HCB PRACTICE TEST Questions with 100%
complete solutions Latest Updates 2024
GRADE A+
chemical name correct answer: chemical and molecular structure but is rarely used because of
its complexity
contraindication correct answer: any condition that makes a treatment or procedure inadvisable
drug correct answer: any substance that can be used in prevention, diagnosis, alleviation,
treatment, or cure of disease
generic name correct answer: common name of medication
hypersensitivity (allergy) correct answer: abnormal sensitivity with an exaggerated response by
the body to the stimulus of foreign agents
indication correct answer: initiation of a treatment for a disease or a diagnostic test (why
medication is given)
maximum dose correct answer: largest amount of medication that can given without toxic effect
MTF correct answer: medical treatment facility
opiate correct answer: A drug that contains opium, derivatives of opium, or any several
semisynthetic drugs with opium-like activity.
opioid correct answer: natural and synthetic chemicals that have opium-like effects but not
derived from opium
patency correct answer: state of being freely open or exposed
pharmacology correct answer: science of drugs, their sources, appearance, chemistry, actions,
and uses
pharmacy correct answer: branch of pharmacology dealing with preparation, dispensing, and
proper use of medications
physician's desk reference correct answer: comprehensive book listing of drug products for
medical professionals
,therapeutics correct answer: science of treating disease by any method that will relieve pain,
treat or cure diseases and infections, or prolong life
toxicology correct answer: study of poisons, their actions, detection, and treatment of the
conditions produced by them
trade/brand name correct answer: name given by manufacturer
usual/therapeutic dose correct answer: normal adult dose, usual dose, or average dose, amount
needed to produce the desired therapeutic effect
the physician's desk reference has how many sections? correct answer: 5 (pink, blue, yellow,
white, and final)
pink section correct answer: Comprehensive alphabetic listing of brand name products and a list
of manufacturers with their product
blue section correct answer: therapeutic index
yellow section correct answer: a drug, chemical, and pharmacological index to drugs
white section correct answer: A list of the major products of manufacturers with information on
composition, action, uses, administration, dosage, precautions, contraindications, and supply of
each drug.
final section correct answer: Contains full size color photographs to aid in medication
identification
antacid correct answer: action: counteract hyperacidity in the stomach/used for heartburn and
indigestion
side effects: constipation, arrhythmias (IV only)
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade names: Calcium Carbonate (Tums) and Ranitidine (Zantac)
antiflatulants correct answer: action: acts on the surface of bubbles by reducing surface tension
breaking the bubble/used for excess gas in the intestinal tract
Side effects: bloating, constipation, diarrhea
administered: oral
generic/trade names: simethicone (Gas-x or Mylicon)
antibiotics correct answer: action: kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms/used for
bacterial infections
side effects: mild to severe allergic reaction, nausea, diarrhea
administered: oral, parenteral, or topical
divided into: penicillin, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, tetracycline's, macrolides, and
sulfnamides
, generic/trade names: Penicillin (Pen-V-K), Cephalexin (Keflex), and Azithromycin (Zithromax)
anticoagulants correct answer: action: agents that prevent or delay blood clotting/ used in the
treatment and prevention of blood clots
side effects: hemorrhage, diarrhea, rash, fever
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade names: Warfarin (Coumadin), heparin
Antidiarrheal correct answer: action: property of improving or correcting diarrhea by food
poisoning, parasitic infection or GI diseases
side effects: constipation, blurred vision
administered: oral
generic/trade names: Loperamide (Imodium), Bismuth Subsalicylate (Kaopectate)
antidiabetics correct answer: action: reduces blood sugar
sid effects: hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis
administered: parenteral
generic/trade names: insulin (Novolin R, Humulin)
oral hypoglycemic correct answer: action: regulates amount of glucose in the blood
side effects: hypoglycemia, headache, nausea
administered: oral
generic/trade names: Metformin (Glucophage), Glyburide (Micronase)
antidysrhythmics correct answer: action: combating an arrhythmia/ prevention and correction of
irregular heart rhythms and treatment of congestive heart failure
side effects: drowsiness, confusion, seizures, bradycardia
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade name: Amiodarone (cordarone), Diltiazem (Cardizem)
antiemetics correct answer: action: used in the prevention or relief of nausea, vomiting, motion
sickness and vertigo
side effects: drowsiness or constipation
administered: oral, rectal, or parenteral
generic/trade names: Promethazine (Phenergan), Meclizine (Dramamine)
antifungals correct answer: action: treat fungal infections such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis,
tinea cruris
side effects: liver damage (ORAL), rash, hives
administered: oral or topical
generic/trade name: Tolnaftate (Tinactin), Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
antihistamines correct answer: action: used for seasonal allergies, rhinitis, and secondary
treatment in anaphylactic reactions
side effects: dry mouth and throat, dizziness, sleepiness
administered: oral or parenteral
complete solutions Latest Updates 2024
GRADE A+
chemical name correct answer: chemical and molecular structure but is rarely used because of
its complexity
contraindication correct answer: any condition that makes a treatment or procedure inadvisable
drug correct answer: any substance that can be used in prevention, diagnosis, alleviation,
treatment, or cure of disease
generic name correct answer: common name of medication
hypersensitivity (allergy) correct answer: abnormal sensitivity with an exaggerated response by
the body to the stimulus of foreign agents
indication correct answer: initiation of a treatment for a disease or a diagnostic test (why
medication is given)
maximum dose correct answer: largest amount of medication that can given without toxic effect
MTF correct answer: medical treatment facility
opiate correct answer: A drug that contains opium, derivatives of opium, or any several
semisynthetic drugs with opium-like activity.
opioid correct answer: natural and synthetic chemicals that have opium-like effects but not
derived from opium
patency correct answer: state of being freely open or exposed
pharmacology correct answer: science of drugs, their sources, appearance, chemistry, actions,
and uses
pharmacy correct answer: branch of pharmacology dealing with preparation, dispensing, and
proper use of medications
physician's desk reference correct answer: comprehensive book listing of drug products for
medical professionals
,therapeutics correct answer: science of treating disease by any method that will relieve pain,
treat or cure diseases and infections, or prolong life
toxicology correct answer: study of poisons, their actions, detection, and treatment of the
conditions produced by them
trade/brand name correct answer: name given by manufacturer
usual/therapeutic dose correct answer: normal adult dose, usual dose, or average dose, amount
needed to produce the desired therapeutic effect
the physician's desk reference has how many sections? correct answer: 5 (pink, blue, yellow,
white, and final)
pink section correct answer: Comprehensive alphabetic listing of brand name products and a list
of manufacturers with their product
blue section correct answer: therapeutic index
yellow section correct answer: a drug, chemical, and pharmacological index to drugs
white section correct answer: A list of the major products of manufacturers with information on
composition, action, uses, administration, dosage, precautions, contraindications, and supply of
each drug.
final section correct answer: Contains full size color photographs to aid in medication
identification
antacid correct answer: action: counteract hyperacidity in the stomach/used for heartburn and
indigestion
side effects: constipation, arrhythmias (IV only)
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade names: Calcium Carbonate (Tums) and Ranitidine (Zantac)
antiflatulants correct answer: action: acts on the surface of bubbles by reducing surface tension
breaking the bubble/used for excess gas in the intestinal tract
Side effects: bloating, constipation, diarrhea
administered: oral
generic/trade names: simethicone (Gas-x or Mylicon)
antibiotics correct answer: action: kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms/used for
bacterial infections
side effects: mild to severe allergic reaction, nausea, diarrhea
administered: oral, parenteral, or topical
divided into: penicillin, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, tetracycline's, macrolides, and
sulfnamides
, generic/trade names: Penicillin (Pen-V-K), Cephalexin (Keflex), and Azithromycin (Zithromax)
anticoagulants correct answer: action: agents that prevent or delay blood clotting/ used in the
treatment and prevention of blood clots
side effects: hemorrhage, diarrhea, rash, fever
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade names: Warfarin (Coumadin), heparin
Antidiarrheal correct answer: action: property of improving or correcting diarrhea by food
poisoning, parasitic infection or GI diseases
side effects: constipation, blurred vision
administered: oral
generic/trade names: Loperamide (Imodium), Bismuth Subsalicylate (Kaopectate)
antidiabetics correct answer: action: reduces blood sugar
sid effects: hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis
administered: parenteral
generic/trade names: insulin (Novolin R, Humulin)
oral hypoglycemic correct answer: action: regulates amount of glucose in the blood
side effects: hypoglycemia, headache, nausea
administered: oral
generic/trade names: Metformin (Glucophage), Glyburide (Micronase)
antidysrhythmics correct answer: action: combating an arrhythmia/ prevention and correction of
irregular heart rhythms and treatment of congestive heart failure
side effects: drowsiness, confusion, seizures, bradycardia
administered: oral or parenteral
generic/trade name: Amiodarone (cordarone), Diltiazem (Cardizem)
antiemetics correct answer: action: used in the prevention or relief of nausea, vomiting, motion
sickness and vertigo
side effects: drowsiness or constipation
administered: oral, rectal, or parenteral
generic/trade names: Promethazine (Phenergan), Meclizine (Dramamine)
antifungals correct answer: action: treat fungal infections such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis,
tinea cruris
side effects: liver damage (ORAL), rash, hives
administered: oral or topical
generic/trade name: Tolnaftate (Tinactin), Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
antihistamines correct answer: action: used for seasonal allergies, rhinitis, and secondary
treatment in anaphylactic reactions
side effects: dry mouth and throat, dizziness, sleepiness
administered: oral or parenteral
