Question 1

Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  additional,mild,unwanted effects 
B)  unusual,unexpected mild effects 
C)  serious,possibly life-threatening effects 
D)  effects on developing fetal cells 
A)  additional,mild,unwanted effects 
B)  unusual,unexpected mild effects 
C)  serious,possibly life-threatening effects 
D)  effects on developing fetal cells C

Question 2

What is the reaction called when two drugs interact to produce a result much greater than the sum of individual effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonism 
B)  beneficial 
C)  synergism 
D)  potentiation 
A)  antagonism 
B)  beneficial 
C)  synergism 
D)  potentiation C

Question 3

Most drugs are metabolized in the ____ and excreted through the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood;intestines 
B)  lymph nodes;lungs 
C)  liver;kidneys 
D)  body cells;kidneys 
A)  blood;intestines 
B)  lymph nodes;lungs 
C)  liver;kidneys 
D)  body cells;kidneys C

Question 4

A medical doctor who incorporates drugs,surgery,and manipulations of the musculoskeletal system is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  chiropractor 
B)  naturopath 
C)  osteopath 
D)  reflexologist 
A)  chiropractor 
B)  naturopath 
C)  osteopath 
D)  reflexologist

Question 5

Which is the route of administration by which the largest proportion of the drug dose is likely lost before reaching the site of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  oral 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  sublingual 
D)  intravenous 
A)  oral 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  sublingual 
D)  intravenous

Question 6

Traditional drug or surgical therapy is incorporated with nontraditional methods by:

Accepted Answer

A)  chiropractors 
B)  naturopaths 
C)  homeopaths 
D)  osteopaths 
A)  chiropractors 
B)  naturopaths 
C)  homeopaths 
D)  osteopaths

Question 7

Antagonistic drugs may be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the effectiveness of selected drugs 
B)  prolong the action of a drug 
C)  act as an antidote when necessary 
D)  speed up the excretion of a drug 
A)  increase the effectiveness of selected drugs 
B)  prolong the action of a drug 
C)  act as an antidote when necessary 
D)  speed up the excretion of a drug

Question 8

Which is the correct abbreviation for "three times daily"?

Accepted Answer

A)  tid 
B)  q3h 
C)  qid 
D)  prn 
A)  tid 
B)  q3h 
C)  qid 
D)  prn

Question 9

At which site are most drugs metabolized and prepared for excretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  kidneys 
C)  circulating blood 
D)  lymphoid tissue 
A)  liver 
B)  kidneys 
C)  circulating blood 
D)  lymphoid tissue

Question 10

A drug is taken with a meal when it:

Accepted Answer

A)  needs to be absorbed quickly 
B)  irritates the stomach 
C)  interacts with certain foods 
D)  is intended to delay digestion 
A)  needs to be absorbed quickly 
B)  irritates the stomach 
C)  interacts with certain foods 
D)  is intended to delay digestion

Question 11

The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  undesirable side effects 
B)  development of resistant microbes 
C)  an allergic response 
D)  any recurrence of infection in the distant future 
A)  undesirable side effects 
B)  development of resistant microbes 
C)  an allergic response 
D)  any recurrence of infection in the distant future

Question 12

Ingesting a drug with a large meal would likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately increase the blood level of the drug 
B)  delay the absorption of the drug into the blood 
C)  ensure that the total dose is absorbed into the blood 
D)  cause more rapid excretion of the drug 
A)  immediately increase the blood level of the drug 
B)  delay the absorption of the drug into the blood 
C)  ensure that the total dose is absorbed into the blood 
D)  cause more rapid excretion of the drug

Question 13

A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule:

Accepted Answer

A)  that does not contain an active drug 
B)  containing a small amount of active drug for use in clinical trials 
C)  containing a different drug to be used for its psychological effect 
D)  containing high amounts of a drug to determine the maximum dose allowed 
A)  that does not contain an active drug 
B)  containing a small amount of active drug for use in clinical trials 
C)  containing a different drug to be used for its psychological effect 
D)  containing high amounts of a drug to determine the maximum dose allowed

Question 14

Which of the following is trained to help individuals with swallowing problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational therapist 
B)  physiotherapist 
C)  dietitian/nutritionist 
D)  speech-language pathologist 
A)  occupational therapist 
B)  physiotherapist 
C)  dietitian/nutritionist 
D)  speech-language pathologist

Question 15

In traditional Asian medicine,acupoints are usually located:

Accepted Answer

A)  over pain or other sensory receptors 
B)  where blood vessels branch 
C)  over joints 
D)  on designated meridians 
A)  over pain or other sensory receptors 
B)  where blood vessels branch 
C)  over joints 
D)  on designated meridians

Question 16

What is the official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use?

Accepted Answer

A)  trade name 
B)  chemical name 
C)  proprietary name 
D)  generic name 
A)  trade name 
B)  chemical name 
C)  proprietary name 
D)  generic name

Question 17

What are the first priorities in the assessment of a patient in an emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of bleeding and checking blood pressure 
B)  level of consciousness and respiratory function 
C)  to call 911 for an ambulance 
D)  appearance of the patient and cause of the problem 
A)  presence of bleeding and checking blood pressure 
B)  level of consciousness and respiratory function 
C)  to call 911 for an ambulance 
D)  appearance of the patient and cause of the problem

Exam 16: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug?

What is the reaction called when two drugs interact to produce a result much greater than the sum of individual effects?

Most drugs are metabolized in the ____ and excreted through the ____.

A medical doctor who incorporates drugs,surgery,and manipulations of the musculoskeletal system is classified as a:

Which is the route of administration by which the largest proportion of the drug dose is likely lost before reaching the site of action?

Traditional drug or surgical therapy is incorporated with nontraditional methods by:

Antagonistic drugs may be used to:

Which is the correct abbreviation for "three times daily"?

At which site are most drugs metabolized and prepared for excretion?

A drug is taken with a meal when it:

The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent:

Ingesting a drug with a large meal would likely:

A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule:

Which of the following is trained to help individuals with swallowing problems?

In traditional Asian medicine,acupoints are usually located:

What is the official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use?

What are the first priorities in the assessment of a patient in an emergency situation?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

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