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Pharmacology Modual 1 Fundamentals

Question 1 of 20

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__________ dependence is a physiologic need for a drug; whereas __________ dependence is a desire for the euphoric effect of the drug.

Select one of the following:

  • Physical; psychological

  • Psychological; physical

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

__________ injections are injected directly into the blood.

Select one of the following:

  • Intravenous

  • Intramuscular

  • Subcutaneous

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

A(n) __________ administration route allows for rapid absorption via gases.

Select one of the following:

  • Oral

  • Sublingual

  • Rectal

  • Topical

  • Transdermal

  • Inhalation

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

Which of the following is the “ratio” between a therapeutic and toxic dose?

Select one of the following:

  • Therapeutic index

  • Therapeutic Window

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Drugs grouped by similar characteristics are grouped into __________ classes.

Select one of the following:

  • pharmacologic

  • therapeutic

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

A patient with liver or kidney disease will have problems excreting the drug; therefore, the “half-life” of a drug will be increased.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

A teratogen is __________.

Select one of the following:

  • any substance that can cause abnormal fetal development

  • a Schedule 5 (C-V) drug

  • a substance injected subcutaneously

  • a Phase II drug

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

Iatrogenic effects are:

Select one of the following:

  • Unintentional, physician- or treatment-induced effects

  • Due to the patient’s immune system seeing the drugs as a dangerous foreign substance

  • Toxic reactions to excessive doses

  • Secondary effects like constipation or sedation

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

If it takes a smaller dose of morphine than codeine to achieve the same effect, then which is more potent?

Select one of the following:

  • Morphine

  • Codeine

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

Pro-drugs are “inactive drugs” that become active after the body metabolizes them

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

Schedule 5 (C-V) drugs have a higher abuse potential than Schedule 1 (C-I) drugs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

This involves the study of the mechanism of drug action on different systems of the body.

Select one of the following:

  • pharmacokinetics

  • pharmacodynamics

  • pharmacotherapeutics

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

When the absorption rate of a drug equals its elimination rate from the body, this is called __________.

Select one of the following:

  • steady state

  • metabolism

  • peak concentration

  • synergy

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

What does “q.i.d.” mean?

Select one of the following:

  • every day

  • 2 times a day

  • 3 times a day

  • 4 times a day

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

When the combined effect of 2 drugs is less than either alone, this indicates a(n) __________ effect.

Select one of the following:

  • additive

  • synergistic

  • antagonistic

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Which law speeds drug approval because of an eminent threat to public health?

Select one of the following:

  • New Drug Application

  • Investigational New Drug

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Which of the following drug names is copyright protected?

Select one of the following:

  • chemical name

  • Generic

  • Trade

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

__________ drugs work at multiple receptors to initiate widespread effects; whereas __________ drugs work at specific receptors for a specific effect.

Select one of the following:

  • Non-selective; selective

  • Selective; non-selective

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Which phase of drug development looks for adverse effects before the drug is put on the market?

Select one of the following:

  • Phase I

  • Phase II

  • Phase III

  • Phase IV

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Which pregnancy category indicates no risk to the fetus?

Select one of the following:

  • Category A

  • Category B

  • Category C

  • Category D

  • Category X

Explanation

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