RMA CH 19 – Flashcard
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Cefazoline is a type of
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Cephalosporin
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Codeine is an example of what kind of drug?
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narcotic analgesic
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Which of the following is a sedative?
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Barbiturate
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Amantadine is classified as
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antiviral
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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?
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sublingual route
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Pentobarbital is a type of
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barbiturate
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In the Physician's Desk Reference, the index of brand names and generic names for drugs is found in which section?
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pink
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A controlled drug inventory must be completed at least every
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2 years
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A drug that induces birth defects is known as a(n)
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teratogen
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A chemical substance that interferes with the development of bacterial organisms is
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antibiotic
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Estrogen is often prescribed to treat
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osteoporosis
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Which of the following is not a bacteriostatic antibiotic?
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penicillin
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The formula that explains the composition of the drug is known as its
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chemical name
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Drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical uses are classified in Schedule
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I
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The amount of time required for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body is called
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half-life
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Heroin is an example of a drug from which schedule?
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Schedule I
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Cytomel is a type of
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Thyroid agent
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What drug is prescribed for the treatment of manic episodes?
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lithium
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The combined effect of two drugs that is less than the effect of either drug taken alone is called
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antagonism
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The study of natural drugs is called
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pharmacognosy
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Which part of a prescription contains the patient's name address, date, and the symbol for Rx?
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superscription
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Which of the following is a main use of rifampin?
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both treatment of tuberculosis and prevention of meningococci outbreaks
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A medical assistant might e required to collect information about a patient's
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alcohol and recreational drug use allergies herbal medicines all of these
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Which of the following is not an adrenergic drug?
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neostigmine
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A solution of water, sugar, and a drug is called
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a syrup
