Question 1

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to regulations established by the Controlled Substances Act, any drug that contains codeine is classified as a controlled substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination, resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All of the following are ways in which the medical assistant may become knowledgeable about the medications the physician orders except:

Accepted Answer

A) making a list of the drugs the physician orders 
B) making a drug card for each drug 
C) referring to the package insert of new drugs 
D) using a PDR that is a few years old 
A) making a list of the drugs the physician orders 
B) making a drug card for each drug 
C) referring to the package insert of new drugs 
D) using a PDR that is a few years old

Question 5

Kathy is taking a medication history from an elderly patient who has been prescribed multiple medications by his PCP as well as several specialists.During the history, Kathy discovers the patient also takes a number of OTC drugs.What patient education information about OTC drugs should Kathy share with this patient?

Accepted Answer

Answers may include the following:
• Car

Question 6

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

Accepted Answer

A) prophylactic 
B) therapeutic 
C) diagnostic 
D) replacement 
A) prophylactic 
B) therapeutic 
C) diagnostic 
D) replacement

Question 11

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With a geriatric patient, the physician considers many factors before prescribing a medication.These factors include:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in body composition 
B) changes in body functioning 
C) living conditions 
D) all of the above 
A) changes in body composition 
B) changes in body functioning 
C) living conditions 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Physical dependence results in alteration of cellular function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following medications can be prescribed to inhibit bone reabsorption except which one?

Accepted Answer

A) Rifampin 
B) Fosamax 
C) Miacalcin 
D) Didronel 
A) Rifampin 
B) Fosamax 
C) Miacalcin 
D) Didronel

Question 16

Melatonin has been proven to help patients suffering from insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Several regulations must be followed when managing controlled substances in the ambulatory care environment.Which of the following is one of these rules?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep drug cabinet keys in an open area. 
B) Maintain log records as part of the patient's chart. 
C) Stock prescription pads at the work stations of each exam room. 
D) Store all controlled substances in a locked cabinet. 
A) Keep drug cabinet keys in an open area. 
B) Maintain log records as part of the patient's chart. 
C) Stock prescription pads at the work stations of each exam room. 
D) Store all controlled substances in a locked cabinet.

Question 18

A(n) __________ is used for the treatment of allergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

antihistamine
An ant

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The physician writes an order for Vicodin tid prn for pain.How would the pharmacist write this on the prescription bottle?

Accepted Answer

A) Take as needed. 
B) Take every other day for pain as needed. 
C) Take every night. 
D) Take 3 times/day as needed. 
A) Take as needed. 
B) Take every other day for pain as needed. 
C) Take every night. 
D) Take 3 times/day as needed.

Exam 33: Principles of Pharmacology

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

According to regulations established by the Controlled Substances Act, any drug that contains codeine is classified as a controlled substance.

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination, resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

All of the following are ways in which the medical assistant may become knowledgeable about the medications the physician orders except:

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

With a geriatric patient, the physician considers many factors before prescribing a medication.These factors include:

Physical dependence results in alteration of cellular function.

All of the following medications can be prescribed to inhibit bone reabsorption except which one?

Melatonin has been proven to help patients suffering from insomnia.

Several regulations must be followed when managing controlled substances in the ambulatory care environment.Which of the following is one of these rules?

A(n) __________ is used for the treatment of allergic reactions.

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

The physician writes an order for Vicodin tid prn for pain.How would the pharmacist write this on the prescription bottle?

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