Chapter 21: Pharmacology

The science dealing with the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs is called:

A. Pharmacokinetics

B. Pharmacology

C. Pharmacotherapy

D. Pharmacodynamics

B. Pharmacology

A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n)

A. Enteric

B. Exlax

C. Parental

D. Laxative

D. Laxative

When you ask the pharmacist for the drug Benadryl, you are asking for the drug using the drug's _____ name.

A. Brand

B. Generic

C. Kinematic

D. Chemical

A. Brand

Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its

A. Risk to benefit factor

B. Tolerance

C. Solubility

D. Contraindication

D. Contraindication

Nonprescription drugs are also known as

A. Illegal Drugs

B. Over the counter drugs

C. Barbiturates

D. Generics

B. Over the counter drugs

Common dosage forms of drugs include

1. suspension.

2. capsule.

3. oral.

4. transdermal.

5. inhalant.

6. parenteral.

7. solution.

A. 1,2,4,5, and 7 only

B. 1,2,3, and 7 only

C. 3,4, and 7 only

D. 3,6, and 7 only

A. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 only

Vitamins, herbals, and dietary supplements are classified as:

A. Opioids

B. Generics

C. Over the counter drugs

D. Analgesics

C. Over the counter drugs

All of the following describe pharmacokinetics except

A. Excretion

B. Metabolism

C. Absorption

D. Filtration

D. Filtration

All of the following are related except

A. 2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine.

B. Echinacea.

C. Benadryl

D. Diphenhydramine

B. Echinacea

Reaction to a drug that results in respiratory or circulatory collapse is referred to as

A. tachypnea.

B. anaphylaxis

C. Epistaxis

D. Dyspnea

A. Anaphylaxis

Some drugs are intended to have slow, uniform absorption over several hours and are said to be extended-release drugs These drugs are designed to permit absorption in the

A.Liver.

B. Stomach.

C. Small bowel.

D. Distal Colon

C. Small bowel

Transdermal patches are intended to release a drug over an extended period of time. Particular care must be used with this type of drug administration owing to its design and thin metal backing. The modality of concern in medical imaging would be

A. CT scanning.

B. sonography.

C. MRI scanning.

D. PET Scanning

C. MRI scanning

Metformin (Glucophage) is commonly used to treat

A. herpes simplex.

B. type 2 diabetes.

C. Bacterial Infections

D. Type 1 diabetes

B. Type 2 diabetes

Drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness are called

A. Analgesics

B. Anesthetics

C. Antibiotics

D. Antiemetics

A. Analgesics

All of the following are true of the drug nitroglycerin except

A. Causes blood vessels to constrict

B. Is commonly used to treat angina

C. May be administered to a patient under the tongue

D. May be injected into a patient using a hypodermic needle

A. Causes blood vessels to constrict

An annual publication commonly used to answer questions about drugs and their actions is the

A. pharmacists' newsletter.

B. Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR).

C. FDA Register

D. Compendium of drugs and meds (CDM)

B. Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR).

A patient who is scheduled to have surgery of the esophagus for a diverticulum will likely be given a(an) _______ to decrease mucosal secretions and esophageal muscular activity.

A. analgesic

B. diuretic

C. anticholinergic

D. Antianemic agents

C. Anticholinergic

Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol are referred to as

A. Statins

B. Antiplatelet

C. Cholinesterase inhibitors

D. Antianemic agents

A. Statins

A major complication for patients undergoing (antiplatelet) blood clotting drug therapy is

A. vomiting.

B. deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

C. anxiety.

D. bleeding.

D. Bleeding

A common drug used to manage hypothyroidism is

A. lorazepam.

B. levothyroxine.

C. Levaquin

D. Simvastatin

B. levothyroxine

A drug name that is unique to the drug, as given by the drug's manufacturer, is called the drug's _____ name.

A.generic

B. market

C.brand

D. Chemical

C. Brand

Select the true statement from the choices below.

A. Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or nonprescription.

B. Prescription drugs are also known as over-the-counter drugs.

C. Vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies are classified as prescription drugs and dietary supplements.

D. Prescription drugs can only be dispensed by pharmacists.

A. Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or nonprescription.

Heparin is best administered to patients

A. orally by way of a tablet.

B. as a laxative.

C. through an intramuscular injection.

D. as an intravenous injection

D. as an intravenous injection

Patients with congestive heart failure and lymphedema are typically prescribed

A. a diuretic.

B. furosemide.

C. Lasix.

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

A contraindication to NSAIDs is

A. depression.

B. compromised renal function

C. Mild to moderate pain

D. Fever

B. compromised renal function

A patient who has a history of bloody stools caused by a suspected malignant neoplasm (cancer) in the colon should not be given

A. a laxative.

B. thrombolytics

C.polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution.

D. GoLytely.

B. thrombolytics

Examples of antihistamines include

1. Benadryl.

2. Fosamax.

3. metformin.

4. Dilantin.

5. Claritin.

6. Allegra.

A. 2, 4, and 5 only

B. 1, 3, and 6 only

C. 1, 5, and 6 only

D. 1 and 5 only

C. 1, 5, and 6 only

Parenteral administration of a drug involves

A. taking a pill.

B. insertion of a suppository.

C. drinking a suspension.

D. needle injections.

D. needle injections

A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug is call a(n)

A. stabilizer.

B. antagonist.

C. Protagonists

D. Catalyst

B. Antagonist

As you approach a patient for a portable chest radiograph, you notice a localized swelling around the insertion site of the patient's IV. There is no associated skin erythema. This patient likely demonstrates _______________ of the injection site.

A. infiltration

B. inflammation

C. extravasation

D. infiltration and extravasation

D. infiltration and extravasation