Chapter 01
Orientation to Medications
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is the definition of the term pharmacology?
A. The body's response to drugs
B. The absorption of drugs
C. The study of drugs
D. The metabolism of drugs
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their uses.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
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Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
,2. Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics?
A. The body's response to drugs
B. The absorption of drugs
C. The study of drugs
D. The metabolism of drugs
Pharmacodynamics is the body's response to drugs.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
,3. Which is the definition of anatomy?
A. The study of the function of body parts
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. The study of the disease process
Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
4. Which is the definition of physiology?
A. The study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. The study of the disease process
Physiology is the science that deals with the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living
organisms.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
, 5. Which is the definition of pathology?
A. The study of the function of body parts
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. BVThe study of the disease process
Pathology is the study of disease processes, including changes in the structure and function
of the body.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
6. Which is the source of the drug digitalis?
A. A wildflower
B. An animal
C. A mineral
D. Chemicals
Digitalis is a cardiac glycoside used to treat congestive heart failure from the wildflower
purple foxglove.
ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug's
classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 11. Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-02
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Drug Sources
Topic: Drug Uses
Orientation to Medications
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is the definition of the term pharmacology?
A. The body's response to drugs
B. The absorption of drugs
C. The study of drugs
D. The metabolism of drugs
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their uses.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
,2. Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics?
A. The body's response to drugs
B. The absorption of drugs
C. The study of drugs
D. The metabolism of drugs
Pharmacodynamics is the body's response to drugs.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
,3. Which is the definition of anatomy?
A. The study of the function of body parts
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. The study of the disease process
Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
4. Which is the definition of physiology?
A. The study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. The study of the disease process
Physiology is the science that deals with the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living
organisms.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
, 5. Which is the definition of pathology?
A. The study of the function of body parts
B. The study of the structure of body parts
C. The study of the function of drugs
D. BVThe study of the disease process
Pathology is the study of disease processes, including changes in the structure and function
of the body.
ABHES: 3. c. Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 12. Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for
treatment in each
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-01
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Pharmacology
6. Which is the source of the drug digitalis?
A. A wildflower
B. An animal
C. A mineral
D. Chemicals
Digitalis is a cardiac glycoside used to treat congestive heart failure from the wildflower
purple foxglove.
ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug's
classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I. C. 11. Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01-02
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Drug Sources
Topic: Drug Uses
