Question 1

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) superscription 
B) inscription 
C) subscription 
D) signature 
A) superscription 
B) inscription 
C) subscription 
D) signature

Question 2

Phone prescriptions for Schedule I drugs can be made only in an absolute emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an:

Accepted Answer

A) anticonvulsant 
B) anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antidiarrheal 
A) anticonvulsant 
B) anticholinergic 
C) antidepressant 
D) antidiarrheal

Question 4

Meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) __________ that is used for the treatment of severe pain.

Accepted Answer

narcotic
Meperidine

Question 5

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is:

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) pc 
C) hs 
D) prn 
A) ac 
B) pc 
C) hs 
D) prn

Question 6

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the:

Accepted Answer

A) drug to be given 
B) dosage and form of the drug 
C) time and route of administration 
D) all of the above 
A) drug to be given 
B) dosage and form of the drug 
C) time and route of administration 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following does not have to be included as part of a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient date of birth 
B) Patient name and address 
C) Physician name 
D) Number of refills 
A) Patient date of birth 
B) Patient name and address 
C) Physician name 
D) Number of refills

Question 8

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV

Question 11

Lasix is used to treat bronchial asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be:

Accepted Answer

A) kept with other drugs 
B) stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock 
C) kept separate from other drugs 
D) B and C 
A) kept with other drugs 
B) stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock 
C) kept separate from other drugs 
D) B and C

Question 13

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

Accepted Answer

A) smaller 
B) larger 
C) greater 
D) more divided 
A) smaller 
B) larger 
C) greater 
D) more divided

Question 14

Jacob Szwerinski, age 79, has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Cirrhosis 
B) Increased kidney function 
C) Rapid gastric emptying 
D) Decreased adipose tissue 
A) Cirrhosis 
B) Increased kidney function 
C) Rapid gastric emptying 
D) Decreased adipose tissue

Question 15

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemic 
B) hypnotic 
C) hypoglycemic 
D) hypertensive 
A) hyperglycemic 
B) hypnotic 
C) hypoglycemic 
D) hypertensive

Question 16

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

A) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 
B) Glyburide (Micronase) 
C) Ranitidine (Zantac) 
D) Terfenadine (Seldane) 
E) Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) 
A) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 
B) Glyburide (Micronase) 
C) Ranitidine (Zantac) 
D) Terfenadine (Seldane) 
E) Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide)

Question 18

A(n) __________ is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a drug.

Accepted Answer

A) interaction 
B) side effect 
C) adverse reaction 
D) specific action 
A) interaction 
B) side effect 
C) adverse reaction 
D) specific action

Question 19

Geriatric patients have an increased risk of drug toxicity because of the higher percentage of adipose tissue in their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an antiinflammatory agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Principles of Pharmacology

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

Phone prescriptions for Schedule I drugs can be made only in an absolute emergency.

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an:

Meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) __________ that is used for the treatment of severe pain.

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is:

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the:

Which of the following does not have to be included as part of a prescription?

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

Lasix is used to treat bronchial asthma.

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be:

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

Jacob Szwerinski, age 79, has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a:

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antibiotic?

A(n) __________ is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a drug.

Geriatric patients have an increased risk of drug toxicity because of the higher percentage of adipose tissue in their bodies.

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an antiinflammatory agent.

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