Deck 33: Principles of Pharmacology

Question 1

Zyrtec is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Cefaclor is the generic name for the antibiotic Zithromax.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.

Question 5

Lipitor is a powerful antihypertensive medication.

Question 6

Statins are classified as antitussives.

Question 7

Warfarin is an anticoagulant.

Question 8

Tenormin and Aldomet are vasodilating agents that are prescribed to control hypertension.

Question 9

Signs of ototoxicity are nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and vertigo.

Question 10

Therapeutic drugs are intended to relieve symptoms.

Question 11

Demerol is a Schedule I analgesic.

Question 12

Physical dependence results in alteration of cellular function.

Question 13

Patients taking Lasix are instructed to include potassium in their diets.

Question 14

Monistat is used to treat fungal infections.

Question 15

Lasix is used to treat bronchial asthma.

Question 16

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

Question 17

In monitoring a patient for hypersensitivity to antibiotics, the medical assistant should observe for urticaria.

Question 18

Antidepressant therapy may include treatment with either Klonopin or Tegretol.

Question 19

An anesthetic is used primarily to produce the sensation of numbness.

Question 20

Atenolol is classified as an antihypertensive drug.

Question 21

Schedule V drugs may be dispensed by the pharmacist without a prescription.

Question 22

Controlled substance log sheets provide a documented inventory of narcotics stored and administered in the practice.These inventory sheets must be kept on file for a minimum of 3 years.

Question 23

Xanax is prescribed for short-term management of depression.

Question 24

Ventolin and Proventil are used to promote bronchodilation.

Question 25

The FTC is responsible for monitoring the advertisement of prescription drugs.

Question 26

The subscription of the prescription provides the pharmacist with specific instructions about the ordered drug.

Question 27

Potentiation occurs when two drugs that have the same action are used in combination, resulting in an increase in the action of both drugs.

Question 28

An example of an NSAID is Decadron.

Question 29

A physician no longer needs to have a separate DEA registration number for each site at which he or she practices.

Question 30

Lunesta and Ambien are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Question 31

Medications used for palliative treatment are designed to prevent the incidence of a disease.

Question 32

The abbreviation for "before meals" is hs.

Question 33

The signature part of the prescription is where the physician signs his or her name.

Question 34

Phone prescriptions for Schedule I drugs can be made only in an absolute emergency.

Question 35

Anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III drugs.

Question 36

Ibuprofen is classified as both an antipyretic and an antiinflammatory agent.

Question 37

The FDA analyzes and controls the production of herbal remedies, such as melatonin.

Question 38

Drugs administered for curative purposes are called therapeutic.

Question 39

Schedule II prescriptions can be refilled only one time.

Question 40

Glucophage and Precose are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 1.

Question 41

Both garlic and flaxseed may be helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Question 42

Factors that affect the drug dosage are:

A)weight, sex, and age
B)pregnancy and lactation
C)disease process
D)all of the above

Question 43

St.John's wort is an effective treatment for severe depression.

Question 44

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be:

A)kept with other drugs
B)stored in a substantially constructed metal box or compartment that is equipped with a double lock
C)kept separate from other drugs
D)B and C

Question 45

If you know the brand name of a drug, you would turn to the _________ section of the Physicians' Desk Reference to locate the page number where the drug is listed.

A)gray
B)white
C)blue
D)pink

Question 46

Melatonin has been proven to help patients suffering from insomnia.

Question 47

Drug tolerance occurs when the patient finally starts to like to take the medication.

Question 48

Certain drugs that are used to ward off or lessen the severity of a disease are called ____________ agents.

A)prophylactic
B)therapeutic
C)diagnostic
D)replacement

Question 49

Geriatric patients have an increased risk of drug toxicity because of the higher percentage of adipose tissue in their bodies.

Question 50

If a medication is classified as "pregnancy risk category A," this means that the risks to the fetus associated with this drug far outweigh any potential benefits.

Question 51

According to regulations established by the Controlled Substances Act, any drug that contains codeine is classified as a controlled substance.

Question 52

Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.

A)smaller
B)larger
C)greater
D)more divided

Question 53

__________ is the study of drugs; the science that is concerned with the history, origin, sources, physical and chemical properties, uses, and effects of drugs on living organisms.

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

Question 54

With a geriatric patient, the physician considers many factors before prescribing a medication.These factors include:

A)changes in body composition
B)changes in body functioning
C)living conditions
D)all of the above

Question 55

Echinacea has been proven to prevent the onset of colds.

Question 56

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act:

A)protects the public by ensuring the purity, strength, and composition of food, drugs, and cosmetics
B)prohibits the movement, in interstate commerce, of illegal food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics
C)prohibits the movement, in interstate commerce, of most food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics
D)does all of the above

Question 57

Black cohosh is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting.

Question 58

The _____________ dose is the summation of a drug present in the body after repeated doses of the medication.

A)maximum
B)maintenance
C)cumulative
D)average

Question 59

The _________ name of a drug is its official name.

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

Question 60

Schedule _____ includes drugs that have an accepted medical use but with severe restrictions.

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

Question 61

The ____________ states the name and dose of the medication ordered in a prescription.

A)superscription
B)inscription
C)subscription
D)signature

Question 62

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

A)Local
B)Remote
C)Systemic
D)Antagonist

Question 63

The ___________ identifies the patient's name and address and gives the date.

A)superscription
B)inscription
C)subscription
D)signature

Question 64

Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of:

A)analgesics
B)anesthetics
C)hypnotics
D)sedatives

Question 65

A(n) __________ is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a drug.

A)interaction
B)side effect
C)adverse reaction
D)specific action

Question 66

Prescription medications that are listed in the Federal Controlled Substance Act are identified by the symbols and/or abbreviations:

A)FCSA
B)NDG
C)II, III, IV, and V
D)all of the above

Question 67

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

A)prn
B)Routine
C)Single
D)STAT

Question 68

Warfarin products are examples of:

A)antiarrhythmics
B)anticholinergics
C)anticoagulants
D)anticonvulsants

Question 69

A(n) _______ is an agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.

A)anesthetic
B)hypnotic
C)sedative
D)analgesic

Question 70

The medication order is given by the physician for a specific patient and includes the:

A)drug to be given
B)dosage and form of the drug
C)time and route of administration
D)all of the above

Question 71

An agent that lowers the blood glucose level is known as a:

A)hyperglycemic
B)hypnotic
C)hypoglycemic
D)hypertensive

Question 72

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:

A)analgesics and antipyretics
B)antitussives and decongestants
C)antihistamines and antiemetics
D)antidotes and antibiotics

Question 73

The prescription is a separate written order, and its purpose is to control the sale and use of:

A)OTC drugs
B)drugs that should be used only with the supervision of a physician
C)illegal drugs
D)none of the above

Question 74

The inscription of the prescription:

A)contains the patient's demographic information
B)provides the pharmacist with directions on how to prepare the prescription
C)is the main part of the prescription and includes the drug name, dosage form, and strength
D)provides refill guidelines

Question 75

The most frequently used routes for administering medications are:

A)sublingual and oral
B)oral and parenteral
C)rectal and vaginal
D)inhalation and instillation

Question 76

_________ is the process in which the drug passes into body fluids and tissues.

A)Absorption
B)Distribution
C)Biotransformation
D)Elimination

Question 77

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses is known as an:

A)anticonvulsant
B)anticholinergic
C)antidepressant
D)antidiarrheal

Question 78

All of the following are ways in which the medical assistant may become knowledgeable about the medications the physician orders except:

A)making a list of the drugs the physician orders
B)making a drug card for each drug
C)referring to the package insert of new drugs
D)using a PDR that is a few years old

Question 79

The generic name for Benadryl is:

A)epinephrine
B)aminophylline
C)diphenhydramine
D)hydrocortisone

Question 80

Cortisone is a(n) ____________ agent that is used to treat serious inflammatory reactions.

A)vasodilating
B)vasoconstricting
C)emetic
D)antiinflammatory