PHARMACOLOGY FINAL ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
A PRN drug order as used in surgery Correct Ans- Is a drug to have
ready in case it is needed.
Distribution of drugs within the body is carried out through which of the
following body systems? Correct Ans- Circulatory
A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be
a(n) ______ drug. Correct Ans- Agonist
The term biotechnology means Correct Ans- The artificial manipulation
of segments of DNA (genetic material).
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major drug classification
categories? Correct Ans- narcotic Antagonist
The abbrviation PO represents Correct Ans- Orally
Which of the following is NOT one of the four drug forms? Correct
Ans- Cream
A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is called a(n) Correct
Ans- Synergist
,Most drugs are excreted and eliminated by the Correct Ans- Kidneys
The time between administration of a drug and the first appearance of its
effect is called Correct Ans- Onset
Which group of drugs is known as receptor blockers? Correct Ans-
Antagonists
Drugs are chemically altered via a process called metabolism in the
Correct Ans- Liver
The most common parenteral administration route used in surgery is
Correct Ans- Intravenous
Which one of these is NOT a type of drug distribution system used in a
hospital? Correct Ans- Drive through Service
Prescriptions must include all of the following information EXCEPT:
Correct Ans- Patient's Social Security number
The abbreviation NPO represents Correct Ans- Nothing by mouth
There are four processes of pharmacokinetics. Which one of these is
NOT one of them? Correct Ans- Therapeutic Action
,The term side effect means Correct Ans- an expected but unintended
action or effect of a drug
The time between administration of a drug and maximum effect is
Correct Ans- Peak Effect
There are three major sources of medications. Which one of these is
NOT one? Correct Ans- Narcotics
JCAHO's "Do Not Use" list was developed Correct Ans- to address the
many inherent problems associated with misread abbreviations
What is meant by an OTC medication? Correct Ans- over the counter
The purpose of the animal testing phase in drug testing is to Correct
Ans- Determine toxic effects and safe dosage
Which of the following was established to enforce the Controlled
Substance Act? Correct Ans- DEA
The organization that evaluates and accredits health care institutions is
Correct Ans- JCAHO
Which medication name is also called its trade name? Correct Ans-
Brand
, According to the controlled substances classification schedule, what
types of medications are considered C-I? Correct Ans- Drugs with high
potential for abuse and no accepted medical use
Which of the following is a reason to consider a course of treatment as
improper or undersirable? Correct Ans- Contraindication
The set of standards for quality and proper labeling of drugs, which was
passed in 1906, was called the Correct Ans- Pure Food and Drug Act
Saying that a drug is to be given HS means that: Correct Ans- it should
be taken at bedtime
Ordering, dispensing, and administering of medications are governed by
Correct Ans- State Practice Acts
The Food and Drug Administration regualtes the pharmaceutical
industry for adherence to each of the following standards EXCEPT
Correct Ans- Institutional policies and procedures
All of the following are found on a medication's label (not a prescription
label) EXCEPT Correct Ans- Pharmacy Name
The study of genetic factors in predicting a medication's action in the
body is called Correct Ans- Pharmacogenetics
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
A PRN drug order as used in surgery Correct Ans- Is a drug to have
ready in case it is needed.
Distribution of drugs within the body is carried out through which of the
following body systems? Correct Ans- Circulatory
A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be
a(n) ______ drug. Correct Ans- Agonist
The term biotechnology means Correct Ans- The artificial manipulation
of segments of DNA (genetic material).
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major drug classification
categories? Correct Ans- narcotic Antagonist
The abbrviation PO represents Correct Ans- Orally
Which of the following is NOT one of the four drug forms? Correct
Ans- Cream
A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is called a(n) Correct
Ans- Synergist
,Most drugs are excreted and eliminated by the Correct Ans- Kidneys
The time between administration of a drug and the first appearance of its
effect is called Correct Ans- Onset
Which group of drugs is known as receptor blockers? Correct Ans-
Antagonists
Drugs are chemically altered via a process called metabolism in the
Correct Ans- Liver
The most common parenteral administration route used in surgery is
Correct Ans- Intravenous
Which one of these is NOT a type of drug distribution system used in a
hospital? Correct Ans- Drive through Service
Prescriptions must include all of the following information EXCEPT:
Correct Ans- Patient's Social Security number
The abbreviation NPO represents Correct Ans- Nothing by mouth
There are four processes of pharmacokinetics. Which one of these is
NOT one of them? Correct Ans- Therapeutic Action
,The term side effect means Correct Ans- an expected but unintended
action or effect of a drug
The time between administration of a drug and maximum effect is
Correct Ans- Peak Effect
There are three major sources of medications. Which one of these is
NOT one? Correct Ans- Narcotics
JCAHO's "Do Not Use" list was developed Correct Ans- to address the
many inherent problems associated with misread abbreviations
What is meant by an OTC medication? Correct Ans- over the counter
The purpose of the animal testing phase in drug testing is to Correct
Ans- Determine toxic effects and safe dosage
Which of the following was established to enforce the Controlled
Substance Act? Correct Ans- DEA
The organization that evaluates and accredits health care institutions is
Correct Ans- JCAHO
Which medication name is also called its trade name? Correct Ans-
Brand
, According to the controlled substances classification schedule, what
types of medications are considered C-I? Correct Ans- Drugs with high
potential for abuse and no accepted medical use
Which of the following is a reason to consider a course of treatment as
improper or undersirable? Correct Ans- Contraindication
The set of standards for quality and proper labeling of drugs, which was
passed in 1906, was called the Correct Ans- Pure Food and Drug Act
Saying that a drug is to be given HS means that: Correct Ans- it should
be taken at bedtime
Ordering, dispensing, and administering of medications are governed by
Correct Ans- State Practice Acts
The Food and Drug Administration regualtes the pharmaceutical
industry for adherence to each of the following standards EXCEPT
Correct Ans- Institutional policies and procedures
All of the following are found on a medication's label (not a prescription
label) EXCEPT Correct Ans- Pharmacy Name
The study of genetic factors in predicting a medication's action in the
body is called Correct Ans- Pharmacogenetics
