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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

• Liquids that carry the direction “Shake Well” are usually:

a) elixirs
b) syrups
c) solutions
d) suspensions

A

D

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2
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• A semisolid dosage form whose base contains more water and penetrates well into the skin are:

a) creams
b) ointments
c) lotions
d) emulsions

A

C

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3
Q

• A type of dosage form that has a sugar-based solution that the medication dissolves into is called a(n):

a) elixir
b) syrup
c) aerosol
d) suspension

A

B

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4
Q

• A type of dosage form composed of a gelatin container and comes in different sizes is called a:

a) caplet
b) lozenge
c) troche
d) capsule

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D

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5
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• A type of liquid dosage form that contains dissolved medication in an alcohol base or water is called a(n):

a) elixir
b) syrup
c) suspension
d) solution

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A

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6
Q

• The brand name for glimepiride is :

a) Actos
b) Amaryl
c) Avandia
d) Orinase

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B

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7
Q

• Potentiation:

a) describes a side effect
b) is the joint action of a drug
c) increases the effect of another drug
d) causes a therapeutic effect

A

C

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8
Q

• The medical abbreviations for 4 times a day is:

a) QID
b) BID
c) TID
d) QD

A

A

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9
Q

• The generic name for Azmacort is:

a) cetrizine
b) triamcinolone acetonide
c) levalbuterol
d) beclomethasone

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B

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10
Q

• Decongestants are prescribed to:

a) treat allergic rhinitis
b) eliminate airway obstruction
c) treat asthma
d) decrease mucous production

A

D

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11
Q

• Theophylline is as a(n):

a) antihistamine
b) anticholinergic
c) beta 2 agonist
d) bronchodilator

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D

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12
Q

• The element from the diet that is used by the body to produce thyroid hormone is:

a) aluminum
b) sodium
c) iodine
d) calcium

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C

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13
Q

• The generic name for SoluMedrol is:

a) methylprednisolone
b) prednisone
c) prednisolone
d) betamethasone

A

A

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14
Q

• Deltasone, Cortef, and Pediapred are classified as:

a) Therapeutic corticosteriods
b) hormones to treat osteoporosis
c) Glucocorticoids
d) Thyroid replacement

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A

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15
Q

• All the following are brand names of synthetic levothy-roxine except:

a) Levoxyl
b) Cytomel
c) Levothroid
d) Synthroid

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B

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16
Q

• The drug used to treat reversible spasticity or spinal cord lesions is:

a) trizanadine
b) diazepam
c) baclofen
d) orphenadrine

A

C

17
Q

• The neurotransmitter involved with sleep and emotional arousal is:

a) acetylcholine
b) dopamine
c) norephinephrine
d) serotonin

A

D

18
Q

• the brand name for methocarbamol is:

a) Dantrium
b) Robaxin
c) Flexeril
d) Zanaflex

A

B

19
Q

• What drug is considered to be the “best” muscle relaxer?

a) Soma
b) Valium
c) Liorseal
d) Flexeril

A

B

20
Q

• The generic name for Norflex is:

a) Chlorzoxazone
b) carisoprodol
c) orphenadrine
d) baclofen

A

C

21
Q

• Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, and oxymetrolazine are classified as:

a) alpha adrenergic drugs
b) beta adrenergic drugs
c) alpha cholinergic drugs
d) muscle relaxants

A

A

22
Q

• all of the following are drugs used to treat diabetes except:

a) Metformin
b) glipizide
c) glucagon
d) HCTZ

A

D

23
Q

• the medical abbreviation for after meals is:

a) AC
b) HS
c) PO
d) PC

A

D

24
Q

• the generic name for Allegra is:

a) oxymetazoline
b) fenxofenadine
c) clemastine
d) trimeprazine

A

B

25
Q

• The generic name for Neurontin is:

a) topiramate
b) gabapentin
c) carbamazepine
d) ethosuximide

A

B

26
Q

• The generic name for Inderal is:

a) benzonatate
b) diphenhydramine
c) propranolol
d) metoclopramide

A

C

27
Q

• Tegretol and Zarontin are classified as:

a) seizure medications
b) clocking agents for the reuptake of DA
c) anticholinergic agents
d) immunosuppressants

A

A

28
Q

• the medical abbreviation “ac” means:

a) after meals
b) bedtime
c) as needed
d) before meals

A

D

29
Q

• the generic name for Tensilon is:

a) methylphenidate
b) edrophonium
c) pyridostgmine
d) bromocriptine

A

B

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