Question 1

Drug preparations may be administered for local or systemic effects. Which is an example of a dose form used for a local effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sublingual tablet 
B)  Transdermal patch 
C)  Ophthalmic ointment 
D)  Subcutaneous injection 
A)  Sublingual tablet 
B)  Transdermal patch 
C)  Ophthalmic ointment 
D)  Subcutaneous injection

Question 2

When the acidity of the tissue increases, as in instances of infection, the effect of a local anesthetic decreases; therefore, the local anesthetic is a weak acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both parts of the statement are true. 
B)  Both parts of the statement are false. 
C)  The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false. 
D)  The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true. 
A)  Both parts of the statement are true. 
B)  Both parts of the statement are false. 
C)  The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false. 
D)  The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true.

Question 3

The distribution of a drug is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood flow to the organ. 
B)  presence of certain barriers. 
C)  plasma protein-binding capacity. 
D)  solubility of the drug. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  blood flow to the organ. 
B)  presence of certain barriers. 
C)  plasma protein-binding capacity. 
D)  solubility of the drug. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true regarding drug-receptor interactions? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug receptors appear to consist of many large molecules that exist either on the cell membrane or within the cell itself. 
B)  A specific drug will usually bind with a specific receptor in a lock-and-key fashion. 
C)  Only a single receptor type is found at the site of action. 
D)  The energy formed by a drug-receptor interaction is very strong and the bond is difficult to break. 
A)  Drug receptors appear to consist of many large molecules that exist either on the cell membrane or within the cell itself. 
B)  A specific drug will usually bind with a specific receptor in a lock-and-key fashion. 
C)  Only a single receptor type is found at the site of action. 
D)  The energy formed by a drug-receptor interaction is very strong and the bond is difficult to break.

Question 5

A noncompetitive antagonist:

Accepted Answer

A)  binds to the same receptor site as the binding site for the agonist. 
B)  causes a shift to the right in the dose-response curve. 
C)  enhances the maximal response of the agonist. 
D)  reduces the maximal response of the agonist. 
A)  binds to the same receptor site as the binding site for the agonist. 
B)  causes a shift to the right in the dose-response curve. 
C)  enhances the maximal response of the agonist. 
D)  reduces the maximal response of the agonist.

Question 6

Which term refers to the time required for a drug to begin to have its effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  First pass 
B)  Duration 
C)  Onset 
D)  Efficacy 
A)  First pass 
B)  Duration 
C)  Onset 
D)  Efficacy

Drug preparations may be administered for local or systemic effects. Which is an example of a dose form used for a local effect?

When the acidity of the tissue increases, as in instances of infection, the effect of a local anesthetic decreases; therefore, the local anesthetic is a weak acid.

The distribution of a drug is determined by:

Which of the following statements are true regarding drug-receptor interactions? (Select all that apply.)

A noncompetitive antagonist:

Which term refers to the time required for a drug to begin to have its effect?

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Opioid (Narcotic)Analgesics and Antagonists

Antiinfective Agents

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Local Anesthetics

General Anesthetics

Antianxiety Agents

Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Adrenocorticosteroids

Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Antineoplastic Drugs

Emergency Drugs

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Drug Abuse

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

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Exam 2: Drug Action and Handling

Drug preparations may be administered for local or systemic effects. Which is an example of a dose form used for a local effect?

When the acidity of the tissue increases, as in instances of infection, the effect of a local anesthetic decreases; therefore, the local anesthetic is a weak acid.

The distribution of a drug is determined by:

Which of the following statements are true regarding drug-receptor interactions? (Select all that apply.)

A noncompetitive antagonist:

Which term refers to the time required for a drug to begin to have its effect?

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Opioid (Narcotic)Analgesics and Antagonists

Antiinfective Agents

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Local Anesthetics

General Anesthetics

Antianxiety Agents

Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Adrenocorticosteroids

Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Antineoplastic Drugs

Emergency Drugs

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Drug Abuse

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

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