Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

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

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

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

Therapeutic drugs treat and cure disorders.

If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," this means that the risks to the fetus associated with this drug far outweigh any potential benefits.

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

The _____________ dose is the summation of a drug present in the body after repeated doses of the medication.

The primary principle of homeopathic medicine is to administer very dilute substances that are designed to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself.

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the ______ name.

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

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

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

Physical dependence results in alteration of cellular function.

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

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

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

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

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension?

Medications that are prescribed to promote excretion of fluid through the kidneys are classified as which of the following?