HSC3147 - PHARM EXAM #1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
FDA is a division of the - ANSWERSDepartment of Health and Human Services
Who dispenses medications? - ANSWERSPharmacists
In the U.S, who initiates the process of medical care? - ANSWERSPatient
The most important person in the study of pharmacology - the person who should be
considered when medications are used therapeutically - is the - ANSWERSPatient
Standardization of Drugs began - ANSWERSin the 20th century
Which of the following may prescribe medications? - ANSWERSPhysicians
The physician must have permission from the FDA to dispose of any outdated
medications. - ANSWERSFalse
Drug testing is done on which of the following before being named an investigational
New Drug? - ANSWERSAnimals
The act that allows drug manufacturers to fine new uses in rare medical conditions for
medications previously found to be dangerous is the - ANSWERSOrphan Drug Act of
1983
The person with the responsibility of containing information and keeping records of all
drugs used by a patient (both prescription and OTC and herbs) is/are -
ANSWERSPhysician and Pharmacist?
All of the following are true about pharmacotherapeutics EXCEPT drugs are used to -
ANSWERSAlways produce the desired effects
Drug interactions may occur in the form of _______ interactions - ANSWERSdrug-drug
nutrient-drug
disease-drug
Absorption rates of oral medications from slowest to fastest are - ANSWERStablets,
capsules, suspensions, liquids
Aspirin used for "blood-thinning" would be an example of what type of medication
indicator - ANSWERSProphylactic?
, Pharmacognosy is defined as the study of the origins of diseases - ANSWERSFalse
Drug distribution is affected by - ANSWERSblood-brain barrier
lipid solubility of the drug
protein binding of the drug
placental barriers
Drugs act by forming a chemical bond with a specific receptor site, similar to a lock and
key - ANSWERSFalse
The amount of drug circulating in the body is called the drug's - ANSWERSBlood Level
Anaphylax is a possible allergic response with any medication and may be fatal -
ANSWERSTrue
Metabolism - ANSWERSalso called biotransformation where the drug is detoxified
a series of reactions to chemically change the medication
necessary to prevent eventual harm to the person
Use of a heating pad with a liniment is usually recommended - ANSWERSFalse
Drug nomenclature includes all of the following EXCEPT the ________ name -
ANSWERSPharmacy
Capsules - ANSWERSare gelatinous containers holding powders
Package inserts are broken down into different sections. Match the terms on the left to
there meaning. - ANSWERSDrug Generic Name: USP-NF Official
Drug Trade Name: Manufacturer's
Indications and Usage: Therapeutic
Clinical Pharmacology: Purpose
Drugs are classified by the - ANSWERSDrug's therapeutic action
General use of the drug
Drug family
Action on a specific body system
All of the following are always good sources of accurate drug information except -
ANSWERSInternet
Parenteral medications are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT -
ANSWERSRebutizers
Match the form of the medication on the left with there description. - ANSWERSElixirs:
Sweetened
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
FDA is a division of the - ANSWERSDepartment of Health and Human Services
Who dispenses medications? - ANSWERSPharmacists
In the U.S, who initiates the process of medical care? - ANSWERSPatient
The most important person in the study of pharmacology - the person who should be
considered when medications are used therapeutically - is the - ANSWERSPatient
Standardization of Drugs began - ANSWERSin the 20th century
Which of the following may prescribe medications? - ANSWERSPhysicians
The physician must have permission from the FDA to dispose of any outdated
medications. - ANSWERSFalse
Drug testing is done on which of the following before being named an investigational
New Drug? - ANSWERSAnimals
The act that allows drug manufacturers to fine new uses in rare medical conditions for
medications previously found to be dangerous is the - ANSWERSOrphan Drug Act of
1983
The person with the responsibility of containing information and keeping records of all
drugs used by a patient (both prescription and OTC and herbs) is/are -
ANSWERSPhysician and Pharmacist?
All of the following are true about pharmacotherapeutics EXCEPT drugs are used to -
ANSWERSAlways produce the desired effects
Drug interactions may occur in the form of _______ interactions - ANSWERSdrug-drug
nutrient-drug
disease-drug
Absorption rates of oral medications from slowest to fastest are - ANSWERStablets,
capsules, suspensions, liquids
Aspirin used for "blood-thinning" would be an example of what type of medication
indicator - ANSWERSProphylactic?
, Pharmacognosy is defined as the study of the origins of diseases - ANSWERSFalse
Drug distribution is affected by - ANSWERSblood-brain barrier
lipid solubility of the drug
protein binding of the drug
placental barriers
Drugs act by forming a chemical bond with a specific receptor site, similar to a lock and
key - ANSWERSFalse
The amount of drug circulating in the body is called the drug's - ANSWERSBlood Level
Anaphylax is a possible allergic response with any medication and may be fatal -
ANSWERSTrue
Metabolism - ANSWERSalso called biotransformation where the drug is detoxified
a series of reactions to chemically change the medication
necessary to prevent eventual harm to the person
Use of a heating pad with a liniment is usually recommended - ANSWERSFalse
Drug nomenclature includes all of the following EXCEPT the ________ name -
ANSWERSPharmacy
Capsules - ANSWERSare gelatinous containers holding powders
Package inserts are broken down into different sections. Match the terms on the left to
there meaning. - ANSWERSDrug Generic Name: USP-NF Official
Drug Trade Name: Manufacturer's
Indications and Usage: Therapeutic
Clinical Pharmacology: Purpose
Drugs are classified by the - ANSWERSDrug's therapeutic action
General use of the drug
Drug family
Action on a specific body system
All of the following are always good sources of accurate drug information except -
ANSWERSInternet
Parenteral medications are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT -
ANSWERSRebutizers
Match the form of the medication on the left with there description. - ANSWERSElixirs:
Sweetened
