Deck 34: Basic Pharmacology

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a medical use of drugs?

A)Therapy
B)Diagnostic  
C)Curative
D)Preventive  
E)Additive

Answer 1

Additive

Question 2

Which of the following is used to describe warnings or precautions concerning safe drug administration?

A)Conditions
B)Cross-tolerance  
C)Dependency
D)Contraindications  
E)Idiosyncrasies

Answer 2

Contraindications  

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is used to block acetylcholine?

A)Antianxiety
B)Antihistamine  
C)Diuretic
D)Anticholinergic

Answer 3

Anticholinergic

Question 4

Which of the following is the appropriate classification of an agent that reduces mental tension and anxiety?

A)Vasodilator
B)Benzodiazepines  
C)Anticonvulsant
D)Anticholinergic

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

A)The generic name is the official name of the drug. 
B)The brand name begins with a capital letter. 
C)The chemical name indicates the molecular structure. 
D)Each drug has only one name.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a medical assistant's responsibility regarding controlled substances?

A)Monitor DEA registration renewal date. 
B)Maintain legally designated records. 
C)Provide security for all drugs. 
D)Ensure the physician is administering drugs properly. 
E)Document destroyed controlled substances.

Question 7

From which of the following are drugs NOT derived?

A)Plants
B)Animals  
C)Minerals
D)Rocks

Question 8

Which of the following best defines "to dispense a drug"?

A)Give an order to take to the pharmacy to be filled. 
B)Give the medication to the patient to be taken at another time. 
C)Have the patient take the medicine in front of you. 
D)Write a prescription.

Question 9

Which of the following are members of the health care team who are permitted to administer medications under the licensed practitioner's supervision?

A)Clinic receptionists
B)Pharmacists  
C)Medical assistants
D)Pharmacy technicians

Question 10

Which of the following are examples of over-the-counter drugs?

A)Aspirin and Valium
B)Penicillin and Valium  
C)Ibuprofen and aspirin
D)Benadryl and Valium  
E)Aspirin and Lasix

Question 11

Which of the following best defines a prescription?

A)Directions on how to make a drug
B)Written order for the dispensing of drugs  
C)Order for drug refills
D)Order for a scheduled drug

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the medical assistant working with medications in the ambulatory care setting?

A)Know basic pharmacology. 
B)Know the law regarding controlled substances. 
C)Have knowledge of drug classifications. 
D)Dispense medications. 
E)Educate patients regarding medications.

Question 13

How often are inventory forms required to be completed for Schedule II drugs and submitted to the federal agency?

A)Each year
B)Every 2 years  
C)Every 3 years
D)Every 4 years  
E)Upon request

Question 14

Which of the following describes the characteristics of over-the-counter medications?

A)May be used beyond the expiration date  
B)Are safe to use with other drugs  
C)May be used to avoid seeking needed medical care  
D)Have only one active ingredient

Question 15

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for disposal of outdated or expired controlled substances?

A)Having a witness document rinsing the tablets down the drain  
B)Crushing tablets and placing them in biomedical waste container  
C)Flushing tablets down the toilet  
D)Giving the tablets to the physician for disposal  
E)Return the tablets to the pharmacy

Question 16

Which of the following are common compounds extracted from the adrenal glands of animals?

A)Aminophylline and adrenalin
B)Adrenalin and digoxin  
C)Cortisone and adrenalin
D)Cortisone and digoxin  
E)Aminophylline and cortisone

Question 17

When is the use of intravenous medication usually indicated?

A)When medications need to be effective quickly  
B)When the action will be long acting  
C)When the patient cannot take tablets or pills  
D)When no other form of the drug is available  
E)When the action desired is specific to the respiratory tract

Question 18

Drugs are compounded into three types of preparation.Which one of the following is NOT included?

A)Sprays
B)Liquid  
C)Semisolid
D)Solid

Question 19

Which of the following is the definition of drug route?

A)Type of substance to be administered  
B)Availability of the drug  
C)Properties of the drug  
D)Method by which the drug will be administered  
E)Method of preparing the drug

Question 20

Which of the following is a false statement?

A)Schedule I drugs have high potential for addiction or abuse. 
B)Occasionally, the DEA reclassifies drugs and moves them from one schedule to another. 
C)The physician's DEA number must appear on each prescription for controlled substances. 
D)Drugs that have potential for abuse are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act of 1971.

Question 21

When using the PDR, the brand name and generic name of drugs are found in what section?

A)Section 1
B)Section 2  
C)Section 3
D)Section 4

Question 22

Which of the following is the most important guideline to communicate to the patient who is taking prescription medications?

A)You may share with other family members. 
B)Keep unused medications in case of future use. 
C)Take exactly as directed. 
D)You may discontinue medication when symptoms are gone.

Question 23

Which of the following is the classification of penicillin?

A)Emetic
B)Antibiotic  
C)Diuretic
D)Analgesic  
E)Anticholinergic

Question 24

Which of the following is the process whereby the drug is transported from the blood to the intended site of action?

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

Question 25

Computerized software can do all of the following EXCEPT what?

A)Keep track of the DEA renewal date  
B)Keep track of expiration dates  
C)Keep inventories of all drugs  
D)Keep track of the number of drugs prescribed

Question 26

Which is a feature of e-prescribing?

A)Automatic alerts to allergies  
B)Recommends brand and/or generic drugs  
C)Automatic process renews or refills  
D)All of the above

Question 27

The physician wants to prescribe an agent that relieves convulsions.Which of the following best describes the class of this type of drug and an example?

A)Antidepressant, Prozac
B)Anticonvulsant, Dramamine  
C)Anticonvulsant, Dilantin
D)Antidepressant, Dilantin  
E)Hypnotic, Secobarbital

Question 28

Information in the PDR that states the various conditions, diseases, types of microorganisms, and so on, for which the drug is used is known as what?

A)Contraindications
B)Clinical pharmacology  
C)Indications
D)Precautions

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the administration route of a drug?

A)Desired action on the body
B)Physical or emotional state  
C)Characteristics of drug
D)Best access site

Question 30

Which of the following best describes when one drug potentiates (increases or diminishes) the action of another drug?

A)Adverse reaction
B)Drug interaction  
C)Side effect
D)Systemic effect  
E)Tolerance

Question 31

Which of the following is an undesirable action of a drug that may limit its usefulness?

A)Contraindication
B)Interaction  
C)Side effect
D)Adverse reaction

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an example of a newer administration system for medications?

A)Transdermal
B)Implantable device  
C)Ear injections
D)Infusion pumps

Question 33

The physician wants to prescribe an agent that causes sleep.Which of the following best describes the class of this type of drug and an example?

A)Sedative, phenobarbital
B)Tranquilizer, Haldol  
C)Sedative, Haldol
D)Narcotic, codeine  
E)Hypnotic, Seconal

Question 34

Which of the following is the agency that has the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug meets standards?

A)PDR
B)USP  
C)DEA
D)FDA

Question 35

Which is considered a disadvantage of natural herbals on the market?

A)Public comments
B)May not be standardized  
C)DSHEA reviews
D)Peer review literature

Question 36

Which of the following includes heparin and Coumadin?

A)Gastrointestinal drugs
B)Diuretics  
C)Vasoconstrictors
D)Cardiotonic drugs  
E)Anticoagulants

Question 37

Which of the following are the most utilized routes of administration?

A)Sublingual and inhalation
B)Oral and inhalation  
C)Parenteral and sublingual
D)Parenteral and oral  
E)Oral and sublingual

Question 38

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be stored in what way?

A)Stored in a well-constructed metal box
B)Stored behind a double lock  
C)Kept separate form other drugs
D)All of the above

Question 39

Which of the following is a drug with synergistic action?

A)Acts on the area where it is administered  
B)Affects a part of the body other than where it was administered  
C)Affects all bloodstream areas  
D)Enhances the action of another drug

Question 40

Which of the following best describes the classification of a drug used to counteract histamine?

A)Antiemetic
B)Antihistamine  
C)Anti-inflammatory
D)Antimanic

Question 41

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

have an accepted use in the United States; may include refills, but limited to 5 times in 6 months

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
E) Schedule V

Question 42

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

states the possible unfavorable effects that the drug may have on a patient

A) description
B) precautions
C) warnings
D) contraindications
E) adverse reactions

Question 43

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

high abuse potential; requires a special DEA form to order drugs

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
E) Schedule V

Question 44

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

lowest abuse potential; refills limited to 5 times in 6 months

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
E) Schedule V

Question 45

Which of the following is an action for managing drugs identified in the Controlled Substances Act list of narcotics and non-narcotics?

A)Store in a locked and secure cabinet and check when leaving the office. 
B)Send home with the physician at the end of the workday. 
C)Return to the hospital at the end of the workday. 
D)Treat the same as any other medical supplies are treated.

Question 46

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

not accepted for medical use within the United States

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
E) Schedule V

Question 47

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

gives the potential dangers of the drug

A) description
B) precautions
C) warnings
D) contraindications
E) adverse reactions

Question 48

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

gives the origin and chemical composition of the drug

A) description
B) precautions
C) warnings
D) contraindications
E) adverse reactions

Question 49

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

states when the drug should not be given to a specific person

A) description
B) precautions
C) warnings
D) contraindications
E) adverse reactions

Question 50

Match the scheduled drug classifications with the actions and regulations regarding the prescribing of the drug.

low to moderate dependence potential; written or oral; only refilled 5 times in 6 months

A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
E) Schedule V

Question 51

Match the term to the definition regarding information provided about drugs in the PDR.

lists the side effects of the drug

A) description
B) precautions
C) warnings
D) contraindications
E) adverse reactions