NCCT Exam Study Guide- Pharmacology questions with correct answers

. Which of the following is associated with the use of aspirin products? Answer Reye's syndrome 2. The patient lost her bottle of medication, but found one pill in the bottom of her purse. Which of the following references would allow the medical assistant to determine what kind of medication it is by looking at the pill? Answer PDR 3. The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following side effects is likely to occur if too much of the medication is taken? Answer hypotension 4. The medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history. Which of the following products has the potential to cause a drug-herb interaction and is important to include on the medication list? Answer St. john's wort 5. A medication with ototoxic side effects may cause which of the following conditions? Answer tinnitus 6. Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm? Answer X 7. Which of the following is a reliable source for a medical assistant when looking up information about a specific medication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) Answer Physician's Desk Reference, Dosage handbook, Pharmaceutical package inserts