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PHARMACOLOGY FINALS PART 1

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which condition is a diuretic used to treat?
a)
Edema
b)
Hyperlipidemia
c)
Pyschosis
d)
Depression
2.
Which electrolyte do we monitor with a patient taking diuretics?
a)
Ca
b)
K+
c)
Na
d)
Mg
3.
Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are known as
a)
antibiotics.
b)
disinfectants.
c)
germicides.
d)
fungicides.
4.
The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is
a)
nausea.
b)
fever and diarrhea.
c)
diarrhea.
d)
anaphylaxis.
5.
The physician prescribes a medication to be taken pc. This means
a)
before meals.
b)
every day.
c)
at bed time.
d)
after meals.
6.
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.
7.

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

a)

depressants

b)

inhalants

c)

antivirals

d)

medicines

8.

____________________ are medicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

hallucinogens

d)

inhalants

e)

narcotics

9.

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

____________________.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

stimulants

d)

inhalants

e)

narcotics

10.

Some common ___________________ of taking medication include headaches, upset

stomach, and drowsiness.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

stimulants

d)

side effects

e)

narcotics

11.

In order to legally purchase a(n) ____________________ medicine, you must obtain

an order from a physician.

a)

antibiotics

b)

depressants

c)

prescription

d)

over-the-counter drug

e)

narcotics

12.

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

13.
What does gtt stand for?
a)
got to go
b)
distillation 
c)
drops
14.
what does Tx stand for?
a)
Texas
b)
treatment 
c)
technical treatment
d)
taxes
15.
Abbreviation for bedtime?
a)
hs
b)
Hs 
c)
HS
d)
ac
16.
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
17.
The ______________ position is used for examination and treatment of the rectal area.
a)
lithotomy
b)
 Sims'
c)
Trendelenburg
18.

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

19.

Which term describes any chemical agent that has a specific effect on the body?

a)

antihistamine

b)

drug

c)

antibiotic

d)

metabolism

20.

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

21.

Drugs given through an injection are known as:

a)

parenterally administered drugs

b)

enterally administered drugs

c)

gastrointestinally administered drugs

d)

orally administered drugs

22.

An injection given beneath the skin and into the subcutis is:

a)

IM

b)

IP

c)

IV

d)

SQ

23.

Controlled substances are drugs that have the potential for abuse or dependence by humans.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Medication history is a part of patient assessment?

a)

True

b)

False

25.
The amount of medication that is given is known as the _________
a)
dose
b)
indication
c)
contraindication
d)
side effect
26.

Which route of mediciation administration is given under the tongue?

a)

Oral

b)

Topical

c)

Sublingual

d)

Inhalation

27.
What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto-injector?
a)
Intramuscular
b)
Intravenous
c)
Intraosseous
d)
Sublingual
28.

Which of the following groups of people are most susceptible to contracting TB?

a)

persons living in crowded conditions

b)

persons who are immunocompromised

c)

People who are healthy and well nourished

d)

persons who have debilitating diseases

29.

What is true of latent TB infection? Select all that apply.

a)

The person is very ill and has symptoms of the disease

b)

PPD skin test or blood test is positive for TB infection

c)

Normal chest x-ray and negative sputum test

d)

Needs treatment for the disease to prevent active disease at a later time

30.

What is one SERIOUS reaction to Ethmbutol?

a)

nausea and vomiting

b)

Optic neuritis

c)

hypertension

d)

heartburn

31.

Isoniazid inhibits the action of which vitamin?

a)

Vitamin B2

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin C

32.

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

a)

Indications

b)

Contraindications

c)

Side effects

d)

Drug toxicity

33.

Suppositories are inserted

into the rectum?

a)

True

b)

False

34.

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

a)

Sublingual

b)

Topical

c)

Intravenous

d)

Oral

35.

The prefix "sub" in subcutaneous means:

a)

on the skin

b)

under the skin

c)

between the skin

d)

beside the skin

36.

Presence of clear unpleasant effects when the drug is

withdrawn means that the patient has an addiction?

a)

True

b)

False

37.

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

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antiviral

c)

Anticoagulants

d)

Antiplatelet drugs

38.

Antidepressants do which of the following?

a)

Treat symptoms of depression

b)

Increase mental alertness

c)

Improve appetite and sleep patterns

d)

All of the above

39.

Drugs applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes are?

a)

Sublingual

b)

Topical

c)

Intramuscular

d)

Intranasal

40.

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

a)

True

b)

False

41.

the opening (1 cm--3cm--10cm) of the cervix is called...

a)

dialation

b)

effacement

c)

contraction

d)

epidural

42.

The thinning (25%--50%--100%) of the cervix.

a)

dialation

b)

effacement

c)

contraction

d)

fontanels

43.

Any substance, other than food, that alters the function of both the mind and the body.

a)

Liquid

b)

Drug

c)

Alcohol

d)

Hormone

e)

Pizza Crunchers

44.

When a person's body has become used to the effects of the a drug or medicine and needs a greater amount to be effective.

a)

Stimulant

b)

Side Effect

c)

Tolerance

d)

Addcition

e)

Craving

45.

An amount of a drug so excessive that it makes someone ill or causes death.

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Tolerance

c)

Overdose

d)

Addicition

e)

Lil Pump

46.

The condition in which a person develops a mental or emotional need for a drug or other substance.

a)

Physcological dependence

b)

Tolerance

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Physical Dependence

e)

Do not choose this answer.

47.

A drug that is inhaled into the lungs and alters the functions of the mind.

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Inhalants

e)

Narcotics

48.

A drug that distorts the senses. Can change the way the brain perceives time, reality, and the environment.

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Inhalants

e)

Narcotics

49.

A drug that relieves pain, dulls the senses, and causes sleep.

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Inhalants

e)

Narcotics

50.

A drug that decreases the speed of the body's functions.

a)

Stimlants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Narcotics

e)

Inhalants

51.

A drug that increases the speed of the body's functions.

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Narcotics

e)

Inhalants

52.

Signs and Symptoms: decreased metabolism, weight gain, lethargy/fatigue, cold intolerance, (eeyore)

a)

hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's)

b)

Hyperglycemia

c)

Hyperthyroidism (Grave's)

d)

Hypoglycemia

53.

Signs and Symptoms: decreased metabolism, weight gain, lethargy/fatigue, cold intolerance, (eeyore)

a)

hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's)

b)

Hyperglycemia

c)

Hyperthyroidism (Grave's)

d)

Hypoglycemia

54.

How is the secretion of thyroid hormones controlled ?

a)

pancreas

b)

liver

c)

pituitary gland

d)

thyroid gland

55.

Signs and Symptoms: increased metabolism, weight loss, heat intolerance, exophthalmus, excitability, anxiety (tiger)

a)

hyperglycemia

b)

hyperthyroidism (Grave's)

c)

Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's)

d)

hypocalcemia

56.

define euthyroid

a)

normal thyroid function

b)

abnormal pancreas function

c)

abnormal thyroid function

d)

normal hormone production

57.

What drug is used to treat hypothyroidism ?

a)

scopolamine

b)

Levothyroxine (synthroid)

c)

Cimetidine

d)

Methimizole (tapazole)

58.

Which of these are the signs and symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis ("thyroid storm")

a)

extreme tachycardia

b)

high fever

c)

decreased metabolism

d)

altered mental status

59.

When should you administer the thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism ?

a)

once in the afternoon with lunch

b)

twice a day

c)

in the evening with dinner

d)

once in the morning before breakfast

60.

How long does it take for anti-thyroid drug to reach therapeutic effect ?

a)

1-2 weeks

b)

3-4 weeks

c)

2 months

d)

1 week

61.

The potential for bleeding increases when anti-thyroid drugs are taken with:

a)

thyroid drugs

b)

anticoagulants

c)

anticholinergics

d)

antidiarrheals

62.

When should you take anti thyroid medication ?

a)

immediately after waking up then every 8 hrs afterwards

b)

before breakfast

c)

immediately after waking then every 6 hrs afterwards

d)

after lunch

63.

What is a thyroid drug ?

a)

lowers thyroid hormones in bloodstream

b)

hormone replacement (increases thyroid hormones)

c)

does not affect thyroid hormones at all

d)

treats thyrotoxicosis

64.

What is a drug?

a)

Medicine

b)

It can be harmful for a long time

c)

It can make you relax

d)

All of above

65.

How can alcohol effects pregnancy?

a)

The sperm die half way on the journey

b)

The female gets pregnant

c)

It effects reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone

d)

It effects reproductive hormones sperm

66.

How can drugs effect your fertilization rate?

a)

It will increase

b)

It will decrease

67.

How can drugs effect male's sperm ?

a)

Lower sperm count

b)

Higher sperm count

c)

The head will get smaller

d)

The quality will be low

68.

What does nicotine do to the blood vessels connected to a fetus?

a)

Causes blood vessels to enlarge and too much nutrients and oxygen to go to the fetus

b)

Causes blood vessels to narrow and less oxygen and nutrients go to the fetus

c)

Causes fetus to develop very slowly

69.

What kind of life long problems will the fetus have?

a)

Growth problems and unusual appearances

b)

Bad behavior and normal growth

c)

The fetus will be fine

70.

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

a)

low IQ

b)

weak lungs

c)

unusual appearances

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