Pharm Tox Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Children with "flu-like" symptoms should not be given aspirin because: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Of potential risk for developing Reye's syndrome
The abuse of which of the following drugs an cause signs and symptoms indistinguishable from
schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amphetamines
Choose the statement you would consider INCORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cascara Sagrada (Fletcher's castoria) - Use: as an alternative to hormone treatment for
menopause, dysmenorrhea and premenstrual discomfort
Choose the incorrect statement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Major effect of all NSAID's is to
increase the synthesis of prostaglandins by stimulating the enzyme cyclooxygenase
The best treatment for constipation in a frail, elderly patient is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
An assessment of fluid and dietary intake
A direct acting cholinomimetic would have all but on of the following actions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decreased gut motility
The parameter on a log dose-response curve which describes the dose of a given drug is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Potency
Antibiotic therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease includes which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Choose the incorrect statement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Ephedra and ephedrine
containing products (Ma Huang) - cardiac depressant, hypotension, chest pain
, Botulism toxin works by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Preventing release of ACH from
cholinergic neurons
What type of receptors would be located on the cells of the adrenal medulla which when
stimulated cause the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nicotinic
The most effective agent for suppressing secretion of gastric acid by inhibiting the hydrogen ion
proton pump is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Omeprazole (Prilosec)
What is the central "mechanism" that produces responses from aspirin-like drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inhibition of cyclooxygenase
Drug-induced aplastic anemia occurs as an adverse effect associated with: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chloramphenicol (Chlormycetin)
Which of the following agents is most effective as a bulk laxative? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Psyllium (Metamucil)
Which of the following agents inhibits the formation of Arachidonic acid during an inflammatory
response? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Which of the following has been associated with the use of outdated preparations of
Tetracyclines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Renal Tubular Necrosis
The mechanism of action of this agent is to bind to fecal matter in order to increase consistency
of the stool in the case of diarrhea: - CORRECT ANSWER - Kaolin (Kaopectate)
Which of the following synthetic derivatives appears to lack any features of addiction or
tolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dextromethorphan
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Children with "flu-like" symptoms should not be given aspirin because: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Of potential risk for developing Reye's syndrome
The abuse of which of the following drugs an cause signs and symptoms indistinguishable from
schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amphetamines
Choose the statement you would consider INCORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cascara Sagrada (Fletcher's castoria) - Use: as an alternative to hormone treatment for
menopause, dysmenorrhea and premenstrual discomfort
Choose the incorrect statement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Major effect of all NSAID's is to
increase the synthesis of prostaglandins by stimulating the enzyme cyclooxygenase
The best treatment for constipation in a frail, elderly patient is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
An assessment of fluid and dietary intake
A direct acting cholinomimetic would have all but on of the following actions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decreased gut motility
The parameter on a log dose-response curve which describes the dose of a given drug is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Potency
Antibiotic therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease includes which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Choose the incorrect statement. - CORRECT ANSWER - Ephedra and ephedrine
containing products (Ma Huang) - cardiac depressant, hypotension, chest pain
, Botulism toxin works by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Preventing release of ACH from
cholinergic neurons
What type of receptors would be located on the cells of the adrenal medulla which when
stimulated cause the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nicotinic
The most effective agent for suppressing secretion of gastric acid by inhibiting the hydrogen ion
proton pump is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Omeprazole (Prilosec)
What is the central "mechanism" that produces responses from aspirin-like drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inhibition of cyclooxygenase
Drug-induced aplastic anemia occurs as an adverse effect associated with: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chloramphenicol (Chlormycetin)
Which of the following agents is most effective as a bulk laxative? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Psyllium (Metamucil)
Which of the following agents inhibits the formation of Arachidonic acid during an inflammatory
response? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Which of the following has been associated with the use of outdated preparations of
Tetracyclines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Renal Tubular Necrosis
The mechanism of action of this agent is to bind to fecal matter in order to increase consistency
of the stool in the case of diarrhea: - CORRECT ANSWER - Kaolin (Kaopectate)
Which of the following synthetic derivatives appears to lack any features of addiction or
tolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dextromethorphan
