WorksheetsPharmacology Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 14mins
In order to avoid confusion over the various names given to drugs, many hospitals are now using which of the following drug names, which is the most common name and is recognized all over the world?
Trade name
Generic name
Chemical name
Proprietarty name
Ethyl 1-methyl-4-phenyl isonipecotate hydrochloride is an example of which of the following drug names?
Trade name
Generic name
Chemical name
Proprietarty name
You have been instructed to give an intramuscular injection to a 5-year-old child. To ensure rapid absorption, which of the following muscles is the best place to give the injection?
Gluteal
Deltoid
Vastus lateralis
Rectus abdominis
After giving the drug, you notice the patient’s condition has improved. What is this effect named?
Expected side effect
Placebo effect
Favorable effect
Therapeutic effect
What does the black box warning on the inset of the drug packaging indicate?
The drug is highly addictive, and most patients will be at a higher risk for dependency
The drug has a higher-than-normal risk for causing serious and even life-threatening problems
The drug is experimental, and unusual reactions may occur in many patients
The drug has been packaged in another country and may be contaminated
Which of the following drugs is used to treat fungal infections?
lisinopril
atenolol
fluconazole
lovastatin
Which of the following drugs is used to lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream?
lisinopril
atenolol
fluconazole
lovastatin
Which of the following drugs has the quicker onset of action?
sublingual
buccal
The physician orders 0.5 liter of NS every 4 hours. How many mls per hour should the patient receive? Using macrodrip tubing (20 gtts per ml) what is the flow rate in gtts per minute?
(a)
Prozac is an example of __________.
Cardiovascular / Antiarrhythmics Agents
Anti-diabetic Agents
Anti-inflammatory Agent
Agent for depression / sedation
Beta Blockers (such metoprolol) is an example of __________.
Cardiovascular / Antiarrhythmics Agents
Anti-diabetic Agents
Anti-inflammatory Agent
Agent for depression / sedation
Lasix is an example of a__________.
Cardiovascular / Antiarrhythmics Agents
Anti-inflammatory Agent
Agent for depression / sedation
Diuretic Agent
