DHYG Pharmacology final exam Questions and
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Which of the following governmental agencies is responsible for approval of drugs?
FDA
EPA
CIA
SIA
FDA
Which of the following drug names refers to the structural makeup of a drug?
Trade
Proprietary
Nonproprietary
Chemical
Chemical
Compared to the brand name drug, a generic name drug is usually
cheaper.
longer acting.
more expensive.
more effective.
Cheaper
Which of the following abbreviations stands for "twice a day"?
bid
tid
qid
qh
-bid
,Which of the following is important when writing a prescription?
-Avoid abbreviations when possible.
-Use as many abbreviations as possible.
-Do not write the dosage on the prescription.
-Always write "Take as directed."
Avoid abbreviations when possible.
The Latin abbreviation "hs" means
at bedtime.
after meals.
in the right eye.
as needed.
at bedtime
Which of the following schedules does acetaminophen (Tylenol) with codeine belong?
I
II
III
IV
V
III
A patient is taking ibuprofen for arthritis. Which of the following names is given to ibuprofen?
Generic
Brand
Chemical
Trade
generic
,A pregnant woman has an endodontic abscess that requires an antibiotic. Which of the
following antibiotics should not be prescribed?
Penicillin
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Clindamycin
Tetracycline
Which of the following pregnancy categories does chlorhexidine belong?
A
B
C
D
X
B
Nitroglycerin is not given orally because it?
-has a bad taste.
-dissolves slowly in the mouth.
-has a high first-pass metabolism.
-undergoes absorption in the stomach too quickly.
has a high first-pass metabolism.
Displacement of a drug from plasma albumin binding sites would usually be expected to?
-decrease the amount of distribution.
-increase blood levels of the drug.
-decrease the metabolism of the drug.
-increase the metabolism of the drug.
increase blood levels of the drug.
, Which of the following routes will a drug follow after intravenous administration? (p. 27)
A)Vein, general circulation, liver, kidney
B)Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, kidney
C)Liver, small intestine, kidney
D)Vein, liver, general circulation, kidney
Vein, general circulation, liver, kidney
An individual has overdosed on oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic, and is administered a
narcotic antagonist. Which of the following features describes antagonist drugs?
A)Binds to the same receptor sites as agonist drugs.
B)Binds to the receptor to reduce the actions of the agonist.
C)Have a greater affinity to the receptor than agonists.
D)Have a lesser affinity to the receptor than agonists.
Binds to the receptor to reduce the actions of the agonist.
A prescription for penicillin VK is given to a dental patient with an endodontic abscess. The
prescription is written for an initial loading dose followed by a maintenance dose. Which of
the following reasons explains the rationale for giving a loading dose for an antibiotic?
A) Maintains a desired steady-state plasma level.
B) Attains the desired blood level immediately.
C) Decreases premature clearance of the drug.
D) Increases the rate of drug metabolism.
Attains the desired blood level immediately.
A patient has an artificial heart valve and is taking clindamycin, an antibiotic, for prophylaxis
against bacteremia. In order for the clindamycin to be absorbed into the blood, it must pass
through?
A) three barriers: epithelial cells + blood vessels + brain
B)two barriers: epithelial cells + blood vessel
Verified Answers
Which of the following governmental agencies is responsible for approval of drugs?
FDA
EPA
CIA
SIA
FDA
Which of the following drug names refers to the structural makeup of a drug?
Trade
Proprietary
Nonproprietary
Chemical
Chemical
Compared to the brand name drug, a generic name drug is usually
cheaper.
longer acting.
more expensive.
more effective.
Cheaper
Which of the following abbreviations stands for "twice a day"?
bid
tid
qid
qh
-bid
,Which of the following is important when writing a prescription?
-Avoid abbreviations when possible.
-Use as many abbreviations as possible.
-Do not write the dosage on the prescription.
-Always write "Take as directed."
Avoid abbreviations when possible.
The Latin abbreviation "hs" means
at bedtime.
after meals.
in the right eye.
as needed.
at bedtime
Which of the following schedules does acetaminophen (Tylenol) with codeine belong?
I
II
III
IV
V
III
A patient is taking ibuprofen for arthritis. Which of the following names is given to ibuprofen?
Generic
Brand
Chemical
Trade
generic
,A pregnant woman has an endodontic abscess that requires an antibiotic. Which of the
following antibiotics should not be prescribed?
Penicillin
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Clindamycin
Tetracycline
Which of the following pregnancy categories does chlorhexidine belong?
A
B
C
D
X
B
Nitroglycerin is not given orally because it?
-has a bad taste.
-dissolves slowly in the mouth.
-has a high first-pass metabolism.
-undergoes absorption in the stomach too quickly.
has a high first-pass metabolism.
Displacement of a drug from plasma albumin binding sites would usually be expected to?
-decrease the amount of distribution.
-increase blood levels of the drug.
-decrease the metabolism of the drug.
-increase the metabolism of the drug.
increase blood levels of the drug.
, Which of the following routes will a drug follow after intravenous administration? (p. 27)
A)Vein, general circulation, liver, kidney
B)Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, kidney
C)Liver, small intestine, kidney
D)Vein, liver, general circulation, kidney
Vein, general circulation, liver, kidney
An individual has overdosed on oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic, and is administered a
narcotic antagonist. Which of the following features describes antagonist drugs?
A)Binds to the same receptor sites as agonist drugs.
B)Binds to the receptor to reduce the actions of the agonist.
C)Have a greater affinity to the receptor than agonists.
D)Have a lesser affinity to the receptor than agonists.
Binds to the receptor to reduce the actions of the agonist.
A prescription for penicillin VK is given to a dental patient with an endodontic abscess. The
prescription is written for an initial loading dose followed by a maintenance dose. Which of
the following reasons explains the rationale for giving a loading dose for an antibiotic?
A) Maintains a desired steady-state plasma level.
B) Attains the desired blood level immediately.
C) Decreases premature clearance of the drug.
D) Increases the rate of drug metabolism.
Attains the desired blood level immediately.
A patient has an artificial heart valve and is taking clindamycin, an antibiotic, for prophylaxis
against bacteremia. In order for the clindamycin to be absorbed into the blood, it must pass
through?
A) three barriers: epithelial cells + blood vessels + brain
B)two barriers: epithelial cells + blood vessel
