Question 1

Which of the following are members of the health care team who are permitted to administer medications under the licensed practitioner's supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) Clinic receptionists 
B) Pharmacists 
C) Medical assistants 
D) Pharmacy technicians 
A) Clinic receptionists 
B) Pharmacists 
C) Medical assistants 
D) Pharmacy technicians

Question 2

The physician wants to prescribe an agent that relieves convulsions.Which of the following best describes the class of this type of drug and an example?

Accepted Answer

A) Antidepressant, Prozac 
B) Anticonvulsant, Dramamine 
C) Anticonvulsant, Dilantin 
D) Antidepressant, Dilantin 
E) Hypnotic, Secobarbital 
A) Antidepressant, Prozac 
B) Anticonvulsant, Dramamine 
C) Anticonvulsant, Dilantin 
D) Antidepressant, Dilantin 
E) Hypnotic, Secobarbital

Question 3

Which of the following best defines a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) Directions on how to make a drug 
B) Written order for the dispensing of drugs 
C) Order for drug refills 
D) Order for a scheduled drug 
A) Directions on how to make a drug 
B) Written order for the dispensing of drugs 
C) Order for drug refills 
D) Order for a scheduled drug

Question 4

Computerized software can do all of the following EXCEPT what?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep track of the DEA renewal date 
B) Keep track of expiration dates 
C) Keep inventories of all drugs 
D) Keep track of the number of drugs prescribed 
A) Keep track of the DEA renewal date 
B) Keep track of expiration dates 
C) Keep inventories of all drugs 
D) Keep track of the number of drugs prescribed

Question 5

Which of the following is an undesirable action of a drug that may limit its usefulness?

Accepted Answer

A) Contraindication 
B) Interaction 
C) Side effect 
D) Adverse reaction 
A) Contraindication 
B) Interaction 
C) Side effect 
D) Adverse reaction

Question 6

Which of the following is the process whereby the drug is transported from the blood to the intended site of action?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption 
B) Biotransformation 
C) Distribution 
D) absorption 
A) Absorption 
B) Biotransformation 
C) Distribution 
D) absorption

Question 7

Which of the following is a drug with synergistic action?

Accepted Answer

A) Acts on the area where it is administered 
B) Affects a part of the body other than where it was administered 
C) Affects all bloodstream areas 
D) Enhances the action of another drug 
A) Acts on the area where it is administered 
B) Affects a part of the body other than where it was administered 
C) Affects all bloodstream areas 
D) Enhances the action of another drug

Question 8

Which of the following is the most important guideline to communicate to the patient who is taking prescription medications?

Accepted Answer

A) You may share with other family members. 
B) Keep unused medications in case of future use. 
C) Take exactly as directed. 
D) You may discontinue medication when symptoms are gone. 
A) You may share with other family members. 
B) Keep unused medications in case of future use. 
C) Take exactly as directed. 
D) You may discontinue medication when symptoms are gone.

Question 9

Which of the following are common compounds extracted from the adrenal glands of animals?

Accepted Answer

A) Aminophylline and adrenalin 
B) Adrenalin and digoxin 
C) Cortisone and adrenalin 
D) Cortisone and digoxin 
E) Aminophylline and cortisone 
A) Aminophylline and adrenalin 
B) Adrenalin and digoxin 
C) Cortisone and adrenalin 
D) Cortisone and digoxin 
E) Aminophylline and cortisone

Question 10

Which of the following is a false statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Schedule I drugs have high potential for addiction or abuse. 
B) Occasionally, the DEA reclassifies drugs and moves them from one schedule to another. 
C) The physician's DEA number must appear on each prescription for controlled substances. 
D) Drugs that have potential for abuse are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act of 1971. 
A) Schedule I drugs have high potential for addiction or abuse. 
B) Occasionally, the DEA reclassifies drugs and moves them from one schedule to another. 
C) The physician's DEA number must appear on each prescription for controlled substances. 
D) Drugs that have potential for abuse are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act of 1971.

Question 11

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

-not accepted for medical use within the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V

Question 12

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

-lowest abuse potential; refills limited to 5 times in 6 months

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V

Question 13

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

-lists the side effects of the drug

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  precautions 
C)  warnings 
D)  contraindications 
E)  adverse reactions 
A)  description 
B)  precautions 
C)  warnings 
D)  contraindications 
E)  adverse reactions

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the administration route of a drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Desired action on the body 
B) Physical or emotional state 
C) Characteristics of drug 
D) Best access site 
A) Desired action on the body 
B) Physical or emotional state 
C) Characteristics of drug 
D) Best access site

Question 15

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be stored in what way?

Accepted Answer

A) Stored in a well-constructed metal box 
B) Stored behind a double lock 
C) Kept separate form other drugs 
D) All of the above 
A) Stored in a well-constructed metal box 
B) Stored behind a double lock 
C) Kept separate form other drugs 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is used to block acetylcholine?

Accepted Answer

A) Antianxiety 
B) Antihistamine 
C) Diuretic 
D) Anticholinergic 
A) Antianxiety 
B) Antihistamine 
C) Diuretic 
D) Anticholinergic

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a medical assistant's responsibility regarding controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitor DEA registration renewal date. 
B) Maintain legally designated records. 
C) Provide security for all drugs. 
D) Ensure the physician is administering drugs properly. 
E) Document destroyed controlled substances. 
A) Monitor DEA registration renewal date. 
B) Maintain legally designated records. 
C) Provide security for all drugs. 
D) Ensure the physician is administering drugs properly. 
E) Document destroyed controlled substances.

Question 18

Which of the following is used to describe warnings or precautions concerning safe drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Conditions 
B) Cross-tolerance 
C) Dependency 
D) Contraindications 
E) Idiosyncrasies 
A) Conditions 
B) Cross-tolerance 
C) Dependency 
D) Contraindications 
E) Idiosyncrasies

Question 19

Which of the following is the classification of penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A) Emetic 
B) Antibiotic 
C) Diuretic 
D) Analgesic 
E) Anticholinergic 
A) Emetic 
B) Antibiotic 
C) Diuretic 
D) Analgesic 
E) Anticholinergic

Question 20

Which of the following best defines "to dispense a drug"?

Accepted Answer

A) Give an order to take to the pharmacy to be filled. 
B) Give the medication to the patient to be taken at another time. 
C) Have the patient take the medicine in front of you. 
D) Write a prescription. 
A) Give an order to take to the pharmacy to be filled. 
B) Give the medication to the patient to be taken at another time. 
C) Have the patient take the medicine in front of you. 
D) Write a prescription.

Exam 34: Basic Pharmacology

Which of the following are members of the health care team who are permitted to administer medications under the licensed practitioner's supervision?

The physician wants to prescribe an agent that relieves convulsions.Which of the following best describes the class of this type of drug and an example?

Which of the following best defines a prescription?

Computerized software can do all of the following EXCEPT what?

Which of the following is an undesirable action of a drug that may limit its usefulness?

Which of the following is the process whereby the drug is transported from the blood to the intended site of action?

Which of the following is a drug with synergistic action?

Which of the following is the most important guideline to communicate to the patient who is taking prescription medications?

Which of the following are common compounds extracted from the adrenal glands of animals?

Which of the following is a false statement?

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug. -not accepted for medical use within the United States

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug. -lowest abuse potential; refills limited to 5 times in 6 months

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR. -lists the side effects of the drug

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the administration route of a drug?

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be stored in what way?

Which of the following drugs is used to block acetylcholine?

Which of the following is NOT a medical assistant's responsibility regarding controlled substances?

Which of the following is used to describe warnings or precautions concerning safe drug administration?

Which of the following is the classification of penicillin?

Which of the following best defines "to dispense a drug"?

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