Question 1

vii = _____

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   9
C)   12
D)   8
E)   7

Question 2

__________ is study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacogenomics
B)   Pharmacokinetics
C)   Pharmacology
D)   Pharmacodynamics
E)   Pharmacogenetics

Question 3

What is the correct way to write numbers for medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.0 mL
B)   2mL
C)   2 mL
D)   0.2mL
E)   0.02 mL

Question 4

Order: ABC 1500 mg. Stock: ABC 2.2 g/3 mL. How many mL(s)  will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

Accepted Answer

A)   0.7 mL
B)   2 mL
C)   2.1 mL
D)   1.5 mL
E)   None of the above

Question 5

Order: ABC 175 mg po. Stock: ABC 700 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

Accepted Answer

A)   4 tabs
B)   0.25 tab
C)   0.5 tab
D)   0.75 tab
E)   None of the above

Question 6

What abbreviation means "tablespoon"?

Accepted Answer

A)   tsp
B)   Tbs
C)   tbsp
D)   All of above
E)   B and C

Question 7

A peculiar response to a certain drug.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anaphylaxis
B)   Cumulative effect
C)   Idiosyncrasy
D)   Toxicity
E)   Synergism

Question 8

To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.

Accepted Answer

A)   Prescribe
B)   Dispense
C)   Administer
D)   Prepare
E)   Parenteral

Question 9

What abbreviation means "four times a day"?

Accepted Answer

A)   qid
B)   bid
C)   4xd
D)   tid
E)   qod

Question 10

Order: ABC 800 mg. Stock: ABC 1500 mg/mL. How many mL(s)  will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

Accepted Answer

A)   1.8 mL
B)   0.5 mL
C)   1.9 mL
D)   0.6 mL
E)   None of the above

Question 11

What is not a factor that influences drug action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age
B)   Gender
C)   Diseases
D)   Diet
E)   Body temperature

Question 12

__________ is the study of how genetic factors influence a person's metabolic response to a specific medication.

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacogenomics
B)   Pharmacokinetics
C)   Pharmacology
D)   Pharmacodynamics

Question 13

Patient's weight: 38 lb. Medication order: 1.2 mg/kg. Stock medication: 30 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s)  will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

Accepted Answer

A)   6.7 mL
B)   1.3 mL
C)   1.5 mL
D)   1.7 mL
E)   None of the above

Question 14

This route has the fastest absorption rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   Oral
B)   Subcutaneous
C)   Intramuscular
D)   Intravenous
E)   Buccal

Question 15

This class of medication has the desired effect of decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anticonvulsant
B)   Anticoagulant
C)   Antacid
D)   Antianxiety
E)   Anticholinergic

Question 16

The rate of absorption is not influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)   route.
B)   blood flow to the absorption area.
C)   ability of the medication to be absorbed.
D)   speed of the drug's movement from the blood.
E)   conditions at the site of absorption.

Question 17

This use of drugs relieves the symptoms while the body fights off the disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevention
B)   Cure
C)   Treatment
D)   Palliative
E)   Replacement

Question 18

Indicates necessary actions or special cares that need to be taken when the patient is on the medication.

Accepted Answer

A)   Precautions
B)   Contraindications
C)   Interactions
D)   Indications
E)   Adverse reactions

Question 19

What statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   All controlled substances must be kept in a locked cabinet or safe.
B)   Controlled substances must be kept in their original containers.
C)   Controlled substances must be kept separate from non-narcotic medications.
D)   A log of controlled substances must be kept.
E)   An inventory of controlled substances must be done every 2 years.

Question 20

The time it takes for the drug to reach its greatest effective concentration in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Biological half-life
B)   Onset
C)   Peak
D)   Duration
E)   Excretion

Exam 37: Pharmacology Basics

What abbreviation means "four times a day"?

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vii = _____

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The time it takes for the drug to reach its greatest effective concentration in the blood.

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The rate of absorption is not influenced by

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What is not a factor that influences drug action?

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Order: ABC 1500 mg. Stock: ABC 2.2 g/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

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This route has the fastest absorption rate.

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What abbreviation means "tablespoon"?

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__________ is the study of how genetic factors influence a person's metabolic response to a specific medication.

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What is the correct way to write numbers for medications?

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This use of drugs relieves the symptoms while the body fights off the disease.

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Order: ABC 175 mg po. Stock: ABC 700 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)

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Order: ABC 800 mg. Stock: ABC 1500 mg/mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

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This class of medication has the desired effect of decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

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What statement is not true?

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__________ is study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs.

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Patient's weight: 38 lb. Medication order: 1.2 mg/kg. Stock medication: 30 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)

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A peculiar response to a certain drug.

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To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.

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Indicates necessary actions or special cares that need to be taken when the patient is on the medication.

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