Question 1

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Haldol 
B)  Coumadin 
C)  Lanoxin 
D)  Lopid 
E)  Dyazide 
A)  Haldol 
B)  Coumadin 
C)  Lanoxin 
D)  Lopid 
E)  Dyazide

Question 2

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the ______ name.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic 
B)  trade 
C)  chemical 
D)  brand 
A)  generic 
B)  trade 
C)  chemical 
D)  brand

Question 3

Which of the following medications would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with a wound infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Micronase 
B)  Keflex 
C)  Propulsid 
D)  Lasix 
E)  Inderal 
A)  Micronase 
B)  Keflex 
C)  Propulsid 
D)  Lasix 
E)  Inderal

Question 4

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics. 
B)  disinfectants. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  fungicides. 
A)  antibiotics. 
B)  disinfectants. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  fungicides.

Question 6

The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC 
A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC

Question 7

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller 
B)  larger 
C)  greater 
D)  more divided 
A)  smaller 
B)  larger 
C)  greater 
D)  more divided

Question 8

St. John's wort is an effective treatment for severe depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemic. 
B)  hypnotic. 
C)  hypoglycemic. 
D)  hypertensive. 
A)  hyperglycemic. 
B)  hypnotic. 
C)  hypoglycemic. 
D)  hypertensive.

Question 10

The inscription of the prescription

Accepted Answer

A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name, dosage form, and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines. 
A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name, dosage form, and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines.

Question 11

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea. 
B)  fever and diarrhea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  anaphylaxis. 
A)  nausea. 
B)  fever and diarrhea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  anaphylaxis.

Question 13

Lasix is used to treat bronchial asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacognosy 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Pharmacodynamics 
A)  Pharmacognosy 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Pharmacodynamics

Question 15

Demerol 75 mg, IM, every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prn 
B)  Routine 
C)  Single 
D)  STAT 
A)  Prn 
B)  Routine 
C)  Single 
D)  STAT

Question 16

Patients taking Lasix are instructed to include potassium in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," this means that the risks to the fetus associated with this drug far outweigh any potential benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) _______ is an agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthetic 
B)  hypnotic 
C)  sedative 
D)  analgesic 
A)  anesthetic 
B)  hypnotic 
C)  sedative 
D)  analgesic

Question 19

The generic name for Benadryl is

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone.

Question 20

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antihypertensive?

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the ______ name.

Which of the following medications would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with a wound infection?

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as

The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

St. John's wort is an effective treatment for severe depression.

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a

The inscription of the prescription

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is

Lasix is used to treat bronchial asthma.

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Demerol 75 mg, IM, every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

Patients taking Lasix are instructed to include potassium in their diets.

If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," this means that the risks to the fetus associated with this drug far outweigh any potential benefits.

A(n) _______ is an agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.

The generic name for Benadryl is

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

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