Deck 37: Pharmacology Basics

Question 1

This drug action slows down the cell's activity.

A) Replacing substances
B) Stimulating
C) Depressing
D) Destroying

Answer 1

Depressing

Question 2

The rate of absorption is not influenced by

A) route.
B) blood flow to the absorption area.
C) ability of the medication to be absorbed.
D) speed of the drug's movement from the blood.
E) conditions at the site of absorption.

Answer 2

speed of the drug's movement from the blood.

Question 3

Unpleasant effects of the drug in addition to the desired or therapeutic effect.

A) Adverse reactions
B) Side effects
C) Toxicity
D) Therapeutic effects
E) Interaction

Answer 3

Side effects

Question 4

The _______ name is assigned by the US Adopted Name Council.

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

Question 5

The movement of drug from the blood to the body tissues.

A) Excretion
B) Action
C) Absorption
D) Metabolism
E) Distribution

Question 6

Most drug metabolize in the _________.

A) skin
B) kidneys
C) stomach
D) liver
E) intestines

Question 7

What are the concerns related to pregnancy when taking medications?

A) Distribution and the placental membrane
B) Absorption and the placental membrane
C) Excretion and the placental membrane
D) Metabolism and the placental membrane
E) Metabolism and breast milk

Question 8

This use of drugs relieves the symptoms while the body fights off the disease.

A) Prevention
B) Cure
C) Treatment
D) Palliative
E) Replacement

Question 9

Defined as harmful and deadly effects of the medication that can develop due to the buildup of medication or by-products in the body.

A) Therapeutic effects
B) Side effects
C) Adverse reactions
D) Toxicity
E) Desired effects

Question 10

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the _______ name.

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

Question 11

_______ is the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body.

A) Pharmacology
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Side effects
D) Pharmacodynamics

Question 12

The means by which a drug enters the body.

A) Site of administration
B) Route
C) Absorption
D) Metabolism
E) Distribution

Question 13

Which of the following is not a source of drugs?

A) Plants
B) Animals
C) Minerals
D) Microbiological sources
E) All of the above

Question 14

What populations may have issues metabolizing medications?

A) Younger children
B) Older adults
C) Those with kidney disease
D) All of the above
E) A and B

Question 15

This use of drugs do not cure or treat the disease but improves a person's quality of life.

A) Prevention
B) Treatment
C) Contraceptive
D) Health maintenance
E) Palliative

Question 16

A series of chemical processes where enzymes change drugs in the body.

A) Excretion
B) Action
C) Absorption
D) Metabolism
E) Distribution

Question 17

This is the route requires the medication to be placed in the cheek to dissolve.

A) Sublingual
B) Intramuscular
C) Oral
D) Cheek
E) Buccal

Question 18

Most drugs are excreted through the ______ and ______.

A) skin and large intestine
B) large intestine and kidneys
C) large intestine and lungs
D) lungs and kidneys
E) kidneys and skin

Question 19

The movement of drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream.

A) Distribution
B) Action
C) Excretion
D) Absorption
E) Metabolism

Question 20

__________ is study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs.

A) Pharmacogenomics
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Pharmacology
D) Pharmacodynamics
E) Pharmacogenetics

Question 21

What statement is not true?

A) The Controlled Substance Act is enforced by the FDA.
B) The FDA oversees the safety, effectiveness, security, and quality of drugs.
C) The FAERS helps the FDA monitor drugs.
D) Controlled substances are divided into five schedules.
E) A and C

Question 22

This type of drug action occurs when one drug decreases or blocks the effect of another drug.

A) Cumulative effect
B) Synergism
C) Antagonism
D) Potentiation
E) Tolerance

Question 23

To give a dose of medication to a patient.

A) Prescribe
B) Dispense
C) Administer
D) Prepare
E) Parenteral

Question 24

What is true?

A) Each medication has one or more intended actions.
B) Multiple doses may be required to achieve the therapeutic effect.
C) A larger initial dose may be ordered.
D) All of the above
E) A and B

Question 25

What is not a factor that influences drug action?

A) Age
B) Gender
C) Diseases
D) Diet
E) Body temperature

Question 26

To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.

A) Prescribe
B) Dispense
C) Administer
D) Prepare
E) Parenteral

Question 27

The _______ name is used to list the medication in the US Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary.

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

Question 28

The class of medication that reduces the frequency and severity of seizures.

A) Anticoagulant
B) Anticonvulsant
C) Antihypertensive
D) Antipsychotic
E) Antitussive

Question 29

This type of drug action occurs when the combined effect of two drugs used together is greater than the sum of each drug's effect.

A) Cumulative effect
B) Synergism
C) Antagonism
D) Potentiation
E) Tolerance

Question 30

A medical assistant finds a controlled substance is missing. What needs to be done immediately?

A) Call the police.
B) Call the DEA.
C) Notify the supervisor.
D) Complete and submit the online DEA report.
E) B and D

Question 31

The class of medication that promotes stools.

A) Corticosteroid
B) Diuretic
C) Leukotriene receptor antagonist
D) Mydriatic
E) Laxative

Question 32

What statement is not true?

A) Providers prescribing controlled substances need a DEA registration number.
B) DEA numbers are good for 2 years.
C) Schedule I drugs have the highest potential for abuse and have no accepted medical use.
D) Stimulates (e.g., Ritalin LA and Concerta) are Scheduled II medications.
E) C and D

Question 33

What statement is not true regarding drug destruction?

A) Expired controlled substances are destroyed like non-narcotic medications.
B) Discard medications that are expired or unlabeled.
C) Two authorized employees must witness when a controlled substance is discarded.
D) Medication discarding programs prevent medication from entering the water supply.
E) C and D

Question 34

A peculiar response to a certain drug.

A) Anaphylaxis
B) Cumulative effect
C) Idiosyncrasy
D) Toxicity
E) Synergism

Question 35

The class of medication that thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up the mucus.

A) Hemostatic
B) Miotic
C) Mydriatic
D) Expectorant
E) Stimulant

Question 36

The class of medication that relieves pain.

A) Anticholinergic
B) Corticosteroid
C) Diuretic
D) Analgesic
E) Anesthetic

Question 37

This route has the fastest absorption rate.

A) Oral
B) Subcutaneous
C) Intramuscular
D) Intravenous
E) Buccal

Question 38

What statement is not true?

A) All controlled substances must be kept in a locked cabinet or safe.
B) Controlled substances must be kept in their original containers.
C) Controlled substances must be kept separate from non-narcotic medications.
D) A log of controlled substances must be kept.
E) An inventory of controlled substances must be done every 2 years.

Question 39

The need for a larger dose to get the same therapeutic or desired effect.

A) Dependence
B) Potentiation
C) Tolerance
D) Addiction
E) Antagonism

Question 40

__________ is the study of how genetic factors influence a person's metabolic response to a specific medication.

A) Pharmacogenomics
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Pharmacology
D) Pharmacodynamics

Question 41

What abbreviation means "before meals"?

A) qid
B) po
C) ac
D) STAT
E) Fe

Question 42

What abbreviation means "drop"?

A) mg
B) gtt
C) cc
D) fl oz
E) gr

Question 43

This class of medication has the side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, visual changes (blurred, yellow), and arrhythmias.

A) Antibiotics (cephalexin)
B) Anticoagulant (warfarin)
C) Antiarrhythmics (digoxin)
D) Antihistamine (promethazine)
E) Antihypertensive (metoprolol)

Question 44

This classification of medication is used to prevent clots and has the adverse reactions of bloody and tarry stools.

A) Antibiotics (cephalexin)
B) Antiplatelets (clopidogrel)
C) Antiarrhythmics (digoxin)
D) Antihistamine (promethazine)
E) NSAID (ibuprofen)

Question 45

The time it takes for the drug to reach its greatest effective concentration in the blood.

A) Biological half-life
B) Onset
C) Peak
D) Duration
E) Excretion

Question 46

What abbreviation means "four times a day"?

A) qid
B) bid
C) 4xd
D) tid
E) qod

Question 47

What abbreviation means "three times a day"?

A) qid
B) bid
C) 3xd
D) tid
E) qd

Question 48

What is not needed on every prescription?

A) Date of issue
B) Patient information
C) Drug name and strength
D) Provider's DEA number
E) Number of refills

Question 49

What abbreviation means "twice a day"?

A) qid
B) bid
C) 4xd
D) tid
E) qod

Question 50

This classification of medication is used for pain and fever and has the side effects of GI intolerance and ringing in the ear.

A) Antibiotics (cephalexin)
B) Anticoagulant (warfarin)
C) Antiarrhythmics (digoxin)
D) Antihistamine (promethazine)
E) NSAID (ibuprofen)

Question 51

Conditions or diseases for which the drug is used.

A) Precautions
B) Contraindications
C) Interactions
D) Indications
E) Adverse reactions

Question 52

The part of the prescription includes the directions to the patient regarding the dose and time of the medication.

A) Superscription
B) Subscription
C) Signature
D) Inscription
E) Patient information

Question 53

This classification of medication is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Adverse reactions of this class include suicidal thoughts and tardive dyskinesia.

A) Antipsychotic (aripiprazole)
B) Antiplatelets (clopidogrel)
C) Antiarrhythmics (digoxin)
D) Antihistamine (promethazine)
E) NSAID (ibuprofen)

Question 54

Medications, foods, and beverages that impact the medication.

A) Precautions
B) Contraindications
C) Interactions
D) Indications
E) Adverse reactions

Question 55

This class of medication has the desired effect of decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

A) Anticonvulsant
B) Anticoagulant
C) Antacid
D) Antianxiety
E) Anticholinergic

Question 56

What abbreviation means "tablespoon"?

A) tsp
B) Tbs
C) tbsp
D) All of above
E) B and C

Question 57

This part of the prescription includes the medication name and strength.

A) Superscription
B) Subscription
C) Signature
D) Inscription
E) Patient information

Question 58

This type of medication order applies to all patients who meet specific criteria.

A) Routine order
B) Standing order
C) PRN order
D) Single order
E) Stat order

Question 59

Indicates necessary actions or special cares that need to be taken when the patient is on the medication.

A) Precautions
B) Contraindications
C) Interactions
D) Indications
E) Adverse reactions

Question 60

This class of medication has the desired effect of blocking histamine action.

A) Antidepressant
B) Antihistamine
C) Antihyperglycemics
D) Antihypertensive
E) Antiinflammatory

Question 61

Order: ABC 150 mg. Stock: ABC 8% solution. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 5.3 mL
B) 0.1 mL
C) 2.1 mL
D) 1.9 mL
E) None of the above

Question 62

Order: ABC 140 mg po. Stock: ABC 35 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

A) 0.25 tab
B) 2 tabs
C) 0.5 tab
D) 0.3 tab
E) None of the above

Question 63

Prescription: XYZ medication 150 mg, 3 tabs qid $\times$ 10 days. How many tablets will be dispensed from the pharmacy? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 90
B) 60
C) 30
D) 150
E) None of the above

Question 64

Prescription: XYZ medication 400 mg, 6 tabs tid $\times$ 16 days. How many tablets will be dispensed from the pharmacy? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 96
B) 384
C) 288
D) 192
E) None of the above

Question 65

vii = _____

A) 3
B) 9
C) 12
D) 8
E) 7

Question 66

Order: ABC 200 mg. Stock: ABC 10% solution. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 2 mL
B) 0.2 mL
C) 2.1 mL
D) 20 mL
E) None of the above

Question 67

What is the correct way to write numbers for medications?

A) 2.0 mL
B) 2mL
C) 2 mL
D) 0.2mL
E) 0.02 mL

Question 68

Order: ABC 175 mg po. Stock: ABC 700 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

A) 4 tabs
B) 0.25 tab
C) 0.5 tab
D) 0.75 tab
E) None of the above

Question 69

Order: ABC 150 mg po. Stock: ABC 600 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

A) 4 tabs
B) 0.25 tab
C) 0.5 tab
D) 0.75 tab
E) None of the above

Question 70

Order: ABC 350 mg. Stock: ABC 1200 mg/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.3 mL
B) 0.8 mL
C) 3.4 mL
D) 0.9 mL
E) None of the above

Question 71

Order: ABC 260 mg. Stock: ABC 1.2 g/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.2 mL
B) 4.6 mL
C) 2.1 mL
D) 0.5 mL
E) None of the above

Question 72

Order: ABC 1500 mg. Stock: ABC 2.2 g/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.7 mL
B) 2 mL
C) 2.1 mL
D) 1.5 mL
E) None of the above

Question 73

Order: ABC 225 mg po. Stock: ABC 450 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

A) 0.5 tab
B) 2 tabs
C) 0.25 tab
D) 5 tabs
E) None of the above

Question 74

Order: ABC 20 mg. Stock: ABC 5% solution. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 4 mL
B) 0.8 mL
C) 0.4 mL
D) 1.4 mL
E) None of the above

Question 75

Patient's weight: 54 lb. Medication order: 0.7 mg/kg. Stock medication: 10 mg/mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.7 mL
B) 8.3 mL
C) 1.7 mL
D) 00.7 mL
E) None of the above

Question 76

Order: ABC 800 mg. Stock: ABC 1500 mg/mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 1.8 mL
B) 0.5 mL
C) 1.9 mL
D) 0.6 mL
E) None of the above

Question 77

Order: ABC 230 mg. Stock: ABC 600 mg/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.4 mL
B) 1.2 mL
C) 2.6 mL
D) 7.8 mL
E) None of the above

Question 78

Order: ABC 450 mg. Stock: ABC 780 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 0.3 mL
B) 3.5 mL
C) 0.6 mL
D) 1.2 mL
E) None of the above

Question 79

Order: ABC 750 mg. Stock: ABC 1.8 g/4 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 1.7 mL
B) 1.6 mL
C) 0.4 mL
D) 2.4 mL
E) None of the above

Question 80

Prescription: XYZ medication 80 mg, 4 tabs bid $\times$ 30 days. How many tablets will be dispensed from the pharmacy? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

A) 120
B) 480
C) 360
D) 240
E) None of the above