Pharmacology Exam 2 Practice Test

What is the effect of medication on the patient?

Pharmacodynamics

What is the proper antidote for an opioid overdose?

Naloxone

What is an example of an anxiolytic drug?

Alprazolam (Xanax)

What type of medication is remdesivir?

Antiviral

What is increasing the dose of medication to achieve the same effect called?

Tolerance

What is the administration route for amoxicillin?

Oral

What is the study of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion?

Pharmacokinetics

Which specialty studies harmful effects of drugs and antidotes?

Toxicology

What is an example of a generic drug name?

Amoxicillin

Which U.S. agency determines whether a drug may be marketed?

FDA

What is the combined drug effect greater than the sum of individual effects called?

Synergism

What administration route uses suppositories?

Rectal

What route involves swallowing medication for gastrointestinal absorption?

Oral

What route involves injection into muscle, vein, or body cavity?

Parenteral

What route uses aerosols?

Inhalation

What route applies medication to the skin?

Topical

What is anaphylaxis?

Severe potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction

What drugs block the effects of histamine in allergic reactions?

Antihistamines

What type of drug is morphine?

Opioid analgesic

What drug category includes beta-blockers?

Cardiovascular drugs

What type of drug is heparin?

Anticoagulant

What type of drug is estrogen?

Endocrine drug

What type of drugs are amphetamine and caffeine?

Stimulants

How do diuretics work?

Promote excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys

What type of drug is penicillin?

Antibiotic

What is a drug that reduces fever called?

Antipyretic

What drugs control severe behavioral disturbances?

Tranquilizers (antipsychotics)

What drugs promote relaxation without necessarily producing sleep?

Sedatives

What drugs relieve pain?

Analgesics

What drugs produce loss of sensation throughout the body?

Anesthetics

What drugs treat epilepsy?

Anticonvulsants

What medication is commonly used as initial therapy for type 2 diabetes?

Metformin

What drug historically promotes vomiting?

Ipecac

What medication relieves angina chest pain?

Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin)

What is the antidote for Vicodin opioid overdose?

Naloxone

Which antibiotic is administered by injection?

Cefazolin

What type of drug is cyclophosphamide?

Antineoplastic

What federal drug schedule has traditionally included marijuana?

Schedule I

Which medication relieves pain?

Acetaminophen

Which medication is applied to the eye?

Timolol

Which medication can control certain heart arrhythmias?

Diltiazem

What type of drug is amphotericin B?

Antifungal

What effect do H1 blockers have?

Antipruritic

What type of drug is Topamax?

Anticonvulsant

What do H2 blockers do?

Reduce gastric hydrochloric acid secretion

What type of drug is Zofran?

Antiemetic

What type of drugs are haloperidol and Thorazine?

Antipsychotics (major tranquilizers)

What condition is metformin used to manage?

Type 2 diabetes

Which medication treats GERD?

Famotidine

Which medication can prevent vomiting?

Meclizine

Which medication can control certain arrhythmias?

Lidocaine

What type of drug is epinephrine?

Sympathomimetic

What is the administration route for insulin?

Parenteral

What type of drug is Premarin?

Estrogen

What type of drug is salmeterol?

Bronchodilator

What type of drug is buspirone?

Anxiolytic

Which drug lowers blood glucose?

Ozempic (semaglutide)

What are the components of pharmacokinetics?

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion

How many units are in 1 mL of U-100 insulin?

100 units

What medication is Nitro-Dur?

Nitroglycerin

What is the administration route for Nitro-Dur?

Topical transdermal patch

What is a suspension?

Solid particles dispersed in a liquid

What is administration by injection called?

Parenteral

What is an agent that reduces fever called?

Antipyretic

What is an agent that prevents or delays blood clotting called?

Anticoagulant

What adrenal cortex hormone raises blood sugar and suppresses inflammation?

Cortisol

What is an agent that widens blood vessels called?

Vasodilator

How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

2.2 lb

How many milliliters are in 1 deciliter?

100 mL

What does BID mean?

Twice daily

What does TID mean?

Three times daily

What does q4h mean?

Every four hours

What does PPI stand for?

Proton pump inhibitor

What do proton pump inhibitors do?

Reduce gastric acid production

What is the effect of SSRIs?

Inhibit serotonin reuptake

What is an example of an NSAID?

Naproxen

What are antineoplastic drugs?

Drugs used to treat cancer

What is idiosyncrasy?

An unusual unpredictable reaction to a medication

What is an example of a benzodiazepine?

Diazepam (Valium)

What type of drug therapy is epinephrine for severe anaphylaxis?

Acute therapy

What therapy focuses on comfort and pain relief in incurable cancer?

Palliative therapy

What polio vaccine is currently used in the United States?

IPV (inactivated poliovirus vaccine)

What does the DEA regulate?

Controlled substances and their prescribing and distribution

What was the most common historical FDA pregnancy drug category?

Category C

How should used needles and syringes be disposed of?

Approved puncture-resistant sharps container, replaced at fill line (usually 3/4 full)

What substances require special disposal because of abuse potential?

Controlled substances

How many pounds is 1 kg?

2.2 lb

What does it mean to administer a drug?

Give a drug directly to a patient

What does it mean to dispense a drug?

Provide a medication in a properly labeled container for patient use

What are metric units for volume and weight?

Milliliters and grams

What is dosage?

Amount, frequency, and duration of medication administration

What vaccines may be administered subcutaneously?

MMR and varicella

What is drug elimination also called?

Excretion

What is a medication side effect?

An unintended secondary effect, such as drowsiness

What is synergism in pharmacology?

Combined drug effect greater than the sum of individual effects

What is a prescription?

An authorized medication order from a licensed practitioner

What do anxiolytics treat?

Anxiety

What are the six rights of medication administration?

Right patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation

What does the suffix -cillin indicate?

Penicillin-class antibiotic

What do AS and AD mean?

Left ear and right ear