Pharm Exam 1 FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the therapeutic classification of a drug?
ANSWER
organization based on therapeutic usefulness
Question 2.
What is the pharmacologic classification of a drug?
ANSWER
-organization based on the way the drug works at a molecular, tissue, or body system level
-often represents the mechanism of action
Question 3.
What is an anticoagulant drug?
ANSWER
influences blood clotting
Question 4.
What is
an antihyperlipidemic drug?
ANSWER
lowers blood cholesterol
Question 5.
What is
an antihypertensive drug?
ANSWER
lowers blood pressure
,Question 6.
What is
an antidysrhythmic drug?
ANSWER
restores normal cardiac rhythm
Question 7.
What is an antianginal drug?
ANSWER
treats angina
Question 8.
What is a diuretic drug?
ANSWER
lowers plasma volume
Question 9.
What is a calcium channel blocker drug?
ANSWER
blocks heart calcium channels
Question 10.
What is an angiotensin-converting enzyme blocker drug?
ANSWER
blocks hormonal activity
Question 11.
What is an adrenergic drug?
ANSWER
blocks physiological reactions to stress
,Question 12.
What is a vasodilator drug?
ANSWER
dilates peripheral blood vessels
Question 13.
What are the 3 basic drug name types?
ANSWER
-chemical name
-generic name
-brand name
-(only need to know generic for this class)
Question 14.
What is the difference between trade-name drugs and their generic equivalents?
ANSWER
-drug formulations are not always the same despite their dosage being identical -other "filler"
ingredients may cause problems
-measurement of bioavailability may be key in comparison of trade name and generic
medication
Question 15.
What are some examples of things one can get over-the-counter (OTC)?
ANSWER
-medications
-supplements
-herbs
-therapies
, Question 16.
What are the things to know about over-the-counter treatments?
ANSWER
-they don't require a healthcare provider's order
-may have serious adverse effects if not used properly
-more easily obtained than prescription drugs
-self treatment is sometimes ineffectual
-always include herbs and supplements in assessment questions
Question 17.
When decid-
ing about giv-
ing medications, what is the number one thing we are trying to determine?
ANSWER
if the benefits outweigh the risks
Question 18.
Who can write prescriptions?
ANSWER
providers (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, etc.)
Question 19.
What are RNs responsible for when administering medications?
ANSWER
-making sure they have the correct patient, medication, route, and time
-right preassessment, during assessment, and post assessment
Question 20.
What types of prescriptions are there?
ANSWER
-routine
-PRN
-standing
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the therapeutic classification of a drug?
ANSWER
organization based on therapeutic usefulness
Question 2.
What is the pharmacologic classification of a drug?
ANSWER
-organization based on the way the drug works at a molecular, tissue, or body system level
-often represents the mechanism of action
Question 3.
What is an anticoagulant drug?
ANSWER
influences blood clotting
Question 4.
What is
an antihyperlipidemic drug?
ANSWER
lowers blood cholesterol
Question 5.
What is
an antihypertensive drug?
ANSWER
lowers blood pressure
,Question 6.
What is
an antidysrhythmic drug?
ANSWER
restores normal cardiac rhythm
Question 7.
What is an antianginal drug?
ANSWER
treats angina
Question 8.
What is a diuretic drug?
ANSWER
lowers plasma volume
Question 9.
What is a calcium channel blocker drug?
ANSWER
blocks heart calcium channels
Question 10.
What is an angiotensin-converting enzyme blocker drug?
ANSWER
blocks hormonal activity
Question 11.
What is an adrenergic drug?
ANSWER
blocks physiological reactions to stress
,Question 12.
What is a vasodilator drug?
ANSWER
dilates peripheral blood vessels
Question 13.
What are the 3 basic drug name types?
ANSWER
-chemical name
-generic name
-brand name
-(only need to know generic for this class)
Question 14.
What is the difference between trade-name drugs and their generic equivalents?
ANSWER
-drug formulations are not always the same despite their dosage being identical -other "filler"
ingredients may cause problems
-measurement of bioavailability may be key in comparison of trade name and generic
medication
Question 15.
What are some examples of things one can get over-the-counter (OTC)?
ANSWER
-medications
-supplements
-herbs
-therapies
, Question 16.
What are the things to know about over-the-counter treatments?
ANSWER
-they don't require a healthcare provider's order
-may have serious adverse effects if not used properly
-more easily obtained than prescription drugs
-self treatment is sometimes ineffectual
-always include herbs and supplements in assessment questions
Question 17.
When decid-
ing about giv-
ing medications, what is the number one thing we are trying to determine?
ANSWER
if the benefits outweigh the risks
Question 18.
Who can write prescriptions?
ANSWER
providers (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, etc.)
Question 19.
What are RNs responsible for when administering medications?
ANSWER
-making sure they have the correct patient, medication, route, and time
-right preassessment, during assessment, and post assessment
Question 20.
What types of prescriptions are there?
ANSWER
-routine
-PRN
-standing
