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HST-Pharmacology Test Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Movement of drugs within the body

a)

Pharmacokinetics

b)

Pharmacodynamics

c)

Pharmacotherapeutics

d)

Pharmacognosy

2.

Describes the effect of drugs on the body and their actions.

a)

Pharmacognosy

b)

Pharmacokinetics

c)

Pharmacodynamics

d)

Pharmacotherapeutics

3.

Pharmacotherapeutics

a)

movement of drugs within the body

b)

describes the effect of drugs on the body and their actions

c)

Treatment of a disorder or disease with medication

d)

Study of natural drug sources.(origin)

4.

Study of natural drug sources

a)

Pharmacokinetics

b)

Pharmacodynamics

c)

Pharmacotherapeutics

d)

Pharmacognosy

5.

Treats fungal infections

a)

antibiotics

b)

antifungals

c)

angipyretics

d)

diuretics

6.

Lowers glucose levels in the blood.

a)

laxatives

b)

diuretics

c)

antivirals

d)

hypoglycemics

7.

Increase frequency and ease of bowel movements.

a)

hypoglycemics

b)

laxatives

c)

diuretics

d)

antihistamines

8.

Combat bacterial infections.

a)

anticoagulants

b)

antibiotics

c)

anticonvulsants

d)

antiemetics

9.

Prevent blood clotting.

a)

antifungals

b)

antibiotics

c)

cytotoxics

d)

anticoagulants/thrombolytics

10.

Reduce fever

a)

antiemetics

b)

antipyretics

c)

antihistamines

d)

antifungals

11.

Counteracts the effects of histamine.

a)

antihistamine

b)

antibiotics

c)

antipyretics

d)

hypoglycemics

12.

Treat viral infections.

a)

antibiotics

b)

antifungals

c)

antiviral

d)

antiemetics

13.

Treat nausea and vomiting

a)

antipyretics

b)

cytotoxics

c)

diuretics

d)

antiemetics

14.

Prevent seizure activity.

a)

anticonvulsants

b)

antibiotics

c)

analgesics

d)

antacids

15.

Drugs that kill or damage cells.

a)

antifungals

b)

cytotoxics

c)

analgesics

d)

diuretics

16.

Increase urine production and rids the body of excess fluid.

a)

laxatives

b)

analgesics

c)

diuretics

d)

antipyretics

17.

Relieve pain.

a)

analgesics

b)

antacids

c)

antipyretics

d)

antiemetics

18.

Relieve indigestion and heartburn.

a)

analgesics

b)

antacids

c)

laxatives

d)

antiarrhythmics

19.

Control irregularities of the heartbeat..

a)

anticonvulsants

b)

anticoagulants/thrombolytics

c)

antiarrhythmics

d)

analgesics

20.

The movement of the drug from its site of administration to the bloodstream.

a)

Absorption

b)

Distribution

c)

Metabolism

d)

Excretion

21.

The journey of the drug through the bloodstream to various tissues of the body.

a)

Absorption

b)

Distribution

c)

Metabolism

d)

Excretion

22.

Describes how the drug is broken down.

a)

Absorption

b)

Distribution

c)

Metabolism

d)

Excretion

23.

The removal of the drug via the urine or feces.

a)

Absorption

b)

Distribution

c)

Metabolism

d)

Excretion

24.

gtts

a)

each/both eye

b)

drops

c)

one-half

d)

double strength

25.

qd

a)

every other day

b)

every day

c)

every discharge

d)

every hour

26.

hs

a)

health screen

b)

hour of sleep

c)

health science

d)

headache symptoms

27.

Nasogastric Tube

a)

NAT

b)

NAG

c)

NG/NGT

d)

Natu

28.

po

a)

per order

b)

left eye

c)

by mouth

d)

by injection

29.

qam

a)

every morning

b)

every other day

c)

every so often

d)

every evening

30.

prn

a)

immediately

b)

Professional Registered

Nurse

c)

as needed

d)

daily

31.

ac

a)

always check

b)

anticubital

c)

before meals

d)

after meals

32.

ss

a)

sprained supraspinatus

b)

one-half

c)

one-quarter

d)

soiled sheets

33.

Which drug schedule has the MOST potential for abuse and dependency.

a)

Schedule 1

b)

Schedule 2

c)

Schedule 3

d)

Schedule 4

34.

Which drug schedule has the LOWEST potential for abuse and dependency.

a)

Schedule 2

b)

Schedule 4

c)

Schedule 4

d)

Schedule 5

35.

Drug Name -by which the chemist knows it. Specifies chemical makeup.

a)

Generic Name

b)

Brand Name/Trade Name

c)

Chemical Name

36.

Drug Name- identifies the drug legally and scientifically; only one name for each drug;

a)

Chemical Name

b)

Generic Name

c)

Trade/Brand Name

37.

Drug Name- the name given by the drug manufacturer. Drugs can have multiple of these b/c each manufacture producing the drug gives it a different name.

a)

Chemical Name

b)

Generic Name

c)

Trade/Brand Name

38.

The 6 Rights of Medication Administration are: The Right- individual, medication, dose, time, route and documentation.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Placed under the tongue to dissolve

a)

sublingual

b)

oral

c)

buccal

d)

topical

40.

Placed in the mouth and swallowed.

a)

sublingual

b)

oral

c)

buccal

d)

topical

41.

Drug placed in between gums and inner lining of the cheek.

a)

oral

b)

sublingual

c)

buccal

d)

topical

42.

Drug applied directly to the lungs by inhaling or "breathing in"

a)

oral

b)

sublingual

c)

inhalation

d)

intradermal

43.

Drug injected directly into the bloodstream through a vein.

a)

intravenous

b)

intramuscular

c)

intradermal

d)

subcutaneious

44.

Drug injected into the muscular tissue.

a)

intravenous

b)

topically

c)

intradermal

d)

intramuscular

45.

Drug applied via creams, ointments, liniments, drops.

a)

intravenous

b)

Inhalation

c)

topical

d)

rectal