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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
Q

• The magnesium component of an antacid is most likely to cause:

a) constipation
b) diarrhea
c) wheezing
d) rash

A

B

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2
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• The study of drugs and their actions on living organisms is:

a) pharmacokinetics
b) pharmacodynamics
c) pharmaceuticals
d) pharmacology

A

D

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3
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• the class of drugs that completely shuts off acid production in the stomach is:

a) H2 blockers
b) antacids
c) proton pump inhibitors
d) laxatives

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C

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4
Q

• the most common side effect of antibiotics is:

a) skin rash
b) photo toxicity
c) GI tract upset
d) hepatotoxicity

A

A

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5
Q

• A reference used more in a community pharmacy than in a hospital pharmacy is:

a) PDR
b) drug topics red book
c) Ident-A-Drug
d) Facts and Comparisons

A

B

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6
Q

• drugs have many actions. the desired action is called:

a) side effect
b) physiological effect
c) serendipitous effect
d) pharmaceutic phase

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D

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7
Q

• Proper blood clotting is dependent on which vitamin?

a) vitamin D
b) vitamin K
c) vitamin B1
d) Vitamin A

A

B

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8
Q

• Drugs originally prescribed to treat hypertension that are now being given to relax smooth muscle in vascular walls are:

a) alpha blockers
b) beta blockers
c) thiazide diuretics
d) loop diuretics

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A

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9
Q

• a reference used to identify a specific tablet or capsule by its color and shape is:

a) PDR
b) facts and comparisons
c) Ident-A-Drug
d) drug topics red book

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C

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10
Q

• the drug of choice to treat patients allergic to sulfa is:

a) erythromycin
b) nitrofurantoin
c) erythromycin
d) metronidazole

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B

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11
Q

• an adverse effect of a drug is considered a/an:

a) poisoning, harmful or life threatening
b) anticipated and desired effect
c) nuisance factor
d) undesired effect that requires modification of treatment

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D

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12
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• The process of how drugs are handled in the body is called:

a) pharmacology
b) pharmacodynamics
c) pharmacokinetics
d) pharmacotherapeutics

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C

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13
Q

• the primary site of metabolic processing is the:

a) liver
b) kidney
c) small intestine
d) large intestine

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A

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14
Q

• patients who are taking tetracycline should avoid:

a) iron supplements
b) vitamin B
c) zinc
d) sunshine

A

D

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15
Q

• the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) is updated:

a) monthly
b) quarterly
c) weekly
d) annually

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D

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16
Q

• drugs go through four processes in the body. which process converts drugs to compounds to be used by the body?

a) absorption
b) distribution
c) metabolism
d) excretion

A

C

17
Q

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

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

A

C

18
Q

• a food restriction for patients taking MAOIs is:

a) apples
b) fermented cheese
c) green leafy vegetables
d) beef

A

B

19
Q

• a synergistic drug reaction is defined as:

a) a reaction when the combined effect of the two drugs is greater than the separate effects of the two drugs
b) a reaction when the combined effect of the two drugs is equal to the sum of the separate effects of the two drugs
c) a reaction in which one drug interferes with the other, causing the effects of one of the drugs to be lessened or neutralized.
d) none of the above

A

A

20
Q

• a reference that is known as one of the “bibles” of pharmacy is:

a) PDR
b) drug topics red book
c) Ident-A-Drug
d) facts and comparisons

A

D

21
Q

• Aspirin should be prescribed with caution for patients taking:

a) statins
b) beta blockers
c) anticoagulants
d) alpha blockers

A

C

22
Q

• an analgesic that is relatively free of side effects is:

a) meperidine
b) acetaminophen
c) morphine
d) hydrocodone

A

B

23
Q

• non-drug therapy could include such substances as:

a) herbs
b) vitamins
c) amino acids
d) all of the above

A

D

24
Q

• which of the phases that a drug passes through in the body is affected by age?

a) pharmacokinetic phase
b) pharmacodynamic phase
c) pharmaceutic phase
d) absorption phase

A

A

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