CMA NHA Pharmacology Exams Questions/Answer Graded
A+ 2025/2026
Schedule 5 drugs - Limited potential for abuse, Ex: cough syrup w/codeine.
calcium channel blocker - Drug used to treat angina and hypertension. It dilates blood
vessels by blocking the influx of calcium into muscle cells lining vessels.
antiplatelet - reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together and form a clot
Proton Pump Inhibitors - decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach
glucocorticoid - hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces
inflammation
ACE inhibitor - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - lowers blood pressure
beta blocker - reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the rate of the heart beat
leukotriene inhibitor - treats asthma by relaxing airways
syrup - medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution
suppository - a medication given rectally
ampule - glass flask containing a single dose of medication for parenteral administration
enteral route - movement of drugs from the outside of the body to the inside using the
gastrointestinal tract
parenteral route - dispensation of medications via a needle into the skin layers
compound - substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in
definite proportions
extract - concentrated combination of vegetable products and alcohol
potassium - mineral that controls fluid volume, muscle and cardiac activity
metered-dose inhaler (MDI) - instrument that delivers a controlled dose of medication to
narrowed airways with each compression of the canister
nebulizer - device used to deliver liquid medicine in a fine mist
over the counter - referring to drugs sold without a prescription
A+ 2025/2026
Schedule 5 drugs - Limited potential for abuse, Ex: cough syrup w/codeine.
calcium channel blocker - Drug used to treat angina and hypertension. It dilates blood
vessels by blocking the influx of calcium into muscle cells lining vessels.
antiplatelet - reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together and form a clot
Proton Pump Inhibitors - decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach
glucocorticoid - hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces
inflammation
ACE inhibitor - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - lowers blood pressure
beta blocker - reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the rate of the heart beat
leukotriene inhibitor - treats asthma by relaxing airways
syrup - medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution
suppository - a medication given rectally
ampule - glass flask containing a single dose of medication for parenteral administration
enteral route - movement of drugs from the outside of the body to the inside using the
gastrointestinal tract
parenteral route - dispensation of medications via a needle into the skin layers
compound - substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in
definite proportions
extract - concentrated combination of vegetable products and alcohol
potassium - mineral that controls fluid volume, muscle and cardiac activity
metered-dose inhaler (MDI) - instrument that delivers a controlled dose of medication to
narrowed airways with each compression of the canister
nebulizer - device used to deliver liquid medicine in a fine mist
over the counter - referring to drugs sold without a prescription
