Question 1

Both garlic and flaxseed may be helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which drug name is protected by copyright?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Trade name 
D)  Classified by use 
A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Trade name 
D)  Classified by use

Question 4

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacognosy 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Pharmacodynamics 
A)  Pharmacognosy 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Pharmacodynamics

Question 5

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesics and antipyretics. 
B)  antitussives and decongestants. 
C)  antihistamines and antiemetics. 
D)  antidotes and antibiotics. 
A)  analgesics and antipyretics. 
B)  antitussives and decongestants. 
C)  antihistamines and antiemetics. 
D)  antidotes and antibiotics.

Question 6

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 7

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following agencies specifically regulates the development and sale of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  DDHS 
B)  FDA 
C)  DEA 
D)  CSA 
A)  DDHS 
B)  FDA 
C)  DEA 
D)  CSA

Question 9

An example of a Schedule I drug is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morphine 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Seconal 
A)  Morphine 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Seconal

Question 10

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 11

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The abbreviation for "before meals" is hs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following medications is prescribed for the treatment of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilantin 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Lopid 
D)  Warfarin 
E)  Inderal 
A)  Dilantin 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Lopid 
D)  Warfarin 
E)  Inderal

Question 14

Which of the following parenteral routes of administration are outside the unlicensed medical assistant's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrathecal 
B)  Intra-articular 
C)  Intravenous 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Intrathecal 
B)  Intra-articular 
C)  Intravenous 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be metabolized and excreted is called the drug's

Accepted Answer

A)  dose. 
B)  half-dose. 
C)  effective dose. 
D)  half-life. 
A)  dose. 
B)  half-dose. 
C)  effective dose. 
D)  half-life.

Question 17

When using a drug reference resource, which of the following categories includes the drug's pregnancy risk category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action 
B)  Indication 
C)  Contraindication 
D)  Precautions 
E)  Dosage and administration 
A)  Action 
B)  Indication 
C)  Contraindication 
D)  Precautions 
E)  Dosage and administration

Question 18

Drugs used to increase urinary output and to reduce blood pressure are __________.

Accepted Answer

diuretics
Drugs used

Question 19

What occurs when a patient has a reduced responsiveness to one drug and becomes resistant to other, similar drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired tolerance 
B)  Cross tolerance 
C)  Physical dependence 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Acquired tolerance 
B)  Cross tolerance 
C)  Physical dependence 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Cortisone is a(n) ____________ agent that is used to treat serious inflammatory reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilating 
B)  vasoconstricting 
C)  emetic 
D)  anti-inflammatory 
A)  vasodilating 
B)  vasoconstricting 
C)  emetic 
D)  anti-inflammatory

Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Both garlic and flaxseed may be helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

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

Which drug name is protected by copyright?

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Which of the following agencies specifically regulates the development and sale of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs?

An example of a Schedule I drug is which of the following?

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

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

The abbreviation for "before meals" is hs.

Which of the following medications is prescribed for the treatment of blood clots?

Which of the following parenteral routes of administration are outside the unlicensed medical assistant's scope of practice?

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be metabolized and excreted is called the drug's

When using a drug reference resource, which of the following categories includes the drug's pregnancy risk category?

Drugs used to increase urinary output and to reduce blood pressure are __________.

What occurs when a patient has a reduced responsiveness to one drug and becomes resistant to other, similar drugs?

Cortisone is a(n) ____________ agent that is used to treat serious inflammatory reactions.

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