Question 1

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a pill. 
B)  insertion of a suppository. 
C)  drinking a suspension. 
D)  needle injections. 
A)  taking a pill. 
B)  insertion of a suppository. 
C)  drinking a suspension. 
D)  needle injections. D

Question 2

An annual publication commonly used to answer questions about drugs and their actions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacists' newsletter. 
B)  Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR). 
C)  FDA Register. 
D)  Compendium of Drugs and Meds (CDM). 
A)  pharmacists' newsletter. 
B)  Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR). 
C)  FDA Register. 
D)  Compendium of Drugs and Meds (CDM). B

Question 3

Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  statins. 
B)  antiplatelets. 
C)  cholinesterase inhibitors. 
D)  antianemic agents. 
A)  statins. 
B)  antiplatelets. 
C)  cholinesterase inhibitors. 
D)  antianemic agents. A

Question 4

As you approach a patient for a portable chest radiograph,you notice a localized swelling around the insertion site of the patient's IV.There is no associated skin erythema.This patient likely demonstrates _______________ of the injection site.

Accepted Answer

A)  infiltration 
B)  inflammation 
C)  extravasation 
D)  infiltration and extravasation 
A)  infiltration 
B)  inflammation 
C)  extravasation 
D)  infiltration and extravasation

Question 5

Vitamins,herbals,and dietary supplements are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  opioids. 
B)  generics. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs. 
D)  analgesics. 
A)  opioids. 
B)  generics. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs. 
D)  analgesics.

Question 6

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

Accepted Answer

A)  lorazepam. 
B)  levothyroxine. 
C)  Levaquin. 
D)  simvastatin. 
A)  lorazepam. 
B)  levothyroxine. 
C)  Levaquin. 
D)  simvastatin.

Question 7

A major complication for patients undergoing (antiplatelet)blood clotting drug therapy is

Accepted Answer

A)  vomiting. 
B)  deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  bleeding. 
A)  vomiting. 
B)  deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  bleeding.

Question 8

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

Accepted Answer

A)  excretion. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  filtration. 
A)  excretion. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  filtration.

Question 9

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  compromised renal function. 
C)  mild to moderate pain. 
D)  fever. 
A)  depression. 
B)  compromised renal function. 
C)  mild to moderate pain. 
D)  fever.

Question 10

Metformin (Glucophage)is commonly used to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes simplex. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  bacterial infections. 
D)  type 1 diabetes. 
A)  herpes simplex. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  bacterial infections. 
D)  type 1 diabetes.

Question 11

All of the following are true of the drug nitroglycerine except it

Accepted Answer

A)  causes blood vessels to constrict. 
B)  is commonly used to treat angina. 
C)  may be administered to a patient under the tongue. 
D)  may be injected into a patient using a hypodermic needle. 
A)  causes blood vessels to constrict. 
B)  is commonly used to treat angina. 
C)  may be administered to a patient under the tongue. 
D)  may be injected into a patient using a hypodermic needle.

Question 12

Transdermal patches are intended to release a drug over an extended period of time.Particular care must be used with this type of drug administration owing to its design and thin metal backing.The modality of concern in medical imaging would be

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scanning. 
B)  sonography. 
C)  MRI scanning. 
D)  PET scanning. 
A)  CT scanning. 
B)  sonography. 
C)  MRI scanning. 
D)  PET scanning.

Question 13

A patient who is scheduled to have surgery of the esophagus for a diverticulum will likely be given a(an)_______ to decrease mucosal secretions and esophageal muscular activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesic 
B)  diuretic 
C)  anticholinergic 
D)  antiemetic 
A)  analgesic 
B)  diuretic 
C)  anticholinergic 
D)  antiemetic

Question 14

A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug is call a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilizer. 
B)  antagonist. 
C)  protagonist. 
D)  catalyst. 
A)  stabilizer. 
B)  antagonist. 
C)  protagonist. 
D)  catalyst.

Question 15

All of the following are related except

Accepted Answer

A)  2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine. 
B)  Echinacea. 
C)  Benadryl. 
D)  diphenhydramine. 
A)  2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine. 
B)  Echinacea. 
C)  Benadryl. 
D)  diphenhydramine.

Question 16

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal drugs. 
B)  over-the-counter drugs. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  generics. 
A)  illegal drugs. 
B)  over-the-counter drugs. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  generics.

Question 17

Drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness are called

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antiemetics. 
A)  analgesics. 
B)  anesthetics. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antiemetics.

Question 18

A patient who has a history of bloody stools caused by a suspected malignant neoplasm (cancer)in the colon should not be given

Accepted Answer

A)  a laxative. 
B)  thrombolytics. 
C)  polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution. 
D)  GoLytely. 
A)  a laxative. 
B)  thrombolytics. 
C)  polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution. 
D)  GoLytely.

Question 19

A drug name that is unique to the drug,as given by the drug's manufacturer,is called the drug's _____ name.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic 
B)  market 
C)  brand 
D)  chemical 
A)  generic 
B)  market 
C)  brand 
D)  chemical

Question 20

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

Accepted Answer

A)  a diuretic. 
B)  furosemide. 
C)  Lasix. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a diuretic. 
B)  furosemide. 
C)  Lasix. 
D)  All of the above

Exam 21: Pharmacology

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

An annual publication commonly used to answer questions about drugs and their actions is the

Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol are referred to as

As you approach a patient for a portable chest radiograph,you notice a localized swelling around the insertion site of the patient's IV.There is no associated skin erythema.This patient likely demonstrates _______________ of the injection site.

Vitamins,herbals,and dietary supplements are classified as

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

A major complication for patients undergoing (antiplatelet)blood clotting drug therapy is

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

Metformin (Glucophage)is commonly used to treat

All of the following are true of the drug nitroglycerine except it

Transdermal patches are intended to release a drug over an extended period of time.Particular care must be used with this type of drug administration owing to its design and thin metal backing.The modality of concern in medical imaging would be

A patient who is scheduled to have surgery of the esophagus for a diverticulum will likely be given a(an)_______ to decrease mucosal secretions and esophageal muscular activity.

A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug is call a(n)

All of the following are related except

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

Drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness are called

A patient who has a history of bloody stools caused by a suspected malignant neoplasm (cancer)in the colon should not be given

A drug name that is unique to the drug,as given by the drug's manufacturer,is called the drug's _____ name.

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

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