HIMT1350-PHARMACOTHERAPY- CHAPTER 1-2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Drugs on which schedule may have prescriptions written out by a health care practitioner, but must be
signed by the physician? - (answer)4 (C-IV)
Which schedule includes cough suppressants containing codeine and medications for diarrhea? -
(answer)5 (C-V)
What agency would you expect to inspect plants where food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics are
made? - (answer)The Food and Drug Administration
In what context are you most likely to see references to USP/NF? - (answer)Discussion of drug standards
What agency was established as a result of the Controlled Substances Act? - (answer)The Drug
Enforcement Administration
What is the term for drugs used to treat rare diseases that, because they will be used for so few people,
have low profitability? - (answer)orphan drugs
What legislation was created in response to a 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested drug
caused the deaths of 100 people? - (answer)Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What are legend drugs? - (answer)Drugs that have the phrase "Caution—federal law prohibits
dispensing without a prescription" on the label
Your friend is working at a group home for people with severe developmental disabilities and tells you
he administers medications. You know he is not a doctor or nurse and is not, in fact, any sort of licensed
health professional. Is this legal? - (answer)Yes, because unlicensed assistive personnel can legally
administer medications.
Your friend, Thomas, had a serious adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication and found that a
number of other individuals had similar adverse reactions. Which agency is most likely to investigate this
situation and take action if a problem is found? - (answer)Food and Drug Administration
, HIMT1350-PHARMACOTHERAPY- CHAPTER 1-2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Drug standards require that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of uniform ____. -
(answer)strength, quality, and purity
After being hospitalized for heart failure, 72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription
medications. With a renewed focus on her health, she also decides to start taking herbal supplements.
Can this create problems? - (answer)Yes, because herbal supplements can interact with many
medications - she should consult her physician first.
You're waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your doctor's
handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase "DEA Number" followed by a code. What does
the phrase "DEA Number" represent? - (answer)The registration number for physicians who prescribe
controlled substances
Ian, a registered nurse, maintains that he is not a drug abuser, so the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
has no relevance for him. Is he right? - (answer)No, because the act lays out his responsibilities with
respect to record keeping and administration of controlled substances.
After losing your cousin to an overdose of cocaine, you decide to get involved in law enforcement
activities related to illicit drugs. Which agency is most likely to interest you? - (answer)Drug Enforcement
Administration
A friend of yours is complaining about the latest drug recall, which has affected her grandmother's heart
medication. She asks you whether there are any standards to ensure that a medication is consistent
with the claims of its label. How should you respond? - (answer)Yes, the United States Pharmacopeia
and National Formulary
Quinn hears on the news that the FDA has asked a company to withdraw a medication. Under what
circumstances can the FDA do this? - (answer)when the benefits of a drug outweigh its risks
According to your text, who is an excellent resource for you when you are unsure of your legal
responsibilities with drugs or have uncertainties about drug therapy? - (answer)a local pharmacist
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Drugs on which schedule may have prescriptions written out by a health care practitioner, but must be
signed by the physician? - (answer)4 (C-IV)
Which schedule includes cough suppressants containing codeine and medications for diarrhea? -
(answer)5 (C-V)
What agency would you expect to inspect plants where food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics are
made? - (answer)The Food and Drug Administration
In what context are you most likely to see references to USP/NF? - (answer)Discussion of drug standards
What agency was established as a result of the Controlled Substances Act? - (answer)The Drug
Enforcement Administration
What is the term for drugs used to treat rare diseases that, because they will be used for so few people,
have low profitability? - (answer)orphan drugs
What legislation was created in response to a 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested drug
caused the deaths of 100 people? - (answer)Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What are legend drugs? - (answer)Drugs that have the phrase "Caution—federal law prohibits
dispensing without a prescription" on the label
Your friend is working at a group home for people with severe developmental disabilities and tells you
he administers medications. You know he is not a doctor or nurse and is not, in fact, any sort of licensed
health professional. Is this legal? - (answer)Yes, because unlicensed assistive personnel can legally
administer medications.
Your friend, Thomas, had a serious adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication and found that a
number of other individuals had similar adverse reactions. Which agency is most likely to investigate this
situation and take action if a problem is found? - (answer)Food and Drug Administration
, HIMT1350-PHARMACOTHERAPY- CHAPTER 1-2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Drug standards require that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of uniform ____. -
(answer)strength, quality, and purity
After being hospitalized for heart failure, 72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription
medications. With a renewed focus on her health, she also decides to start taking herbal supplements.
Can this create problems? - (answer)Yes, because herbal supplements can interact with many
medications - she should consult her physician first.
You're waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your doctor's
handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase "DEA Number" followed by a code. What does
the phrase "DEA Number" represent? - (answer)The registration number for physicians who prescribe
controlled substances
Ian, a registered nurse, maintains that he is not a drug abuser, so the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
has no relevance for him. Is he right? - (answer)No, because the act lays out his responsibilities with
respect to record keeping and administration of controlled substances.
After losing your cousin to an overdose of cocaine, you decide to get involved in law enforcement
activities related to illicit drugs. Which agency is most likely to interest you? - (answer)Drug Enforcement
Administration
A friend of yours is complaining about the latest drug recall, which has affected her grandmother's heart
medication. She asks you whether there are any standards to ensure that a medication is consistent
with the claims of its label. How should you respond? - (answer)Yes, the United States Pharmacopeia
and National Formulary
Quinn hears on the news that the FDA has asked a company to withdraw a medication. Under what
circumstances can the FDA do this? - (answer)when the benefits of a drug outweigh its risks
According to your text, who is an excellent resource for you when you are unsure of your legal
responsibilities with drugs or have uncertainties about drug therapy? - (answer)a local pharmacist
