Exam 3: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

In traditional Asian medicine, acupoints are usually located:

A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule:

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

A medical history should include all: 1) legally prescribed drugs. 2) vitamin or mineral supplements. 3) any medication not requiring a prescription (over-the-counter items). 4) herbal treatments.

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

Antagonistic drugs may be used to:

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

A drug that binds with selected specific cell receptors may: 1) stimulate activity in those cells. 2) inhibit activity in those cells. 3) change specificity and attach to other cells. 4) be disabled by macrophages.

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

What is the unique, simple, and official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use?

The form of therapy that involves assessment of physical function and works to restore any problems and prevent any further dysfunction using methods such as appropriate exercises and ultrasound is referred to as:

After they are metabolized, most drugs are excreted through the:

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

Contraindications printed on the label of a drug identify:

Ingesting a drug with a large meal may be likely to:

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