TEST BANK
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Bruce J. Colbert, Adam J. James, Elizabeth D. Katrancha
10th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations 1
Chapter 02: Drug Names and References 23
Chapter 03: Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs 47
Chapter 04: Medication Preparations and Supplies 76
Chapter 05: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement 99
Chapter 06: Safe Dosage Calculations 117
Chapter 07: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration 134
Chapter 08: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route 153
Chapter 09: Administration by Parenteral and Other Routes 172
Chapter 10: Poison Control 191
Chapter 11: Nutritional Concepts of Pharmacology 209
Chapter 12: Integumentary System Medications 237
Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 255
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System Medications 273
Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs 295
Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs 316
Chapter 17: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines 343
Chapter 18: Eye and Ear Medications 362
Chapter 19: Central Nervous System Drugs: Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics 381
Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Withdrawal Treatment 400
Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 424
Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer’s
Disease 442
Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs 461
Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs 480
Chapter 25: Anti-Infective Drugs 499
Chapter 26: Antineoplastic Drugs 523
Chapter 27: Age-Related Medication Issues 541
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Chapter 01: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following requires a prescription but not a DEA number?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drug
c. Legend drug
d. FDA
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards do not require a prescription or DEA number.
b. Incorrect. Controlled (schedule) drugs require a DEA number.
c. Correct. Legend drugs need a prescription, but not a DEA number.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
2. Which of these was/were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drugs
c. Legend drugs
d. National Drug Code Directory
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Standards were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
b. Incorrect. Controlled (schedule) drugs were established by the Controlled
Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 in the United States.
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs, which are prescription-only medications, were
established by amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
in 1951.
d. Incorrect. The National Drug Code (NDC) Directory was established in 1972.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
3. Which of the following requires both a prescription and a DEA number?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drug
c. Legend drug
d. FDA
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards do not require a prescription or DEA number.
b. Correct. Controlled (schedule) drugs require a DEA number and a prescription.
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs need a prescription but not a DEA number.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
4. What is the name of the enforcement agency established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act?
a. DEA
b. NDC
c. USP
d. FDA
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.
b. Incorrect. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was established in 1908.
c. Incorrect. SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams were developed locally,
not by a federal act, to address the need for specialized units handling high-risk
situations.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and was
established by 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
5. Which of the following is the approval agency established by the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
a. USP
b. DEA
c. NDC
d. FDA
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
b. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
c. Incorrect. In 1972, the National Drug Code (NDC) Directory was established. This
provided the FDA with a list of all drugs manufactured for commercial distribution.
d. Correct. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and was established
by the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
6. Which of the following best describes the uniform strength, purity, and quality of drugs?
a. Drug laws
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Drug laws refer to the legal regulations and statutes enacted by a
government to control the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of
drugs.
b. Correct. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
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drugs.
c. Incorrect. NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
7. Drugs that treat diseases affecting a very small number of people are called what?
a. orphan drugs
b. OTC drugs
c. legend drugs
d. illicit drugs
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Orphan drugs treat diseases that affect a very small number of people.
b. Incorrect. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications do not require a prescription [Rx].
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs are those that must be labeled with the legend
(inscription).
d. Incorrect. Since illegal (illicit) drugs lack enforcement of drug standards and pose
a danger to the consumer, they are not used to treat diseases.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-8 - Define orphan drug.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
8. Which of the following is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging type(s)?
a. DEA
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Correct. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
9. Which of the following is a directory listing of officially approved drugs?
a. DEA
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: d
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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Incorrect. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Correct. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
10. Which of these describe(s) drugs that can be purchased without a prescription?
a. OTC
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs require no prescription for purchasing.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Incorrect. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
11. Which of the following is a drug standard?
a. Color
b. Strength
c. Shape
d. Taste
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Color is not a drug standard.
b. Correct. Strength is a drug standard.
c. Incorrect. Shape is not a drug standard.
d. Incorrect. Taste is not a drug standard.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
12. Where did the very first documented use of “pharmacology” occur?”
a. Greece
b. Egypt
c. United States
d. Germany
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ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Greece is not the first place where pharmacology was documented.
b. Correct. The very first documented use of “pharmacology” occurred in ancient
Egypt. It used substances such as berries, beer, poppies, salt, and even crushed
precious stones to treat ailments.
c. Incorrect. The United States is not the first place where pharmacology was
documented.
d. Incorrect. Germany is not the first place where pharmacology was documented.
REFERENCES: Drug History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-2 - Summarize the historical development of pharmacology.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
13. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act includes which of the following provisions?
a. Regulates drugs sold in the United States and Canada
b. Requires labeling to indicate if a medication contains a “dangerous ingredient”
c. Regulates illicit (illegal) drugs
d. Requires information regarding medications to be handed down from one practitioner to the next
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act regulates all drugs marketed in the United
States. If a drug is manufactured in Canada, it must meet U.S. FDA requirements
to be marketed here.
b. Correct. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act requires labeling to indicate if a
medication contains a dangerous ingredient.
c. Incorrect. Illicit drugs are not regulated.
d. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act established two references of officially
approved drugs, the USP and the NF.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
14. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was formulated:
a. to control the use of drugs being abused by society.
b. as the first government attempt to establish consumer protection.
c. in order to make drug manufacturing profitable for drug companies.
d. as a means to identify addictive or abused drugs.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This applies to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
b. Correct. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first attempt at consumer
protection in food and drugs.
c. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act was not focused on making drug
manufacturing more profitable for companies. Rather, it aimed to protect
consumers from unsafe and mislabeled products.
d. Incorrect. This applies to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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15. Which Act required that drug preparations containing morphine have a label indicating the presence of the morphine?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
b. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Amendment of 1965
c. Controlled Substances Act of 1970
d. Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 formed the FDA. It
established more specific regulations to prevent adulteration of (tampering with)
drugs, foods, and cosmetics.
b. Incorrect. There was no amendment in 1965.
c. Incorrect. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 identified schedules of abused
or addictive drugs.
d. Correct. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first attempt at consumer
protection in food and drugs. It required all drugs marketed in the United States to
meet minimal standards of strength, purity, and quality.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
16. Which of the following is a provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments?
a. New products are required to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
b. Defined schedules for substances require specific controls.
c. To set limitations on the use of prescriptions.
d. To establish the USP.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act required that new products
be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
b. Incorrect. This response applies to the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.
c. Incorrect. Prescription limitations were defined by the 1970 Controlled
Substances Act.
d. Incorrect. The USP was established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
17. Which drugs are referred to as legend drugs?
a. Drugs that work so well they become “legendary”
b. Drugs that have been available for over 100 years
c. Drugs that must carry the legend “Caution—federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription”
d. Drugs that are mentioned in urban legends
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Legend drugs require a prescription from a provider.
b. Incorrect. Legend drugs may be old or new and require a prescription.
c. Correct. Legend drugs are drugs that must carry the legend “Caution—federal law
prohibits dispensing without a prescription.”
d. Incorrect. Legend drugs require a prescription from a provider.
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REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
18. Why was the Food and Drug Administration created?
a. To oversee testing of only existing drugs
b. To inspect plants where medical devices are made
c. To remove unsafe drugs from the market
d. To suggest alternative ways to use unsafe drugs
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The responsibility of the FDA is to oversee testing of all proposed new
drugs prior to release into the U.S. market.
b. Incorrect. The responsibility of the FDA is to inspect plants where food, drugs,
medical devices, and cosmetics are made.
c. Correct. The responsibility of the FDA is to investigate and remove unsafe drugs
from the market.
d. Incorrect. Suggesting alternative ways to use unsafe drugs is not the
responsibility of the FDA.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
19. What was the USP/NF established to do?
a. Provide a reference for all officially approved medications
b. Legalize the manufacture of medications
c. Give the public the information needed to safely make their own drugs
d. Help providers make clinical judgement
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The USP/NF provides a reference for all officially approved medications.
b. Incorrect. The USP/NF is a reference with no approval authority.
c. Incorrect. The USP/NF is a reference.
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF does not assist with clinical judgement.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
20. What does the official abbreviation USP stand for?
a. U.S. Post Office
b. U.S. Patrol
c. U.S. Products
d. U.S. Pharmacopoeia
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The U.S. Post Office provides mail services, not pharmacy services.
b. Incorrect. U.S. Patrol typically refers to the United States Border Patrol, which is a
federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security
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(DHS).
c. Incorrect. U.S. products broadly refer to goods manufactured, grown, or created
in the United States.
d. Correct. USP stands for United States Pharmacopoeia.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
21. How was drug information relayed to providers prior to the 1906 establishment of the U.S. Pharmacopeia?
a. The Internet
b. Encyclopedias
c. By passing it to the next generation
d. Schools of medicine and pharmacology
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There was no Internet in 1906, and the first drug act was passed in that
year.
b. Incorrect. Drug information for medical use is not provided in an encyclopedia.
c. Correct. Before 1906, information about drugs was handed down from generation
to generation. No official written resources existed.
d. Incorrect. There were no drug references available, and teaching was very
informal prior to 1906.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-2 - Summarize the historical development of pharmacology.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
22. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 set much tighter controls on a specific group of drugs that are at risk of being
abused by society. Which of the following are included in this group?
a. Codeine
b. Drugs listed in the USP/NF
c. Drugs with herbal components
d. OTC drugs
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 set controls for drugs with high
abuse potential. Codeine is included due to its high abuse potential, which may
lead to severe dependence.
b. Incorrect. This refers to the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
c. Incorrect. The FDA does not approve dietary or herbal supplements.
d. Incorrect. OTCs were outlined in the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
23. What does the Controlled Substances Act limit?
a. May be refilled up to five times in six months under Schedule V
b. Use of prescriptions
c. The level of pain control to be maintained
d. How the patient may maintain or store the medication
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Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Bruce J. Colbert, Adam J. James, Elizabeth D. Katrancha
10th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations 1
Chapter 02: Drug Names and References 23
Chapter 03: Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs 47
Chapter 04: Medication Preparations and Supplies 76
Chapter 05: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement 99
Chapter 06: Safe Dosage Calculations 117
Chapter 07: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration 134
Chapter 08: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route 153
Chapter 09: Administration by Parenteral and Other Routes 172
Chapter 10: Poison Control 191
Chapter 11: Nutritional Concepts of Pharmacology 209
Chapter 12: Integumentary System Medications 237
Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 255
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System Medications 273
Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs 295
Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs 316
Chapter 17: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines 343
Chapter 18: Eye and Ear Medications 362
Chapter 19: Central Nervous System Drugs: Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics 381
Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Withdrawal Treatment 400
Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 424
Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer’s
Disease 442
Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs 461
Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs 480
Chapter 25: Anti-Infective Drugs 499
Chapter 26: Antineoplastic Drugs 523
Chapter 27: Age-Related Medication Issues 541
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Chapter 01: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following requires a prescription but not a DEA number?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drug
c. Legend drug
d. FDA
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards do not require a prescription or DEA number.
b. Incorrect. Controlled (schedule) drugs require a DEA number.
c. Correct. Legend drugs need a prescription, but not a DEA number.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
2. Which of these was/were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drugs
c. Legend drugs
d. National Drug Code Directory
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Standards were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
b. Incorrect. Controlled (schedule) drugs were established by the Controlled
Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 in the United States.
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs, which are prescription-only medications, were
established by amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
in 1951.
d. Incorrect. The National Drug Code (NDC) Directory was established in 1972.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
3. Which of the following requires both a prescription and a DEA number?
a. Standards
b. Controlled (schedule) drug
c. Legend drug
d. FDA
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards do not require a prescription or DEA number.
b. Correct. Controlled (schedule) drugs require a DEA number and a prescription.
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs need a prescription but not a DEA number.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
4. What is the name of the enforcement agency established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act?
a. DEA
b. NDC
c. USP
d. FDA
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.
b. Incorrect. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was established in 1908.
c. Incorrect. SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams were developed locally,
not by a federal act, to address the need for specialized units handling high-risk
situations.
d. Incorrect. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and was
established by 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
5. Which of the following is the approval agency established by the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
a. USP
b. DEA
c. NDC
d. FDA
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Standards were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
b. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
c. Incorrect. In 1972, the National Drug Code (NDC) Directory was established. This
provided the FDA with a list of all drugs manufactured for commercial distribution.
d. Correct. The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and was established
by the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
6. Which of the following best describes the uniform strength, purity, and quality of drugs?
a. Drug laws
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Drug laws refer to the legal regulations and statutes enacted by a
government to control the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of
drugs.
b. Correct. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
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drugs.
c. Incorrect. NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
7. Drugs that treat diseases affecting a very small number of people are called what?
a. orphan drugs
b. OTC drugs
c. legend drugs
d. illicit drugs
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Orphan drugs treat diseases that affect a very small number of people.
b. Incorrect. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications do not require a prescription [Rx].
c. Incorrect. Legend drugs are those that must be labeled with the legend
(inscription).
d. Incorrect. Since illegal (illicit) drugs lack enforcement of drug standards and pose
a danger to the consumer, they are not used to treat diseases.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-8 - Define orphan drug.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
8. Which of the following is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging type(s)?
a. DEA
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Correct. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
9. Which of the following is a directory listing of officially approved drugs?
a. DEA
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: d
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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The DEA was established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act to
enforce the provisions of the Act.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Incorrect. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Correct. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
10. Which of these describe(s) drugs that can be purchased without a prescription?
a. OTC
b. Drug standards
c. NDC
d. USP/NF
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs require no prescription for purchasing.
b. Incorrect. Drug standards describe the uniform strength, purity, and quality of
drugs.
c. Incorrect. The NDC is a directory listing drugs by manufacturer and packaging
type(s).
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF describes a directory listing of officially approved drugs.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
11. Which of the following is a drug standard?
a. Color
b. Strength
c. Shape
d. Taste
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Color is not a drug standard.
b. Correct. Strength is a drug standard.
c. Incorrect. Shape is not a drug standard.
d. Incorrect. Taste is not a drug standard.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-1 - Explain what is meant by drug standards.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
12. Where did the very first documented use of “pharmacology” occur?”
a. Greece
b. Egypt
c. United States
d. Germany
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ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Greece is not the first place where pharmacology was documented.
b. Correct. The very first documented use of “pharmacology” occurred in ancient
Egypt. It used substances such as berries, beer, poppies, salt, and even crushed
precious stones to treat ailments.
c. Incorrect. The United States is not the first place where pharmacology was
documented.
d. Incorrect. Germany is not the first place where pharmacology was documented.
REFERENCES: Drug History
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-2 - Summarize the historical development of pharmacology.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
13. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act includes which of the following provisions?
a. Regulates drugs sold in the United States and Canada
b. Requires labeling to indicate if a medication contains a “dangerous ingredient”
c. Regulates illicit (illegal) drugs
d. Requires information regarding medications to be handed down from one practitioner to the next
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act regulates all drugs marketed in the United
States. If a drug is manufactured in Canada, it must meet U.S. FDA requirements
to be marketed here.
b. Correct. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act requires labeling to indicate if a
medication contains a dangerous ingredient.
c. Incorrect. Illicit drugs are not regulated.
d. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act established two references of officially
approved drugs, the USP and the NF.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
14. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was formulated:
a. to control the use of drugs being abused by society.
b. as the first government attempt to establish consumer protection.
c. in order to make drug manufacturing profitable for drug companies.
d. as a means to identify addictive or abused drugs.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This applies to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
b. Correct. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first attempt at consumer
protection in food and drugs.
c. Incorrect. The Pure Food and Drug Act was not focused on making drug
manufacturing more profitable for companies. Rather, it aimed to protect
consumers from unsafe and mislabeled products.
d. Incorrect. This applies to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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15. Which Act required that drug preparations containing morphine have a label indicating the presence of the morphine?
a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
b. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Amendment of 1965
c. Controlled Substances Act of 1970
d. Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 formed the FDA. It
established more specific regulations to prevent adulteration of (tampering with)
drugs, foods, and cosmetics.
b. Incorrect. There was no amendment in 1965.
c. Incorrect. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 identified schedules of abused
or addictive drugs.
d. Correct. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was the first attempt at consumer
protection in food and drugs. It required all drugs marketed in the United States to
meet minimal standards of strength, purity, and quality.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-3 - Name the first drug law passed in the United States for consumer safety and give
the year it was passed.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
16. Which of the following is a provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments?
a. New products are required to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
b. Defined schedules for substances require specific controls.
c. To set limitations on the use of prescriptions.
d. To establish the USP.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act required that new products
be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
b. Incorrect. This response applies to the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.
c. Incorrect. Prescription limitations were defined by the 1970 Controlled
Substances Act.
d. Incorrect. The USP was established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
17. Which drugs are referred to as legend drugs?
a. Drugs that work so well they become “legendary”
b. Drugs that have been available for over 100 years
c. Drugs that must carry the legend “Caution—federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription”
d. Drugs that are mentioned in urban legends
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Legend drugs require a prescription from a provider.
b. Incorrect. Legend drugs may be old or new and require a prescription.
c. Correct. Legend drugs are drugs that must carry the legend “Caution—federal law
prohibits dispensing without a prescription.”
d. Incorrect. Legend drugs require a prescription from a provider.
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REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
18. Why was the Food and Drug Administration created?
a. To oversee testing of only existing drugs
b. To inspect plants where medical devices are made
c. To remove unsafe drugs from the market
d. To suggest alternative ways to use unsafe drugs
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The responsibility of the FDA is to oversee testing of all proposed new
drugs prior to release into the U.S. market.
b. Incorrect. The responsibility of the FDA is to inspect plants where food, drugs,
medical devices, and cosmetics are made.
c. Correct. The responsibility of the FDA is to investigate and remove unsafe drugs
from the market.
d. Incorrect. Suggesting alternative ways to use unsafe drugs is not the
responsibility of the FDA.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-4 - Summarize the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 and
its amendments.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
19. What was the USP/NF established to do?
a. Provide a reference for all officially approved medications
b. Legalize the manufacture of medications
c. Give the public the information needed to safely make their own drugs
d. Help providers make clinical judgement
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The USP/NF provides a reference for all officially approved medications.
b. Incorrect. The USP/NF is a reference with no approval authority.
c. Incorrect. The USP/NF is a reference.
d. Incorrect. The USP/NF does not assist with clinical judgement.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
20. What does the official abbreviation USP stand for?
a. U.S. Post Office
b. U.S. Patrol
c. U.S. Products
d. U.S. Pharmacopoeia
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The U.S. Post Office provides mail services, not pharmacy services.
b. Incorrect. U.S. Patrol typically refers to the United States Border Patrol, which is a
federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security
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(DHS).
c. Incorrect. U.S. products broadly refer to goods manufactured, grown, or created
in the United States.
d. Correct. USP stands for United States Pharmacopoeia.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-5 - Interpret what is meant by USP/NF.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
21. How was drug information relayed to providers prior to the 1906 establishment of the U.S. Pharmacopeia?
a. The Internet
b. Encyclopedias
c. By passing it to the next generation
d. Schools of medicine and pharmacology
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There was no Internet in 1906, and the first drug act was passed in that
year.
b. Incorrect. Drug information for medical use is not provided in an encyclopedia.
c. Correct. Before 1906, information about drugs was handed down from generation
to generation. No official written resources existed.
d. Incorrect. There were no drug references available, and teaching was very
informal prior to 1906.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-2 - Summarize the historical development of pharmacology.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
22. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 set much tighter controls on a specific group of drugs that are at risk of being
abused by society. Which of the following are included in this group?
a. Codeine
b. Drugs listed in the USP/NF
c. Drugs with herbal components
d. OTC drugs
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 set controls for drugs with high
abuse potential. Codeine is included due to its high abuse potential, which may
lead to severe dependence.
b. Incorrect. This refers to the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.
c. Incorrect. The FDA does not approve dietary or herbal supplements.
d. Incorrect. OTCs were outlined in the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
REFERENCES: Drug Laws
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO 1-6 - Summarize the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
23. What does the Controlled Substances Act limit?
a. May be refilled up to five times in six months under Schedule V
b. Use of prescriptions
c. The level of pain control to be maintained
d. How the patient may maintain or store the medication
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