Exam 9: Principles of Pharmacology

Demerol is a Schedule I analgesic.

Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as

Which of the following is a parenteral route of administration?

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the

Which type of drugs alters the function of a cell by affecting the physical properties of the cell membrane rather than altering biochemical processes within the cell?

Physicians registered to dispense controlled drugs are required by law to maintain an inventory of the drugs.The inventory must be maintained for how many years after the date of registration?

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antibiotic?

All of the following medications can be prescribed to inhibit bone reabsorption except which one?

According to regulations established by the Controlled Substances Act,any drug that contains codeine is classified as a controlled substance.

__________ medications are used to delay or block blood clot formation.

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a

The subscription of the prescription provides the pharmacist with specific instructions about the ordered drug.

Signs of ototoxicity are nausea,vomiting,tinnitus,and vertigo.

The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of e-prescriptions in quality patient care since they reduce the possibility of misinterpreting physician handwriting as well as promoting the speed of filling prescriptions.

Phone prescriptions for Schedule I drugs can be made only in an absolute emergency.

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination,resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

Ventolin and Proventil are used to promote bronchodilation.

If you know the brand name of a drug,you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Demerol 75 mg,IM,every 4 hours,as needed for severe pain,is what type of medication order?

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.