Pharmacology Quiz 2

Toxic effects that result routinely result from the use of a drug are called?

• Indications

• Contraindications

• Side effects

• Drug toxicity

Reasons not to use the drug in question. Factors in a patient’s condition that make the use of a drug

dangerous are called?

• Contraindications

• Side Effects

• Cautions

• Drug Toxicity

Suppositories are inserted

into the rectum?

• True

• False

Which of the following route of administration is more convenient for the patient?

• Sublingual

• Topical

• Intravenous

• Oral

The prefix "sub" in subcutaneous means:

• on the skin

• under the skin

• between the skin

• beside the skin

Presence of clear unpleasant effects when the drug is

withdrawn means that the patient has an addiction?

• True

• False

Which of the following type of drug is used for viruses such as HIV and herpes?

• Antibiotics

• Antiviral

• Anticoagulants

• Antiplatelet drugs

Antidepressants do which of the following?

• Treat symptoms of depression

• Increase mental alertness

• Improve appetite and sleep patterns

• All of the above

Drugs applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes are?

• Sublingual

• Topical

• Intramuscular

• Intranasal

A drug's trade name often has the super script after or before the names, indicating that it is a registered brand name

• True

• False