Question 1

Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs that have a high potential for physical or psychological dependence, but do have therapeutic uses, for which they require prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedule I
B)   Schedule II
C)   Schedule III
D)   Schedule IV
E)   Schedule VF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

_________ refers to the interaction between the drug and target cells or tissues and the body's response to that interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacognosy
B)   Pharmacodynamics
C)   Pharmacokinetics
D)   Pharmacotherapeutics
E)   ToxicologyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The name for the study of what the body does to a drug is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmacotherapeutics
B)   pharmacodynamics
C)   pharmacokinetics
D)   pharmacognosy
E)   toxicologyF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Because of the potential for abuse, you must follow correct procedures for disposal of ________ substances.

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Question 5

A(n) ________ is a preparation made from microorganisms and administered to a person to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infectious disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a preparation made from...

Question 6

Information about conditions that require adjustments in dosage or reasons to discontinue the drug are found in the _________ section of the package insert.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information about conditions that require adjustments in...

Question 7

The action of an analgesic is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   relieve mild to severe pain
B)   relieve diarrhea
C)   reduce inflammation
D)   relax skeletal muscles
E)   relieve allergy symptomsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The study of how drugs are used to treat disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

An immunization that is made from the toxin of an organism, rather than the organism itself, is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An immunization that is made from the...

Question 10

Antitussives and antidiarrheals that contain small amounts of opioids, such as codeine, belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedule I
B)   Schedule II
C)   Schedule III
D)   Schedule IV
E)   Schedule VF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Serena is a 26-year-old patient who has been suffering migraine headaches so severe that she has had to miss a substantial amount of work lately. Missing work has increased her stress level, which makes the migraines occur even more frequently. She explains that she would rather suffer the pain than take medication for the migraines, because the medications make her groggy and really do not do much for the pain anyway. Which of the following nonpharmacologic pain management techniques might Serena consider?

Accepted Answer

A)   Massage therapy
B)   Chiropractic adjustment
C)   Yoga
D)   Hypnotism
E)   Glucosamine chondroitinF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

A(n) ________ drug is one that can only be used by order of a licensed practitioner and must be dispensed by a licensed healthcare professional.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ drug is one that can...

Question 13

The ________ information component is the part of a prescription that lists the name, address, and telephone number of the person who ordered the medication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ information component is the part...

Question 14

Which drug name is selected by its manufacturer, is protected by copyright, and is the property of the manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trade name
B)   Generic name
C)   Chemical name
D)   Nonproprietary name
E)   International nonproprietary nameF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The trade name of a drug is also known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical name
B)   brand or proprietary name
C)   generic name
D)   international nonproprietary nameE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy that uses various postures to exercise the spine and stimulate the lymphatic system is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy...

Question 17

Examples of drugs that belong to the drug category of cathartics are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Benadryl and Claritin
B)   Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia
C)   Mellaril and Haldol
D)   Decadron, Deltasone, and Naprosyn
E)   Cartia XL, Prinivil, and ToprolF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is the action of an antiemetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Counteracts the effects of histamine
B)   Controls psychotic symptoms
C)   Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
D)   Inhibits the growth of microorganisms
E)   Induces defecationF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

On the package insert, the conditions under which the drug is used is found in the ________ section.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the package insert, the conditions under...

Question 20

When a prescription is entered electronically and transmitted directly to a pharmacy, it is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a prescription is entered electronically and...

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