Deck 12: Perioperative Pharmacology

Question 1

The movement of a drug through the tissues and cells of the body, including the processes of absorption, distribution, and localization in tissues; biotransformation; and excretion by mechanical or chemical means is called _______________.

A) pharmacodynamics
B) pharmacokinetics
C) metabolism
D) absorption

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A ________ tablet is placed between the gum and mucous membrane of the cheek.

A) buccal
B) topical
C) oral
D) sublingual

Answer 2

A

Question 3

___________ is the study of movement of drugs through the body (what the body does to the drug).

A) Pharmacokinetics
B) Pharmacodynamics
C) Physiodynamics
D) Physiokinetics

Answer 3

A

Question 4

____________ is an undesirable or intolerable reaction to a drug administered at the normal dosage.

A) Toxicity
B) A side effect
C) An adverse reaction
D) Anaphylaxis

Question 5

After ________ of a drug, the patient is assessed for physiological changes, including adverse reactions.

A) absorption
B) metabolism
C) elimination
D) administration

Question 6

A drug applied to the skin or mucous membranes is _______.

A) subcutaneous
B) parenteral
C) topical
D) instill

Question 7

Colored dyes are usually dispensed to the sterile field in glass vials. The most common types are gentian violet, methylene blue, and ________.

A) indigo carmine
B) color codes
C) abnormal shades
D) performers

Question 8

Only intravenous solutions are used to________ blood vessels or near open blood vessels.

A) produce
B) irrigate
C) contrast
D) direct

Question 9

To reduce drug error when drugs are being used in the sterile field, each and every drug container and its delivery device must be ____________.

A) used only once
B) closely watched by the surgeon
C) sealed
D) labeled

Question 10

Drugs are eliminated or cleared from the body mainly through the __________.

A) lungs
B) kidneys
C) skin
D) heart

Question 11

________ is used for augmentation of labor.

A) Epinephrine
B) Acetic acid
C) Lugol's solution
D) Oxytocin

Question 12

The ________ is the one that has been ordered by the surgeon or other health care provider.

A) concentration
B) right drug
C) wrong drug
D) type

Question 13

Angina, which is chest pain associated with decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle, is partly treated using ________ drugs.

A) antianginal
B) osmotic
C) aminoglycosides
D) antimicrobials

Question 14

Exogenous ________ for injection is available in different strengths and differing duration of action.

A) tuberculin
B) Luer-Lok
C) insulin
D) catheter tip

Question 15

_______________stimulate the production of urine by the kidneys.

A) Ophthalmic drugs
B) Colloids
C) Diuretics
D) Contrast mediums

Question 16

The ________ identifies a drug by its molecular structure.

A) generic name
B) drug nomenclature
C) trade name
D) chemical name

Question 17

A(n) ________ is a drug that inhibits blood clot formation but does not dissolve clots.

A) hemostatic agent
B) absorbable collagen
C) anticoagulant
D) antineoplastic agent

Question 18

Drug delivery devices such as ________ are calibrated in small increments to provide a high level of accuracy.

A) calibrated cups
B) syringes
C) calibrated basins
D) spoons

Question 19

Knowledge of nerve transmission is basic to an understanding of how anesthetics and other _____ drugs work.

A) CNN
B) CBS
C) ABC
D) CNS

Question 20

Changes (both intended and unintended) in the body as a result of a drug are called ___________________.

A) pharmacokinetics
B) pharmacodynamics
C) physiodynamics
D) physiokinetics

Question 21

A(n) ________ is used as a diagnostic tool to differentiate normal cells from abnormal ones.

A) milliliter
B) stain
C) number system
D) irrigation

Question 22

True allergy to a drug is mediated by the __________.

A) immune system
B) cooling system
C) liquid system
D) allergy system

Question 23

The ________ is required to handle and deliver a number of different categories of drugs used on the sterile field.

A) anesthesia provider
B) surgical technologist
C) contrast medium
D) apothecary

Question 24

Antacids reduce gastric fluid ________ and volume.

A) patients
B) acidity
C) diabetes
D) adolescents

Question 25

Irrigation solutions are maintained at body temperature to prevent ________.

A) hypothermia
B) sickness
C) waste
D) excess

Question 26

The ________ is a clear, injectable liquid that is radiopaque (opaque on radiographs).

A) iodinated contrast medium
B) diagnostic dye
C) intrathecal
D) topical

Question 27

Macrolides are ________ at low levels and bactericidal in high doses.

A) stimulant
B) liquidity
C) bacteriostatic
D) chemicals

Question 28

The ________ has/have developed a list of abbreviations that can lead to drug errors.

A) agents
B) drug administration
C) medical offices
D) Joint Commission

Question 29

___________ is/are among the most common drugs used for moderate and severe pain control.

A) Peaks
B) Distribution
C) Opiates
D) Metabolism

Question 30

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Side effects
b.Adverse reactions
c.Toxicity
An undesirable or intolerable reaction to a drug administered at the normal dosage

Question 31

A specific protocol (method) is used to receive and deliver drugs to the ________ field.

A) bleeding
B) hemorrhage
C) closure
D) sterile

Question 32

________ is/are effective against gram-negative bacteria, in which they inhibit protein synthesis.

A) Aminoglycosides
B) Ancef
C) Transdermal
D) Heparin

Question 33

One method of blocking ________ is to administer a competitive antagonist drug that has an affinity for the postsynaptic receptor.

A) absorption
B) distribution
C) metabolism
D) neurotransmission

Question 34

Whole blood contains serum and blood cells plus anticoagulant and ___________.

A) gelfoam
B) preservative
C) thrombin
D) bone wax

Question 35

The most extreme form of ________ is anaphylactic shock, which can lead to death.

A) uterotropics
B) pitressin
C) sensitivity
D) isoproterenol

Question 36

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Side effects
b.Adverse reactions
c.Toxicity
Occurs when the therapeutic dosage of a drug is exceeded

Question 37

Antifungal drugs are used for ________ and systemic fungal disease.

A) anaphylactic
B) superficial
C) antibiotics
D) tuberculin

Question 38

The patient may be started on _______ antibiotics a few hours before surgery, to prevent postoperative infection.

A) scheduled
B) intravenous
C) solid
D) liquid

Question 39

One of the most common sources of drug error is failure to properly label syringes and other drug _________ devices.

A) delivery
B) routine
C) traveler
D) ringer

Question 40

Penicillin was developed during the early ________.

A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s

Question 41

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intramuscular (IM)

Question 42

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intraosseous (IO)

Question 43

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Heparin

Question 44

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intravenous

Question 45

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Used as a direct topical application to areas of active bleeding to control the bleeding

Question 46

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Ingestion

Question 47

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Side effects
b.Adverse reactions
c.Toxicity
Patients who are prescribed drugs with a narrow therapeutic range are tested at regular intervals for blood levels of the drug to prevent this

Question 48

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Side effects
b.Adverse reactions
c.Toxicity
Not expected but may be predictable in some individuals

Question 49

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Gelfoam

Question 50

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intradermal (ID)

Question 51

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Instillation

Question 52

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Used to prevent postoperative wound infections

Question 53

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intraperitoneal

Question 54

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Sublingual

Question 55

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Bacitracin

Question 56

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Subcutaneous (SQ)

Question 57

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Vaginal

Question 58

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Antibiotic
b.Diagnostic imaging agent
c.Hemostatic
d.Anticoagulant
Thrombin

Question 59

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Inhalant

Question 60

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Transdermal

Question 61

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Intraspinal

Question 62

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Buccal

Question 63

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Rectal

Question 64

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Parenteral
b.Oral
c.Topical
Nasal