Ch 18 CMA Exam Review – Pharmacology – Flashcards
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The study of natural drugs is called A. Pharmacology B. Toxicology C. Posology D. Pharmacognosy E. Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacognosy
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The formula that explains the composition of the drug is known as its A. Generic name B. Chemical name C. Trade name D. Brand name E. Biological name
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Chemical name
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Drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use are classified in Schedule A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
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I
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Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient's tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved? A. Buccal route B. Sublingual route C. Subcutaneous route D. Lozenge route E. Transdermal route
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Sublingual route
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The combined effect of two drugs that is less than the effect of either drug taken alone is called A. Synergism B. Dependence C. Antagonism D. Adverse effect E. Idiosyncrasy.
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Antagonism
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Which part of a prescription contains the patient's name, address, date, and the symbol Rx? A. Inscription B. Embossment C. Subscription D. Signature E. Superscription
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Superscription
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Which of the following is not a bacteriostatic antibiotic? A. Sulfonamide B. Tetracycline C. Penicillin D. Chloramphenicol E. Clindamycin
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Penicillin
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Which of the following is a main use of rifampin? A. Treatment of tuberculosis B. Prevention of meningococci outbreaks C. Elimination of type B influenzas D. Treatment of chlamydia E. Both A and B
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Both A and B
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Which of the following is a sedative? A. Phenothiazine B. Barbiturate C. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor D. Lithium E. Levodopa
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Barbiturate
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Which of the following is not an adrenergic drug? A. Epinephrine B. Isoproterenol C. Dopamine D. Norepinephrine E. Neostigmine
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Neostigmine
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Estrogen is often prescribed to treat A. Osteoporosis B. Menopause C. Ovarian failure D. Myasthenia gravis E. Gynecomastia
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Osteoporosis
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Cytomel® is a type of A. Insulin B. Antidepressant C. Thyroid agent D. Cardiac glycoside E. Narcotic analgesic
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Thyroid agent
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Codeine is an example of what kind of drug? A. Antidepressant B. Narcotic analgesic C. Sedative D. Nonnarcotic analgesic E. Antiepileptic drug
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Narcotic analgesic
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A chemical substance that interferes with the development of bacterial organisms is A. Anti-inflammatory B. Antiviral C. Antisecretory D. Antiepileptic E. Antibiotic
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Antibiotic
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Cefazolin is a type of A. Penicillin B. Cephalosporin C. Quinolone D. Aminoglycoside E. Vasodilator
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Cephalosporin
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A controlled drug inventory must be completed every A. year B. 4 years C. 3 years D. 2 years E. 6 months
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2 years
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A solution of water, sugar, and a drug is called A. An emulsion B. An elixir C. An ointment D. A syrup E. A liniment
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A syrup
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The amount of time required for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body is called A. Half-life B. Effective dose 50 (ED50) C. Lethal dose 50 (LD50) D. Dosage E. Half dosage
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Half-life
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A drug that induces birth defects is known as a(n) A. Allergen B. Prophylactic C. Teratogen D. Idiosyncrasy E. Palliative
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Teratogen
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In the Physicians' Desk Reference, the index of brand names and generic names for drugs is found in which section? A. White B. Blue C. Pink D. Green E. Red
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Pink
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Amantadine is classified as A. Antiviral B. Antibiotic C. Anti-inflammatory D. Antiepileptic E. Antifungal
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Antiviral
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A medical assistant might be required to collect information about a patient's A. Alcohol and recreational drug use B. Herbal medicines C. Allergies D. All of the above E. None of the above
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All of the above
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Heroin is an example of a drug from which schedule? A. Schedule II B. Schedule I C. Schedule IV D. Schedule V E. Schedule III
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Schedule I
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Pentobarbital is a type of A. Antidepressant B. Hypolipidemic C. Anabolic steroid D. Nonbarbiturate E. Barbiturate
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Barbiturate
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What drug is prescribed for the treatment of manic episodes? A. Idoxuridine B. Lithium C. Baclofen D. Zolpidem E. Ampicillin
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Lithium
