Question 1

Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   PDR
C)   USDA
D)   FDA
E)   CDCF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

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

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Question 3

The ________ name is the official name of a drug.

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Question 4

Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

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Question 6

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which drug is derived from a mineral source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Penicillin
B)   Quinine
C)   Cod-liver oil
D)   Digitoxin
E)   Potassium chlorideF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

The process by which drug molecules are transformed into simpler products is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism
B)   absorption
C)   distribution
D)   excretion
E)   administrationF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which area of pharmacology is also called clinical pharmacology?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The FDA must approve indications before they can become part of a drug's ________, which includes the form of the drug, such as tablet or liquid.

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The answer of The FDA must approve indications before they...

Question 11

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) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The process of transporting a drug from its administration site to its site of action is called _______; this term also pertains to the length of time between dosing and availability in the bloodstream.

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The answer of The process of transporting a drug from...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Clinical P...

Question 14

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) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The study of drugs is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmacognosy
B)   pharmacology
C)   pharmacodynamics
D)   pharmacokinetics
E)   pharmacotherapeuticsF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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.

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

DEADrug En...

Question 19

Which of the following is the official source of drug standards in the United States and is published every five years?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug Evaluations
B)   United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
C)   American Hospital Formulary Service
D)   Physicians' Desk Reference
E)   EpocratesF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

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

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

Exam 51: Principles of Pharmacology

Drugs injected intradermally are absorbed through the ____.

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The process by which drug molecules are transformed into simpler products is called ____.

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The study of drugs is called ____.

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Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

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The FDA must approve indications before they can become part of a drug's ________, which includes the form of the drug, such as tablet or liquid.

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

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Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

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

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Which area of pharmacology is also called clinical pharmacology?

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Which drug is derived from a mineral source?

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A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

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

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The process of transporting a drug from its administration site to its site of action is called _______; this term also pertains to the length of time between dosing and availability in the bloodstream.

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Which of the following is the action of an antiemetic?

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The ________ name is the official name of a drug.

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Which of the following is the official source of drug standards in the United States and is published every five years?

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

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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.

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