WGU Pharmacology Comprehensive
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, WGU Pharmacology Comprehensive
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Nephrotoxicity occurs in the ?A. Eyes B. Ears C. Liver D. Kidneys E. Brain - ANSWER -
Nephrotoxicity is damage to the *kidneys* caused by medication.
Which of the following are sources of information about medications? A. PDR
(Physicians' Desk Reference) B. USP/DI C. USP/NF D. Package insert E. All of the
above - ANSWER - .*all the above* The PDR..USP/DI, USP/NF, and the package
inserts are all medication resources, as are medication handbooks and pharmacists.
freebie - ANSWER - freebie
What term means the point at which a medication has the maximum desired effect? A.
Therapeutic level B. Therapeutic range C. Toxic level D. None of the above - ANSWER
- A *therapeutic level* indicates that the amount of medication in the blood is in the
desired range
Agonists are taken together to: A. Interact with or counteract each other B. Work
together C. Cause great pain D. Relieve great pain - ANSWER - Agonists *work
together*
The section of the PDR that is a product identification guide is the ? A. White section B.
Pink section C. Blue section D. Gray section - ANSWER - The *gray* section of the
PDR is the product identification guide
T/F In patients more than 55 years old decreased absorption occurs because of
diminished gastrointestinal function and congestion of abdominal blood vessels, -
ANSWER - *True* patients older than 55 years have decreased absorption due to
diminished gastric function and congestion of abdominal blood vessels.
T/F If a patient is NPO he or she takes the medication only as needed., - ANSWER - he
or she takes the medication only as needed.,*False*NPO means the patient takes
nothing by mouth.
T/F Drugs that are given a.d. are given in the right eye - ANSWER - *False* AD is the
abbreviation for right ear.
T/F There are five rights to medication administration. - ANSWER - *False* there are
seven rights of medication administration.
, T/F You should compare the order with the bottle at least three times - ANSWER -
*True* check the label before you take the bottle from the shelf, before you pour the
drug out, and before you put the bottle back on the shelf.
T/F In case of anaphylaxis administer syrup of ipecac - ANSWER - ,*False* anaphylaxis
is a severe allergic reaction and requires a drug such as epinephrine (EpiPen). The
physician should be notified, call 911, administer CPR. Follow office protocol.
T/F Patients have the right to refuse treatment. - ANSWER - *True* patients have the
right to refuse treatment, including medications.
T/F HIPAA refers to standards holding health professionals accountable to protect the
privacy of patients - ANSWER - *True* the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) holds allied health professionals accountable to the
government to protect the privacy of the patient.
T/F Patients should be discouraged from discussing their prescriptions with the
physician - ANSWER - *False* patients should be encouraged to discuss their
medications with their physician to avoid any misunderstandings
T/F Lavage refers to the use of a large tube place through a patient's nose to the
stomach to remove remnants of poisons. - ANSWER - *True* lavage is more commonly
passed through the mouth, because of the large tube used to flush the stomach with
sterile saline to remove any remaining poison or pill fragments.
What is the source of lanolin? - ANSWER - Animal
What is the source of potassium chloride? - ANSWER - minerals
Which of the following is the source of digoxin (Lanoxin)? - ANSWER - plant
Which of the following is the source of barbiturates? - ANSWER - synthetically
Which of the following is the source of leukocytes? - ANSWER - Humans
During which war did mass production of penicillin begin? - ANSWER - WW II
Which means leaving the body? A. Absorption B. Biotransformation C. Distribution D.
Excretion E. Metabolism - ANSWER - *Excretion* is when the body gets rid of excess
medication and waste products.
Which means moving through membranes? A. Absorption B. Biotransformation C.
Distribution D. Excretion E. Metabolism - ANSWER - *Absorption* is the passage of a
substance through some surface of the body into body fluids and tissues.
Exam || With Questions & All Accurate
Answers (Graded A+)
Conceptial Research 2024
, WGU Pharmacology Comprehensive
Exam || With Questions & All Accurate
Answers (Graded A+)
Nephrotoxicity occurs in the ?A. Eyes B. Ears C. Liver D. Kidneys E. Brain - ANSWER -
Nephrotoxicity is damage to the *kidneys* caused by medication.
Which of the following are sources of information about medications? A. PDR
(Physicians' Desk Reference) B. USP/DI C. USP/NF D. Package insert E. All of the
above - ANSWER - .*all the above* The PDR..USP/DI, USP/NF, and the package
inserts are all medication resources, as are medication handbooks and pharmacists.
freebie - ANSWER - freebie
What term means the point at which a medication has the maximum desired effect? A.
Therapeutic level B. Therapeutic range C. Toxic level D. None of the above - ANSWER
- A *therapeutic level* indicates that the amount of medication in the blood is in the
desired range
Agonists are taken together to: A. Interact with or counteract each other B. Work
together C. Cause great pain D. Relieve great pain - ANSWER - Agonists *work
together*
The section of the PDR that is a product identification guide is the ? A. White section B.
Pink section C. Blue section D. Gray section - ANSWER - The *gray* section of the
PDR is the product identification guide
T/F In patients more than 55 years old decreased absorption occurs because of
diminished gastrointestinal function and congestion of abdominal blood vessels, -
ANSWER - *True* patients older than 55 years have decreased absorption due to
diminished gastric function and congestion of abdominal blood vessels.
T/F If a patient is NPO he or she takes the medication only as needed., - ANSWER - he
or she takes the medication only as needed.,*False*NPO means the patient takes
nothing by mouth.
T/F Drugs that are given a.d. are given in the right eye - ANSWER - *False* AD is the
abbreviation for right ear.
T/F There are five rights to medication administration. - ANSWER - *False* there are
seven rights of medication administration.
, T/F You should compare the order with the bottle at least three times - ANSWER -
*True* check the label before you take the bottle from the shelf, before you pour the
drug out, and before you put the bottle back on the shelf.
T/F In case of anaphylaxis administer syrup of ipecac - ANSWER - ,*False* anaphylaxis
is a severe allergic reaction and requires a drug such as epinephrine (EpiPen). The
physician should be notified, call 911, administer CPR. Follow office protocol.
T/F Patients have the right to refuse treatment. - ANSWER - *True* patients have the
right to refuse treatment, including medications.
T/F HIPAA refers to standards holding health professionals accountable to protect the
privacy of patients - ANSWER - *True* the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) holds allied health professionals accountable to the
government to protect the privacy of the patient.
T/F Patients should be discouraged from discussing their prescriptions with the
physician - ANSWER - *False* patients should be encouraged to discuss their
medications with their physician to avoid any misunderstandings
T/F Lavage refers to the use of a large tube place through a patient's nose to the
stomach to remove remnants of poisons. - ANSWER - *True* lavage is more commonly
passed through the mouth, because of the large tube used to flush the stomach with
sterile saline to remove any remaining poison or pill fragments.
What is the source of lanolin? - ANSWER - Animal
What is the source of potassium chloride? - ANSWER - minerals
Which of the following is the source of digoxin (Lanoxin)? - ANSWER - plant
Which of the following is the source of barbiturates? - ANSWER - synthetically
Which of the following is the source of leukocytes? - ANSWER - Humans
During which war did mass production of penicillin begin? - ANSWER - WW II
Which means leaving the body? A. Absorption B. Biotransformation C. Distribution D.
Excretion E. Metabolism - ANSWER - *Excretion* is when the body gets rid of excess
medication and waste products.
Which means moving through membranes? A. Absorption B. Biotransformation C.
Distribution D. Excretion E. Metabolism - ANSWER - *Absorption* is the passage of a
substance through some surface of the body into body fluids and tissues.
