Question 1

The generic name for Benadryl is

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  aminophylline. 
C)  diphenhydramine. 
D)  hydrocortisone.

Question 2

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 3

Which type of drugs alters the function of a cell by affecting the physical properties of the cell membrane rather than altering biochemical processes within the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Anesthetics 
D)  Diuretics 
A)  Antibiotics 
B)  Antihistamines 
C)  Anesthetics 
D)  Diuretics

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Subscription 
B)  Signature 
C)  Inscription 
D)  Superscription 
A)  Subscription 
B)  Signature 
C)  Inscription 
D)  Superscription

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

__________ medications are used to delay or block blood clot formation.

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulant
Antico

Question 9

Simon Anderson, a 42-year-old patient undergoing treatment for cancer of the colon, mentions to Kathy that he wants to investigate alternative treatment therapies. Explain the three primary alternative therapies discussed in your text as a way of responding to this patient's needs.

Accepted Answer

· Acupuncture treatments are part of tra

Question 10

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ___________ identifies the patient's name and address and gives the date.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC 
A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC

Question 13

Using your understanding of common prescription abbreviations, define the following physician orders.
1. atenolol bid * 10 days
2. Lunesta hs prn
3. cephalexin ac tid
4. NPO p midnight
5. prednisone 20 mg PO pc
6. Humalog SC stat

Accepted Answer

1. atenolol twice a day for 10 days
2. L

Question 14

The primary organ for drug metabolism is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Liver 
A)  Kidneys 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Small intestine 
D)  Liver

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  DEA 
B)  CDC 
C)  FDA 
D)  AMA 
A)  DEA 
B)  CDC 
C)  FDA 
D)  AMA

Question 16

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand 
A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand

Question 17

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 18

Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics. 
B)  disinfectants. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  fungicides. 
A)  antibiotics. 
B)  disinfectants. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  fungicides.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A drug that has affinity for a target cell recipient and produces a functional change in the cell is classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptor 
B)  Agonist 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Receptor 
B)  Agonist 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  None of the above

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

The generic name for Benadryl is

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

Which type of drugs alters the function of a cell by affecting the physical properties of the cell membrane rather than altering biochemical processes within the cell?

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

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

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

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

__________ medications are used to delay or block blood clot formation.

Simon Anderson, a 42-year-old patient undergoing treatment for cancer of the colon, mentions to Kathy that he wants to investigate alternative treatment therapies. Explain the three primary alternative therapies discussed in your text as a way of responding to this patient's needs.

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

The ___________ identifies the patient's name and address and gives the date.

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

Using your understanding of common prescription abbreviations, define the following physician orders. 1. atenolol bid * 10 days 2. Lunesta hs prn 3. cephalexin ac tid 4. NPO p midnight 5. prednisone 20 mg PO pc 6. Humalog SC stat

The primary organ for drug metabolism is which of the following?

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

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

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

Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as

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

A drug that has affinity for a target cell recipient and produces a functional change in the cell is classified as which of the following?

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