Deck 21: Pharmacology

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 Register.
D) Compendium of Drugs and Meds (CDM).

Question 8

All of the following are related except

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

Question 9

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

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

Question 10

Vitamins,herbals,and dietary supplements are classified as

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

Some drugs are intended to have slow,uniform absorption over several hours and are said to be extended-release drugs These drugs are designed to permit absorption in the

A) liver.
B) stomach.
C) small bowel.
D) distal colon.

Question 16

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

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

Question 17

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

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

Question 18

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

A) statins.
B) antiplatelets.
C) cholinesterase inhibitors.
D) antianemic agents.

Question 19

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 20

Metformin (Glucophage)is commonly used to treat

A) herpes simplex.
B) type 2 diabetes.
C) bacterial infections.
D) type 1 diabetes.

Question 21

A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug is call a(n)

A) stabilizer.
B) antagonist.
C) protagonist.
D) catalyst.

Question 22

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 23

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

A) taking a pill.
B) insertion of a suppository.
C) drinking a suspension.
D) needle injections.

Question 24

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 25

As you approach a patient for a portable chest radiograph,you notice a localized swelling around the insertion site of the patient's IV.There is no associated skin erythema.This patient likely demonstrates _______________ of the injection site.

A) infiltration
B) inflammation
C) extravasation
D) infiltration and extravasation

Question 26

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) polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution.
D) GoLytely.

Question 27

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

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

Question 28

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

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