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Pharmacology / Controlled Substances

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Medication used to combat fever. Term means against fire/heat.

a)

Antipyretic

b)

Pyromania

c)

Antibiotic

d)

Analgesic

2.

Medication stimulating widening of blood vessels

a)

Vasodilator

b)

Vasoconstrictor

c)

Vasoexpansion

d)

Vasoexpander

3.

This type of medication would need to be ordered for a patient by a healthcare professional

a)

Prescription

b)

Over-the-Counter

c)

OTC

d)

Generic OTC

4.

Which is not an example of an OTC medication?

a)

Tylenol

b)

Advil

c)

Albuterol (inhalers)

d)

Ny-Quil

5.

Which is an example of an OTC medication?

a)

Day-Quil

b)

Albuterol (inhalers)

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Hydrocodone (opiate)

6.

Abbreviation meaning 2x daily

a)

b.i.d.

b)

t.i.d.

c)

q.i.d.

d)

qam

7.

Abbreviation meaning 3x per day

a)

t.i.d.

b)

b.i.d.

c)

qam

d)

q.i.d.

8.

Chemical treatment used to limit cancer growth

a)

Chemotherapy

b)

Anticoagulant

c)

Chemosupressor

d)

Hypnotic

9.

The idea that controlled substances can magnify the effects of other ingested substances. 1+1=3

a)

Synergistic Effect

b)

Accidental Synergy

c)

Diuretic Effect

d)

Overdose

10.

Brand name for the chemical compound ibuprofen

a)

Advil

b)

Tylenol

c)

Ny-Quil

d)

Aleve

11.

Tylenol is the brand name for this chemical compound

a)

Acetaminophin

b)

Ibuprofen

c)

Naproxen

d)

Hydrocodone

12.

qam is an abbreviation meaning to take

a)

Every morning

b)

With food

c)

With water

d)

On an empty stomach

13.

Opiates or narcotics are prescribed for

a)

Pain management

b)

Fight infection

c)

ADHD

d)

High blood pressure

14.

Classification of drugs often prescribed to those with ADHD

a)

Depressants

b)

Stimulants

c)

Narcotics

d)

Hallucinogens

15.

Which is not an example of a brand name often used as a general name of an item or substance?

a)

Band-Aid

b)

Sharpie

c)

Kleenex

d)

Ibuprofen

16.

Sharpie, Frisbee, Kleenex, and Band Aid are examples of

a)

Brand Names

b)

Generic Names

c)

Free Use Terms

d)

Open Source Names

17.

Medical term for blood clotting

a)

Coagulation

b)

Auscultation

c)

Pyretic

d)

Dilation

18.

Generic medications contain the same active ingredient(s) as a brand name medication

a)

True

b)

False

19.

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?

a)

Opiates/Narcotics

b)

Stimulants

c)

Depressants

d)

Hallucinogens

20.

Which is an example of an opiate/narcotic?

a)

Fentanyl

b)

Peyote

c)

LSD

d)

Marijuana

21.

Hair can be used for toxicology purposes, studying exposure to certain chemicals

a)

True

b)

False

22.

All controlled substances are illegal for sale and possession

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Medication that causes the kidneys to produce more urine

a)

Diuretic

b)

Antipyretic

c)

Coagulant

d)

Laxative

24.

Controlled substances are classified by Schedules 1-5, with ___ having the highest potential for addiction and abuse. These are not accepted for medical use.

a)

1

b)

5

25.

In a clinical trial, a control group is often given a _____ medication versus the one really being tested.

a)

Placebo

b)

Sublingual

c)

Schedule 1

d)

Schedule 5

26.

Alcohol is an example of this classification of drugs

a)

Depressant

b)

Narcotics

c)

Opiates

d)

Stimulant

27.

One example of when depressants are prescribed for a medical condition is

a)

Insomnia

b)

ADHD

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Myocardial Infarction

28.

Depressants and narcotics, if taken to an extreme, cause death by

a)

Respiratory arrest

b)

Myocardial infarction

c)

Stroke

29.

Most commonly abused controlled substance

a)

Alcohol

b)

Marijuana

c)

Cocaine

d)

Tylenol

30.

Most commonly used drug worldwide

a)

Caffeine

b)

Nicotine

c)

Alcohol

d)

Marijuana

31.

Caffeine and nicotine are examples of

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Narcotics

d)

Opiates

32.

Name for drugs such as LSD, MDMA, and PCP are given because they are

a)

Abbreviations of their chemical compounds

b)

Initials of those involved in creating them (brand names, in a way)

c)

Found in certain regions of the country

d)

Initials of famous musicians in the 60s, when hallucinogens were very commonly used

33.

Psilocybin is the active ingredient in particular strains of

a)

Mushrooms

b)

Peyote

c)

Marijuana

d)

Cocaine

34.

Brand name and generic medication pills look the exact same

a)

False

b)

True

35.

Drug creating a soothing or tranquilizing effect

a)

Sedative

b)

Vasodilator

c)

Vasocontrictor

d)

Coagulant

36.

Pharmacy technicians can be trained on the job (after being hired) to earn their certification

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which tissue(s) or fluid(s) can be used to drug test?

a)

Hair

b)

Blood

c)

Urine

d)

Sweat

e)

All of the above (pick this one)

38.

Changing social and cultural norms over the decades have influenced the level of legality of certain substances

a)

True

b)

False

39.

While limited here in the U.S., this classification of drugs is being researched for its potential use in treating PTSD patients

a)

Hallucinogens

b)

Fentanyl

c)

Narcotics

d)

Diphenhydramine

40.

The brand name for the chemical compound diphenhydramine

a)

Benadryl

b)

Tylenol

c)

Advil

d)

Aleve