B)  kill, paralyze, or inhibit the growth of parasitic worms 
C)  neutralize the stomach acid 
D)  reduce blood pressure 
E)  normalize the heartbeat

Question 3

The category of pharmacologic activity for furosemide is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesic 
B)  bronchodilator 
C)  hypnotic 
D)  diuretic 
E)  anticonvulsant 
A)  analgesic 
B)  bronchodilator 
C)  hypnotic 
D)  diuretic 
E)  anticonvulsant

Question 4

Which of the following is not a reason a patient may complain that a newly prescribed drug is not doing what the doctor told her it would?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dosage may need to be changed. 
B)  The patient is not taking the medication as prescribed. 
C)  The drug has reached therapeutic level. 
D)  The wrong drug was dispensed. 
E)  The drug is working, but the patient does not understand how it works. 
A)  The dosage may need to be changed. 
B)  The patient is not taking the medication as prescribed. 
C)  The drug has reached therapeutic level. 
D)  The wrong drug was dispensed. 
E)  The drug is working, but the patient does not understand how it works.

Question 5

Which drugs belong to the drug category of diuretics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compazine, Dramamine, and Tigan 
B)  Tenormin, Cardura, and Aldomet 
C)  Bumex, Lasix, and mannitol 
D)  Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, and Sudafed 
E)  Dulcolax and Peri-Colace 
A)  Compazine, Dramamine, and Tigan 
B)  Tenormin, Cardura, and Aldomet 
C)  Bumex, Lasix, and mannitol 
D)  Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, and Sudafed 
E)  Dulcolax and Peri-Colace

Question 6

A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A natural or synthetic drug that produces...

Question 7

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium, Talwin, and Ambien 
B)  Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3 
C)  Heroin, marijuana, and LSD 
D)  Demerol, morphine, and Seconal 
E)  Lomotil, Kaolin, and Robitussin AC 
A)  Valium, Talwin, and Ambien 
B)  Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3 
C)  Heroin, marijuana, and LSD 
D)  Demerol, morphine, and Seconal 
E)  Lomotil, Kaolin, and Robitussin AC

Question 8

The part of a prescription that is required for prescriptions of Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications only is the ________ number.

Accepted Answer

DEA Drug E

Question 9

Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed...

Question 10

A medical provider _______ a drug when he gives the patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy.

Accepted Answer

A)  administers 
B)  prescribes 
C)  dispenses 
D)  recommends 
E)  orders 
A)  administers 
B)  prescribes 
C)  dispenses 
D)  recommends 
E)  orders

Question 11

The purpose or reason for using a drug is known as a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose or reason for using a...

Question 12

Arlene needs to have a cyst removed from her left ovary. The physician explains that general anesthesia is usually used, but Arlene is afraid. Her sister once had a bad reaction to an anesthetic, and Arlene thinks the same thing could happen to her. Which of the following nonpharmacologic methods of pain management might be used for her surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnotism 
B)  Massage therapy 
C)  Acupuncture 
D)  Meditation 
E)  Magnetic therapy 
A)  Hypnotism 
B)  Massage therapy 
C)  Acupuncture 
D)  Meditation 
E)  Magnetic therapy

Question 13

Tums and Prevacid are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anticonvulsants 
B)  antacids 
C)  antipyretics 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  anticoagulants 
A)  anticonvulsants 
B)  antacids 
C)  antipyretics 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  anticoagulants

Question 14

Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palliative 
B)  Empiric 
C)  Acute 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Supportive 
A)  Palliative 
B)  Empiric 
C)  Acute 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Supportive

Question 15

Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cephalosporins and penicillins 
B)  Digitoxin and quinine 
C)  Pancreatin and pepsin 
D)  Potassium chloride and mineral oil 
E)  Insulin and thyroid hormones 
A)  Cephalosporins and penicillins 
B)  Digitoxin and quinine 
C)  Pancreatin and pepsin 
D)  Potassium chloride and mineral oil 
E)  Insulin and thyroid hormones

Question 16

-On the package insert pictured, the purpose and effects of the drug are found in the ________ section.

Accepted Answer

Clinical P

Question 17

The study of what drugs do to the body is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of what drugs do to...

Question 18

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach or intestines 
B)  skin 
C)  muscle 
D)  vein 
E)  mucous membranes 
A)  stomach or intestines 
B)  skin 
C)  muscle 
D)  vein 
E)  mucous membranes

Question 19

Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin and marijuana 
B)  Didrex and Butisol 
C)  Talwin and Valium 
D)  Xanax and Librium 
E)  Demerol and morphine 
A)  Heroin and marijuana 
B)  Didrex and Butisol 
C)  Talwin and Valium 
D)  Xanax and Librium 
E)  Demerol and morphine

Question 20

-Information about conditions under which a drug should not be used is found in the ________ section of the package insert.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Information about conditions under which a...

Exam 51: Principles of Pharmacology

Another term for the transcription portion of a prescription is ________.

The action of an antacid is to ____.

The category of pharmacologic activity for furosemide is ____.

Which of the following is not a reason a patient may complain that a newly prescribed drug is not doing what the doctor told her it would?

Which drugs belong to the drug category of diuretics?

A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

The part of a prescription that is required for prescriptions of Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications only is the ________ number.

Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

A medical provider _______ a drug when he gives the patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy.

The purpose or reason for using a drug is known as a(n) _______.

Tums and Prevacid are examples of ____.

Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

-On the package insert pictured, the purpose and effects of the drug are found in the ________ section.

The study of what drugs do to the body is _______.

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

-Information about conditions under which a drug should not be used is found in the ________ section of the package insert.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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