Pharmacy Practice Ch. 4

Multiple Choice

What is a key responsibility of a Pharmacy Tech?

• Diagnosing diseases

• Assisting with surgeries

• Helping pharmacists dispense prescription medication

• Performing X-rays

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the lesson titled 'Introducing Pharmacology'?

• The study of drugs and their effects

• The history of medicine

• The role of pharmacists

• The process of drug manufacturing

Multiple Choice

What are the main topics covered in this chapter?

• Scope of pharmacology

• Essential knowledge for technicians

• Prescription drug substitutions

• Anatomical classification of drugs

Multiple Choice

Gram Positive bacteria __________in color.

• Red

• Blue

• Purple or violet

• Pink or Red

Multiple Choice

Ceftriaxone belongs to ___________ class

• Cephalosporin

• Beta lactamase inhibitor

• Carbapenem

Multiple Choice

_______________ is the study of drugs and poisons, and their interactions with or effects on the body

• Serology
• Toxicology
• Entomology

• Drugology

Multiple Choice

What are the key learning objectives in the field of pharmacology?

• Define the scope of pharmacology

• Explain pharmaceutical indications

• Discuss therapeutic equivalency

• List drug reference guides

Multiple Choice

What is the study of all drug information known as?

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacology

• Toxicology

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for technicians to know about common drugs and their indications and contraindications?

• To assist in patient diagnosis

• To serve as a first line of inquiry and defense against prescription errors

• To prepare medications

• To conduct clinical trials

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of contraindication in the context of medication?

• Common intended uses for a drug

• Situations in which a drug should not be used

• Examples of drug interactions

• Recommended dosages for medications

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of side effects that can occur as adverse reactions to a drug?

• Nausea

• Drowsiness

• Muscle aches

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Who took the largest dose of ibuprofen?

• An adult woman who weighs 150lb and took 300 mg of ibuprofen?

• A baby who weighs 20lb and took 100mg of ibuprofen.

• A chihuahua that weighs 5lb and took 50mg of ibuprofen.

• A teenage boy who weighs 135lb and took 600mg of ibuprofen.

Multiple Choice

What are drug interactions and how can they affect patients?

• They are harmless effects of drugs

• They can only occur with prescription drugs

• One drug affects the action of another drug

• They are only a concern for elderly patients

Multiple Choice

What are Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and what range of severity do they cover?

• Injuries or severe harmful responses due to a single dose or extended use of a drug

• Only mild side effects from medications

• Only reactions that occur after multiple doses

• Reactions that are always fatal

Multiple Choice

What are the reasons pharmacists can substitute lower-cost generic drugs for higher-cost brand name drugs?

• No need to consult prescriber

• Generic drugs are more expensive

• Brand names are always preferred

• Generic names are capitalized

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a drug to be bioequivalent?

• It must look identical to the brand name drug

• It must contain the same amount of active drug

• It must be more effective than the brand name drug

• It must be cheaper than the brand name drug

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of writing "Dispense as written" or "DAW" on a prescription?

• To allow generic substitution

• To require brand name version

• To reduce costs for patients

• To increase pharmacy profits

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of pharmaceutical equivalence in drug substitutions?

• It allows any drug to be substituted without a prescription

• It ensures that all drugs with the same active ingredient are identical

• It indicates that not all drugs with the same active ingredient are pharmaceutically equivalent

• It means that all extended release drugs can be substituted for immediate release drugs

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Orange Book published by the FDA?

• To list drug products

• To provide legal advice

• To resolve questions about drug interactions

• To recommend specific medications

Multiple Choice

What are biologically comparable drug products?

• Drugs that can be chemically reproduced

• Drugs derived from living organisms

• Drugs that are bioequivalent to each other

• Drugs that are always cheaper than brand names

Multiple Choice

What is required for a drug to be considered an interchangeable biological drug?

• It must be biosimilar and therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug

• It must be cheaper than the reference drug

• It must be approved by the FDA

• It must have the same active ingredients as the reference drug

Open Ended

What is the difference between a contraindication and an indication?

Multiple Choice

Which is capitalized, the brand name or the generic name?

• The brand name is capitalized

• The generic name is capitalized

• Both are capitalized

• Neither is capitalized

Multiple Choice

What are the three ways to study generic and brand drug names?

• Anatomical system or organ

• How they work

• Indication

• Drug interactions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical classification of drugs?

• Central Nervous System (CNS) Agents

• Cardiovascular Agents

• Respiratory Agents

• Psychotropic Agents

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a category of Central Nervous System (CNS) agents?

• Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents

• Antianxiety and Hypnotic Agents

• Miscellaneous CNS Agents

• Antidepressant Agents

Multiple Choice

What are the types of drugs used to treat pain as mentioned in the slide?

• Non-opioid pain relievers

• Opioid pain relievers

• Anti-inflammatory agents

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a non-opioid pain reliever?

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen

• Codeine

• Acetaminophen

Multiple Choice

What are the effects induced by narcotics?

• Analgesia

• Euphoria

• Dysphoria

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the recommendations for managing the side effects of narcotics?

• Take medication with food for stomach upset

• Use stool softener for constipation

• Avoid CNS depressants for sedation

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key advantage of non-opioid pain relievers?

• Lower risk of addiction compared to opioids.
• Higher effectiveness in treating severe pain than opioids.
• Immediate relief from chronic pain symptoms.
• Lower cost compared to prescription opioids.

Multiple Choice

Which medications are classified as non-opioid pain relievers?

• Aspirin
• Morphine
• Codeine
• Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen

Multiple Choice

Why should NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen be taken with food?

• NSAIDs should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
• Taking NSAIDs with food increases their effectiveness.
• NSAIDs should be taken with food to minimize stomach irritation.
• NSAIDs should be taken with food to enhance their flavor.

Multiple Choice

Which medication is an example of a muscle relaxant used for pain?

• Aspirin
• Cyclobenzaprine
• Acetaminophen
• Ibuprofen

Multiple Choice

How do some antidepressants contribute to pain management?

• Some antidepressants contribute to pain management by altering pain signal processing in the brain.
• They enhance the effectiveness of over-the-counter pain relievers.
• They directly block pain receptors in the spinal cord.
• They increase the production of serotonin in the body.

Multiple Choice

Why are antianxiety and hypnotic medications classified as C-IV controlled substances?

• They are classified as C-IV due to their effectiveness in treating anxiety.
• They are classified as C-IV controlled substances due to their potential for abuse and dependence.
• They are classified as C-IV because they are non-addictive medications.
• They are classified as C-IV controlled substances to ensure they are available over the counter.

Multiple Choice

Which situation presents the greatest danger when using hypnotic or antianxiety drugs?

• Combining with alcohol or other depressants.
• Taking them on an empty stomach.
• Mixing with caffeine or energy drinks.
• Using them only at night.

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly associated with depression?

• Serotonin
• Norepinephrine
• Glutamate
• Dopamine

Multiple Choice

Why do antidepressants carry a black box warning for children and adolescents?

• Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents.
• Antidepressants are safe for all age groups without any warnings.
• Antidepressants are known to improve academic performance in adolescents.
• They are only prescribed to adults and not to children.

Multiple Choice

Which is a serious side effect requiring immediate physician notification with antipsychotics?

• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
• Drowsiness

Multiple Choice

Which patient population is at higher risk for cardiovascular side effects when taking antipsychotics?

• Patients taking only antidepressants
• Young adults without mental health disorders
• Patients with no prior health issues
• Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions and older adults.