CST EXAM PREP Pharmacology Questions and Answers

Pharmacology (CST EXAM PREP)




CST EXAM PREP Pharmacology Questions
and Answers
Question 1
A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is:
(A) lidocaine
(B) fentanyl
(C) heparin
(D) cefazolin




Correct Answer
(C) heparin
Heparin and warfarin are anticoagulant drugs that interfere with the blood clotting
mechanism.




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Question 2
An mg is a measurement of:
(A) length
(B) weight
(C) volume
(D) temperature




Correct Answer
(B) weight
kilograms, grams, milligrams, and micrograms are the metric weight designations.




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Question 3
The solutions used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is:
(A) 0.9% NaCl
(B) dextrose 5% in water
(C) lactated Ringers solution
(D) dextran




Correct Answer
(D) dextran
dextran, artificial plasma, is used when plasma is not available.



Question 4
How many milliliters are in 1 oz.?
(A) 10
(B) 30
(C) 75
(D) 100

Correct Answer
(B) 30
An ounce (fluid, apothecaries) is a measure for liquids. It is equal to 29.6 mL; thus,
30 mL.




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Question 5
One gram equals:
(A) 100 mg
(B) 1,000 mg
(C) 100 mL
(D) 1,000 mL
Correct Answer
(B) 1,000 mg
one gram (g) equals 1,000 mg



Question 6
a drug used to increase blood pressure is:
(A) Avitene
(B) epinephrine
(C) heparin
(D) mannitol




Correct Answer
(B) epinephrine
Epinephrine is an adrenergic which increases blood pressure.




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