Question 1

Which of the following medications is prescribed for the treatment of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilantin 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Lopid 
D)  Warfarin 
E)  Inderal 
A)  Dilantin 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Lopid 
D)  Warfarin 
E)  Inderal

Question 2

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 3

What occurs when a patient has a reduced responsiveness to one drug and becomes resistant to other, similar drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired tolerance 
B)  Cross tolerance 
C)  Physical dependence 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Acquired tolerance 
B)  Cross tolerance 
C)  Physical dependence 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Simon Anderson, a 42-year-old patient undergoing treatment for cancer of the colon, mentions to Kathy that he wants to investigate alternative treatment therapies. Explain the three primary alternative therapies discussed in your text as a way of responding to this patient's needs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Prescribing two antibiotics to treat tuberculosis is an example of which process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism 
B)  Cumulative effect 
C)  Antagonism 
D)  Potentiation 
A)  Synergism 
B)  Cumulative effect 
C)  Antagonism 
D)  Potentiation

Question 10

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement 
A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement

Question 11

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipitor 
B)  Proventil 
C)  Norvasc 
D)  Atropine 
A)  Lipitor 
B)  Proventil 
C)  Norvasc 
D)  Atropine

Question 13

Drugs used to increase urinary output and to reduce blood pressure are __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs used to increase urinary output and...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A medication that has been proven to cause harm to the developing fetus is categorized as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  X 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  X

Question 16

Cortisone is a(n) ____________ agent that is used to treat serious inflammatory reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilating 
B)  vasoconstricting 
C)  emetic 
D)  anti-inflammatory 
A)  vasodilating 
B)  vasoconstricting 
C)  emetic 
D)  anti-inflammatory

Question 17

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 18

In monitoring a patient for hypersensitivity to antibiotics, the medical assistant should observe for urticaria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following medication orders cannot be phoned into the pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipitor 
B)  Valium 
C)  Percocet 
D)  Vicodin 
A)  Lipitor 
B)  Valium 
C)  Percocet 
D)  Vicodin

Question 20

Which of the following medications is prescribed for short-term relief of insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbiturate 
B)  Benadryl 
C)  Lunesta 
D)  Xanax 
A)  Barbiturate 
B)  Benadryl 
C)  Lunesta 
D)  Xanax

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Which of the following medications is prescribed for the treatment of blood clots?

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

What occurs when a patient has a reduced responsiveness to one drug and becomes resistant to other, similar drugs?

Statins are classified as antitussives.

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an

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

Where are most oral medications absorbed?

Simon Anderson, a 42-year-old patient undergoing treatment for cancer of the colon, mentions to Kathy that he wants to investigate alternative treatment therapies. Explain the three primary alternative therapies discussed in your text as a way of responding to this patient's needs.

Prescribing two antibiotics to treat tuberculosis is an example of which process?

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension?

Drugs used to increase urinary output and to reduce blood pressure are __________.

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

A medication that has been proven to cause harm to the developing fetus is categorized as which of the following?

Cortisone is a(n) ____________ agent that is used to treat serious inflammatory reactions.

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

In monitoring a patient for hypersensitivity to antibiotics, the medical assistant should observe for urticaria.

Which of the following medication orders cannot be phoned into the pharmacy?

Which of the following medications is prescribed for short-term relief of insomnia?

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