Deck 21: Pharmacology

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

A
Vasodilators are drugs that cause blood vessels to dilate.They are useful in treating vascular disease,particularly angina.Nitroglycerin is an effective coronary vasodilator administered sublingually,orally,topically,or parenterally.

Question 2

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics EXCEPT

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

Answer 2

D
Pharmacokinetics is the study of the metabolism and action of drugs with particular emphasis on the time required for absorption,metabolic action,and distribution in the body and method of excretion.

Question 3

All of the following are related EXCEPT

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

Answer 3

B
2-Diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine is not related to Benadryl.

Question 4

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

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

Question 5

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

A)statins.
B)antihyperlipidemic agents.
C)Lipitor or Zocor.
D)all of the above.

Question 6

Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its

A)risk-to-benefit factor.
B)tolerance.
C)solubility.
D)contraindication.

Question 7

The science dealing with the nature,effects,uses,and origin of drugs is called

A)pharmacokinetics.
B)pharmacology.
C)endocrinology.
D)pharmacodynamics.

Question 8

Metformin (Glucophage)is commonly used to treat

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Vitamins,herbals,and dietary supplements are classified as

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

Question 12

Some drugs are intended to have slow,uniform absorption over several hours and are said to be _____-release drugs.

A)sustained
B)extended
C)controlled
D)All of the above are correct.

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.

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

Question 14

Reaction to a drug that results in respiratory or circulatory collapse is

A)urticaria.
B)anaphylaxis.
C)epistaxis.
D)dyspnea.

Question 15

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

Question 16

When you ask the pharmacist for the drug Benadryl,you are asking for the drug using the drug's _____ name.

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

Question 17

Common dosage forms of drugs include
1)suspension.
2)capsule.
3)oral.
4)tablet.
5)inhalant.
6)parenteral.
7)solution.

A)1,2,4,5,and 7 only.
B)1,2,3,and 7 only.
C)3,4,and 7 only.
D)3,6,and 7 only.

Question 18

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n)

A)enteric.
B)exlax.
C)parenteral.
D)laxative.

Question 21

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

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

Question 22

Examples of antihistamines include

A)2,4 and 5 only.
B)1,3,and 6 only.
C)1,5,and 6 only.
D)1 and 5 only.

Question 23

Select the TRUE statement from the choices below.

A)Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or nonprescription.
B)Prescription drugs are also known as over-the-counter drugs.
C)Vitamins,supplements,and herbal remedies are classified as prescription drugs and dietary supplements.
D)Prescription drugs can only be dispensed by pharmacists.

Question 24

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

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

Question 25

Heparin is best administered to patients

A)orally by way of a tablet.
B)as a laxative.
C)through an intramuscular injection.
D)as an intravenous injection.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

A)a laxative.
B)thrombolytics.
C)bisphosphonates alendronate.
D)GoLytely.