Deck 21: Pharmacology

Question 1

A drug that works against fever is:

A) Antipruritic
B) Antipyretic
C) Anesthetic
D) Anticoagulant
E) Hypnotic

Answer 1

Antipyretic

Question 2

Which of the following is a drug generic name?

A) Omnipen
B) Ampicillin
C) Aminopenicillanic acid
D) Polycillin
E) Principen

Answer 2

Ampicillin

Question 3

Study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called:

A) Medicinal chemistry
B) Pharmacodynamics
C) Chemotherapy
D) Molecular pharmacology
E) Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

Molecular pharmacology

Question 4

What is anaphylaxis?

A) A type of hypersensitivity reaction
B) Factors in the patient's condition that make the use of a drug dangerous
C) A condition produced by the treatment
D) Toxic effects that routinely result from use of a drug
E) An antipruritic and antiseptic drug

Question 5

Drugs are injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein, or body cavity:

A) Parenteral administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 6

Drugs that block release of a substance that causes allergic reactions are called:

A) Anticoagulants
B) Antidiabetics
C) Anticonvulsants
D) Antihistamines
E) Anesthetics

Question 7

Heparin:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 8

Finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of:

A) Molecular pharmacology
B) Toxicology
C) Medicinal chemistry
D) Pharmacodynamics
E) Pharmacokinetics

Question 9

Morphine:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 10

Penicillin is an example of which type of drug?

A) Antihistamine
B) Analgesic
C) Antiemetic
D) Antibiotic
E) Hypnotic

Question 11

What is the effect of a diuretic?

A) Lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney
B) Widens blood vessels
C) Stops blood clotting
D) Lowers cholesterol
E) Increases blood pressure by holding water in the body

Question 12

The combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each:

A) Iatrogenic
B) Additive action
C) Tolerance
D) Synergism
E) Idiosyncrasy

Question 13

Estrogen:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 14

Which agency holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug may be distributed and sold?

A) PDR
B) United States Pharmacopeia
C) National Institutes of Health
D) Hospital Formulary
E) FDA

Question 15

Drugs are applied on the skin:

A) Parenteral administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 16

Amphetamine and caffeine:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 17

Drugs are swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract:

A) Parenteral administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 18

Beta-blocker:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 19

Aerosols are administered in this way:

A) Parenteral administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 20

Insertion of suppositories are:

A) Parenteral administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 21

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Harmful effects of a drug

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 22

Agent that excites and promotes activity:

A) stimulent
B) stimulant
C) stimolent

Question 23

Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 24

Drugs used to relieve pain, induce sleep, and suppress cough:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 25

Drug that promotes vomiting:

A) emetic
B) enemetic
C) emetik

Question 26

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 27

Drug that is given by injection:

A) parenteral
B) parinteral
C) parentarol

Question 28

Drugs that are applied locally on the skin:

A) topical
B) typoical
C) typical

Question 29

Drugs that relax without necessarily producing sleep:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 30

Hypersensitivity reaction:

A) anaphilaxis
B) anaphylaxis
C) antiphylaxis

Question 31

Harmful effects of a drug:

A) toxcitity
B) toxicity
C) toxicitiy

Question 32

Drug that relieves chest pain:

A) anteanginal
B) anteanjinal
C) antianginal

Question 33

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Central nervous system stimulant

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 34

Drug that relieves pain:

A) analjesic
B) anesthetic
C) analgesic

Question 35

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 36

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 37

Legal, non-commercial name for a drug:

A) genareic
B) generic
C) jeneric

Question 38

Drug that restores heart to a regular cycle:

A) antirhhytmic
B) antiarrhythmic
C) antiarryhthmic

Question 39

Drugs used to treat epilepsy:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 40

Drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 41

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
stimulant

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 42

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 43

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
antihistamine

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 44

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 45

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that acts as a sedative

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 46

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
sedative

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 47

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that relieves constipation

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 48

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that opens airways

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 49

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Particles of drug suspended in air

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 50

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
analgesic

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 51

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 52

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 53

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
tranquilizer

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 54

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that prevents vomiting and nausea

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 55

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that lowers body temperature

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 56

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 57

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Antibiotic substance

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 58

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Pertaining to killing microorganisms

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 59

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Drug that prevents abnormal brain activity

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 60

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
Factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 61

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
antihypertensive

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 62

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that reduces blood pressure

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 63

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
anticonvulsant

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 64

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 65

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
antihistamine

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 66

Match the definitions with the correct terms:
amphetamine

A)Combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
B)Agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
C)Habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor
D)Central nervous system stimulant
E)Drug that relieves pain
F)Pertaining to under the skin
G)Drug that relieves constipation
H)Agent that acts against vomiting
I)Harmful effects of a drug
J)Antibiotic

Question 67

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
analgesic

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 68

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
progestins

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 69

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
digoxin

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 70

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
antacid

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 71

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that widens blood vessels

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 72

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
antidiabetic

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 73

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 74

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
antibiotic

A)relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 75

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
antibiotic

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 76

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 77

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that narrows blood vessels

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 78

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
anticoagulant

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 79

Match the drugs or type of drugs with the conditions they treat:
tranquilizer

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 80

Match the terms to their correct definitions:
Drug that reduces lipids in blood

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor