Ch. 3 Pharmacology Basics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the study of pharmacology basics for pharmacy technicians?

• Identifying drug strengths and dosage forms

• Understanding proper storage of medications

• Learning advanced surgical procedures

• Recognizing common drug suffixes and prefixes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of pharmacy technicians in relation to pharmacology basics?

• They only dispense medications without understanding drug interactions.

• They should have a basic understanding of dosage forms, routes of administration, drug interactions, and proper storage of medications and vaccines.

• They are responsible for diagnosing diseases.

• They only focus on patient billing and insurance.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered essential pharmacology knowledge areas for technicians?

• Pharmacology

• Therapeutics

• Pharmacodynamics

• All of the above

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A generic drug must be both pharmaceutically and

equivalent to the brand-name drug.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible side effects of drugs that must always be considered?

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Drowsiness

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of drug interactions described in the lesson?

• Drug–disease

• Drug–dietary supplement

• Drug–laboratory

• Drug–nutrient

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a drug–drug interaction?

• Warfarin and NSAIDs: additive risk of bleeding

• Grapefruit juice and statins: altered effects

• Antihistamines and enlarged prostate: difficult urination

• Antibiotics and glucose test: falsely elevated results

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Adverse drug reaction (ADR) can range in severity from mild symptoms to serious occurrences such as paralysis, blindness, or

.

Multiple Choice

According to the FDA, what is the main risk associated with narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications?

• They are less effective than other drugs

• Small differences in dose may lead to serious therapeutic failures or ADRs

• They do not require regular monitoring

• They are only used for minor conditions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are major indications for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications listed in the table?

• Seizure management

• Heart failure treatment

• Asthma symptom management

• Bacterial infection treatment

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of boxed warnings (formerly known as black box warnings) mandated by the FDA?

• To highlight dangerous side effects, interactions, and cautions for use

• To provide dosage instructions

• To list inactive ingredients

• To indicate the price of the drug

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a dosage form and a route of administration, and provide examples of each.

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A dosage form is the physical form of the dose that is intended for administration to the

.

Multiple Choice

What is a key dispensing tip for modified-release oral tablets?

• They should not be crushed for administration

• They should be mixed with food

• They should be stored in the refrigerator

• They should be dissolved in water

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common oral dosage forms?

• Tablet

• Capsule

• Oral liquid

• Ointment

Multiple Choice

Which route of administration is used for ophthalmic solutions?

• Transmucosal (via eyes, ears, or nose)

• Oral (by mouth)

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dosage forms is typically delivered via the skin for local indication?

• Dermal ointments, creams, lotions, and gels

• Vaginal/intravaginal tablets

• Transmucosal inserts

• Aerosols

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of inhalation drug delivery systems?

• Aerosols and metered-dose inhalers

• Micronized powders and non-aerosolized inhalers

• Transdermal adhesives

• Inhalation solutions and nebulizers

Open Ended

Discuss the importance of patient instructions when using inhalation devices, referencing examples from the slides.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of vaginal rings as a drug delivery system?

• Contraception

• Pain relief

• Antibiotic delivery

• Hormone replacement therapy

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The abbreviation

stands for 'controlled release' in drug delivery systems.

Open Ended

After reviewing the learning objectives for Pharmacology Basics, what is one area you feel you would like to learn more about or have questions on?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective for Chapter 3: Pharmacology Basics?

• Define pharmacology and related terminology pertaining to medications.

• Identify strengths, doses, dosage forms, and routes of administration of commonly used medications.

• Describe proper storage of medications and vaccines.

• Explain the history of pharmacy as a profession.