PHARMACY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS
1- 10 FULLY ANSWERED #9
What is photosensitive? - correct answer sunburn
Before giving a new drug, you must know? - correct answer what it is used for,
contraindications, side effects
Two conditions commonly listed as contradictions for drug administration are? - correct
answer hypersensitivity and pregnancy
The term otc refers to drugs that is - correct answer over the counter
A good source of drug information is - correct answer pdr
Controlled drugs are: - correct answer regulated, classified into schedules, kept locked
with strict inventory
The generic name of a drug is - correct answer lower case, common drug name
The food and drug administration regulates - correct answer new drug approval, otc &
prescription drugs, medical devices, inspecting plants, ensure proper labeling of food,
cosmetics & drugs , drug regulations
The pure food and drug act - correct answer passed 1906, minimal standards of
strength, purity, quality, dangerous ingredients must be labeled, consumer protection
Drugs have many sources. These include: - correct answer berries, bark, leaves, resin
from trees, roots, minerals and plants
Drugs undergo biological changes in the body. One process affecting this is - correct
answer metabolism
Patient characteristics affect the processing of drug in the body. Two of these
characteristics are - correct answer weight, age, gender, psychological state
The route of administration most often used is - correct answer po (oral)
Drug toxicity from cumulative effects may result from - correct answer renal insufficiency
Idiosyncrasy means - correct answer unusual, unexpected
Which is a form of parenteral administration - correct answer iv, im, transdermal,
inhalation, buccal, sublingual
What is the most rapid form of administration - correct answer iv
1- 10 FULLY ANSWERED #9
What is photosensitive? - correct answer sunburn
Before giving a new drug, you must know? - correct answer what it is used for,
contraindications, side effects
Two conditions commonly listed as contradictions for drug administration are? - correct
answer hypersensitivity and pregnancy
The term otc refers to drugs that is - correct answer over the counter
A good source of drug information is - correct answer pdr
Controlled drugs are: - correct answer regulated, classified into schedules, kept locked
with strict inventory
The generic name of a drug is - correct answer lower case, common drug name
The food and drug administration regulates - correct answer new drug approval, otc &
prescription drugs, medical devices, inspecting plants, ensure proper labeling of food,
cosmetics & drugs , drug regulations
The pure food and drug act - correct answer passed 1906, minimal standards of
strength, purity, quality, dangerous ingredients must be labeled, consumer protection
Drugs have many sources. These include: - correct answer berries, bark, leaves, resin
from trees, roots, minerals and plants
Drugs undergo biological changes in the body. One process affecting this is - correct
answer metabolism
Patient characteristics affect the processing of drug in the body. Two of these
characteristics are - correct answer weight, age, gender, psychological state
The route of administration most often used is - correct answer po (oral)
Drug toxicity from cumulative effects may result from - correct answer renal insufficiency
Idiosyncrasy means - correct answer unusual, unexpected
Which is a form of parenteral administration - correct answer iv, im, transdermal,
inhalation, buccal, sublingual
What is the most rapid form of administration - correct answer iv
