Deck 21: Pharmacology

Question 1

A diuretic exerts its effect by:

A) Lowering blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney
B) Widening blood vessels
C) Stopping blood clotting
D) Decreasing cholesterol levels
E) Increasing blood pressure by holding water in the body

Answer 1

Lowering blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney

Question 2

Drug that works against fever:

A) Antipruritic
B) Antipyretic
C) Anesthetic
D) Anticoagulant
E) Hypnotic

Answer 2

Antipyretic

Question 3

Anaphylaxis:

A) A type of hypersensitivity reaction
B) A set of factors in the patient's condition that make use of a drug dangerous
C) A condition produced by the treatment
D) A pattern of toxic effects that routinely result from use of a drug
E) An antipruritic and antiseptic drug

Answer 3

A type of hypersensitivity reaction

Question 4

Morphine:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 5

Drug administration route with aerosols:

A) Parenteral
B) Rectal
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 6

Estrogen:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 7

Drugs that block release of a substance involved in producing allergic reactions:

A) Anticoagulants
B) Antidiabetics
C) Anticonvulsants
D) Antihistamines
E) Anesthetics

Question 8

The combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each; this action is termed:

A) Iatrogenic
B) Additive action
C) Tolerance
D) Synergism
E) Idiosyncrasy

Question 9

Drug administration route with insertion of suppositories:

A) Parenteral
B) Rectal
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 10

An example of a drug generic name is:

A) Omnipen
B) Amoxicillin
C) Aminopenicillanic acid
D) Polycillin
E) Principen

Question 11

Penicillin:

A) Antihistamine
B) Analgesic
C) Antiemetic
D) Antibiotic
E) Hypnotic

Question 12

Heparin:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 13

Drug administration route in which a medicine is injected through a syringe into a muscle, vein, or body cavity:

A) Parenteral
B) Rectal
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 14

Amphetamine and caffeine:

A) Endocrine drugs
B) Cardiovascular drugs
C) Analgesic drugs
D) Stimulant drugs
E) Anticoagulant drugs

Question 15

U.S. agency that holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug may be distributed and sold:

A) PDR
B) United States Pharmacopeia
C) National Institutes of Health
D) Hospital Formulary
E) FDA

Question 16

Study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called:

A) Medicinal chemistry
B) Pharmacodynamics
C) Chemotherapy
D) Molecular pharmacology
E) Pharmacokinetics

Question 17

Drug administration route for medication applied on the skin:

A) Parenteral
B) Rectal
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 18

Beta-blocker:

A) Endocrine drug
B) Cardiovascular drug
C) Analgesic drug
D) Stimulant drug
E) Anticoagulant drug

Question 19

Finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of:

A) Molecular pharmacology
B) Toxicology
C) Medicinal chemistry
D) Pharmacodynamics
E) Pharmacokinetics

Question 20

Drug administration route in which a medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract:

A) Parenteral
B) Rectal
C) Inhalation
D) Topical
E) Oral

Question 21

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 22

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Drug that restores heart to a regular cycle:

A) antirhhytmic
B) antiarrhythmic
C) antiarryhthmic

Question 23

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 24

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Hypersensitivity reaction:

A) anaphilaxis
B) anaphylaxis
C) antiphylaxis

Question 25

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Harmful effects of a drug

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 26

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Drugs that are applied locally on the skin:

A) topical
B) typoical
C) typical

Question 27

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 28

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Harmful effects of a drug:

A) toxcitity
B) toxicity
C) toxicitiy

Question 29

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Drug that relieves pain:

A) analjesic
B) anesthetic
C) analgesic

Question 30

Drugs used to treat epilepsy:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 31

Drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 32

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Legal, noncommercial name for a drug:

A) genareic
B) generic
C) jeneric

Question 33

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Central nervous system stimulant

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 34

Drugs used to relieve pain, induce sleep, and suppress cough:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 35

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Agent that excites and promotes activity:

A) stimulent
B) stimulant
C) stimolent

Question 36

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Drug that promotes vomiting:

A) emetic
B) enemetic
C) emetik

Question 37

Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 38

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Administration route for drugs given by injection:

A) parenteral
B) parinteral
C) parentarol

Question 39

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
Drug that relieves chest pain:

A) anteanginal
B) anteanjinal
C) antianginal

Question 40

Drugs that promote relaxation without necessarily producing sleep:

A) Sedatives
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Analgesics
D) Tranquilizers
E) Anesthetics

Question 41

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that acts as a sedative

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 42

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Analgesic

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 43

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that lowers body temperature

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 44

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 45

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Antibiotic substance

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 46

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 47

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Particles of drug suspended in air

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 48

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that relieves constipation

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 49

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 50

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that opens airways

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 51

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Sedative

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 52

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that prevents abnormal brain activity

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 53

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that prevents vomiting and nausea

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 54

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Pertaining to killing microorganisms

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 55

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 56

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 57

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into skin, muscle, or vein

A)aerosol
B)amphetamine
C)anticonvulsant
D)antidote
E)antihistamine
F)antinauseant
G)antipyretic
H)bactericidal
I)benzodiazepine
J)beta-blocker
K)bronchodilator
L)cathartic
M)contraindication
N)erythromycin
O)idiosyncrasy
P)intrathecal
Q)parenteral
R)synergism
S)syringe
T)toxicity

Question 58

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Tranquilizer

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 59

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Antihistamine

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 60

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Stimulant

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 61

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that reduces blood pressure

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 62

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that narrows blood vessels

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 63

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 64

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that widens blood vessels

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 65

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 66

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that reduces lipids in blood

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 67

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Anticoagulant

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 68

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Antihistamine

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 69

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Antibiotic

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 70

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Anticonvulsant

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 71

Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.

Drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia

A)antianginal
B)digoxin
C)antihypertensive
D)cholesterol-lowering drug
E)vasodilator
F)diuretic
G)vasoconstrictor

Question 72

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Progestins

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 73

Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.

Antidiabetic

A)drug that relieves allergic symptoms
B)penicillin or erythromycin
C)barbiturate
D)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
E)phenothiazines
F)caffeine or amphetamines
G)insulin

Question 74

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Tranquilizer

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 75

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Antihypertensive

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 76

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Digoxin

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 77

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Antacid

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 78

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Antibiotic

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis

Question 79

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct terms.

Amphetamine

A)effect with combination of two similar drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each
B)agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
C)habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor
D)central nervous system stimulant
E)drug that relieves pain
F)pertaining to under the skin
G)drug that relieves constipation
H)agent that acts against vomiting
I)harmful effects of a drug
J)antibiotic

Question 80

Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.

Analgesic

A)myalgia
B)epilepsy
C)epigastric discomfort
D)thrombosis
E)bacterial pneumonia
F)congestive heart failure
G)high blood pressure
H)abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
I)severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
J)anaphylaxis