,Question 1
The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as
Choices:
A. pharmacotherapeutics
B. pharmacodynamics
C. pharmacokinetics
D. pharmacy
E. posology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics is the study of what the body does to a drug, encompassing its
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
Question 2
The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as
Choices:
A. side effect
B. adverse effect
C. drug allergy
D. contraindication
E. antagonism
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contraindication is a specific situation or condition where a drug should not be
used because it may be harmful to the patient.
Question 3
An unusual or unexpected drug reaction by an individual is known as
,Choices:
A. toxic effect
B. antagonism
C. idiosyncrasy
D. side effect
E. drug allergy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An idiosyncratic reaction is an unusual or unexpected response to a drug that is
not typical of its known pharmacological actions and may be genetically determined.
Question 4
The proprietary drug name supplied by a pharmaceutical company is also referred to as the
Choices:
A. generic name
B. over-the-counter name
C. trade name
D. chemical name
E. none of these
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The trade name, also known as the brand or proprietary name, is the name
given to a drug by its manufacturer for marketing purposes.
Question 5
The time from drug administration to the first observable drug effect is known as the
Choices:
A. duration of action
B. onset of action
C. ceiling effect
, D. maximal response
E. ceiling effect
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Onset of action is defined as the time it takes from drug administration until the
first observable therapeutic effect appears.
Question 6
A drug that has the potential for abuse and is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency is
classified as a
Choices:
A. poison
B. OTC drug
C. prescription drug
D. controlled substance
E. nonproprietary drug
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A controlled substance is a drug with potential for abuse or dependence, whose
manufacture, distribution, and dispensing are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA).
Question 7
Select the term below that relates to the amount of drug administered to produce a therapeutic
effect.
Choices:
A. posology
B. toxicology
C. pharmacodynamics
D. pharmacotherapeutics
E. pharmacy
The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as
Choices:
A. pharmacotherapeutics
B. pharmacodynamics
C. pharmacokinetics
D. pharmacy
E. posology
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics is the study of what the body does to a drug, encompassing its
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
Question 2
The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as
Choices:
A. side effect
B. adverse effect
C. drug allergy
D. contraindication
E. antagonism
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contraindication is a specific situation or condition where a drug should not be
used because it may be harmful to the patient.
Question 3
An unusual or unexpected drug reaction by an individual is known as
,Choices:
A. toxic effect
B. antagonism
C. idiosyncrasy
D. side effect
E. drug allergy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An idiosyncratic reaction is an unusual or unexpected response to a drug that is
not typical of its known pharmacological actions and may be genetically determined.
Question 4
The proprietary drug name supplied by a pharmaceutical company is also referred to as the
Choices:
A. generic name
B. over-the-counter name
C. trade name
D. chemical name
E. none of these
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The trade name, also known as the brand or proprietary name, is the name
given to a drug by its manufacturer for marketing purposes.
Question 5
The time from drug administration to the first observable drug effect is known as the
Choices:
A. duration of action
B. onset of action
C. ceiling effect
, D. maximal response
E. ceiling effect
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Onset of action is defined as the time it takes from drug administration until the
first observable therapeutic effect appears.
Question 6
A drug that has the potential for abuse and is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency is
classified as a
Choices:
A. poison
B. OTC drug
C. prescription drug
D. controlled substance
E. nonproprietary drug
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A controlled substance is a drug with potential for abuse or dependence, whose
manufacture, distribution, and dispensing are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA).
Question 7
Select the term below that relates to the amount of drug administered to produce a therapeutic
effect.
Choices:
A. posology
B. toxicology
C. pharmacodynamics
D. pharmacotherapeutics
E. pharmacy
