WorksheetsPHAR 104 Final Exam Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Antifungals can be dispensed in which of the following forms?
oral
topical
injectable
all of the above
ASA and NSAID’s are associated with gastric ulcers by inhibiting which of the following:
prostaglandins
leukotrienes
bradykinin
histamine
Which of the following doses has 100% bioavailability?
1 tablet PO
1 mL PO
1 supp pr
2 mL IV
What effect of antihistamine use is intensified with alcohol consumption?
Hyperactivity
Constipation
Sedation
Dry mouth
Nephrotoxic drugs:
damage the liver
damage the kidneys
cause cancer
cause birth defects
Why would antihistamines be prescribed to help treat vertigo?
To decrease the production of fluid in the ear reducing the chances of vertigo
To increase the drainage of fluid in the ear
To reduce natural sympathetic symptoms of vertigo
To help moderate cholinergic symptoms of vertigo
Two issues that determine the degree to which a drug is bound to a protein site are:
efficacy and bioavailability
affinity and number of available sites on cells
bioavailability and the number of T-cells
absorption and evaporation
How do salicylates increase the risk of PUD?
Salicylates interfere with the formation of acid, reducing enzymes in the GI tract.
Salicylates block prostaglandins from forming, reducing the protective mucosal lining of the GI tract.
Salicylates increase production of histamine in the stomach, increasing acid in the GI tract.
Salicylates contain an enzyme that H. pylori feed on, increasing bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Why is it important not to switch manufacturers of theophylline once a patient has established a good drug response to it?
The coloring used by different manufacturers has shown to increase side effects in some patients.
The half-life for theophylline varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer, so dosing may need to be adjusted.
The additives from the various manufacturers have shown to increase hypersensitivity to the drug.
The bioavailability differs from manufacturer to manufacturer.
H1 receptors in the upper respiratory system are blocked by
antihistamines
H2 receptors
histamine
decongestants
Why is it important to include the following warning label on corticosteroid inhalation treatment: “Rinse mouth thoroughly after use”?
Rinsing will reduce the chance of drug contamination.
A residue is left behind after each inhalation, potentially causing an infection.
The pH change in the mouth after rinsing helps increase absorption of the drug.
Rinsing helps keep the mouth minty fresh.
Duration of action is the time between the _____ of action and _____ of drug action.
duration, concentration
onset, mechanism
onset, discontinuation
mechanism, duration
The temperature that must be maintained for an uninterrupted cold chain from the manufacturer to its final destination is _____.
59° to 86° F
2° to 8° C
2° to 6° F
32° to 59° C
Which of the following may occur when taking an anticholinergic for IBS?
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dry mouth
Urinary incontinence
Which type of drug suppresses cough?
Antihistamine
Antiemetic
Decongestant
Antitussive
