Deck 1: Basic Pharmacology

Question 1

Which one of the following abbreviations indicates an ointment form of a given drug?

A)gtts
B)ung
C)susp
D)soln

Answer 1

ung

Question 2

Which one of the following is not used for the classification of drugs?

A)Therapeutic action
B)Physiologic action
C)Affected body system
D)Source of origin

Answer 2

Source of origin

Question 3

Which one of the following abbreviations indicates that a drug is to be given orally?

A)IM
B)PO
C)IV
D)SC

Answer 3

PO

Question 4

Which one of the following terms is the study of the four basic processes of absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion in response to drugs?

A)Pharmacokinetics
B)Pharmacodynamics
C)Biotransformation
D)Sympathomimetics

Question 5

Distribution of drugs within the body is carried out through which one of the following body systems?

A)Respiratory
B)Circulatory
C)Integumentary
D)Urinary

Question 6

Which group of drugs is known as receptor blockers?

A)Antagonists
B)Agonists
C)Antipyretics
D)Analgesics

Question 7

Which form of drug preparation tends to act more quickly?

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

Question 8

A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be a(n)_______________ drug.

A)agonist
B)antagonist
C)idiosyncratic
D)pharmacokinetic

Question 9

Malignant hyperthermia is a(n)_______________ effect to certain drugs.

A)idiosyncratic
B)adverse
C)local
D)side

Question 10

Which drug form is used the least in the surgical department?

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

Question 11

How is an order for a drug to be given three times a day indicated on a prescription?

A)q3h
B)hs
C)qh
D)tid

Question 12

An order for a drug to be given as needed is called a _______________ order.

A)standing
B)oral
C)stat
D)PRN

Question 13

When a drug travels from the site of administration into the bloodstream,it is called

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

Question 14

How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription?

A)q4h
B)qid
C)qod
D)qs

Question 15

An expected but unintended effect of a drug is termed a(n)_______________ effect.

A)idiosyncratic
B)adverse
C)synergic
D)side

Question 16

How is a medication administered by any route except the mouth?

A)Systemically
B)Sublingually
C)Parenterally
D)Subcutaneously

Question 17

What does the abbreviation sos mean on a prescription?

A)One half
B)Once, if necessary
C)Without
D)As desired

Question 18

Prescriptions must include all of the following information except

A)name of the drug.
B)patient's social security number.
C)drug dosage.
D)route of administration of the drug.

Question 19

An anticoagulant drug is classified by its

A)chemical type.
B)source of origin.
C)physiologic action.
D)therapeutic action.

Question 20

The time between the administration of a drug and the first appearance of its effects is called

A)peak effect.
B)onset.
C)duration.
D)reaction time.

Question 21

How is antibiotic irrigation applied during surgery?

A)Parenteral
B)Topical
C)Inhalation
D)Emulsion

Question 22

The abbreviation bid represents which one of the following?

A)Twice a day
B)Three times a day
C)Four times a day
D)Immediately

Question 23

Most drugs are excreted and eliminated by the

A)lungs
B)colon
C)kidney
D)liver

Question 24

The study of drugs derived from natural sources is called

A)pharmacology.
B)biotechnology.
C)pharmacokinetics.
D)pharmacognosy.

Question 25

The abbreviation PO represents which one of the following?

A)Intramuscularly
B)Orally
C)Subcutaneously
D)Intravenously

Question 26

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Amount of unbound drug molecules able to cause the desired effect

A)Adverse effect
B)Bioavailability
C)Biotechnology
D)Biotransformation
E)Side effect

Question 27

All are terms used to describe the body's response or reaction to medications,except

A)idiosyncratic.
B)contraindication.
C)side effect.
D)hypersensitivity.

Question 28

Which one of the following types of drug binds to receptor site proteins and then inhibits a response?

A)Agonist
B)Synergist
C)Antagonist
D)Electrolyte

Question 29

What drug is given as an antidote to warfarin?

A)Vitamin K
B)Amoxicillin
C)Mannitol
D)Succinylcholine

Question 30

Many antibiotics used in surgery come in _________ form and must be reconstituted.

A)liquid
B)gas
C)ointment
D)powder

Question 31

A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is called a(n)

A)agonist.
B)synergist.
C)antagonist.
D)receptor blocker.

Question 32

Drugs are chemically altered via a process called metabolism in the

A)lungs.
B)colon.
C)kidney.
D)liver.

Question 33

Demerol is an example of a

A)synthetic drug.
B)hormone.
C)semisynthetic.
D)natural drug.

Question 34

Why would a local anesthetic,injected into an infected wound,not produce the intended effect?

A)Because the local anesthetic was not strong enough
B)Because the local anesthetic was not absorbed
C)Because the local anesthetic could not reach the site of action
D)Because the local anesthetic could not bind to proteins

Question 35

Which drug administration route causes many drugs to undergo the "first-pass effect"?

A)Sublingual
B)Oral
C)Transdermal
D)Inhalation

Question 36

The abbreviation NPO represents which one of the following?

A)Discontinue
B)Immediately
C)Keep vein open
D)Nothing by mouth

Question 37

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Artificial manipulation of segments of DNA (genetic material)

A)Adverse effect
B)Bioavailability
C)Biotechnology
D)Biotransformation
E)Side effect

Question 38

A surgical patient is given a drug during surgery and suspects he or she is having a delayed allergic reaction to the drug,several days later.Which symptom indicates that the patient may be having a delayed drug reaction?

A)Drowsiness
B)Circulatory collapse
C)Joint swelling
D)Excessive anticoagulation

Question 39

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Expected but unintended action or effect of a drug

A)Adverse effect
B)Bioavailability
C)Biotechnology
D)Biotransformation
E)Side effect

Question 40

Volatile anesthetic agents are eliminated from the body via

A)the kidneys.
B)the skin.
C)the circulatory system.
D)the lungs.

Question 41

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Undesired,potentially harmful effect of a medication

A)Adverse effect
B)Bioavailability
C)Biotechnology
D)Biotransformation
E)Side effect

Question 42

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Metabolism or breaking down of drug molecules in the liver

A)Adverse effect
B)Bioavailability
C)Biotechnology
D)Biotransformation
E)Side effect