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WorksheetsPharmacology / Controlled Substances
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Medication used to combat fever. Term means against fire/heat.
Antipyretic
Pyromania
Antibiotic
Analgesic
Medication stimulating widening of blood vessels
Vasodilator
Vasoconstrictor
Vasoexpansion
Vasoexpander
This type of medication would need to be ordered for a patient by a healthcare professional
Prescription
Over-the-Counter
OTC
Generic OTC
Which is not an example of an OTC medication?
Tylenol
Advil
Albuterol (inhalers)
Ny-Quil
Which is an example of an OTC medication?
Day-Quil
Albuterol (inhalers)
Antibiotics
Hydrocodone (opiate)
Abbreviation meaning 2x daily
b.i.d.
t.i.d.
q.i.d.
qam
Abbreviation meaning 3x per day
t.i.d.
b.i.d.
qam
q.i.d.
Chemical treatment used to limit cancer growth
Chemotherapy
Anticoagulant
Chemosupressor
Hypnotic
The idea that controlled substances can magnify the effects of other ingested substances. 1+1=3
Synergistic Effect
Accidental Synergy
Diuretic Effect
Overdose
Brand name for the chemical compound ibuprofen
Advil
Tylenol
Ny-Quil
Aleve
Tylenol is the brand name for this chemical compound
Acetaminophin
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Hydrocodone
qam is an abbreviation meaning to take
Every morning
With food
With water
On an empty stomach
Opiates or narcotics are prescribed for
Pain management
Fight infection
ADHD
High blood pressure
Classification of drugs often prescribed to those with ADHD
Depressants
Stimulants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Which is not an example of a brand name often used as a general name of an item or substance?
Band-Aid
Sharpie
Kleenex
Ibuprofen
Sharpie, Frisbee, Kleenex, and Band Aid are examples of
Brand Names
Generic Names
Free Use Terms
Open Source Names
Medical term for blood clotting
Coagulation
Auscultation
Pyretic
Dilation
Generic medications contain the same active ingredient(s) as a brand name medication
True
False
Overdose deaths are the top cause of death for those under 40 in the U.S. What classification of drugs are leading to most of these?
Opiates/Narcotics
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Which is an example of an opiate/narcotic?
Fentanyl
Peyote
LSD
Marijuana
Hair can be used for toxicology purposes, studying exposure to certain chemicals
True
False
All controlled substances are illegal for sale and possession
True
False
Medication that causes the kidneys to produce more urine
Diuretic
Antipyretic
Coagulant
Laxative
Controlled substances are classified by Schedules 1-5, with ___ having the highest potential for addiction and abuse. These are not accepted for medical use.
1
5
In a clinical trial, a control group is often given a _____ medication versus the one really being tested.
Placebo
Sublingual
Schedule 1
Schedule 5
Alcohol is an example of this classification of drugs
Depressant
Narcotics
Opiates
Stimulant
One example of when depressants are prescribed for a medical condition is
Insomnia
ADHD
High blood pressure
Myocardial Infarction
Depressants and narcotics, if taken to an extreme, cause death by
Respiratory arrest
Myocardial infarction
Stroke
Most commonly abused controlled substance
Alcohol
Marijuana
Cocaine
Tylenol
Most commonly used drug worldwide
Caffeine
Nicotine
Alcohol
Marijuana
Caffeine and nicotine are examples of
Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics
Opiates
Name for drugs such as LSD, MDMA, and PCP are given because they are
Abbreviations of their chemical compounds
Initials of those involved in creating them (brand names, in a way)
Found in certain regions of the country
Initials of famous musicians in the 60s, when hallucinogens were very commonly used
Psilocybin is the active ingredient in particular strains of
Mushrooms
Peyote
Marijuana
Cocaine
Brand name and generic medication pills look the exact same
False
True
Drug creating a soothing or tranquilizing effect
Sedative
Vasodilator
Vasocontrictor
Coagulant
Pharmacy technicians can be trained on the job (after being hired) to earn their certification
True
False
Which tissue(s) or fluid(s) can be used to drug test?
Hair
Blood
Urine
Sweat
All of the above (pick this one)
Changing social and cultural norms over the decades have influenced the level of legality of certain substances
True
False
While limited here in the U.S., this classification of drugs is being researched for its potential use in treating PTSD patients
Hallucinogens
Fentanyl
Narcotics
Diphenhydramine
The brand name for the chemical compound diphenhydramine
Benadryl
Tylenol
Advil
Aleve
