Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Sedative, phenobarbital 
B) Tranquilizer, Haldol 
C) Sedative, Haldol 
D) Narcotic, codeine 
E) Hypnotic, Seconal 
A) Sedative, phenobarbital 
B) Tranquilizer, Haldol 
C) Sedative, Haldol 
D) Narcotic, codeine 
E) Hypnotic, Seconal

Question 2

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

-high abuse potential; requires a special DEA form to order drugs

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 3

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

-gives the potential dangers 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 4

Which of the following is the appropriate classification of an agent that reduces mental tension and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Vasodilator 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Anticonvulsant 
D) Anticholinergic 
A) Vasodilator 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Anticonvulsant 
D) Anticholinergic

Question 5

When using the PDR, the brand name and generic name of drugs are found in what section?

Accepted Answer

A) Section 1 
B) Section 2 
C) Section 3 
D) Section 4 
A) Section 1 
B) Section 2 
C) Section 3 
D) Section 4

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of over-the-counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin and Valium 
B) Penicillin and Valium 
C) Ibuprofen and aspirin 
D) Benadryl and Valium 
E) Aspirin and Lasix 
A) Aspirin and Valium 
B) Penicillin and Valium 
C) Ibuprofen and aspirin 
D) Benadryl and Valium 
E) Aspirin and Lasix

Question 7

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for disposal of outdated or expired controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Having a witness document rinsing the tablets down the drain 
B) Crushing tablets and placing them in biomedical waste container 
C) Flushing tablets down the toilet 
D) Giving the tablets to the physician for disposal 
E) Return the tablets to the pharmacy 
A) Having a witness document rinsing the tablets down the drain 
B) Crushing tablets and placing them in biomedical waste container 
C) Flushing tablets down the toilet 
D) Giving the tablets to the physician for disposal 
E) Return the tablets to the pharmacy

Question 8

Which of the following is the definition of drug route?

Accepted Answer

A) Type of substance to be administered 
B) Availability of the drug 
C) Properties of the drug 
D) Method by which the drug will be administered 
E) Method of preparing the drug 
A) Type of substance to be administered 
B) Availability of the drug 
C) Properties of the drug 
D) Method by which the drug will be administered 
E) Method of preparing the drug

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a newer administration system for medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Transdermal 
B) Implantable device 
C) Ear injections 
D) Infusion pumps 
A) Transdermal 
B) Implantable device 
C) Ear injections 
D) Infusion pumps

Question 10

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

-gives the origin and chemical composition 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 11

When is the use of intravenous medication usually indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) When medications need to be effective quickly 
B) When the action will be long acting 
C) When the patient cannot take tablets or pills 
D) When no other form of the drug is available 
E) When the action desired is specific to the respiratory tract 
A) When medications need to be effective quickly 
B) When the action will be long acting 
C) When the patient cannot take tablets or pills 
D) When no other form of the drug is available 
E) When the action desired is specific to the respiratory tract

Exam 34: Basic Pharmacology

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

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug. -high abuse potential; requires a special DEA form to order drugs

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR. -gives the potential dangers of the drug

Which of the following is the appropriate classification of an agent that reduces mental tension and anxiety?

When using the PDR, the brand name and generic name of drugs are found in what section?

Which of the following are examples of over-the-counter drugs?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for disposal of outdated or expired controlled substances?

Which of the following is the definition of drug route?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a newer administration system for medications?

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR. -gives the origin and chemical composition of the drug

When is the use of intravenous medication usually indicated?

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