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Factors concerned with percutaneous/mucosal absorption include the

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(all of the above) length of time the medication is in contact with the skin moisture level of the skin depth of respirations blood supply to the area

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All of the following are true about pharmacotherapeutics EXCEPT drugs are used to

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always produce the desired effects

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Factors concerning drug absorption that are important in patient teaching are

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(a and b) maintaining the proper acidity of the stomach for absorption whether food is present in the stomach or not

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Recombinant DNA technology uses artificially manipulated DNA segments for transfer from a cell of one species to a host cell of the same species.

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False

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A drug half-life is the time needed for the body to metabolize half of the available drug.

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True

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Drugs act by forming a chemical bond with a specific receptor site, similar to a lock and key. Drugs that attach, elicit a small response, and also block other responses are called partial antagonists.

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False

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Package inserts are broken down into different sections. Match the items on the left to there meaning.

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(Drug generic name) USP-NF official name (Drug trade name) Manufactures registered name for drug (Indications and usage) Usual dosage and route of administration (Clinical pharmacology) Purpose of the drug and expected effects on the body

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The drug form(s) that are manufactured for dissolving in the mouth are

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(a and d) buccal tablets transmucosal oral tablets

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After a company has developed a drug, it owns the right to be the sole manufacturer of the drug for

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20 years

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Dispersions are medications with drug particles throughout a liquid.

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True

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Emulsions are a combination of oils and water that remain in a permanently combined state.

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false

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Use of a heating pad with a liniment is usually recommended.

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false

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Drugs are classified by the

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(all of the above) drug's therapeutic action general use of the drug drug family action on a specific body system

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Drug nomenclature includes all of the following EXCEPT the _____ name.

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pharmacy

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Capsules

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are gelatinous containers holding powders

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Parenteral medications are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT

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nebulizers

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Factors that affect the doses of medication in the geriatric patient include all of the following EXCEPT

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all of the above affect dosages in geriatrics state of hydration electrolyte balance organ function ability to comply with orders socially and economically

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The following medication should be avoided or used with extreme caution in small children

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Baby Aspirin

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Variables that affect drug dosage and action are

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all of the above weight diet gender

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Geriatric patients may have unexpected reactions to medications because of

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a, b, and c polypharmacy dentition slowed gastric mobility

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The magicoreligious paradigm regards humans as under the control of supernatural, mystical forces.

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True

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Placebos are used for psychologic medication needs.

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True

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When deciding on the medications that are ordered for the patient, the physician should take into account

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(a and b) literacy level of the patient religious, cultural, and social beliefs

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Drugs that may cause fetal defects are called

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teratogens

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Inability to read prescription labels may lead to life-threatening situations.

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true

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The price of medications may be a source of noncompliance, especially with older adults.

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true

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Which of the following is not true?

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The medication order should include the patient's name and address.

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When answering the phone for a prescription refill, which of the following information is not necessary to obtain from the patient?

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what time the patient expects to pick the medication up from the pharmacy

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Prescriptions of medications other than Schedule II controlled substances may be

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(all of the above) written electronically transferred verbally transferred by the medical office

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Prescriptions may be written and signed on

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(all of the above) single blank forms multiple blank forms computer generated forms office stationery

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Which of the following documentation is correct for this medication order? Dr. Jones wants Mrs. Benton to have Benadryl 50 milligram capsules number 50 to be taken every four hours as needed for itching

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Benadryl 50 mg # 50 capsule one q4h prn itching

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Prescription orders should not be held to certain times of the day before calling the pharmacy, the prescription should be called in as soon as possible after it is obtained from the physician.

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True

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Prescription blanks should be used for which of the following?

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writing prescriptions

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Interpret the following order. meperidine 50 mg IM stat and repeat q4h prn pain

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meperidine 50 mg in the muscle now and every four hours as needed for pain

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Which of the following is necessary when administering medications?

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(a, b and c) correct dosage range possible adverse reactions patient education related to the medications

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Which of the following numbers correctly represents the decimal for a millimeter in relation to a meter?

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0.001

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One grain is equal to the approximate weight of 1 grain of sugar or salt.

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False

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Match the prefix on left with decimal value on right

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micro 0.000001 centi 0.01 milli 0.001 deci 0.1

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6 tbsp = ____ tsp

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18 tsp

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All measurement systems write the Arabic numbers first EXCEPT

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apothecary

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You are instructed to measure the urine output of a patient with a foley catheter. If the urine collection bag contains 1.5 L of urine, what volume in milliliters will you record when emptying the bag?

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1500 ml

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The majority of the world uses which measurement system?

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metric

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A patient is instructed to drink 2L of water every day to replace body fluids. How many milliliters is this?

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2000 ml

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A 1-liter bag of IV solution would contain how many cubic centimeters of fluid?

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1000 cc

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The metric system does not use

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fractions

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The definition of drug dosage is

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the amount of medication in a single dose

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Pharmacology is defined as the

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study of drugs, their uses, and their interactions in living tissue

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What government agency or agencies control prescription or legend medications?

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(a and c) Drug Enforcement Administration Food and Drug Administration

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The physician must keep which of the following records when using drugs found on the DEA list of scheduled medications?

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(all of the above) a log of all scheduled medications given copies of the supplier's invoices showing the receipt of the drug a copy of a BNDD number for each place where the physician administers Schedule II medications

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