Question 1

In monitoring a patient for hypersensitivity to antibiotics, the medical assistant should observe for urticaria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Physicians registered to dispense controlled drugs are required by law to maintain an inventory of the drugs.The inventory must be maintained for how many years after the date of registration?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 6 
D) 7

Question 3

If you know the brand name of a drug, you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Accepted Answer

A) gray 
B) white 
C) blue 
D) pink 
A) gray 
B) white 
C) blue 
D) pink

Question 4

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) analgesics and antipyretics 
B) antitussives and decongestants 
C) antihistamines and antiemetics 
D) antidotes and antibiotics 
A) analgesics and antipyretics 
B) antitussives and decongestants 
C) antihistamines and antiemetics 
D) antidotes and antibiotics

Question 6

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc.This means :

Accepted Answer

A) before meals 
B) every day 
C) at bed time 
D) after meals 
A) before meals 
B) every day 
C) at bed time 
D) after meals

Question 7

The FDA has established standards that must be followed by generic drug manufacturers.Explain at least three of these.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include the following:
• The

Question 8

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The section of the PDR that contains brand and generic drug information is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) white 
B) Pink 
C) Blue 
D) Gray 
E) White 
A) white 
B) Pink 
C) Blue 
D) Gray 
E) White

Question 11

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacognosy 
B) Pharmacokinetics 
C) Pharmacology 
D) Pharmacodynamics 
A) Pharmacognosy 
B) Pharmacokinetics 
C) Pharmacology 
D) Pharmacodynamics

Question 12

Medications, such as epinephrine, that act as powerful vasoconstrictors are classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenergic blocking agents 
B) Cardiovascular drugs 
C) Lipid-lowering agents 
D) Adrenergics 
A) Adrenergic blocking agents 
B) Cardiovascular drugs 
C) Lipid-lowering agents 
D) Adrenergics

Question 13

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

Accepted Answer

A) Motrin 
B) Codeine 
C) Librium 
D) Zoloft 
A) Motrin 
B) Codeine 
C) Librium 
D) Zoloft

Question 14

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following classes of medications is administered to cause loss of sensation?

Accepted Answer

A) Analgesics 
B) Tranquilizers 
C) Anesthetics 
D) Sedatives 
E) Muscle relaxants 
A) Analgesics 
B) Tranquilizers 
C) Anesthetics 
D) Sedatives 
E) Muscle relaxants

Question 16

An example of a Schedule I drug is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Morphine 
B) Heroin 
C) Demerol 
D) Seconal 
A) Morphine 
B) Heroin 
C) Demerol 
D) Seconal

Question 17

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Drugs administered for curative purposes are called therapeutic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Drug tolerance occurs when the patient finally starts to like to take the medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Principles of Pharmacology

In monitoring a patient for hypersensitivity to antibiotics, the medical assistant should observe for urticaria.

Physicians registered to dispense controlled drugs are required by law to maintain an inventory of the drugs.The inventory must be maintained for how many years after the date of registration?

If you know the brand name of a drug, you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting.

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:

The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc.This means :

The FDA has established standards that must be followed by generic drug manufacturers.Explain at least three of these.

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

The section of the PDR that contains brand and generic drug information is which of the following?

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Medications, such as epinephrine, that act as powerful vasoconstrictors are classified as which of the following?

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Which of the following classes of medications is administered to cause loss of sensation?

An example of a Schedule I drug is which of the following?

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Drugs administered for curative purposes are called therapeutic.

Drug tolerance occurs when the patient finally starts to like to take the medication.

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

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