BASIC AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
15TH EDITION PRACTICE TEST 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Supportive
Answer: Drug is prescribed for a condition other than the primary
disease until that disease resolves, such as a corticosteroid for
severe allergic reactions.
◉ Supplemental
Answer: Drug or nutrients are prescribed to avoid deficiency, such as
iron for a female who is pregnant.
◉ Prescribers Digital Reference (PDR)
Answer: Is a credible online source for drug information, free drug
information is accessed through PDR.net or the app.
◉ United States Pharmacopeia/National (USP-NE)
Answer: Is a valuable source of drug information, while not a
government entity, USP works closely with government agencies,
ministries, and regulatory authorities around the world.
, ◉ American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS)
Answer: Pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in
hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings.
◉ Package insert
Answer: Printed guideline for the use and dosing of a drug; includes
the pharmacokinetics, dosage forms, and other relevant information
about a drug.
◉ Controlled substance
Answer: A drug or drug product that is categorized as potentially
dangerous and addictive and is strictly regulated by federal laws.
◉ Opioids
Answer: A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like
effects.
◉ Narcotic
Answer: A popular term for an opioid and term of choice in
government agencies; see opioid.
◉ DEA Drug Schedules (I-V)
15TH EDITION PRACTICE TEST 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Supportive
Answer: Drug is prescribed for a condition other than the primary
disease until that disease resolves, such as a corticosteroid for
severe allergic reactions.
◉ Supplemental
Answer: Drug or nutrients are prescribed to avoid deficiency, such as
iron for a female who is pregnant.
◉ Prescribers Digital Reference (PDR)
Answer: Is a credible online source for drug information, free drug
information is accessed through PDR.net or the app.
◉ United States Pharmacopeia/National (USP-NE)
Answer: Is a valuable source of drug information, while not a
government entity, USP works closely with government agencies,
ministries, and regulatory authorities around the world.
, ◉ American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS)
Answer: Pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in
hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings.
◉ Package insert
Answer: Printed guideline for the use and dosing of a drug; includes
the pharmacokinetics, dosage forms, and other relevant information
about a drug.
◉ Controlled substance
Answer: A drug or drug product that is categorized as potentially
dangerous and addictive and is strictly regulated by federal laws.
◉ Opioids
Answer: A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like
effects.
◉ Narcotic
Answer: A popular term for an opioid and term of choice in
government agencies; see opioid.
◉ DEA Drug Schedules (I-V)
