Question 1

To safeguard patients from potentially negative drug interactions, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  record a complete list of all drugs the patient is taking at each visit. 
B)  record all OTC medications and herbal products the patient is taking. 
C)  record a complete list of all drugs on an annual basis. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  record a complete list of all drugs the patient is taking at each visit. 
B)  record all OTC medications and herbal products the patient is taking. 
C)  record a complete list of all drugs on an annual basis. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 2

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 3

Medications that are prescribed to promote excretion of fluid through the kidneys are classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uremics 
B)  Antihypertensives 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  Lipid-lowering 
A)  Uremics 
B)  Antihypertensives 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  Lipid-lowering

Question 4

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 5

Which drug name is protected by copyright?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Trade name 
D)  Classified by use 
A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Trade name 
D)  Classified by use

Question 6

Valtrex is an example of an

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic. 
B)  immunizing agent. 
C)  antifungal agent. 
D)  antiviral agent. 
A)  antibiotic. 
B)  immunizing agent. 
C)  antifungal agent. 
D)  antiviral agent.

Question 7

The ___________ identifies the patient's name and address and gives the date.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be

Accepted Answer

A)  kept with other drugs. 
B)  stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock. 
C)  kept separate from other drugs. 
D)  B and C 
A)  kept with other drugs. 
B)  stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock. 
C)  kept separate from other drugs. 
D)  B and C

Question 9

__________ medications are used to delay or block blood clot formation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ medications are used to delay or...

Question 10

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the improper use of common drugs that can lead to dependence or toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug misuse 
B)  Drug abuse 
C)  Drug dependency 
D)  Habituation 
A)  Drug misuse 
B)  Drug abuse 
C)  Drug dependency 
D)  Habituation

Question 14

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Drugs administered for curative purposes are called therapeutic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Kathy is taking a medication history from an elderly patient who has been prescribed multiple medications by his PCP as well as several specialists. During the history, Kathy discovers the patient also takes a number of OTC drugs. What patient education information about OTC drugs should Kathy share with this patient?

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 18

The primary organ for drug metabolism is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Liver 
A)  Kidneys 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Liver

Question 19

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 20

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

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

To safeguard patients from potentially negative drug interactions, it is important to

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

Medications that are prescribed to promote excretion of fluid through the kidneys are classified as which of the following?

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

Which drug name is protected by copyright?

Valtrex is an example of an

The ___________ identifies the patient's name and address and gives the date.

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be

__________ medications are used to delay or block blood clot formation.

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

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

Which of the following best describes the improper use of common drugs that can lead to dependence or toxicity?

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Drugs administered for curative purposes are called therapeutic.

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

The primary organ for drug metabolism is which of the following?

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

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

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