PHARMACOLOGY FINAL DOCUMENT QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%.

A acquired need for a drug that may produce psychological and/or physical symptoms of withdrawal when the drug is discontinued is called: A. tolerance B. idiosyncrasy C. dependence D. paradoxical - ANSWERS-C. dependence .A capsule containing drug particles that have various coatings which differ in amount of time required before the coating dissolve is called a(n): A. lozenge B. time-release capsule C. scored tablet D. elixir E. suspension - ANSWERS-B. time-release capsule .A condition that may slow excretion of a drug is: A. full or empty stomach B. poor circulation C. liver damage D. renal or kidney damage - ANSWERS-D. renal or kidney damage .A decrease response to a drug that develops after repeated doses are given is: A. tolerance B. dependence C. anaphylactic reaction D. hypersensitivity - ANSWERS-A. tolerance .A disadvantage of sublingual and buccal administration is: A. medications absorbed in this way are unaffected by the stomach, intestines, or liver B. medications may have a bitter taste C. absorption via this route is quite rapid D. this method has relative case of administration - ANSWERS-b. medication may have a bitter taste .A dose that causes death is called: A. maximum dose B. toxic dose C. lethal dose D. loading dose - ANSWERS-C. lethal dose .A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n): A. enteric B. exlax C. parenteral D. laxative - ANSWERS-D. laxative .A drug suspended in a substance that melts at body temperature is a(n): A. dermal patch B. eye ointment C. vaginal cream D. suppository - ANSWERS-D. suppository .A gastric tube is used for medication delivery: A. in patients able to tolerate oral medications B. in patients who are unable to take anything by mouth for an extended period of time C. in patients who are nauseated D. all of the above - ANSWERS-B. in patients who are unable to take anything by mouth for an extended period of time .A glass container sealed at the top by a rubber stopper is called a(n): A. medicine cup B. ampule C. vial D. pill crusher - ANSWERS-C. vial .A larger number gauge for a needle indicates a _______ size. A. longer needle B. shorter needle C. larger lumen D. smaller lumen - ANSWERS-D. smaller lumen .A liquid form of medication that must be shaken well before administration is called a(n): A. lozenge B. time-release capsule C. scored tablet D. elixir E. suspension - ANSWERS-E. suspension .A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect is: A. adverse reactions and side effects B.. actions and classifications C. cautions and contraindications D. interactions and contraindications - ANSWERS-A. adverse reactions and side effects .A medication error may include: A. administration of the wrong drug B. administration of the right drug at the wrong time C. improper documentation in the patients record D. any of the above - ANSWERS-D. any of the above .A method of medication delivery where it is absorbed through the skin via time-released patch is: A. suspension B. subcutaneous C. transdermal D. intradermal - ANSWERS-C. transdermal .A preparation for external use that is rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant is called a: A. cream or ointment B. lotion C. liniment D. dermal patch - ANSWERS-C. liniment .A severe, possibly fatal, allergic response is called: A. tolerance B. dependence C. anaphylactic reaction D. hypersensitivity - ANSWERS-C. anaphylactic reaction .A small glass container that must be broken at the neck to obtain the solution is called a(n): A. medicine cup B. ampule C. vial D. pill crusher - ANSWERS-B. ampule .A substance used to induce emesis is a(n): A. poison B. antidote C. ingestion D. emetic - ANSWERS-D. Emetic .A tablet that is absorbed in the mouth between the cheek and gum is called a(n): A. solution B. enteric-coated tablet C. buccal tablet D. syrup E. sublingual tablet - ANSWERS-C. buccal tablet .A tablet with a special coating that resists disintegration by gastric juices is called a(n): A. solution B. enteric-coated tablet C. buccal tablet D. syrup E. sublingual tablet - ANSWERS-B. enteric-coated tablet .A unique, unusual response to a drug in a given patient is called: A. tolerance B. idiosyncrasy C. dependence D. paradoxical - ANSWERS-B. isiodyncrasy .Activated charcoal is given to: A. cause emesis B. minimize systemic absorption of the injected poison C. prevent emesis D. maximize systemic absorption of the ingested poison - ANSWERS-B. minimize systemic of the ingested poison .Air can cause what reaction during the administration of negative contrast agents? - ANSWERS-emboli .All phone orders must be: A. taken by a physician B. read back for accuracy C. recorded by an LVN D. have no special requirements - ANSWERS-B. read back for accuracy .Amount of a drug that will produce harmful side effects or symptoms of poisoning is called: A. maximum dose B. toxic dose C. lethal dose D. loading dose - ANSWERS-B. toxic dose .An injection delivered just beneath the skin is: - ANSWERS-intradermal .An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n) _______ route of administration. A. enteral B. parenteral C. topical D. portal - ANSWERS-B. parenteral .An orphan drug is defined as a(n): A. drug used only in children B. drugs used to treat a disease that affects only a small number of people C. lone drug in specific class of drugs D. unapproved drug used to treat a rare disease - ANSWERS-B. drug used to treat a disease that affects only a small number of people .Anion - ANSWERS-have a negative charge .Antimatter - ANSWERS-a positron .Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its: A. risk to benefit factor B. tolerance C. solubility D. contraindications - ANSWERS-D. contraindications .Aspiration is best defined as: - ANSWERS-unintentional inhalation of a substance that may result in damage or infection .Barium has an atomic number of - ANSWERS-56 .Barium Peritonitis - ANSWERS-inflammation of the abdominal cavity .Being delivered by injection directly into the vein is: A. intravenous B. intramuscular C. subcutaneous D. intradermal - ANSWERS-A. intravenous .Being delivered by injection into the fatty layer of tissue below the skin is known as: A. intravenous B. intramuscular C. subcutaneous D intradermal - ANSWERS-C. subcutaneous .Cation - ANSWERS-have a positive charge .Chemical name - ANSWERS-exact molecular formula of the drug .Chemoinformatics refers to: - ANSWERS-applying computer technology, statistics, and mathematics to study the structure, properties, and activities of molecules .Conditions for which the drug should NOT be given are: A. adverse reactions B. classifications C. contraindications D. interactions - ANSWERS-C. contraindications .Contrast Media - ANSWERS-are diagnostic agents that are instilled into body orifices or injected into the vascular system, joints, and ducts to enhance subject contrast in anatomic areas where low subject contrast exists. .Dimer - ANSWERS-composed of two identical simpler molecules .Drug standards regulate drug manufacture so that medication od the same name will be of the same: A. strength, purity, and quality B. shape, color, and taste C. purity, shape, and color D. quality, color, and shape - ANSWERS-A. Strength, purity, and quality .Drugs controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addiction or abuse are: A. OTC drugs B. legend drugs C. controlled substances D. none of the above - ANSWERS-C. controlled substances .Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n): A. ampule B. vial C. angiocath D. Luer-Lok vial - ANSWERS-A. ampule .DS - ANSWERS-double strength .Every medication given must be recorded on the patient's record along with the following EXCEPT: A. dose B. cost C. time D. route E. medication name - ANSWERS-B. cost .Extravasation - ANSWERS-leakage through a duct or vessel .Flocculation - ANSWERS-the powder can clump and come out of suspension .For lower GI studies, general recommendations are that barium sulfate be mixed with what to reduce irritation to the colon and aid the patient in holding the enema during the examination - ANSWERS-cold tap water .Gadolinium-DTPA - ANSWERS-is a common intravenous contrast agent used in MRI studies .Generic name - ANSWERS-common or general name assigned to the drug .Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth, under their tongue, for quick action. This route of administration is: A. parenteral B. topical C. sublingual D. oral - ANSWERS-C. sublingual .How do negative contrast agents appear on radiographs? - ANSWERS-dark (increased density) .How do positive contrast agents appear on radiographs? - ANSWERS-light (decreased density) .How much contrast in inserted during CT? - ANSWERS-2.5 mL/sec .Hypervolemia - ANSWERS-excessive fluid entering the circulatory system .Identify the drug standard in the following list: A. Color B. Strength C. Shape D. Taste - ANSWERS-B. Strength .Increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels indicates... - ANSWERS-that the patient may have renal disease and are good indicators for possible contrast medium-induced renal effects .Iodine has an atomic number of - ANSWERS-53 .Medical conditions or diseases for which a drug is intended to be used are referred to as: A. indications B. actions C. cautions D. interactions - ANSWERS-A. indications .Medication errors may occur or be described in which type of situations? A. wrong patient B. wrong drug C. wrong dose D. incorrect documentation E. wrong route F. all are correct - ANSWERS-F. all are correct .MedWatch reports help the FDA to: A. monitor drug safety B. shut down companies who make defective drugs C. punish health care providers who administer defective medications D. keep medication costs down - ANSWERS-A. monitor drug safety .Metformin - ANSWERS-should be discontinued for 48 hours before and 48 hours after the use of iodine contrast media .Method of drug delivery by absorption through the mucosa under the tongue is called a(n): A. solution B. enteric-coated tablet C. buccal tablet D. syrup E. sublingual tablet - ANSWERS-E. sublingual tablet