Question 1

Medications given _____ reach the bloodstream more rapidly than other routes.

Accepted Answer

A)  transdermally 
B)  by injection 
C)  sublingually 
D)  orally 
A)  transdermally 
B)  by injection 
C)  sublingually 
D)  orally

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-When a drug has an additive effect, or enhances or multiplies the effects of another drug

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™ 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™

Question 3

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-laxative

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 4

Antihypertensives control blood pressure by:

Accepted Answer

A)  speeding up the heart rate 
B)  opening calcium channels 
C)  inhibiting conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2 
D)  causing arterial smooth muscle to contract 
A)  speeding up the heart rate 
B)  opening calcium channels 
C)  inhibiting conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2 
D)  causing arterial smooth muscle to contract

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Drug that is the only available, approved treatment for a given indication

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™ 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™

Question 6

A _____ controlled substance has a high potential for psychological dependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule III 
B)  Schedule IV 
C)  Schedule I 
D)  Schedule V 
A)  Schedule III 
B)  Schedule IV 
C)  Schedule I 
D)  Schedule V

Question 7

The effects of a drug are categorized as ____ if they are generalized throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  local 
B)  remote 
C)  myopic 
D)  systemic 
A)  local 
B)  remote 
C)  myopic 
D)  systemic

Question 8

Which of the following drugs must be stored in a freezer?

Accepted Answer

A)  flu vaccine 
B)  polio vaccine 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone 
A)  flu vaccine 
B)  polio vaccine 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone

Question 9

A Schedule IV controlled substance may be refilled:

Accepted Answer

A)  never 
B)  no more than once 
C)  up to 2 times in 1 month 
D)  up to 5 times in 6 months 
A)  never 
B)  no more than once 
C)  up to 2 times in 1 month 
D)  up to 5 times in 6 months

Question 10

In most states, the disposal of controlled substances requires witness of destruction by all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  physicians 
B)  licensed pharmacists 
C)  nurses 
D)  law enforcement personnel (in some cases) 
A)  physicians 
B)  licensed pharmacists 
C)  nurses 
D)  law enforcement personnel (in some cases)

Question 11

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-antimanic

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Application on the NIH Web site that helps health care providers identify a pill using its physical characteristics

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™ 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™

Question 13

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-analgesic

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 14

Which type of drug stops the development, maturation, or spread of a cancer cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemostatic 
B)  antineoplastic 
C)  vasopressor 
D)  sedative 
A)  hemostatic 
B)  antineoplastic 
C)  vasopressor 
D)  sedative

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Stimulates a particular action

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™ 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™

Question 16

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-bronchodilator

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 17

The trade name of a drug:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be approved by CMS 
B)  is usually more difficult to remember than the generic name 
C)  is never capitalized 
D)  is assigned by the drug manufacturer for marketing 
A)  must be approved by CMS 
B)  is usually more difficult to remember than the generic name 
C)  is never capitalized 
D)  is assigned by the drug manufacturer for marketing

Question 18

Match each of the following drugs with its classification.
-hypoglycemic, oral

Accepted Answer

A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil 
A) Tylenol 
B) Novocaine 
C) Mylanta 
D) Librium 
E) Druacillin
F)Coumadin
G)Kaopectate
H)Benadryl
I)lithium
J)Plavix
K)Proventil
L)Sudafed
M)Glucophage
N)Metamucil

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Drug that may only be purchased or given to patients with written instructions from a licensed health care provider

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™ 
A) chemotherapeutic 
B) pharmacodynamic 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
E) synergistic
F)orphan drug
G)prescription drug
H)controlled substance
I)Pyxis®
J)over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug
K)Pillbox™

Question 20

Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin 
B)  morphine 
C)  phenobarbital 
D)  small amounts of codeine in cough preparations 
A)  heroin 
B)  morphine 
C)  phenobarbital 
D)  small amounts of codeine in cough preparations

Exam 51: Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, and Dosage Calculations

Medications given _____ reach the bloodstream more rapidly than other routes.

Match each term with its definition. -When a drug has an additive effect, or enhances or multiplies the effects of another drug

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -laxative

Antihypertensives control blood pressure by:

Match each term with its definition. -Drug that is the only available, approved treatment for a given indication

A _____ controlled substance has a high potential for psychological dependence.

The effects of a drug are categorized as ____ if they are generalized throughout the body.

Which of the following drugs must be stored in a freezer?

A Schedule IV controlled substance may be refilled:

In most states, the disposal of controlled substances requires witness of destruction by all but which of the following?

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -antimanic

Match each term with its definition. -Application on the NIH Web site that helps health care providers identify a pill using its physical characteristics

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -analgesic

Which type of drug stops the development, maturation, or spread of a cancer cell?

Match each term with its definition. -Stimulates a particular action

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -bronchodilator

The trade name of a drug:

Match each of the following drugs with its classification. -hypoglycemic, oral

Match each term with its definition. -Drug that may only be purchased or given to patients with written instructions from a licensed health care provider

Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?

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