MACE PRACTICE EXAM UPDATED TEST
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS FULL
SOLUTION
●● What is pharmacodynamics?
Answer: Pharmacodynamics is the study of how a drug affects the body
(e.g., lowering blood pressure, relieving pain).
●● What is pharmacokinetics?
Answer: Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body processes a drug
through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
●● What is the first-pass effect?
Answer: The metabolism of a drug in the liver before it reaches systemic
circulation, reducing the drug's bioavailability.
●● What are the oral (PO) medications commonly used for?
Answer: Oral medications are commonly used for systemic effects, such
as pain relief (e.g., ibuprofen) or infections (e.g., antibiotics).
●● Which medication is typically administered subcutaneously (SC)?
Answer: Insulin is commonly administered subcutaneously for
managing blood glucose levels.
, ●● Which route of administration is used for vaccines?
Answer: Intramuscular (IM) injections are commonly used for vaccines,
such as the flu vaccine.
●● What is a common topical medication used for skin conditions?
Answer: Hydrocortisone cream is commonly applied topically for
inflammation or rashes.
●● What is the rectal (PR) route used for?
Answer: The rectal route is used for suppositories or enemas, often for
constipation or fever.
●● What is Schedule I of controlled substances?
Answer: Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use (e.g., heroin, LSD).
●● What are Schedule II drugs used for?
Answer: Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but are used
medically (e.g., morphine, fentanyl).
●● How do you calculate a medication dose if the doctor orders 500 mg,
and the medication on hand is 250 mg?
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS FULL
SOLUTION
●● What is pharmacodynamics?
Answer: Pharmacodynamics is the study of how a drug affects the body
(e.g., lowering blood pressure, relieving pain).
●● What is pharmacokinetics?
Answer: Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body processes a drug
through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
●● What is the first-pass effect?
Answer: The metabolism of a drug in the liver before it reaches systemic
circulation, reducing the drug's bioavailability.
●● What are the oral (PO) medications commonly used for?
Answer: Oral medications are commonly used for systemic effects, such
as pain relief (e.g., ibuprofen) or infections (e.g., antibiotics).
●● Which medication is typically administered subcutaneously (SC)?
Answer: Insulin is commonly administered subcutaneously for
managing blood glucose levels.
, ●● Which route of administration is used for vaccines?
Answer: Intramuscular (IM) injections are commonly used for vaccines,
such as the flu vaccine.
●● What is a common topical medication used for skin conditions?
Answer: Hydrocortisone cream is commonly applied topically for
inflammation or rashes.
●● What is the rectal (PR) route used for?
Answer: The rectal route is used for suppositories or enemas, often for
constipation or fever.
●● What is Schedule I of controlled substances?
Answer: Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use (e.g., heroin, LSD).
●● What are Schedule II drugs used for?
Answer: Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but are used
medically (e.g., morphine, fentanyl).
●● How do you calculate a medication dose if the doctor orders 500 mg,
and the medication on hand is 250 mg?
