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NCCT chapter 8 Pharmacology
NCCT review (ch 8 of 12)
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Medical
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06/19/2009

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Term

1. What license must a physician have to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances?

 

a. lawyers

b. narcotics

c. business

d. occupational

Definition
b- narcotics
Term

2. Physicians with a narcotics license are required to register on June 30 of each year with.

 

a. Food and Drug Administration

b. Drug Enforcement Agency

c. American Red Cross

d. American Medical Association

Definition
b- Drug Enforcement Agency
Term

3. A drug that causes vomiting is called a (an) ______.

 

a. diuretic

b. emetic

c. cirrhotic

d. esculent

Definition
b- emetic
Term

4. A drug used to relieve a cough is called a (an) ______.

 

a. antitussive

b. bronchodilator

c. antiseptic

d. antitoxin

Definition
a- antitussive
Term

5. A drug that causes blood or fluid to clot is called a (an) ______.

 

a. bronchodilator

b. coagulant

c. placebo

d. antacid

Definition
b- coagulant
Term

6. A drug for nausea is called a (an) ______.

 

a. antidiarrhetic

b. antinauseant

c. antitoxin

d. placebo

Definition
b- antinauseant
Term

7. A drug that neutralizes acidity is called a (an) ______.

 

a. antidiarrhetic

b. antinauseant

c. antacid

d. placebo

Definition
c- antacid
Term

8. A drug that controls appetite is called a (an) ______.

 

a. appetite suppressor

b. appetite stimulant

c. antispasmodic

d. placebo

Definition
a- appetite suppressor
Term

9. A drug used to dilate bronchial tubes is called a (an) ______.

 

a. antipruritic

b. bronchodilator

c. antispasmadic

d. placebo

Definition
b- bronchodilator
Term

10. A drug used to prevent blood from clotting is called a (an) ______.

 

a. anticholinergic

b. anticoagulant

c. antidote

d. placebo

Definition
b- anticoagulant
Term

11. A drug used to control temperature is called (an) ______.

 

a. antipyretic

b. antidote

c. anticoagulant

d. analgesic

Definition
a- antipyretic
Term

12. A drug that promotes appetite is called a (an) ______.

 

a. appetite suppressor

b. appetite stimulant

c. appetite booster

d. none of the above

Definition
b- appetite stimulant
Term

13. A drug that reduces anxiety is called a (an) ___.

 

a. diuretic

b. tranquilizer

c. vaccine

d. ointment

Definition
b- tranquilizer
Term

14. A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a ______.

 

a. vasodilator

b. vasoconstrictor

c. sedative

d. laxative

Definition
a- vadodilator
Term

15. A drug that decreases congestion is called ______.

 

a. suppressant

b. decongestant

c. diuretic

d. sedative

Definition
b. decongestant
Term

16. A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate is called a ______.

 

a. myotic

b. mydriatic

c. placebo

d. vaccine

Definition
b- mydriatic
Term

17. A drug or substance used for testing purposes is called a ______.

 

a. decongestant

b. diagnostic

c. depressant

d. disinfectant

Definition
b- diagnostic
Term

18. A date on a bottle of medication that assures it’s potency is ______.

 

a. the manufacture’s date

b. expiration date

c. sale date

d. ingredient date

Definition
b- expiration date
Term

19. Drugs used in treatment of a condition to relieve symptoms are ______.

 

a. therapeutic drugs

b. replacement drugs

c. diagnostic drugs

d. potency drugs

Definition
a- therapeutic drugs
Term

20. An antiseptic drug _____.

 

a. is an appetite stimulant

b. inhibits growth of microorganisms

c. acts against arthritic symptoms

d. coats the stomach

Definition
b- inhibits growth of microorganisms
Term

21. All prescriptions written for controlled substances in Schedule II must be wholly written and ______.

 

a. signed in pencil

b. cannot be refilled

c. are refillable

d. filed with the DEA

Definition
b- cannot be refilled
Term

22. If the physician says to administer an emetic to the patient immediately, you should get a _______.

 

a. drug that stimulates menstruation

b. drug that arrests the flow of blood

c. drug that reduces swelling

d. drug that causes vomiting

Definition
d- drug that causes vomiting
Term

23. The amount of medicine that is prescribed for administration is known as the ______.

 

a. medication

b. schedule

c. route

d. dosage

Definition
d- dosage
Term

24. Insulin syringes are calibrated in ______.

 

a. milliliters

b. cubic centimeters

c. minims

d. units

Definition
d- units
Term

25. A drug that affects the nervous system to relieve pain. It may be narcotic or non-narcotic. It is called a (an) ______.

 

a. anticonvulsant

b. antidepressant

c. analgesic

d. stimulant

Definition
c- analgesic
Term

26. What schedule of drugs has a high potential for abuse and is not accepted for medical use in the U.S.?

 

a. schedule I

b. schedule II

c. schedule III

d. schedule IIII

Definition
a- schedule I
Term

27. Which type of drug relieves allergic symptoms?

 

a. antitussive

b. antihistamine

c. bronchodilator

d. decongestant

Definition
b- antihistamine
Term

28. Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of ______.

 

a. antibiotics

b. antihistamines

c. analgesics

d. antitussives

Definition
c- analgesics
Term

29. Drugs used to relieve complicated emotional tension are called an _____.

 

a. antipsychotic drugs

b. antipyretic drugs

c. anti-emetic drugs

d. antidote drugs

Definition
a- antipsychotic drugs
Term

30. A serum used to lessen the effects of the toxins or poisons produced by bacteria is called an ______.

 

a. antitoxin

b. antiseptic

c. antitussive

d. aphrodisiac

Definition
a- antitoxin
Term

31. A drug that increases urinary output is called a (an) ______.

 

a. miotic

b. diuretic

c. cytotoxin

d. expectorant

Definition
b- diuretic
Term

32. A kind of liquid preparation which fine droplets of an oil in water, such as castor oil, is called a (an) ______.

 

a. solution

b. emulsion

c. elixir

d. tinctures

Definition
b- emulsion
Term

33. Drugs dissolved in a solution of sugar and water and then flavored are called ______.

 

a. syrup

b. elixirs

c. tinctures

d. emulsions

Definition
a- syrups
Term

34. Drugs that have been mixed with liquids, but not dissolved are called _____.

 

a. emulsions

b. mixtures or suspensions

c. elixirs

d. tinctures

Definition
b- mixtures or suspensions
Term

35. Digoxin is used for ______.

 

a. anxiety

b. excretion of urine

c. suppress swelling

d. cardiac problems

Definition
d- cardiac problems
Term

36. Nitroglycerine is used for ______.

 

a. narcotic overdose

b. inflammatory conditions

c. treatment of angina pectoris

d. anti-anxiety muscle relaxant treatment

Definition
c- treatment of angina pectoris
Term

37. Thorazine is used to ______.

 

a. cause excretion of urine

b. suppress swelling and shock

c. induce vomiting

d. reduce mental tension and anxiety

Definition
d- reduce mental tension and anxiety
Term

38. Hydrocortisone is a (an) ______.

 

a. anti-inflammatory drug

b. narcotic overdose

c. suppress swelling

d. excretion of urine

Definition
a-   anti-inflammatory drug
Term

39. Schedule I drugs include ______.

 

a. miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs

b. substance that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse

c. minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse

d. none of the above

Definition
b- substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
Term

40. Schedule IV drugs include ______.

 

a. include various narcotics such as opium

b. substance that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse

c. minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse

d. none of the above

Definition
c- minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
Term

41. Schedule V drugs include ______.

 

a. miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs

b. substance that have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse

c. minor tranquilizers and hypnotic that have a lesser potential for abuse

d. include various narcotics such as opium

Definition
a- miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs
Term

42. The ______ name of a drug is its official name.

 

a. chemical

b. trade or brand

c. generic

d. organic

Definition
b- trade or brand
Term

43. Which is not a solid oral dosage form?

 

a. capsule

b. lozenge

c. emulsion

d. powder

Definition
c- emulsion
Term

44. A glass container holding medication in either liquid or powder form is called a (an) ______.

 

a. ampule

b. prefilled syringe

c. multi-dose vial

d. capsule

Definition
a- ampule
Term

45. A chemical agent that kills vegetative forms of bacteria is called ______.

 

a. disinfectant

b. pathogen

c. bacteriostatic

d. bactericidal

Definition
a- disinfectant
Term

46. ______ injections are used in allergy and tuberculin testing.

 

a. subcutaneous

b. intravenous

c. intradermal

d. intramuscular

Definition
c- intradermal
Term

47. To inject large amounts of medication in the muscle tissue, use the ______ injection.

 

a. subcutaneous

b. intradermal

c. intramuscular

d. intravenous

Definition
c- intramuscular
Term

48. A small adhesive patch or disc used for administration of drugs is called ______.

 

a. a transdermal system

b. reservoir system

c. an ointment system

d. an epidermis system

Definition
a-   a transdermal system
Term

49. The buccal or sublingual method of administering a drug is done by ______.

 

a. placing the medication between the gum and cheek

b. inhalation

c. intramuscular

d. intravenous

Definition
a- placing the medication between the gum and cheek
Term

50. Oxygen is ordered as percentage of oxygen concentration and ______.

 

a. liters per minute

b. volume per minute

c. degrees per minute

d. percentage per minute

Definition
a- liters per minute
Term

51. A drug used to increase the secretions and mucus form the bronchial tubes is called a (an) ______.

 

a. expectorant

b. vasodilator

c. decongestant

d. antitussive

Definition
a. expectorant
Term

52. A drug used to control bleeding, a blood coagulant is called a (an) ______.

 

a. vasodilator

b. hemostatic

c. steroid

d. opiate

Definition
b- hemostatic
Term

53. A drug that produces sleep is called a (an) ______.

 

a. placebo

b. hypnotic

c. antispasmodic

d. diaphoretic

Definition
b- hypnotic
Term

54. An inactive substance substituted in place of the actual drug to satisfy the patient is called a (an) ______.

 

a. sedative

b. stimulant

c. placebo

d. antiseptic

Definition
c- placebo
Term

55. Any substance that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a poison is called an ______.

 

a. antidote

b. anti-emetic

c. antihistamine

d. anticonvulsant

Definition
a- antidote
Term

56. The abbreviation for elixir is ______.

 

a. elix

b. exr

c. elx

d. EX

Definition
a- elix
Term

57. The abbreviation for emulsion is ______.

 

a. emul

b. eml

c. els

d. EML

Definition
a- emul
Term

58. The abbreviation for fluid is ______.

 

a. fl or fld

b. wet

c. flud

d. fuid

Definition
a- fl or fld
Term

59. The abbreviation for ointment is ______.

 

a. ont

b. oint, ung

c. ONT

d. cream

Definition
b- oint, ung
Term

60. The abbreviation for solution is ______.

 

a. sol

b. slt

c. stn

d. SSN

Definition
a- sol
Term

61. The abbreviation for suppository is ______.

 

a. supp

b. supt

c. SSUP

d. SPT

Definition
a- supp
Term

62. The abbreviation for syrup is ______.

 

a. sup

b. syr

c. spp

d. syp

Definition
b- syr
Term

63. The abbreviation for tablet is ______.

 

a. tbb

b. tsp

c. tbl

d. tab

Definition
d- tab
Term

64. The abbreviation for tincture is ______.

 

a. tcc

b. tinc

c. tct

d. tcr

Definition
b- tinc
Term

65. The abbreviation for intramuscular is ______.

 

a. IM

b. ims

c. IMSC

d. imul

Definition
a- IM
Term

66. The abbreviation for injection is ______.

 

a. in

b. inj

c. ing

d. ij

Definition
b- inj
Term

67. The abbreviation for as desired is ______.

 

a. ad lib

b. AD

c. ads

d. ADD

Definition
a- ad lib
Term

68. The abbreviation for right ear is ______.

 

a. AD

b. RE

c. re

d. rter

Definition
a-AD
Term

69. The abbreviation for left ear is ______.

 

a. AS

b. IE

c. le

d. lfte

Definition
a-AS
Term

70. The abbreviation for both ears is ______.

 

a. AU

b. BE

c. bthe

d. BERS

Definition
a- AU
Term

71. The abbreviation for dilute is ______.

 

a. dil

b. dte

c. dlt

d. DTE

Definition
a- dil
Term

72. The abbreviation for drops is ______.

 

a. gtts

b. dtt

c. gts

d. dts

Definition
a- gtts
Term

73. The abbreviation for two times a day is ______.

 

a. tid

b. bid

c. qid

d. qh

Definition
b- bid
Term

74. The abbreviation for after meals is ______.

 

a. PC

b. oh

c. om

d. on

Definition
a- PC
Term

75. The abbreviation for three times a day ______.

 

a. tid

b. bid

c. qid

d. qh

Definition
a- tid
Term

76. The abbreviation for four times a day is ______.

 

a. tid

b. bid

c. qid

d. qh

Definition
c- qid
Term

77. The abbreviation for as needed is ______.

 

a. prn

b. ppn

c. an

d. add

Definition
a- prn
Term

78. The abbreviation for quantity sufficient is ______.

 

a. qs

b. cp

c. an

d. qsf

Definition
a- qs
Term

79. The abbreviation for nothing by mouth is ______.

 

a. NPO

b. NBM

c. NM

d. nom

Definition
a- NPO
Term

80. The abbreviation for before meals is ______.

 

a. ac

b. bm

c. am

d. pm

Definition
a-   ac
Term

81. The medical term for lack of or absence of breathing is ______.

 

a. abduction

b. anesthesia

c. apnea

d. aspiration

Definition
c- apnea
Term

82. The abbreviation for directions is ______.

 

a. sig

b. dir

c. dtn

d. sgg

Definition
a- sig
Term

83. The abbreviation for cubic centimeter is ______.

 

a. cm

b. cc

c. cc2

d. ccm

Definition
b- cc
Term

84. The abbreviation for capsules is ______.

 

a. caps

b. cps

c. c

d. css

Definition
a- caps
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