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,1. How are neurotransmitters removed from the synapse? re-uptake into post-synaptic receptors.
- re-uptake into post-synaptic receptors.
- re-uptake by surrounding beta cells.
- re-uptake by surrounding alpha cells
- axon degradation
2. Which of the following statements about bioavailability - Bioavailability issues are especially important for drugs with narrow therapeutic
is true? ranges or sustained-release mechanisms.
- Bioavailability issues are especially important for drugs
with narrow therapeutic ranges or sustained-release
mechanisms.
- Drugs that are administered orally twice a day have
greater bioavailability than IV drugs given daily.
- All brands of a drug have the same bioavailability.
- Combining an active drug with an inert substance does
not affect bioavailability
3. Which of the following is the most likely site of large intestines
absorption of a controlled-release form of an oral drug?
- large intestines
- liver
- kidneys
- lymphatic system
, 4. _________is considered a Schedule I drug. - cannabis
- Ketamine
- amphetamines
- alcohol
- cannabis
5. Four major ethical principles are: - Autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance and justice
- Integrity, beneficence, non-malfeasance and trust
- Autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance and justice
- Duty, beneficence, malfeasance and justice
- Autonomy, beneficence, universality and justice
6. The amount of drug available in the bloodstream is Bioavailability of the drug
considered the:
- Bioavailability of the drug
- Properties of protein-binding
- Liver enzyme activity
- First pass mechanism
7. A patient is being treated with psychotropic - Smoking
medications. He wonders which of the following would
affect his medications, by acting as an enzyme inducer:
- Smoking
- coffee with sugar
- black coffee
- grapefruit juice
8. A 22 y/o patient is newly diagnosed with bipolar I - veracity
disorder. When asked if she will need medications for the
rest of her life, the PMHNP said, "Bipolar is a chronic
disease which generally requires medication to treat it."
Which ethical principle was used?
- fidelity
- veracity
- autonomy
- maleficence
9. Poor health outcomes among African Americans and - Discrimination, cultural barriers, and lack of access to health care
other minorities are attributed to:
- The genetic predisposition for illness found among
minorities
- Poor adherence on the part of the African American
patient
- Discrimination, cultural barriers, and lack of access to
health care
- The belief among African Americans that prayer is more
powerful than drugs