Deck 9: Principles of Pharmacology

Question 1

The Drug Enforcement Agency is a division of

A) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
B) The Food and Drug Administration.
C) Justice Department.
D) Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.

Answer 1

Justice Department.

Question 2

In 1983 a legislative law was passed which would enable the FDA to promote research and marketing of drugs that were needed for the treatment of rare disease. This legislative law was named the

A) Harrison Amendment.
B) Shirley Amendment.
C) Orphan Drug Act.
D) Biologics Control Act.

Answer 2

Orphan Drug Act.

Question 3

____________ medications are acceptable for medical use in the U.S., have a high abuse potential, and may lead to severe physical and/or psychological dependence.

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule III
C) Schedule IV
D) Schedule II

Answer 3

Schedule II

Question 4

A woman applies cortisone cream to an eczema patch on her leg and itching and redness symptoms disappear. This is an example of

A) chemical effects.
B) pharmacodynamics.
C) systemic effects.
D) pharmacology.

Question 5

A volatile substance dissolved in alcohol is a liquid drug form known as a

A) syrup.
B) solution.
C) tincture.
D) spirit.

Question 6

A 22 year old man at an emergency was given albuterol for shortness of breath. Shortly after receiving the medication, the patient had a seizure. His seizure most likely occurred because

A) the drug was administered through the wrong route.
B) he is experiencing a common side effect of albuterol.
C) the wrong dose of albuterol was administered.
D) the rescuers failed to recognize a contraindication.

Question 7

In 1951, a legislative law was passed which required prescription drugs to carry a label which states "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription." This law was named the

A) Durham-Humphrey Amendment.
B) Kefauver-Harris Drug Act.
C) Food and Drug Administration Act.
D) Comprehensive Control Act.

Question 8

Motrin, an over-the-counter medication, is a form of ibuprofen. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Motrin is a chemical name for ibuprofen.
B) Motrin is a generic name for ibuprofen.
C) Motrin is a nonproprietary name for ibuprofen.
D) Motrin is a brand name of ibuprofen.

Question 9

Aleve Gelcaps are an example of what type of drug form?

A) Suspension
B) Emulsion
C) Liquid
D) Solid

Question 10

A clear liquid made with alcohol, water, flavors or sweeteners is an example of a(n)

A) emulsion.
B) elixir.
C) solution.
D) tincture.

Question 11

If a drug has a "local effect" on the body, what does this mean?

A) The effects of the drug usually occur on a limited part of the body.
B) The effects of the drug are widespread throughout the body.
C) The effects of the drug will last for extended periods of time.
D) The effects of the drug only last a short amount of time.