Pharmacology Ch. 3 Pt. 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cytoprotective agent?

• Advil

• Cytotec

• Pepcid

• Tums

Multiple Choice

Which are the most frequently-used drug routes?

• Topical and inhalation

• Oral and topical

• Parenteral and oral

• Transdermal and parenteral

Multiple Choice

What should pharmacy technicians understand regarding dosage forms, routes of administration, drug interactions, and storage of medications?

• Dosage forms

• Routes of administration

• Drug interactions

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

A 44-year old man with sacral spinal cord injury has atonia of the sigmoid colon and rectum. Despite sacral nerve root stimulation, no normal colorectal function is able to be achieved. Which of the following is true concerning the postganglionic receptors at the distal colon and rectum?

• Exogenous ligand formation is taking place

• The receptors are likely in a transient state

• The active and inactive receptor state are in irreversible equillibrium

• The drugs occupying the receptor are producing conformational changes in the receptor

Multiple Choice

What are the three main areas of essential pharmacology knowledge for technicians?

• Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacognosy

• Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmacognosy

• Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Toxicology

• Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmaceutics

Multiple Choice

What does bioequivalence mean in the context of generic drugs?

• It means a generic drug must be cheaper than the brand-name drug.

• It means a generic drug must be pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug.

• It means a generic drug can have different active ingredients than the brand-name drug.

• It means a generic drug must be available in more dosage forms than the brand-name drug.

Multiple Choice

What are the primary indications and contraindications in pharmacology?

• Primary indications are the common intended uses to treat specific diseases

• Contraindications are the specific situations in which the drug should not be used

• Both primary indications and contraindications are important for patient safety

• Primary indications are only relevant for certain drugs

Multiple Choice

What are some common side effects of drug actions?

• Nausea

• Euphoria

• Increased appetite

• Insomnia

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed isocarboxazid (Marplan) for treatment of depression. Which foods should the patient be taught to avoid?

• Broccoli, shrimp, and yogurt

• Tomatoes, chicken, and whole milk

• Bananas, wine, and cheddar cheese

•   Apples, steak, and cottage cheese

Multiple Choice

This term describes when the effect of two drugs together is greater than the effect of either alone

• synergism

• selective toxicity

• broad spectrum

• commensalism

Multiple Choice

A 74-year old man with moderate stage Alzherimer's disease is seeing his primary care physician. He takes various medications and all are prescription items. He has just begun on memantine 6 months ago and his family notes no difference in his symptoms. What is the most likely explanation for these findings?

• Underlying tinnitus

• interaction with antacids

• interaction with vitamins

• Expected side effect profile

• Drug toxicity

Multiple Choice

What are drug interactions and how can they occur?

• They occur only with prescribed drugs

• They can happen with OTC drugs, food, or multiple drugs

• They are only relevant for vitamins and nutrients

• They do not affect drug potency

Multiple Choice

How many patients were injured before the flaws were fixed?

• Six

• Eight

• Five

• Three

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of drug-drug interactions as described in the table?

• A drug enhances the effect of another drug

• A drug interferes with or reacts with another drug

• A drug has no effect on another drug

• A drug increases the toxicity of another drug

Multiple Choice

What are the potential effects of drug interactions with dietary supplements?

• Increased bleeding

• Decreased effectiveness of drugs

• No effect

• Increased side effects

Multiple Choice

What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?

• A mild side effect of a drug

• An injury or severe harmful response caused by a drug

• A common reaction to medication

• A type of allergic reaction

Multiple Choice

What are narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications and why must they be monitored regularly?

• They are safe to use without monitoring

• They require regular monitoring due to small dose differences

• They are only used in emergencies

• They have no side effects

Multiple Choice

What is the major indication for the medication levothyroxine?

• To manage seizures

• To treat hypothyroidism

• To manage heart failure

• To treat bipolar disorder

Multiple Choice

What are boxed warnings and why are they important for drugs?

• They are optional warnings for doctors

• They highlight dangerous side effects

• They are only for over-the-counter drugs

• They are not regulated by the FDA

Multiple Choice

What are the common dosage forms and their routes of administration?

• oral tablet

• capsule

• syrup

• injection

Open Ended

What instructions should be followed for powders for reconstitution?

Open Ended

What should be included on the label for oral liquids?

Multiple Choice

What are the available forms of oral liquid medications?

• Solution

• Tablet

• Capsule

• Powder

Open Ended

What labeling instructions are important for ophthalmic solutions?

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between sublingual tablets and buccal products?

• Sublingual is under the tongue

• Buccal is between the gum and cheek

• Both are oral

• Sublingual is injected

Open Ended

What instructions should be included for buccal products?

Multiple Choice

What are the different routes of administration for buccal products?

• Oral

• Transmucosal

• Intravenous

• Topical

Multiple Choice

What are the different dosage forms and routes of administration mentioned in the image?

• Otic solutions and suspensions

• Nasal/intranasal solutions and suspensions

• Rectal suppositories, enemas, creams, and ointments

• All of the above

Open Ended

What instructions should be included for using a nebulizer according to the image?

Multiple Choice

What are the common inhalers mentioned in the image?

• Accuhaler

• Turbohaler

• Diskhaler

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the different routes of drug administration mentioned in the table?

• Inhalation

• Intravenous

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

Multiple Choice

What are the different dosage forms and routes of administration for drug delivery?

• solutions for intradermal injection

• vaginal rings

• intrauterine devices

• surgical implants

Multiple Choice

What does the abbreviation DR stand for in the context of drug delivery?

• delayed release

• controlled release

• sustained release

• timed release

Poll

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