Certified Medication Aide Study Guide Chapters 1-3
Which are the major sources of drugs? Choose all that apply
A. Plants
B. Textiles
C. Animals
D. Chemicals
A,B, and D
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
A
Which is the source of the drug digitalis?
A. Plant
B. Animal
C. Mineral
D. Chemical
A
Which is the source of Epsom salts?
A. Animal
B. Chemical
C. Mineral
D. Plant
C
Rules that ensure that uniform quality, strength, and purity of drugs are known as
A. Laws
B. Standards
C. Regulations
D. Protocols
B
The drug name that describes the molecular structure of the drug is the
A. Brand name
B. Generic name
C. Official name
D. Chemical name
D
Which is also known as the trade, or proprietary name?
, A. Chemical name
B. Brand name
C. Official name
D. Generic name
B
Which is an example of a chemical name?
A. Aspirin
B. Promethazine
C. Acetylsalicylic acid
D. Acetaminophen
C
Which term refers to the unintended and undesirable effects of drugs?
A. Drug interactions
B. Precautions
C. Side effects/adverse reactions
D. Indications
C
Which term refers to undesirable effects produced when drugs are taken with certain foods or other
drugs?
A. Interactions
B. Precautions
C. Side effects/adverse reactions
D. Indications
A
Which term defines how a drug works?
A. Indications
B. Action
C. Description
D. Administration
B
Which term refers to the warnings to consider when administering drugs to patients with specific
conditions or diseases?
A. Drug interactions
B. Indications
C. Precautions
D. Side effects/adverse reactions
C
Which agency has the responsibility of enforcing the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
Which are the major sources of drugs? Choose all that apply
A. Plants
B. Textiles
C. Animals
D. Chemicals
A,B, and D
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
A
Which is the source of the drug digitalis?
A. Plant
B. Animal
C. Mineral
D. Chemical
A
Which is the source of Epsom salts?
A. Animal
B. Chemical
C. Mineral
D. Plant
C
Rules that ensure that uniform quality, strength, and purity of drugs are known as
A. Laws
B. Standards
C. Regulations
D. Protocols
B
The drug name that describes the molecular structure of the drug is the
A. Brand name
B. Generic name
C. Official name
D. Chemical name
D
Which is also known as the trade, or proprietary name?
, A. Chemical name
B. Brand name
C. Official name
D. Generic name
B
Which is an example of a chemical name?
A. Aspirin
B. Promethazine
C. Acetylsalicylic acid
D. Acetaminophen
C
Which term refers to the unintended and undesirable effects of drugs?
A. Drug interactions
B. Precautions
C. Side effects/adverse reactions
D. Indications
C
Which term refers to undesirable effects produced when drugs are taken with certain foods or other
drugs?
A. Interactions
B. Precautions
C. Side effects/adverse reactions
D. Indications
A
Which term defines how a drug works?
A. Indications
B. Action
C. Description
D. Administration
B
Which term refers to the warnings to consider when administering drugs to patients with specific
conditions or diseases?
A. Drug interactions
B. Indications
C. Precautions
D. Side effects/adverse reactions
C
Which agency has the responsibility of enforcing the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
