Deck 22: Pharmacology

Question 1

The study of drugs and their sources, preparation, chemistry, actions, and uses is called

A)pharmacodynamics
B)pharmacokinetics
C)pharmaceuticals
D)pharmacology
E)bioavailability

Answer 1

pharmacology

Question 2

A drug that has an enteral route of administration is given through which body system?

A)Gastrointestinal
B)Integumentary
C)Circulatory
D)Respiratory
E)Musculoskeletal

Answer 2

Gastrointestinal

Question 3

Each drug has how many different names?

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four
E)Five

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

A drug manufacturer that receives FDA approval to sell a particular drug has protected proprietary manufacture rights.This means that no other company can manufacture or sell the same drug for a period of how many years?

A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20
E)30

Question 5

An official list of drugs approved for use by a hospital or group of physicians is a

A)control
B)formulary
C)prescription
D)pharmacodynamic
E)pharmacy

Question 6

Controlled drugs are divided into ________ schedules, depending on their currently accepted medical use in treatment, their potential for abuse, and likelihood of causing dependence.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five
E)six

Question 7

The abbreviation for the agency that controls every drug and determines if it can be disseminated and sold is the

A)DEA
B)FDA
C)OTC
D)PDR
E)USP

Question 8

Choose the correct medical abbreviation that means before meals.

A)p.r.n.
B)p.c.
C)o.n.
D)a.c.
E)p.o.

Question 9

The abbreviation for the reference provided by manufacturers and updated yearly, that contains detailed information on individual drugs, including their intended effects, side effects, interactions, dosage, and administration is the

A)FDA
B)USP
C)DEA
D)OTC
E)PDR

Question 10

The prefix in the term transdermal means

A)skin
B)across, through
C)pertaining to
D)within
E)above

Question 11

The root in the term sublingual means

A)mouth
B)cheek
C)tongue
D)under
E)pertaining to

Question 12

The agency that sets the standards for the quality, purity, and safety of the medications to protect the public health is the

A)USP
B)FDA
C)DEA
D)OTC
E)PDR

Question 13

The term used to describe what proportion of a drug reaches the systemic blood circulation and is available to reach the intended site of action is called

A)pharmacokinetics
B)pharmacodynamics
C)formulation
D)bioavailability
E)route of administration

Question 14

A drug's generic name refers to

A)the name that the manufacturer gives to the drug
B)the chemical make-up of the drug
C)which schedule of drugs it belongs to
D)the legal and scientific name for the drug
E)the classification of medications that the drug belongs to

Question 15

In the term analgesic, the root means

A)sensation of pain
B)without
C)pertaining to
D)sleep, stupor
E)against

Question 16

A term which comes from the Latin meaning placed underneath and refers to a small solid body containing medication that is placed in a body orifice other than the mouth to release the medication is called a ________.

Question 17

A physician has written the abbreviation p.r.n.on a prescription.This means that the patient should take the medication

A)three times a day
B)after meals
C)through the rectum
D)by mouth
E)when necessary

Question 18

The abbreviation used for a medication that is to be given immediately is

A)Rx
B)STAT
C)p.r.n.
D)p.o.
E)IM

Question 19

A medication that is taken two times per day is abbreviated as

A)p.r.n.
B)p.o.
C)t.i.d
D)b.i.d
E)q.i.d

Question 20

The movement of drugs within the body affecting absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is called

A)formulary
B)route of administration
C)pharmacokinetics
D)bioavailability
E)pharmacodynamics

Question 21

The physician writes the abbreviation p.o.on a prescription.This means that the medication should be taken

A)at night
B)once per day
C)after meals
D)when necessary
E)by mouth

Question 22

A drug's brand, or trade name refers to the

A)chemical make-up of the drug
B)legal name of the drug
C)scientific name of the drug
D)name the manufacturer gives the drug
E)name to distributor gives the drug

Question 23

The physician wants the patient to take a medication four times each day.The abbreviation on the prescription to indicate that the medication should be taken four times each day is

A)b.i.d
B)q.i.d.
C)t.i.d
D)p.r.n
E)p.o.

Question 24

In the term narcotic, the root/combining form means

A)sensation of pain
B)addiction
C)sleep, stupor
D)bringing sleep
E)relaxation

Question 25

Every prescription written by a physician must contain the physician's ________ license number.

A)Hospital
B)State
C)DEA
D)Medical school
E)National

Question 26

The root in the term intrathecal means

A)between
B)pertaining to
C)sheath
D)within
E)to pour

Question 27

The definition of a synergist is

A)an agent that calms without sedating or depressing
B)an agent or process that aids the actions of another
C)the action between two entities to produce or prevent an effect
D)the response of a living tissue or organism to a stimulus
E)a diminishing of normal function

Question 28

One of the major side effects of allergy medications, such as antihistamines which cross the blood brain barrier, is

A)upset stomach
B)drowsiness
C)heart palpitations
D)tremors
E)stunted growth

Question 29

In the medical term analgesia, the prefix means

A)numbness
B)sensation of pain
C)condition of
D)without
E)sleep

Question 30

An intradermal drug is given

A)Between the epidermis and dermis
B)Within the dermis
C)Within the epidermis
D)Within the subcutaneous layer
E)Under the subcutaneous layer

Question 31

A medication given inside a vein would be abbreviated as

A)IM
B)ID
C)IV
D)SC
E)PR

Question 32

The term which comes from the Latin meaning a lump, and refers to a single mass of a substance is

A)infusion
B)bolus
C)injection
D)port
E)aseptic

Question 33

A licensed professional who can prepare and dispense drugs and compounds when given written orders from a physician is a

A)pharmacy
B)pharmacy technician
C)pharmacology
D)pharmacologist
E)pharmacist

Question 34

The name of the route by which a medication is administered into the systemic circulation through the skin is the ________ route.

A)subcutaneous
B)intradermal
C)transdermal
D)transcutaneous
E)hypodermic

Question 35

A harmful and undesired effect secondary to the main or therapeutic effect of the medication is called a(n)

A)interaction
B)reaction
C)adverse effect
D)synergistic effect
E)impairment

Question 36

In the term intramuscular, the prefix means

A)within
B)between
C)pertaining to
D)muscle
E)across, through

Question 37

The root in the term parenteral means

A)Intestine
B)Colon
C)Inside
D)Pertaining to
E)Abnormal, beside

Question 38

An antiemetic is used to control

A)diarrhea
B)pain
C)depression
D)nausea and vomiting
E)acid reflux

Question 39

An antitussive is used to treat

A)sinus headaches
B)coughs
C)wheezing
D)infection
E)pain

Question 40

A controlled drug is one that

A)has the potential for abuse
B)is in limited supply
C)cannot be manufactured by another company
D)is dispensed only in certain pharmacies
E)can only be prescribed by a physician

Question 41

A person who would develop a new drug for the treatment of schizophrenia is a

A)pharmacologist
B)pharmacist
C)physician
D)psychiatrist
E)pharmaceutical

Question 42

All of the following are names for the same drug: Xanax, alprazolam, and 8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine.Which name is the trade (brand)name?

A)Xanax
B)Alprazolam
C)8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine

Question 43

An intramuscular injection would be administered with a

A)drink of water
B)syringe
C)pessary
D)spoon
E)patch

Question 44

A capsule would be administered via which of the following routes?

A)Rectal
B)Oral
C)Intrathecal
D)Parenteral
E)Subcutaneous

Question 45

The amount of medication given at one time is its

A)frequency
B)schedule
C)dose
D)route
E)potency

Question 46

Which of the following is not one of the five rights to check before administering medications?

A)Right patient
B)Right time
C)Right hospital
D)Right dose
E)Right route

Question 47

During labor, mothers are often given an epidural anesthetic.This would be a(n)

A)intramuscular injection that would block the sensation of pain.
B)intramuscular injection that would sedate the mother.
C)intrathecal injection that would block the sensation of pain.
D)intrathecal injection that would sedate the mother.
E)intrathecal injection that would hasten the mother's delivery time

Question 48

All of the following are names for the same drug: Xanax, alprazolam, 8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine.Which name is the chemical name?

A)Xanax
B)Alprazolam
C)8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine

Question 49

Which professional could prepare a prescription that has a dosage that is not available by the drug's manufacturer?

A)Pharmacy technician
B)Pharmacologist
C)Pharmacist
D)Toxicologist
E)Pharmaceutical

Question 50

Mrs.Carr receives a prescription from her physician.The prescription is for Lipitor 20 mg p.o.q.d.How often should she take this medication?

A)Every four hours
B)Three times per day
C)Twice per day
D)Once per day
E)When needed

Question 51

Giving medication to block the sensation of pain at the level of the spinal cord is done as a(n)________ injection.

A)intramuscular
B)intravenous
C)intradermal
D)intrathecal
E)subcutaneous

Question 52

Vaginal cream is topically applied via a(n)________ device.

A)pessary
B)intradermal
C)subcutaneous
D)enteral
E)port

Question 53

A medication that relieves pain is an

A)antihistamine
B)antiemetic
C)antipyretic
D)analgesic
E)antitussive

Question 54

A solid dosage form in which a drug is enclosed in a hard or soft shell is a(n)

A)tablet
B)suppository
C)lozenge
D)capsule
E)inhalant

Question 55

Which of the following routes would be considered to be parenteral?

A)Buccal
B)Port
C)Sublingual
D)Rectal
E)Transdermal

Question 56

The medicine used by persons wishing to increase their muscle mass is a(n)

A)corticosteroid
B)anabolic steroid
C)antitussive
D)glucocorticoid
E)vitamin

Question 57

An eye drop medication used to treat glaucoma causes an increase in eyelash growth.The increased eyelash growth is a(n)________ effect.

A)synergistic
B)allergic
C)interaction
D)adverse
E)stimulant

Question 58

All of the following are names for the same drug: Xanax, alprozolam, and 8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine.Which name is the generic name?

A)Xanax
B)Alprazolam
C)8-choro-1-methyl-6-phenyl4H-s-triazolo-benzodiazepine

Question 59

The nicotine in chewing tobacco is absorbed via the ________ route.

A)parenteral
B)transdermal
C)buccal
D)nasal
E)sublingual

Question 60

The root in the medical term prescription means

A)pen
B)writing
C)direction
D)action
E)subscribe