PMED CH10 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacology is correct?
A) The selection and administration of most medications are based largely on anecdotal research.
B) The action of the human body in response to a particular medication is called ...
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacology is correct?
A) The selection and administration of most medications are based largely on anecdotal research.
B) The action of the human body in response to a particular medication is called pharmacology.
C) Evidence-based guidelines, while helpful, are not the primary factor that drives medication
administration.
D) Despite the advanced science of pharmacology, adverse reactions are commonplace. - ANSWERSD
Which of the following medications is derived from a plant source?
A) Lithium
B) Insulin
C) Heparin
D) Digoxin - ANSWERSD
A medication is used "off-label." This means that it:
A) is used for a purpose not approved by the FDA, at doses different from the recommended doses, or by
a route of administration not approved by the FDA.
B) has been determined to be safe by a physician, and is used to treat a patient's illness before the
medication has been approved by the FDA for any purpose.
C) is administered in clinical trials while the manufacturer conducts further research and before the FDA
has approved the medication for use.
D) is administered in an extreme emergency situation, but only if initial clinical trials have determined
that the medication will not cause harm to the patient. - ANSWERSA
A(n) _________ medication typically includes a "stem" that links it to other medications in the same
class.
A) trade
,B) official
C) brand
D) generic - ANSWERSD
All of the following medications fall in the same classification, EXCEPT:
A) captopril
B) enalapril
C) diazepam
D) lisinopril - ANSWERSC
Metoprolol has the brand name _____________, which may be a subtle reference to lowering the blood
pressure.
A) Cordarone
B) Lopressor
C) Vasotec
D) Norpramin - ANSWERSB
Common components of a medication profile include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) pregnancy risk factors.
B) the weight of the drug.
C) potential incompatibility.
D) mechanism of action. - ANSWERSB
Medications that are manufactured synthetically:
A) do not use animal, mineral, or vegetable sources.
B) include insulin, digitalis, and thyroid medications.
C) are derived from certain plants and animal organs.
D) include calcium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals. - ANSWERSA
, The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970:
A) regulated the import, manufacture, prescription, and sale of several nonnarcotic medications and
cocaine, opium, and their derivatives.
B) was aimed at protecting the public from mislabeled, poisonous, or otherwise harmful food,
medications, and alcoholic beverages.
C) increased the penalties for violation of the Harrison Narcotic Act, made the possession of heroin
illegal, and outlawed the acquisition and transportation of marijuana.
D) was a legislative act dealing with narcotic and nonnarcotic medications that have a potential for
abuse, and developed a drug classification system according to the abuse potential of the medications. -
ANSWERSD
Unlike Schedule I drugs, Schedule II drugs have:
A) accepted medical uses.
B) a higher abuse potential.
C) limited dependence potential.
D) no accepted medical application - ANSWERSA
Compared to Schedule III drugs, Schedule IV drugs:
A) include medications such as Vicodin and have a high potential for psychological dependence.
B) have a moderate potential for physical dependence and include cough syrups that contain codeine.
C) may lead to severe addiction and include short-acting barbiturates, amphetamines, and opiates.
D) have a lower abuse potential and include medications such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam
(Ativan). - ANSWERSD
All of the following are Schedule II substances, EXCEPT:
A) Ritalin.
B) fentanyl.
C) cocaine.
D) heroin. - ANSWERSD
The generic name of a medication:
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