NCCT Pharmacology Exam : Questions &Answers
Before administering medication to a pt you want to make sure you check the medication - ANSWER:3
times
what are the routes of administration? - ANSWER:subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular
what are some other routes of administration? - ANSWER:oral, injection, topical, parenteral, rectal,
inhalation, sublingual, mucous, intrathecal, buccal, enteral, nasal, intravaginal, epidural, insufflation, and
intravitreal
DEA - ANSWER:Drug Enforcement Administration
when documenting medication errors it effects patients by - ANSWER:terms of morbidity, mortality,
adverse drug events, and increased length of hospital stay
what is used for diabetes - ANSWER:insulin
Insulin helps - ANSWER:keep your blood sugar from going too high
synthetic - ANSWER:artificial
prophylactically - ANSWER:drug that is being used to prevent the onset of a condition
genetic name - ANSWER:written in lowercase letters is the legal name for the drug
brand name - ANSWER:written with capitalized initial letters, is the name given to a drug by a specific
manufacturer
proprietary name - ANSWER:also called the brand name
Bioequivalent - ANSWER:having the same strength and action
Pharmacists - ANSWER:Trained & licensed pros who specialize in preparation & dispensing of drugs
PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) is divided into color-coded sections - ANSWER:white, pink, blue,
gray/multi-colored/white/green
Birth control pills are taking how to prevent pregnancy - ANSWER:prophylactically
FDA - ANSWER:Food and Drug Administration
what is the brand name of acetaminophen - ANSWER:Tylenol
what is the brand name of ibuprofen - ANSWER:Motrin
physician must clearly indicate that on the prescription that the order is for a brand name drug.. the
prescription order may read - ANSWER:"dispense as written, no substitutions"
what always contains updated info about drugs and their usage - ANSWER:Hospital Formulary
, white - ANSWER:first section in the manufactures index with company names, addresses, phone #,
emergency contacts, and lists of products
pink - ANSWER:product name index, alphabetical listing of generic and brand names
blue - ANSWER:drugs grouped by their therapeutic classes
gray/multi-colored - ANSWER:color photos of the most commonly prescribed tablets and capsules
2nd white - ANSWER:product info
green - ANSWER:diagnostic of the product- controlled substances, drug preg. ratings
drugs are classified by - ANSWER:prescription or non-prescription
controlled substances - ANSWER:drugs have potential for abuse or addiction
over-the-counter (OTC) - ANSWER:include meds such as aspirin, cold meds, and antibiotic ointments like
Neosporin
effect on a patient's medical condition would be considered - ANSWER:desirable effects
adverse effects - ANSWER:the patient discontinue the med bc the negative effects outweigh the benefits
Side effects/adverse effects are specific to an individual - ANSWER:idiosyncratic
lethal - ANSWER:deadly
anaphylactic shock - ANSWER:Severe allergic reaction
pt's who are more susceptible to the effects of meds - ANSWER:geriatric and pediatric
weight is important for - ANSWER:medication dose
method of administration affects the rate at which the - ANSWER:body absorbs the meds.. ex: extreme
pain-injection
in an office the pt is required to stay how many min after given a med - ANSWER:30 min
drug tolerance - ANSWER:body gets used of having the drug in system
toxic - ANSWER:poisonous (harmful)
Habituation - ANSWER:physiologic or psychologic dependence on a drug
drug intolerance - ANSWER:the patient shows a reaction greater than the expected response of a
minimal dose of the drug
all med inventory is maintained in a - ANSWER:logbook
serious or frequent med errors may result in the need to - ANSWER:retrain, discipline, or dismiss the
employee
CSA - ANSWER:Controlled Substances Act
Before administering medication to a pt you want to make sure you check the medication - ANSWER:3
times
what are the routes of administration? - ANSWER:subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular
what are some other routes of administration? - ANSWER:oral, injection, topical, parenteral, rectal,
inhalation, sublingual, mucous, intrathecal, buccal, enteral, nasal, intravaginal, epidural, insufflation, and
intravitreal
DEA - ANSWER:Drug Enforcement Administration
when documenting medication errors it effects patients by - ANSWER:terms of morbidity, mortality,
adverse drug events, and increased length of hospital stay
what is used for diabetes - ANSWER:insulin
Insulin helps - ANSWER:keep your blood sugar from going too high
synthetic - ANSWER:artificial
prophylactically - ANSWER:drug that is being used to prevent the onset of a condition
genetic name - ANSWER:written in lowercase letters is the legal name for the drug
brand name - ANSWER:written with capitalized initial letters, is the name given to a drug by a specific
manufacturer
proprietary name - ANSWER:also called the brand name
Bioequivalent - ANSWER:having the same strength and action
Pharmacists - ANSWER:Trained & licensed pros who specialize in preparation & dispensing of drugs
PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) is divided into color-coded sections - ANSWER:white, pink, blue,
gray/multi-colored/white/green
Birth control pills are taking how to prevent pregnancy - ANSWER:prophylactically
FDA - ANSWER:Food and Drug Administration
what is the brand name of acetaminophen - ANSWER:Tylenol
what is the brand name of ibuprofen - ANSWER:Motrin
physician must clearly indicate that on the prescription that the order is for a brand name drug.. the
prescription order may read - ANSWER:"dispense as written, no substitutions"
what always contains updated info about drugs and their usage - ANSWER:Hospital Formulary
, white - ANSWER:first section in the manufactures index with company names, addresses, phone #,
emergency contacts, and lists of products
pink - ANSWER:product name index, alphabetical listing of generic and brand names
blue - ANSWER:drugs grouped by their therapeutic classes
gray/multi-colored - ANSWER:color photos of the most commonly prescribed tablets and capsules
2nd white - ANSWER:product info
green - ANSWER:diagnostic of the product- controlled substances, drug preg. ratings
drugs are classified by - ANSWER:prescription or non-prescription
controlled substances - ANSWER:drugs have potential for abuse or addiction
over-the-counter (OTC) - ANSWER:include meds such as aspirin, cold meds, and antibiotic ointments like
Neosporin
effect on a patient's medical condition would be considered - ANSWER:desirable effects
adverse effects - ANSWER:the patient discontinue the med bc the negative effects outweigh the benefits
Side effects/adverse effects are specific to an individual - ANSWER:idiosyncratic
lethal - ANSWER:deadly
anaphylactic shock - ANSWER:Severe allergic reaction
pt's who are more susceptible to the effects of meds - ANSWER:geriatric and pediatric
weight is important for - ANSWER:medication dose
method of administration affects the rate at which the - ANSWER:body absorbs the meds.. ex: extreme
pain-injection
in an office the pt is required to stay how many min after given a med - ANSWER:30 min
drug tolerance - ANSWER:body gets used of having the drug in system
toxic - ANSWER:poisonous (harmful)
Habituation - ANSWER:physiologic or psychologic dependence on a drug
drug intolerance - ANSWER:the patient shows a reaction greater than the expected response of a
minimal dose of the drug
all med inventory is maintained in a - ANSWER:logbook
serious or frequent med errors may result in the need to - ANSWER:retrain, discipline, or dismiss the
employee
CSA - ANSWER:Controlled Substances Act
