Exam 26: Principles of Pharmacology

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

Several regulations must be followed when managing controlled substances in the ambulatory care environment. Which of the following is one of these rules?

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Phone prescriptions for Schedule I drugs can be made only in an absolute emergency.

The abbreviation for "at bedtime" is

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

Which type of drug administration route is chosen in an emergency for fast action or when larger amounts of medication must be absorbed?

Metabolism for oral medications begins in which organ before distribution?

The abbreviation for "before meals" is hs.

Echinacea has been proven to prevent the onset of colds.

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

A physician no longer needs to have a separate DEA registration number for each site at which he or she practices.

Both garlic and flaxseed may be helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

If you know the brand name of a drug, you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

Which of the following parenteral routes of administration are outside the unlicensed medical assistant's scope of practice?

Central nervous system stimulants affect chemicals in the brain that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Kathy has been asked to train a new medical assistant in office procedures aimed at preventing drug abuse. Summarize at least three instructions she should include.

The section of the PDR that contains brand and generic drug information is which of the following?

Kathy is responsible for orienting a new medical assistant to the practice. Summarize the important points about government regulation of controlled substance prescriptions that she should include in the orientation.