Certified Medication Aide Study Guide Chapters 1-3 Questions And Answers Latest Update

Certified Medication Aide Study Guide Chapters 1-3 Questions And Answers Latest Update Which are the major sources of drugs? Choose all that apply A. Plants B. Textiles C. Animals D. Chemicals A,B, and D Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics? A. the body´s response to drugs B. the absorption of drugs C. the study of drugs D. the metabolism of drugs A Which is the source of the drug digitalis? A. Plant B. Animal C. Mineral D. Chemical A Which is the source of Epsom salts? A. Animal B. Chemical C. Mineral D. Plant C Rules that ensure that uniform quality, strength, and purity of drugs are known as A. Laws B. Standards C. Regulations D. Protocols B The drug name that describes the molecular structure of the drug is the A. Brand name B. Generic name C. Official name D. Chemical name D Which is also known as the trade, or proprietary name? A. Chemical name B. Brand name C. Official name D. Generic name B Which is an example of a chemical name? A. Aspirin B. Promethazine C. Acetylsalicylic acid D. Acetaminophen C Which term refers to the unintended and undesirable effects of drugs? A. Drug interactions B. Precautions C. Side effects/adverse reactions D. Indications C Which term refers to undesirable effects produced when drugs are taken with certain foods or other drugs? A. Interactions B. Precautions C. Side effects/adverse reactions D. Indications A Which term defines how a drug works? A. Indications B. Action C. Description D. Administration B Which term refers to the warnings to consider when administering drugs to patients with specific conditions or diseases? A. Drug interactions B. Indications C. Precautions D. Side effects/adverse reactions C Which agency has the responsibility of enforcing the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938? A. Food and Drug Administration B. Drug Enforcement Administration C. The Federal Trade Commission D. The Consumer Product Safety Commission A Drugs that have special instructions as to who can prescribe and sell them and the frequency to which they are sold are referred to as A. OTC drugs B. Prescription drugs C. Legend drugs D. controlled substances D Which term describes as drugs desired or predicted physiological response? A. Therapeutic effect B. Biological effect C. Pharmacologic effect D. Kinetic effect A Which term refers to a condition for which a drug should not be used? A. Contraindication B. Indication C. Precaution D. Action A Which drug schedule has no accepted medical use in the United States? A. Schedule II B. Schedule I C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV B Which is an example of a brand or trade name? A. Aspirin B. Ibuprofen C. Acetylsalicylic acid D. Tylonal D Which of the following drug classifications would be prescribe for a patient in hospice care? A. Diagnostic drug B. Curative drug C. Palliative drug D. Drug used to promote health maintenance C The sale of over-the-counter products that contain pseudoephedrine and ephedrine is restricted by which act? A. Controlled Substance Act B. Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act C. Drug Regulation and Reform Act D. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act B Which term describes the transportation of a drug from the bloodstream to the body tissues and tended site of action? A. Absorption B. Distribution C. Metabolism D. Excretion B Which statement describes the action that stimulants have on the body? A. Slows the body´s natural reactions to irritation B. Speeds up the energy-producing functions of cells C. Destroys parts of cells D. Replaces natural substances that the body lacks B Insulin acts on the body by A. Slowing the body´s natural reactions to irritation B. Speeding up the energy-producing functions of cells C. Destroying parts of cells D. Replacing natural substances that the body lacks D Age,size,sex, and genetics are all factors that affect A. Drug excretion B. Drug metabolism C. Drug action D. Drug distribution C The route of administration, the time of day the drug is administered, diet, and environmental conditions A. Drug excretion B. Drug metabolism