Question 1

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A list of drugs compiled by a health insurance company that identifies the drugs the insurance company will cover under benefits is called a ________________.

Accepted Answer

formulary
A formulary is the l

Question 3

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  hypnotics. 
D)  sedatives. 
A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  hypnotics. 
D)  sedatives.

Question 5

Warfarin products are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  antiarrhythmics. 
B)  anticholinergics. 
C)  anticoagulants. 
D)  anticonvulsants. 
A)  antiarrhythmics. 
B)  anticholinergics. 
C)  anticoagulants. 
D)  anticonvulsants.

Question 6

The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of e-prescriptions in quality patient care since they reduce the possibility of misinterpreting physician handwriting as well as promoting the speed of filling prescriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea. 
B)  fever and diarrhea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  anaphylaxis. 
A)  nausea. 
B)  fever and diarrhea. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  anaphylaxis.

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is a parenteral route of administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhalation 
B)  SC 
C)  Oral 
D)  Transdermal 
A)  Inhalation 
B)  SC 
C)  Oral 
D)  Transdermal

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  X 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  X

Question 12

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding, what is an important question to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
· Car

Question 14

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Local 
B)  Remote 
C)  Systemic 
D)  Antagonist 
A)  Local 
B)  Remote 
C)  Systemic 
D)  Antagonist

Question 15

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 16

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement 
A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Kathy is taking a medication history from an elderly patient who has been prescribed multiple medications by his PCP as well as several specialists. During the history, Kathy discovers the patient also takes a number of OTC drugs. What patient education information about OTC drugs should Kathy share with this patient?

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
· Car

Question 19

Kathy is responsible for orienting a new medical assistant to the practice. Summarize the important points about government regulation of controlled substance prescriptions that she should include in the orientation.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
· The

Question 20

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an anti-inflammatory agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

A list of drugs compiled by a health insurance company that identifies the drugs the insurance company will cover under benefits is called a ________________.

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of

Warfarin products are examples of

The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of e-prescriptions in quality patient care since they reduce the possibility of misinterpreting physician handwriting as well as promoting the speed of filling prescriptions.

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is

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

Which of the following is a parenteral route of administration?

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

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding, what is an important question to ask?

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.

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

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

Kathy is responsible for orienting a new medical assistant to the practice. Summarize the important points about government regulation of controlled substance prescriptions that she should include in the orientation.

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Professional Behavior in the Workplace

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Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

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Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

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