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Which is an example of a drug or drugs used to promote health maintenance?

vitamins

Constriction of the bronchial muscle, edema of the pharynx and larynx, severe wheezing, and dyspnea are symptoms of which of the following?

anaphylaxis

Which can occur with older adults who see multiple doctors and are prescribed multiple drugs?

drug interactions

Which of the following may cause psychological dependence?

benzodiazepines

The route of administration, the time of day the drug is administered, diet, and environmental conditions are all factors that affect

drug action

Which is an example of a drug or drugs used to treat disease?

antihistamines

Which term refers to a condition for which a drug should not be used?

contraindication

Physical drug dependence is

a physical need for a drug.

Pain medications are prescribed for the

systemic effect they provide.

How quickly and completely a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream affects which of the following?

drug action

Prescription drugs are also referred to as

legend drugs.

Which is an example of a chemical name?

Acetylsalicylic acid

Coumadin's effect on blood clotting is decreased when taking

green leafy vegetables.

Which is a source of heparin?

an animal

Which agency has the responsibility of enforcing the Controlled Substances Act of 1970?

Drug Enforcement Administration

A cancer patient is prescribed morphine as a painkiller; however, the patient experiences constipation. Constipation is an example of a

side effect.

The mandate governing childproof drug packaging is enforced by which regulatory agency?

Consumer Product Safety Commission

The application of a drug to a specific area of the body results in a

local effect.

Which statement describes the action that antihistamines have on the body?

Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation.

Which is an example of a brand or trade name?

Tylenol

Which term defines how a drug works?

action

Which is the source of Bactrim?

chemicals

Which statement describes the action that stimulants have on the body?

speeds up the energy-producing functions of cells

The passage of a drug from its site of administration into the bloodstream is referred as

absorption.

Which describes the desired effect of a drug?

therapeutic effect

Which term describes a drug's desired or predicted physiological response?

therapeutic effect

Which term describes the body's way of removing the waste products of ordinary cell processes?

excretion

Which term describes the type of drug interaction that occurs when hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril are taken concurrently?

synergism

Which is the source of the drug digitalis?

a plant

Which reference book would you use to match a color illustration of a prescription medication that you have

Prescribers' Digital Reference

Which will cause drugs that are taken orally to be absorbed more quickly?

gastrointestinal tract free of food

Which vitamin found in foods may decrease the effect of Coumadin on blood clotting?

vitamin K

Which publication contains the official list of drug standards, as recognized by the U.S. Government?

United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF)

Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs with the highest potential for abuse?

Schedule I

Which is the definition of the term pharmacology?

the study of drugs

Rules that ensure the uniform quality, strength, and purity of drugs are known as

standards.

In which organ does most of the metabolism and detoxification of drugs take place?

liver

Which term refers to the undesirable effects produced when drugs are taken with certain foods or other drugs?

interactions

Which is a source of morphine?

a plant

Healthcare workers can save time and find information about medications more quickly when they reference which of the following?

drug cards

The conditions for which a drug is used are called

indications.

Withdrawal symptoms can occur as a result of

physical drug dependence.

Which route of administration takes the longest time to show its effects?

oral

Age, size, sex, and genetics are factors that affect

drug action.

An inactive substance that has no pharmacological effect but can make a patient feel better is called a

placebo.

The sale of over-the-counter products that contain pseudoephedrine and ephedrine is restricted by which act?

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act

Which term refers to the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities, resulting in a psychological or physical dependence?

Drug abuse

What is the process in which enzymes break down a drug?

metabolism

Which drug name is owned by the drug company and may not be used by another company?

brand or trade name

Which of the following drug classifications would be prescribed for a patient in hospice care? 

palliative drug