Question 1

Which drug category normalizes the heartbeat in certain cases of cardiac arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expectorant
B)   Anthelmintic
C)   Hemostatic
D)   Antiarrhythmic
E)   AnticoagulantF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Tomas is an overweight, 46-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In addition to providing Tomas with educational material about diet and weight loss, which of the following categories of drugs might the physician prescribe for Tomas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antihypertensive
B)   Diuretic
C)   Antipyretic
D)   Hemostatic
E)   StimulantF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supplemental
B)   Empiric
C)   Replacement
D)   Acute
E)   PalliativeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Arlene needs to have a cyst removed from her left ovary. The physician explains that general anesthesia is usually used, but Arlene is afraid. Her sister once had a bad reaction to an anesthetic, and Arlene thinks the same thing could happen to her. Which of the following nonpharmacologic methods of pain management might be used for her surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypnotism
B)   Massage therapy
C)   Acupuncture
D)   Meditation
E)   Magnetic therapyF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The ________ of a medication is the size, frequency, and number of doses or duration of therapy.

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The answer of The ________ of a medication is the...

Question 8

Which of the following drugs are Schedule II substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heroin and marijuana
B)   Didrex and Butisol
C)   Talwin and Valium
D)   Xanax and Librium
E)   Demerol and morphineF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Distribution
B)   Metabolism
C)   Absorption
D)   Excretion
E)   AdministrationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following are examples of plant-derived drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Potassium chloride and mineral oil
B)   Thyroid hormone and insulin
C)   Digitoxin and quinine
D)   Cephalosporin and penicillin
E)   Pancreatin and pepsinF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) C

Question 11

Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cephalosporins and penicillins
B)   Digitoxin and quinine
C)   Pancreatin and pepsin
D)   Potassium chloride and mineral oil
E)   Insulin and thyroid hormonesF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 12

The process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of converting a drug from...

Question 13

The study or science of drugs is called ________.

Accepted Answer

pharmacology

Question 14

The action of an antacid is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   block parasympathetic nerve impulses
B)   kill, paralyze, or inhibit the growth of parasitic worms
C)   neutralize the stomach acid
D)   reduce blood pressure
E)   normalize the heartbeatF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Valium, Talwin, and Ambien
B)   Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3
C)   Heroin, marijuana, and LSD
D)   Demerol, morphine, and Seconal
E)   Lomotil, Kaolin, and Robitussin ACF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is the action of a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Replaces a hormone deficiency
B)   Induces sleep or relaxation
C)   Increases urinary output and reduces blood pressure
D)   Relieves nasal swelling and congestion
E)   Relaxes skeletal musclesF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The action of an analgesic is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   relieve mild to severe pain
B)   relieve diarrhea
C)   reduce inflammation
D)   relax skeletal muscles
E)   relieve allergy symptomsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Another name for the trade name of a drug is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical name
B)   brand or proprietary name
C)   generic name
D)   international nonproprietary nameE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The study of what drugs do to the body is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmacodynamics
B)   pharmacognosy
C)   pharmacokinetics
D)   pharmacotherapeutics
E)   toxicologyF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The study of how drugs are used to treat disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

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A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ________.

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