Exam 9: Principles of Pharmacology

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

Zyrtec is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Patients taking Lasix are instructed to include potassium in their diets.

Warfarin products are examples of

Which of the following medications would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with a wound infection?

Physical dependence results in alteration of cellular function.

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Several regulations must be followed when managing controlled substances in the ambulatory care environment.Which of the following is one of these rules?

If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," this means that the risks to the fetus associated with this drug far outweigh any potential benefits.

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

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

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

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

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antihypertensive?

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

The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is

Medications used for palliative treatment are designed to prevent the incidence of a disease.

A(n)__________ is used for the treatment of allergic reactions.