Question 1

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the ______ name.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic 
B)  trade 
C)  chemical 
D)  brand 
A)  generic 
B)  trade 
C)  chemical 
D)  brand

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following medications is prescribed for short-term relief of insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbiturate 
B)  Benadryl 
C)  Lunesta 
D)  Xanax 
A)  Barbiturate 
B)  Benadryl 
C)  Lunesta 
D)  Xanax

Question 6

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand 
A)  chemical 
B)  generic 
C)  trade 
D)  brand

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which of the following best describes the improper use of common drugs that can lead to dependence or toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug misuse 
B)  Drug abuse 
C)  Drug dependency 
D)  Habituation 
A)  Drug misuse 
B)  Drug abuse 
C)  Drug dependency 
D)  Habituation

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT apply to Schedule II (C-II)prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Must be either a written or an e-prescription 
B)  Cannot be refilled 
C)  Telephone or fax orders are permitted 
D)  May require specific types of order forms in some stores 
A)  Must be either a written or an e-prescription 
B)  Cannot be refilled 
C)  Telephone or fax orders are permitted 
D)  May require specific types of order forms in some stores

Question 11

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The section of the PDR that contains brand and generic drug information is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  White 
B)  Pink 
C)  Blue 
D)  Gray 
A)  White 
B)  Pink 
C)  Blue 
D)  Gray

Question 13

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 14

The inscription of the prescription

Accepted Answer

A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name,dosage form,and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines. 
A)  contains the patient's demographic information. 
B)  provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription. 
C)  is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name,dosage form,and strength. 
D)  provides refill guidelines.

Question 15

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be

Accepted Answer

A)  kept with other drugs. 
B)  stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock. 
C)  kept separate from other drugs. 
D)  B and C 
A)  kept with other drugs. 
B)  stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock. 
C)  kept separate from other drugs. 
D)  B and C

Question 16

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ 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 19

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

Accepted Answer

A)  Ac. 
B)  Pc. 
C)  Hs. 
D)  Prn. 
A)  Ac. 
B)  Pc. 
C)  Hs. 
D)  Prn.

Question 20

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Principles of Pharmacology

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

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

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the ______ name.

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

Which of the following medications is prescribed for short-term relief of insomnia?

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

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

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

Which of the following best describes the improper use of common drugs that can lead to dependence or toxicity?

Which of the following does NOT apply to Schedule II (C-II)prescriptions?

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

The section of the PDR that contains brand and generic drug information is which of the following?

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

The inscription of the prescription

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

__________ 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.

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

Filters