revision A+ questions with certified answers 2025
Who enforces medication laws that ensure that all medications on the market endure robust
testing before they are sold to the public? - Correct Answers-FDA
What section/schedule of drug has the highest potential for abuse; no accepted medical use,
and is never prescribed for use? (eg. heroin, ecstasy, marijuana) - Correct Answers-Schedule I
What section/schedule of drug can cause moderate to low physical dependence or high
psychological dependance? (eg. Tylenol with codeine, Vicodin, testosterone) - Correct Answers-
Schedule III
What type of medication use is a substance needed to maintain health? (ie Insulin for diabetics)
- Correct Answers-replacement
What form of medication is a preparation usually containing alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient that
is applied to the skin? - Correct Answers-liniment
What form of medication is a sterile liquid preparation that contains water with one or more
dissolved compounds used parenterally (via needle)? - Correct Answers-suspension
Which population may take multiple medications for treatment due to chronic illnesses?
(Medical personnel must be mindful of this because of their slower metabolism rate which
could lead to drug toxicity) - Correct Answers-geriatrics
Which type of drug has side effects that include hypotension? - Correct Answers-anesthetic
, Which type of drug is indicated to treat systemic or local fungal infections? - Correct Answers-
antifungals
Which type of drug is indicated to treat breathing difficulties? - Correct Answers-
bronchodilators
Which classification of a drug action is designed to stimulate excretion of excess fluid in the
body? (eg. HCTZ - hydrochlorothiazide) - Correct Answers-diuretics
The desired effect of which medication is to reduce inflammation, fever; pain relief for arthritic
disorders; and inhibit platelet aggregation? - Correct Answers-NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs)
What drug classification has the desired effect of reducing pain and inflammation, and lowering
febrile body temperatures? - Correct Answers-nonopioid analgesics
What is the abbreviation for "administered twice per day"? - Correct Answers-bid
Which medication order is carried out until the provider cancels it by another order, or the
prescribed number of days have passed? - Correct Answers-standing orders
What document is used to track the schedule of new medications? - Correct Answers-MAR
(Medical Administration Record)
Out of the "six rights", which one should be completed after administering the medication? -
Correct Answers-Right Documentation