WorksheetsPharmacology Review #3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
An example of a Schedule I drug is which of the following?
Morphine
Heroin
Demerol
Seconal
Medications that are prescribed to promote excretion of fluid through the kidneys are classified as which of the following?
Uremics
Antihypertensives
Diuretics
Lipid-lowering
The primary organ for drug metabolism is which of the following?
Kidneys
Stomach
Small intestine
Liver
Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension?
Lipitor
Proventil
Norvasc
Atropine
The government agency that is responsible for drug abuse prevention and enforcement is which of the following?
DEA
FTC
FDA
OTC
Pharmaceutical companies must get the approval of which of the following agencies before new medications can be marketed and sold?
DEA
CDC
FDA
AMA
Which drug name is protected by copyright?
Chemical name
Generic name
Trade name
Classified by use
Where are most oral medications absorbed?
Small intestine
Liver
Directly into the bloodstream
None of the above
Which type of drug administration route is chosen in an emergency for fast action or when larger amounts of medication must be absorbed?
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intravascular
Oral
Which type of absorption occurs when a nitroglycerin tablet is dissolved under the tongue to dilate coronary arteries and relieve the pain of angina pectoris?
Mucous membrane
Inhalation
Topical
SC
One teaspoon is equal to _____ mL.
5
15
30
60
One fluid ounce is equal to ____ mL.
20
15
25
30
In the formula D/H ´ Q, the H stands for the
child’s height
hour the medication is ordered.
dosage strength identified on the label.
amount of drug identified on the label.
Which of the following is a metric unit of volume?
Ounce
mL
mg
Which of the following is a metric unit of length?
cm
mL
mg
kg
How many milligrams equal 150 mcg?
0.015 mg
0.15 mg
1.5 mg
15 mg
If 1cc = 1 mL
Then how many liters equal 1,500 cc?
1.5 L
15 L
150 L
0.15 L
If 1 tsp = 5 mL
Then, how many cubic centimeters equal 2.5 teaspoons?
10 cc
15 cc
5 cc
12.5 cc
To convert liters to milliliters
multiply by 10.
divide by 100.
multiply by 1,000.
divide by 1,000.
Federal law requires that all drug labels have a _________ that identifies that particular drug.
generic and trade name
expiration date
lot number
National Drug Code number
