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Chapter 02 - Pharmacokinetics and Factors of Individual Variation 2-1 Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Chapter 02 Pharmacokinetics and Factors of Individual Variation Multiple Choice Questions 1. Identify the term used for the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration. A. Drug absorption B. Drug excretion C. Drug distribution D. Drug metabolism Drug absorption refers to the entrance of a drug into the bloodstream from its site of administration. ABHES: 3.a. Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions Blooms: Remember CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Outcome: 02.02 2. Identify the drug that is available as a transdermal patch system. A. Nitroglycerin B. Clonidine C. Estrogen D. All of the above Transdermal products are administered through a bandage or patch system. Nitroglycerin, estrogen, and clonidine are drugs available in this form. ABHES: 6.d. Properly utilize Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug’s classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications Blooms: Remember CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Outcome: 02.01 NURSINGTB.COM PHARMACOLOGY AN INTRODUCTION 7TH EDITION HITNER TEST BANK NURSINGTB.COM Chapter 02 - Pharmacokinetics and Factors of Individual Variation 2-2 Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. 3. Identify the drug form that contains dried and finely ground drugs or drug extracts. A. Powders B. Tablets C. Troches D. Capsules Powders are drugs or drug extracts that are dried and ground into fine particles. ABHES: 6.d. Properly utilize Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug’s classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications Blooms: Remember CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Outcome: 02.01 4. Identify the medical condition that the drug form known as a "troche" is commonly used to treat. A. Asthma B. Bradycardia C. Sore throat D. Toothache Troches are flattened tablets that are allowed to dissolve in the mouth. They are commonly used for colds and sore throats.