Exam 33: Principles of Pharmacology

The prescription is a separate written order, and its purpose is to control the sale and use of:

Warfarin products are examples of:

Prescription medications that are listed in the Federal Controlled Substance Act are identified by the symbols and/or abbreviations:

A medication that has been proven to cause harm to the developing fetus is categorized as which of the following?

Which part of the prescription contains details about the patient as well as the symbol for take?

Prescribing two antibiotics to treat tuberculosis is an example of which process?

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

Kathy has been asked to train a new medical assistant in office procedures aimed at preventing drug abuse.Summarize at least three instructions she should include.

Pharmaceutical companies must get the approval of which of the following agencies before new medications can be marketed and sold?

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

The FDA analyzes and controls the production of herbal remedies, such as melatonin.

Factors that affect the drug dosage are:

Cephalexin is classified as an:

The subscription of the prescription provides the pharmacist with specific instructions about the ordered drug.

Controlled substance log sheets provide a documented inventory of narcotics stored and administered in the practice.These inventory sheets must be kept on file for a minimum of 3 years.

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Which of the following medications would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with a wound infection?

The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?

The generic name for Benadryl is:

Schedule V drugs may be dispensed by the pharmacist without a prescription.