PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A PRN drug order as used in surgery correct answers >> 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 answers >>
Circulatory
A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said
to be a(n) ______ drug. correct answers >> Agonist
The term biotechnology means correct answers >> The
artificial manipulation of segments of DNA (genetic material).
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major drug
classification categories? correct answers >> narcotic
Antagonist
The abbrviation PO represents correct answers >> Orally
Which of the following is NOT one of the four drug forms?
correct answers >> Cream
A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is called a(n)
correct answers >> Synergist
,Most drugs are excreted and eliminated by the correct
answers >> Kidneys
The time between administration of a drug and the first
appearance of its effect is called correct answers >> Onset
Which group of drugs is known as receptor blockers? correct
answers >> Antagonists
Drugs are chemically altered via a process called metabolism in
the correct answers >> Liver
The most common parenteral administration route used in
surgery is correct answers >> Intravenous
Which one of these is NOT a type of drug distribution system used
in a hospital? correct answers >> Drive through Service
Prescriptions must include all of the following information EXCEPT:
correct answers >> Patient's Social Security number
The abbreviation NPO represents correct answers >> Nothing
by mouth
There are four processes of pharmacokinetics. Which one of these
is NOT one of them? correct answers >> Therapeutic Action
,The term side effect means correct answers >> an expected
but unintended action or effect of a drug
The time between administration of a drug and maximum effect is
correct answers >> Peak Effect
There are three major sources of medications. Which one of these
is NOT one? correct answers >> Narcotics
JCAHO's "Do Not Use" list was developed correct answers >>
to address the many inherent problems associated with misread
abbreviations
What is meant by an OTC medication? correct answers >>
over the counter
The purpose of the animal testing phase in drug testing is to
correct answers >> Determine toxic effects and safe dosage
Which of the following was established to enforce the Controlled
Substance Act? correct answers >> DEA
The organization that evaluates and accredits health care
institutions is correct answers >> JCAHO
Which medication name is also called its trade name? correct
answers >> Brand
, According to the controlled substances classification schedule,
what types of medications are considered C-I? correct answers
>> 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 answers >>
Contraindication
The set of standards for quality and proper labeling of drugs,
which was passed in 1906, was called the correct answers >>
Pure Food and Drug Act
Saying that a drug is to be given HS means that: correct
answers >> it should be taken at bedtime
Ordering, dispensing, and administering of medications are
governed by correct answers >> State Practice Acts
The Food and Drug Administration regualtes the pharmaceutical
industry for adherence to each of the following standards EXCEPT
correct answers >> Institutional policies and procedures
All of the following are found on a medication's label (not a
prescription label) EXCEPT correct answers >> Pharmacy
Name
The study of genetic factors in predicting a medication's action in
the body is called correct answers >> Pharmacogenetics
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A PRN drug order as used in surgery correct answers >> 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 answers >>
Circulatory
A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said
to be a(n) ______ drug. correct answers >> Agonist
The term biotechnology means correct answers >> The
artificial manipulation of segments of DNA (genetic material).
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major drug
classification categories? correct answers >> narcotic
Antagonist
The abbrviation PO represents correct answers >> Orally
Which of the following is NOT one of the four drug forms?
correct answers >> Cream
A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is called a(n)
correct answers >> Synergist
,Most drugs are excreted and eliminated by the correct
answers >> Kidneys
The time between administration of a drug and the first
appearance of its effect is called correct answers >> Onset
Which group of drugs is known as receptor blockers? correct
answers >> Antagonists
Drugs are chemically altered via a process called metabolism in
the correct answers >> Liver
The most common parenteral administration route used in
surgery is correct answers >> Intravenous
Which one of these is NOT a type of drug distribution system used
in a hospital? correct answers >> Drive through Service
Prescriptions must include all of the following information EXCEPT:
correct answers >> Patient's Social Security number
The abbreviation NPO represents correct answers >> Nothing
by mouth
There are four processes of pharmacokinetics. Which one of these
is NOT one of them? correct answers >> Therapeutic Action
,The term side effect means correct answers >> an expected
but unintended action or effect of a drug
The time between administration of a drug and maximum effect is
correct answers >> Peak Effect
There are three major sources of medications. Which one of these
is NOT one? correct answers >> Narcotics
JCAHO's "Do Not Use" list was developed correct answers >>
to address the many inherent problems associated with misread
abbreviations
What is meant by an OTC medication? correct answers >>
over the counter
The purpose of the animal testing phase in drug testing is to
correct answers >> Determine toxic effects and safe dosage
Which of the following was established to enforce the Controlled
Substance Act? correct answers >> DEA
The organization that evaluates and accredits health care
institutions is correct answers >> JCAHO
Which medication name is also called its trade name? correct
answers >> Brand
, According to the controlled substances classification schedule,
what types of medications are considered C-I? correct answers
>> 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 answers >>
Contraindication
The set of standards for quality and proper labeling of drugs,
which was passed in 1906, was called the correct answers >>
Pure Food and Drug Act
Saying that a drug is to be given HS means that: correct
answers >> it should be taken at bedtime
Ordering, dispensing, and administering of medications are
governed by correct answers >> State Practice Acts
The Food and Drug Administration regualtes the pharmaceutical
industry for adherence to each of the following standards EXCEPT
correct answers >> Institutional policies and procedures
All of the following are found on a medication's label (not a
prescription label) EXCEPT correct answers >> Pharmacy
Name
The study of genetic factors in predicting a medication's action in
the body is called correct answers >> Pharmacogenetics
