Question 1

The study or science of drugs is called ________.

Accepted Answer

pharmacology

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

attenuated

Question 3

Which of the following are examples of plant-derived drugs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplemental 
B)  Empiric 
C)  Replacement 
D)  Acute 
E)  Palliative 
A)  Supplemental 
B)  Empiric 
C)  Replacement 
D)  Acute 
E)  Palliative

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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 action of an analgesic is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  relieve mild to severe pain 
B)  relieve diarrhea 
C)  reduce inflammation 
D)  relax skeletal muscles 
E)  relieve allergy symptoms 
A)  relieve mild to severe pain 
B)  relieve diarrhea 
C)  reduce inflammation 
D)  relax skeletal muscles 
E)  relieve allergy symptoms

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution 
B)  Metabolism 
C)  Absorption 
D)  Excretion 
E)  Administration 
A)  Distribution 
B)  Metabolism 
C)  Absorption 
D)  Excretion 
E)  Administration

Question 15

The process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of converting a drug from...

Question 16

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 17

Which drug category normalizes the heartbeat in certain cases of cardiac arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectorant 
B)  Anthelmintic 
C)  Hemostatic 
D)  Antiarrhythmic 
E)  Anticoagulant 
A)  Expectorant 
B)  Anthelmintic 
C)  Hemostatic 
D)  Antiarrhythmic 
E)  Anticoagulant

Question 18

Another name for the trade name of a drug is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical name 
B)  brand or proprietary name 
C)  generic name 
D)  international nonproprietary name 
A)  chemical name 
B)  brand or proprietary name 
C)  generic name 
D)  international nonproprietary name

Question 19

Tomas is an overweight, 46-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In addition to providing Tomas with educational material about diet and weight loss, which of the following categories of drugs might the physician prescribe for Tomas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antihypertensive 
B)  Diuretic 
C)  Antipyretic 
D)  Hemostatic 
E)  Stimulant 
A)  Antihypertensive 
B)  Diuretic 
C)  Antipyretic 
D)  Hemostatic 
E)  Stimulant

Question 20

The study of how drugs are used to treat disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

pharmacoth

Exam 51: Principles of Pharmacology

The study or science of drugs is called ________.

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

Which of the following are examples of plant-derived drugs?

A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?

The action of an antacid is to ____.

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

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

The action of an analgesic is to ____.

Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

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

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

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

Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

The process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use is called ________.

Which of the following is the action of a diuretic?

Which drug category normalizes the heartbeat in certain cases of cardiac arrhythmias?

Another name for the trade name of a drug is the ____.

Tomas is an overweight, 46-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In addition to providing Tomas with educational material about diet and weight loss, which of the following categories of drugs might the physician prescribe for Tomas?

The study of how drugs are used to treat disease is ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

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Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Financial Management Key

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