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NHA CCMA CH 3 Pharmacology

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

lisinopril is

a)

for hypotension

b)

an antihypertensive

c)

a generic name for Tylenol

2.

A medical assistant can call in (to the Pharmacy) a regular (non controlled substance) drug once the provider has ordered it

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is the issue with controlled substances?

a)

they are not therapeutic

b)

they are all illegal

c)

they have a potential for abuse and addiction

d)

they are hard to find at the pharmacy

4.

The therapeutic effect is

a)

not desired by the patient

b)

the time the medication is metabolized

c)

what the medication is prescribed for; relief of symptoms

d)

an adverse readction

5.

Click the categories of Scheduled Medications

a)

Schedule I

b)

Schedule II

c)

Schedule III

d)

Schedule IV

e)

Schedule V

6.

Side effects are:

a)

pleasant

b)

Nausea & Vomiting N/V (is an example of)

c)

can go away in time

d)

can limit the usefulness of the medication

7.

What is an adverse event?

a)

a severe allergic reaction which stops the future use of the drug

b)

a typical side effect that is expected

c)

the event that relieves symptoms

d)

the act of a provider prescribing medication

8.

the good effects, what we want to happen

a)

indication

b)

therapeutic effects

c)

side effect

d)

contraindication

e)

adverse effect

9.

reason why the patient needs the medication is the

a)

indication

b)

therapeutic effect

c)

side effect

d)

contraindication

e)

adverse effect

10.

A hormone like estrogen is given as a

a)

curative

b)

therapeutic

c)

replacement

d)

palliative

11.

A schedule V drug Has

a)

High potential for abuse

b)

Moderate to Low Potential for Abuse.

c)

Illegal, no medical use

d)

Has limited quantities of narcotics in them. Low Potential for Abuse.

12.

A schedule I drug includes

a)

Morphine

b)

Heroin

c)

Tylenol with codeine

d)

Ativan

13.

unwanted actions by a drug but fairly mild and common like being sleepy after taking certain medications

a)

indication

b)

therapeutic effects

c)

side effects

d)

contraindication

e)

adverse effect

14.

undesirable effects but may be harmful

a)

indication

b)

therapeutic effects

c)

side effects

d)

contraindication

e)

adverse effects

15.

reasons why a drug should not be prescribed to a certain patient

a)

indication

b)

therapeutic effects

c)

side effects

d)

contraindications

e)

adverse effect

16.

metabolism of a drug occurs in the

a)

stomach

b)

spleen

c)

kidney and liver

d)

mouth

17.

A rule of documentation:

a)

Document prior to giving the medication

b)

Document after giving the medication

c)

Document that another person gave the medication

18.

What should you never do:

a)

Administer a medication someone else prepared (other than a pharmacist)

b)

Administer a medication after you clarify the order with the MD

c)

Administer a medication to a new patient

d)

Administer multiple medications at one time

19.

What should you check after receiving a medication order before administering it?

a)

patient's room

b)

patient's allergies

c)

that you documented it correctly

20.

220 pounds equals to ___ kg

a)

100

b)

110

c)

400

d)

440

21.

13 cc is equal to

a)

3 ml

b)

13 ml

c)

3 tsp

d)

3 oz

22.
Which condition is a diuretic used to treat?
a)
Edema
b)
Hyperlipidemia
c)
Pyschosis
d)
Depression
23.
Which electrolyte do we monitor with a patient taking diuretics?
a)
Ca
b)
K+
c)
Na
d)
Mg
24.
The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is
a)
nausea.
b)
fever and diarrhea.
c)
diarrhea.
d)
anaphylaxis.
25.
The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc. This means
a)
before meals.
b)
every day.
c)
at bed time.
d)
after meals.
26.
One of the regulations for the management of controlled substances is to
a)
Keep drug cabinet keys in an open area.
b)
Maintain log records as part of the patient’s chart.
c)
Stock prescription pads at the workstations of each exam room.
d)
Store all controlled substances in a locked cabinet.
27.

Substances that slow down the body's functions and reactions are called

a)

depressants

b)

inhalants

c)

antivirals

d)

medicines

28.

____________________ are medicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

hallucinogens

d)

inhalants

e)

narcotics

29.

Drugs like cocaine that speed up the body's functions and reactions are called

____________________.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

stimulants

d)

inhalants

e)

narcotics

30.

Some common ___________________ of taking medication include headaches, upset

stomach, and drowsiness.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

stimulants

d)

side effects

e)

narcotics

31.

You do not need a physician's order to purchase _____________________ medicines

at a drugstore.

a)

antibiotics

b)

physical dependence

c)

prescription

d)

psychological dependence

e)

over-the-counter medicine

32.
What does gtt stand for?
a)
got to go
b)
distillation 
c)
drops
33.
what does Tx stand for?
a)
Texas
b)
treatment 
c)
technical treatment
d)
taxes
34.
What does bid stand for?
a)
twice a day
b)
Three times a day
c)
both in a day
d)
what you do in an auction
35.

The oral route of medication administration

a)

Is under the tongue

b)

Is through injection

c)

Is via an IV

d)

Is through ingestion via esophagus

36.

The administration route refers to

a)

how a drug leaves the body

b)

how a drug enters the body

c)

why a drug enters the body

d)

none of the above

37.

The term contraindication is defined as the:

a)

reason for using a drug

b)

manifestations of adverse drug reactions

c)

reasons to not use a drug

d)

physiologic response and movement of a drug in the body

38.

Medication history is a part of patient assessment?

a)

True

b)

False

39.
The amount of medication that is given is known as the _________
a)
dose
b)
indication
c)
contraindication
d)
side effect
40.

The HCP gave you an order to give 500 mg acetaminophen. The pharmacy sends you 1 gm Tylenol. How many tablets do you give?

a)

1/2 tab

b)

1 tab

c)

2 tab

d)

5 tabs.

41.

Which classes of medications would a prescription of guaifenesin/codeine belong to?

a)

Antihistamine/antitussive

b)

Vasoconstrictor/antipyretic

c)

Analgesic/expectorant

d)

Expectorant/antitussive

42.

A patient presents with wheezes and shortness of breath, the nurse should anticipate administering which medication as a neutralizer treatment?

a)

Tiotropium, anticholinergic

b)

Montelukast, leukotriene receptor antagonist

c)

Acetylcysteine, mucolytic

d)

albuterol, Beta-adrenergic

43.
Reduces Pain
a)
Antiemetics
b)
Analgesics
c)
Thrombolytics
d)
Antipyretics
44.
Elevates mood
a)
Antiasthmatics
b)
Antidepressants
c)
Hormones
d)
Antipyretics
45.
Prevents blood from clotting
a)
Anticoagulants
b)
Thrombolytics
c)
Antiplatelets
d)
Bronchodilators
46.
Decreases swelling
a)
Antiinflammatories
b)
Antipyretics
c)
Antifungals
d)
Immunosuppressants
47.
Relieves allergy symptoms;treats anaphylaxis
a)
Anticholinergics
b)
Antihistamines
c)
Beta-blockers
d)
NSAIDs
48.
A patient weighs 150 lbs. What is this in kilograms?
a)
330
b)
68.18
c)
75
d)
147.8
49.
10cc=________mL 
a)
100
b)
1
c)
.10
d)
10
50.
What time is 2315
a)
9:15 am
b)
10:15 pm
c)
11:15 am
d)
11:15 pm
51.

2.2 lbs = ___________ kg

a)

1

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1000

52.

1 teaspoon = ______ ml

a)

5

b)

15

c)

50

d)

500

53.

ac

a)

air conditioner

b)

auto correct

c)

artery connection

d)

before meals

54.

QID

a)

once daily

b)

at the fourth hour

c)

four times a day

d)

three times a day

55.

PRN

a)

as needed

b)

post rehabilitation needs

c)

pain

56.

orally or by mouth

a)

NPO

b)

PO

c)

BM

d)

OU

57.

tab

a)

tablet

b)

tabicular

c)

table

58.

There are 5mL is 1 tsp.

a)

True

b)

False

59.
Taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate
a)
Dosage
b)
Drug mistake
c)
Overdose
d)
Drug Use
60.

NPO

a)

not a thing to eat or drink

b)

no policy on file

c)

nothing by mouth

d)

nihil per os

61.

1 ounce equals __________ mL.

a)

10

b)

15

c)

30

d)

45

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