MED AIDE STATE TEST
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,1) Drug action is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug
action EXCEPT:
A. The patient’s intelligence
B. The size and age of the patient
C. Other drugs the resident is taking
D. Time and route of administration
Correct Answer: A. The patient’s intelligence
Rationale:
• Drug action is influenced by factors such as body composition (size, age),
organ function, timing, and interactions with other drugs.
• Intelligence level does not directly affect drug pharmacokinetics or
pharmacodynamics.
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2) Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye
medication?
A. IM, IV, SQ
B. Stat, n.p.o., h.s.
C. bid, qid, tid, qod
D. OD, OU, OS, opth.
Correct Answer: D. OD, OU, OS, opth.
Rationale:
• OD = right eye, OS = left eye, OU = both eyes; “opth.” indicates
ophthalmic (eye).
, • The others (IM, IV, etc.) refer to different routes or instructions not
specific to eye medications.
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3) The drug name owned by the manufacturer is called the:
A. Brand name
B. Product name
C. Trade name
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale:
• “Brand name,” “product name,” and “trade name” are used
interchangeably to describe a proprietary drug name, distinct from the
generic name.
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4) Pharmacokinetics is the study of:
A. The study of prescription drugs only
B. The signs and symptoms of disease
C. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion of drugs
, Rationale:
• Pharmacokinetics (ADME) explains how the body processes a medication.
• This is different from pharmacodynamics, which shows how the drug
affects the body.
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5) Examples of drugs made from animal sources are:
A. Insulin and heparin
B. Furosemide and castor oil
C. Magnesium hydrochloride and iodine
D. Iron and calcium
Correct Answer: A. Insulin and heparin
Rationale:
• Insulin (traditionally from pork or via recombinant DNA) and heparin
(often from animal tissue) are animal-derived.
• Other listed items come from synthetic, plant, or mineral sources.
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6) A patient may take two drugs for hypertension because of their:
A. Antagonistic effect
B. Potentiation
C. Synergistic effect
D. Idiosyncratic response
Correct Answer: C. Synergistic effect
Actual Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanation
This Exam contains:
Guarantee passing score
Questions and Answers
format set of multiple-choice
Expert-Verified Explanation
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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,1) Drug action is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug
action EXCEPT:
A. The patient’s intelligence
B. The size and age of the patient
C. Other drugs the resident is taking
D. Time and route of administration
Correct Answer: A. The patient’s intelligence
Rationale:
• Drug action is influenced by factors such as body composition (size, age),
organ function, timing, and interactions with other drugs.
• Intelligence level does not directly affect drug pharmacokinetics or
pharmacodynamics.
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2) Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye
medication?
A. IM, IV, SQ
B. Stat, n.p.o., h.s.
C. bid, qid, tid, qod
D. OD, OU, OS, opth.
Correct Answer: D. OD, OU, OS, opth.
Rationale:
• OD = right eye, OS = left eye, OU = both eyes; “opth.” indicates
ophthalmic (eye).
, • The others (IM, IV, etc.) refer to different routes or instructions not
specific to eye medications.
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3) The drug name owned by the manufacturer is called the:
A. Brand name
B. Product name
C. Trade name
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale:
• “Brand name,” “product name,” and “trade name” are used
interchangeably to describe a proprietary drug name, distinct from the
generic name.
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4) Pharmacokinetics is the study of:
A. The study of prescription drugs only
B. The signs and symptoms of disease
C. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion of drugs
, Rationale:
• Pharmacokinetics (ADME) explains how the body processes a medication.
• This is different from pharmacodynamics, which shows how the drug
affects the body.
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5) Examples of drugs made from animal sources are:
A. Insulin and heparin
B. Furosemide and castor oil
C. Magnesium hydrochloride and iodine
D. Iron and calcium
Correct Answer: A. Insulin and heparin
Rationale:
• Insulin (traditionally from pork or via recombinant DNA) and heparin
(often from animal tissue) are animal-derived.
• Other listed items come from synthetic, plant, or mineral sources.
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6) A patient may take two drugs for hypertension because of their:
A. Antagonistic effect
B. Potentiation
C. Synergistic effect
D. Idiosyncratic response
Correct Answer: C. Synergistic effect
