Question 1

A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy that involves the use of magnets of varying sizes and strengths placed on the body to relieve pain or treat disease is ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy...

Question 2

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) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

How the body absorbs, metabolizes, distributes, and excretes a drug is ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which part of the prescription contains patient instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inscription
B)   Transcription
C)   Subscription
D)   Medication prescribed
E)   Patient informationF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

________ is the study of poisons or poisonous effects of drugs.

Accepted Answer

Toxicology

Question 6

When an antigen enters the body, specialized white blood cells called ________ produce antibodies, which in turn combine with the antigens to neutralize them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an antigen enters the body, specialized...

Question 7

The unintended but fairly mild and common effects of a medication are called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unintended but fairly mild and common...

Question 8

General risks of taking the drug, usage in pregnancy, drug interactions, and toxicity information is found in the _________ section of the package insert.

Accepted Answer

The answer of General risks of taking the drug, usage...

Question 9

Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   It prevents the blood from clotting.
B)   It relieves or controls seizures.
C)   It neutralizes stomach acid.
D)   It prevents the sensation of pain.
E)   It relieves mild to severe pain.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 10

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 11

What is the term for the study of what drugs do to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacodynamics
B)   Pharmacognosy
C)   Pharmacokinetics
D)   Pharmacotherapeutics
E)   ToxicologyF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following presents information provided by pharmaceutical companies on more than 2500 prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug Evaluations
B)   American Hospital Formulary Service
C)   Physicians' Desk Reference
D)   United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
E)   EpocratesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedule I
B)   Schedule II
C)   Schedule III
D)   Schedule IV
E)   Schedule VF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The ________ section of the package insert provides information about the availability of dosages and forms of the drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ section of the package insert...

Question 16

Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antitussive; inhibits the cough reflex
B)   Cathartic; induces defecation
C)   Antipyretic; reduces fever
D)   Expectorant; liquefies mucus in the bronchi.
E)   Antihistamine; relieves sneezingF) C) and E)
G) C) and D) E

Question 17

Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste
B)   Complete DEA Form 41 and contact the DEA for instructions
C)   Throw them in the trash
D)   Flush them down the toilet
E)   Give them back to the pharmaceutical representativeF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The FDA must approve indications, or the purpose of a drug, before they can become part of a drug's ________, which includes the form of the drug, such as tablet or liquid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The FDA must approve indications, or the...

Question 19

Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   PDR
C)   USDA
D)   FDA
E)   CDCF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A healthcare professional ________ a drug by...

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Which of the following is the action of a diuretic?

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How the body absorbs, metabolizes, distributes, and excretes a drug is ____.

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Which part of the prescription contains patient instructions?

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________ is the study of poisons or poisonous effects of drugs.

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When an antigen enters the body, specialized white blood cells called ________ produce antibodies, which in turn combine with the antigens to neutralize them.

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The unintended but fairly mild and common effects of a medication are called _______.

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General risks of taking the drug, usage in pregnancy, drug interactions, and toxicity information is found in the _________ section of the package insert.

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Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

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Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

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A healthcare professional ________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

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The unintended but fairly mild and common effects of a medication are called _______.

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General risks of taking the drug, usage in pregnancy, drug interactions, and toxicity information is found in the _________ section of the package insert.

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Which of the following presents information provided by pharmaceutical companies on more than 2500 prescription drugs?

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Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

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