Question 1

The purpose or reason for using a drug is known as a(n) _______.

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Question 2

A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

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Question 3

Which drugs belong to the drug category of diuretics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Compazine, Dramamine, and Tigan
B)   Tenormin, Cardura, and Aldomet
C)   Bumex, Lasix, and mannitol
D)   Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, and Sudafed
E)   Dulcolax and Peri-ColaceF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach or intestines
B)   skin
C)   muscle
D)   vein
E)   mucous membranesF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 5

A medical provider _______ a drug when he gives the patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy.

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A)   administers
B)   prescribes
C)   dispenses
D)   recommends
E)   ordersF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The category of pharmacologic activity for furosemide is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   analgesic
B)   bronchodilator
C)   hypnotic
D)   diuretic
E)   anticonvulsantF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The study of what drugs do to the body is _______.

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Question 8

Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

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Question 9

Which of the following is not a reason a patient may complain that a newly prescribed drug is not doing what the doctor told her it would?

Accepted Answer

A)   The dosage may need to be changed.
B)   The patient is not taking the medication as prescribed.
C)   The drug has reached therapeutic level.
D)   The wrong drug was dispensed.
E)   The drug is working, but the patient does not understand how it works.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 10

-Information about conditions under which a drug should not be used is found in the ________ section of the package insert.

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Question 11

Arlene needs to have a cyst removed from her left ovary. The physician explains that general anesthesia is usually used, but Arlene is afraid. Her sister once had a bad reaction to an anesthetic, and Arlene thinks the same thing could happen to her. Which of the following nonpharmacologic methods of pain management might be used for her surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypnotism
B)   Massage therapy
C)   Acupuncture
D)   Meditation
E)   Magnetic therapyF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Another term for the transcription portion of a prescription is ________.

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Question 13

-On the package insert pictured, the purpose and effects of the drug are found in the ________ section.

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Question 14

Tums and Prevacid are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anticonvulsants
B)   antacids
C)   antipyretics
D)   antibiotics
E)   anticoagulantsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The action of an antacid is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   block parasympathetic nerve impulses
B)   kill, paralyze, or inhibit the growth of parasitic worms
C)   neutralize the stomach acid
D)   reduce blood pressure
E)   normalize the heartbeatF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heroin and marijuana
B)   Didrex and Butisol
C)   Talwin and Valium
D)   Xanax and Librium
E)   Demerol and morphineF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread)  to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palliative
B)   Empiric
C)   Acute
D)   Maintenance
E)   SupportiveF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Valium, Talwin, and Ambien
B)   Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3
C)   Heroin, marijuana, and LSD
D)   Demerol, morphine, and Seconal
E)   Lomotil, Kaolin, and Robitussin ACF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The part of a prescription that is required for prescriptions of Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications only is the ________ number.

Accepted Answer

DEA Drug E...

Question 20

Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cephalosporins and penicillins
B)   Digitoxin and quinine
C)   Pancreatin and pepsin
D)   Potassium chloride and mineral oil
E)   Insulin and thyroid hormonesF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Exam 51: Principles of Pharmacology

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

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The purpose or reason for using a drug is known as a(n) _______.

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Tums and Prevacid are examples of ____.

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Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

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Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

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-On the package insert pictured, the purpose and effects of the drug are found in the ________ section.

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The category of pharmacologic activity for furosemide is ____.

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Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

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A medical provider _______ a drug when he gives the patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy.

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A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

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Which drugs belong to the drug category of diuretics?

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-Information about conditions under which a drug should not be used is found in the ________ section of the package insert.

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The action of an antacid is to ____.

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The study of what drugs do to the body is _______.

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Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

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Which of the following is not a reason a patient may complain that a newly prescribed drug is not doing what the doctor told her it would?

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The part of a prescription that is required for prescriptions of Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications only is the ________ number.

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Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

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Tums and Prevacid are examples of ____.

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Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

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Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

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-On the package insert pictured, the purpose and effects of the drug are found in the ________ section.

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The category of pharmacologic activity for furosemide is ____.

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Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

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A medical provider _______ a drug when he gives the patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy.

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A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

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Which drugs belong to the drug category of diuretics?

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-Information about conditions under which a drug should not be used is found in the ________ section of the package insert.

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The action of an antacid is to ____.

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The study of what drugs do to the body is _______.

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Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

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Which of the following is not a reason a patient may complain that a newly prescribed drug is not doing what the doctor told her it would?

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The part of a prescription that is required for prescriptions of Schedule II, III, IV, and V medications only is the ________ number.

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