PHARMACY TECHNICIAN & PHARMACOLOGY EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
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Some narcotics are derived from the _____ poppy. - CORRECT ANSWER -opium
NSAIDs stand for _____ anti-inflammatory drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER -nonsteroidal
NSAIDs are used often because _____ is the body's natural response to injury - CORRECT
ANSWER -Inflammation
Most _____ medications dispensed are mixtures of opioids and other ingredients. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Narcotic
_____ anesthesia numbs one specific area of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER -Local
A general anesthetic includes an analgesic, a paralytic, and a(n) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
amnesiac
The brand -statin _____ has a generic available now called atorvastatin. - CORRECT ANSWER
-Lipitor
High cholesterol
Steroids used to treat inflammation are called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -corticosteroids
Avapro - CORRECT ANSWER -irbesartan
angiotensin II antagonists
Vasotec - CORRECT ANSWER -Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
The most commonly prescribed corticosteroid is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -prednisone
Accupril - CORRECT ANSWER -quinapril
ACE inhibitor
Clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER -Catapres
hypertension
Antiarrhythmics are a class of drugs that correct any kind of incorrect heart rhythm. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
,Cozaar - CORRECT ANSWER -losartan
Angiotensin II antagonists
A brand name of isosorbide mononitrate. - CORRECT ANSWER -Imdur, Ismo
Chest pain caused by heart disease
The generic form of Lopressor is metoprolol. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Prevacid - CORRECT ANSWER -lansoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Zantac - CORRECT ANSWER -Ranitidine
H2 blocker
Dysopiramide is the correct spelling for a generic antiarrhythmic. - CORRECT ANSWER -false
Any arrhythmia is a problem and must be corrected with drugs or surgery. - CORRECT
ANSWER -False,
Pepcid - CORRECT ANSWER -Famotidine
H2 blocker
Aciphex - CORRECT ANSWER -rabeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Nexium - CORRECT ANSWER -esomeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
A common injectable anticoagulant. - CORRECT ANSWER -Heparin
Protonix - CORRECT ANSWER -Pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Lasix is the brand name of (furosemide, hydrocholorothiazide). - CORRECT ANSWER -
furosemide
Edema, swelling, hypertension
Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30 - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin mixture of a short acting insulin
and an intermediate acting insulin. they have short onset of action and longer duration of
action.
Antiarrhythmics can reduce angina. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Actos - CORRECT ANSWER -pioglitazone
,Antidiabetic Agent
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be treated by the same drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER
-False, Hypothyroidism is treated by low thyroid, synthetic forms of thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism tends to be treated with beta blockers or drugs like propylthiouracil or
methimazole (Tapazole).
Typically refers to drugs that prevent clotting. - CORRECT ANSWER -anticoagulants
Glucotrol - CORRECT ANSWER -glipizide
Type 2 Diabetes
Humalog - CORRECT ANSWER -Insulin Lispro
Rapid Acting Insulin
Some symptoms of hyperthyroidism are rapid heartbeat, weakness, and hot flashes. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Of the following, which strengthens bones? - CORRECT ANSWER -calcium
Clozaril (clozapine) - CORRECT ANSWER -is indicated for the treatment of severe
schizophrenia in patients for which standard therapy has not been effective.
Actonel - CORRECT ANSWER -risedronate
Osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
Humulin R, Novolin R - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin regular
short acting insulin, takes about 30 minutes
Evista - CORRECT ANSWER -Raloxifene
Osteoporosis
Lantus - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin glargine
long acting insulin
Regional anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER -numb a larger area, although not the entire body,
and is accomplished by injecting the anesthetic near a cluster of nerves
Brand name for a common anticoagulant. - CORRECT ANSWER -Coumadin
Hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic forms of thyroid hormones. - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
A generic bile acid sequestrant used to lower cholesterol is _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -
cholestyramine
, Which of the following is a brand name for calcium carbonate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tums
Levoxyl is used to treat hyperthyroidism. - CORRECT ANSWER -false, this drug is used to treat
hypothyroidism
Humulin N, Novolin N - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin isophane
intermediate acting insulin
Typically refers to drugs that dissolve and disperse clots. - CORRECT ANSWER -thrombolytics
Ceftin - CORRECT ANSWER -cefuroxime
Antibiotic
metronidazole - CORRECT ANSWER -Brand name Flagyl
This antibiotic is especially effective against infections that do not require oxygen to grow. A
"do not drink alcohol" sticker must be affixed to the amber prescription vial when this drug
is dispensed.
Schedule I - CORRECT ANSWER -highest potential for abuse
for research only; must have license to obtain; no accepted medical use in the United States
heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Novocain - CORRECT ANSWER -procaine
Cytomel is a brand name for levothyroxine. - CORRECT ANSWER -false, The brand names are
Synthroid and Levoxyl
Fosamax - CORRECT ANSWER -Alendronate
Osteoporosis
Xylocaine - CORRECT ANSWER -Lidocaine
Osteoporosis can occur as a result of deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -estrogen or
testosterone, calcium, and vitamin D, poor nutrition especially early in life, eating disorders,
smoking, too much alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications and treatments.
Which of the following is a brand name that combines magnesium and aluminum? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Maalox
Synthroid - CORRECT ANSWER -Levothyroxine
thyroid medication
A brand name for aluminum hydroxide is spelled _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -ALternaGEL
Marcaine or Sensorcaine - CORRECT ANSWER -Bupivacaine
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UPDATE
Some narcotics are derived from the _____ poppy. - CORRECT ANSWER -opium
NSAIDs stand for _____ anti-inflammatory drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER -nonsteroidal
NSAIDs are used often because _____ is the body's natural response to injury - CORRECT
ANSWER -Inflammation
Most _____ medications dispensed are mixtures of opioids and other ingredients. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Narcotic
_____ anesthesia numbs one specific area of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER -Local
A general anesthetic includes an analgesic, a paralytic, and a(n) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
amnesiac
The brand -statin _____ has a generic available now called atorvastatin. - CORRECT ANSWER
-Lipitor
High cholesterol
Steroids used to treat inflammation are called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -corticosteroids
Avapro - CORRECT ANSWER -irbesartan
angiotensin II antagonists
Vasotec - CORRECT ANSWER -Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
The most commonly prescribed corticosteroid is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -prednisone
Accupril - CORRECT ANSWER -quinapril
ACE inhibitor
Clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER -Catapres
hypertension
Antiarrhythmics are a class of drugs that correct any kind of incorrect heart rhythm. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
,Cozaar - CORRECT ANSWER -losartan
Angiotensin II antagonists
A brand name of isosorbide mononitrate. - CORRECT ANSWER -Imdur, Ismo
Chest pain caused by heart disease
The generic form of Lopressor is metoprolol. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Prevacid - CORRECT ANSWER -lansoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Zantac - CORRECT ANSWER -Ranitidine
H2 blocker
Dysopiramide is the correct spelling for a generic antiarrhythmic. - CORRECT ANSWER -false
Any arrhythmia is a problem and must be corrected with drugs or surgery. - CORRECT
ANSWER -False,
Pepcid - CORRECT ANSWER -Famotidine
H2 blocker
Aciphex - CORRECT ANSWER -rabeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Nexium - CORRECT ANSWER -esomeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
A common injectable anticoagulant. - CORRECT ANSWER -Heparin
Protonix - CORRECT ANSWER -Pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
Lasix is the brand name of (furosemide, hydrocholorothiazide). - CORRECT ANSWER -
furosemide
Edema, swelling, hypertension
Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30 - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin mixture of a short acting insulin
and an intermediate acting insulin. they have short onset of action and longer duration of
action.
Antiarrhythmics can reduce angina. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Actos - CORRECT ANSWER -pioglitazone
,Antidiabetic Agent
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be treated by the same drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER
-False, Hypothyroidism is treated by low thyroid, synthetic forms of thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism tends to be treated with beta blockers or drugs like propylthiouracil or
methimazole (Tapazole).
Typically refers to drugs that prevent clotting. - CORRECT ANSWER -anticoagulants
Glucotrol - CORRECT ANSWER -glipizide
Type 2 Diabetes
Humalog - CORRECT ANSWER -Insulin Lispro
Rapid Acting Insulin
Some symptoms of hyperthyroidism are rapid heartbeat, weakness, and hot flashes. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Of the following, which strengthens bones? - CORRECT ANSWER -calcium
Clozaril (clozapine) - CORRECT ANSWER -is indicated for the treatment of severe
schizophrenia in patients for which standard therapy has not been effective.
Actonel - CORRECT ANSWER -risedronate
Osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
Humulin R, Novolin R - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin regular
short acting insulin, takes about 30 minutes
Evista - CORRECT ANSWER -Raloxifene
Osteoporosis
Lantus - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin glargine
long acting insulin
Regional anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER -numb a larger area, although not the entire body,
and is accomplished by injecting the anesthetic near a cluster of nerves
Brand name for a common anticoagulant. - CORRECT ANSWER -Coumadin
Hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic forms of thyroid hormones. - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
A generic bile acid sequestrant used to lower cholesterol is _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -
cholestyramine
, Which of the following is a brand name for calcium carbonate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tums
Levoxyl is used to treat hyperthyroidism. - CORRECT ANSWER -false, this drug is used to treat
hypothyroidism
Humulin N, Novolin N - CORRECT ANSWER -insulin isophane
intermediate acting insulin
Typically refers to drugs that dissolve and disperse clots. - CORRECT ANSWER -thrombolytics
Ceftin - CORRECT ANSWER -cefuroxime
Antibiotic
metronidazole - CORRECT ANSWER -Brand name Flagyl
This antibiotic is especially effective against infections that do not require oxygen to grow. A
"do not drink alcohol" sticker must be affixed to the amber prescription vial when this drug
is dispensed.
Schedule I - CORRECT ANSWER -highest potential for abuse
for research only; must have license to obtain; no accepted medical use in the United States
heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Novocain - CORRECT ANSWER -procaine
Cytomel is a brand name for levothyroxine. - CORRECT ANSWER -false, The brand names are
Synthroid and Levoxyl
Fosamax - CORRECT ANSWER -Alendronate
Osteoporosis
Xylocaine - CORRECT ANSWER -Lidocaine
Osteoporosis can occur as a result of deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -estrogen or
testosterone, calcium, and vitamin D, poor nutrition especially early in life, eating disorders,
smoking, too much alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications and treatments.
Which of the following is a brand name that combines magnesium and aluminum? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Maalox
Synthroid - CORRECT ANSWER -Levothyroxine
thyroid medication
A brand name for aluminum hydroxide is spelled _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -ALternaGEL
Marcaine or Sensorcaine - CORRECT ANSWER -Bupivacaine
