Question 1

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A)  superscription 
B)  inscription 
C)  subscription 
D)  signature 
A)  superscription 
B)  inscription 
C)  subscription 
D)  signature

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motrin 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Librium 
D)  Zoloft 
A)  Motrin 
B)  Codeine 
C)  Librium 
D)  Zoloft

Question 4

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets,such as nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following medication orders cannot be phoned into the pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipitor 
B)  Valium 
C)  Percocet 
D)  Vicodin 
A)  Lipitor 
B)  Valium 
C)  Percocet 
D)  Vicodin

Question 10

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement 
A)  prophylactic 
B)  therapeutic 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  replacement

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jacob Szwerinski,age 79,has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Increased kidney function 
C)  Rapid gastric emptying 
D)  Decreased adipose tissue 
A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Increased kidney function 
C)  Rapid gastric emptying 
D)  Decreased adipose tissue

Question 13

The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC 
A)  DEA 
B)  FTC 
C)  FDA 
D)  OTC

Question 14

Valtrex is an example of an

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic. 
B)  immunizing agent. 
C)  antifungal agent. 
D)  antiviral agent. 
A)  antibiotic. 
B)  immunizing agent. 
C)  antifungal agent. 
D)  antiviral agent.

Question 15

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding,what is an important question to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Question about other medical issues 
B)  Question about food-medication cycle 
C)  Question about OTC medications 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

Echinacea has been proven to prevent the onset of colds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Therapeutic drugs treat and cure disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Principles of Pharmacology

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

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

Which of the following drugs is an example of a narcotic analgesic?

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Statins are classified as antitussives.

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets,such as nausea and vomiting.

Which of the following medication orders cannot be phoned into the pharmacy?

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

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

Jacob Szwerinski,age 79,has been prescribed Zocor and Lopressor to control his blood cholesterol and blood pressure.What physiologic change puts Mr.Szwerinski at greater risk of drug toxicity?

The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?

Valtrex is an example of an

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

If a patient has previously responded to an orally administered drug but is no longer responding,what is an important question to ask?

Echinacea has been proven to prevent the onset of colds.

Which drug name is protected by copyright?

Therapeutic drugs treat and cure disorders.

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

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