NUR 2030 MIDTERM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Match the drug usefulness with the drug classification:
1. Lower BP
2. Lower blood cholesterol
3. Restore normal cardiac rhythm
4. Influence blood clotting - Answers :1. Antihypertensive
2. Antihyperlipidemic
3. Antidysrhythmic
4. Anticoagulant
T/F: Learning about azithromycin, an antibiotic, may serve in understanding the
macrolide class of antibiotics. In this case, azithromycin is being used as a prototype
drug for the macrolide class. - Answers :True
Which of the following is true about diphenhydramine. - Answers :- It is a generic drug
- It is an antihistamine
- It may be sold under the name Allerdryl
Match the mechanism of action with the drug classification:
1. Dilates peripheral blood vessels
2. Blocks heart calcium channels
3. Blocks hormonal activity
4. Lowers plasma volume - Answers :1. Vasodilator
2. Calcium channel blocker
3. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
4. Diuretic
T/F: Over the counter drugs are generally safer in that they do not typically interact with
other drugs. - Answers :False
T/F: Medical consensus suggests that Ginger may be effective for the treatment of
nausea. - Answers :True
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Supplements? - Answers :- The
supplement does not have to prove effectiveness before going to market.
- The supplement is not tested by the FDA for safety prior to going to market.
- The FDA requires the label be accurate about what the product contains.
Companies are not required to report serious adverse effects to the FDA.
- The FDA may pull a dietary supplement from the market if good manufacturing
processes were not followed or the supplement is found to pose a threat to patient
safety.
Match the phases of FDA drug approval with the correct description:
1. Preclinical investigation
2. Clinical investigation
Match the drug usefulness with the drug classification:
1. Lower BP
2. Lower blood cholesterol
3. Restore normal cardiac rhythm
4. Influence blood clotting - Answers :1. Antihypertensive
2. Antihyperlipidemic
3. Antidysrhythmic
4. Anticoagulant
T/F: Learning about azithromycin, an antibiotic, may serve in understanding the
macrolide class of antibiotics. In this case, azithromycin is being used as a prototype
drug for the macrolide class. - Answers :True
Which of the following is true about diphenhydramine. - Answers :- It is a generic drug
- It is an antihistamine
- It may be sold under the name Allerdryl
Match the mechanism of action with the drug classification:
1. Dilates peripheral blood vessels
2. Blocks heart calcium channels
3. Blocks hormonal activity
4. Lowers plasma volume - Answers :1. Vasodilator
2. Calcium channel blocker
3. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
4. Diuretic
T/F: Over the counter drugs are generally safer in that they do not typically interact with
other drugs. - Answers :False
T/F: Medical consensus suggests that Ginger may be effective for the treatment of
nausea. - Answers :True
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Supplements? - Answers :- The
supplement does not have to prove effectiveness before going to market.
- The supplement is not tested by the FDA for safety prior to going to market.
- The FDA requires the label be accurate about what the product contains.
Companies are not required to report serious adverse effects to the FDA.
- The FDA may pull a dietary supplement from the market if good manufacturing
processes were not followed or the supplement is found to pose a threat to patient
safety.
Match the phases of FDA drug approval with the correct description:
1. Preclinical investigation
2. Clinical investigation
