Question 1

Which of the following NSAIDs is the drug of choice for treating a nursing woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naproxen 
B)  Diflunisal 
C)  Ibuprofen 
D)  Fenoprofen 
A)  Naproxen 
B)  Diflunisal 
C)  Ibuprofen 
D)  Fenoprofen

Question 2

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)recently issued a safety announcement regarding the risk of three rare, but potentially fatal, skin reactions associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin and salicylates. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  acetaminophen. 
D)  colchicine. 
A)  aspirin and salicylates. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  acetaminophen. 
D)  colchicine.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true concerning the pharmacokinetics of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plain, unbuffered aspirin produces its peak effect on an empty stomach in 15 minutes. 
B)  Buffered aspirin has a slower peak of aspirin than plain aspirin. 
C)  The half-life of unhydrolyzed aspirin is approximately 90 minutes. 
D)  Aspirin exhibits zero-order kinetics. 
A)  Plain, unbuffered aspirin produces its peak effect on an empty stomach in 15 minutes. 
B)  Buffered aspirin has a slower peak of aspirin than plain aspirin. 
C)  The half-life of unhydrolyzed aspirin is approximately 90 minutes. 
D)  Aspirin exhibits zero-order kinetics.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true concerning adverse reactions of NSAIDs?

Accepted Answer

A)  NSAIDs will decrease acid secretion in the stomach. 
B)  Tolerance develops to the use of NSAIDs. 
C)  NSAIDs irreversibly inhibit platelet aggregation because they inhibit thromboxane A2 production. 
D)  NSAIDs have precipitated renal insufficiency. 
A)  NSAIDs will decrease acid secretion in the stomach. 
B)  Tolerance develops to the use of NSAIDs. 
C)  NSAIDs irreversibly inhibit platelet aggregation because they inhibit thromboxane A2 production. 
D)  NSAIDs have precipitated renal insufficiency.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best to use in pediatric patients for both its analgesic and antipyretic action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Acetaminophen 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  Codeine 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Acetaminophen 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  Codeine

Question 6

The ability of aspirin to reduce fever results from its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pons. 
D)  cerebellum. 
A)  medulla. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pons. 
D)  cerebellum.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen is slowly and incompletely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  Acetaminophen is excreted with a half-life of 8 to 12 hours. 
C)  When large doses of acetaminophen are ingested, an intermediate metabolite is produced that is thought to be hepatotoxic. 
D)  Acetaminophen is less potent and efficacious than aspirin. 
A)  Acetaminophen is slowly and incompletely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  Acetaminophen is excreted with a half-life of 8 to 12 hours. 
C)  When large doses of acetaminophen are ingested, an intermediate metabolite is produced that is thought to be hepatotoxic. 
D)  Acetaminophen is less potent and efficacious than aspirin.

Question 8

Salicylism is a toxic effect from acetaminophen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to:

Accepted Answer

A)  diflunisal. 
B)  salsalate. 
C)  bradykinin. 
D)  ketoprofen. 
A)  diflunisal. 
B)  salsalate. 
C)  bradykinin. 
D)  ketoprofen.

Question 10

Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celecoxib (Celebrex) 
B)  Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
C)  Diclofenac (Voltaren) 
D)  Ketoprofen (Orudis) 
A)  Celecoxib (Celebrex) 
B)  Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
C)  Diclofenac (Voltaren) 
D)  Ketoprofen (Orudis)

Question 11

Which of the following choices has antiinflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic and antiplatelet action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Aspirin 
D)  Hydrocodone 
A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Aspirin 
D)  Hydrocodone

Which of the following NSAIDs is the drug of choice for treating a nursing woman?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)recently issued a safety announcement regarding the risk of three rare, but potentially fatal, skin reactions associated with:

Which of the following statements is true concerning the pharmacokinetics of aspirin?

Which of the following statements is true concerning adverse reactions of NSAIDs?

Which of the following is the best to use in pediatric patients for both its analgesic and antipyretic action?

The ability of aspirin to reduce fever results from its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen?

Salicylism is a toxic effect from acetaminophen.

Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to:

Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which of the following choices has antiinflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic and antiplatelet action?

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

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

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 5: Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Which of the following NSAIDs is the drug of choice for treating a nursing woman?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)recently issued a safety announcement regarding the risk of three rare, but potentially fatal, skin reactions associated with:

Which of the following statements is true concerning the pharmacokinetics of aspirin?

Which of the following statements is true concerning adverse reactions of NSAIDs?

Which of the following is the best to use in pediatric patients for both its analgesic and antipyretic action?

The ability of aspirin to reduce fever results from its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen?

Salicylism is a toxic effect from acetaminophen.

Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to:

Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which of the following choices has antiinflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic and antiplatelet action?

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

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

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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