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Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems 
Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition 
MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? 
a. Antiemetic drugs 
b. Antimotility drugs 
c. Antidiarrheal drugs 
d. Ant propulsion drugs 
ANS: A 
Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur 
together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 
2. Which common...
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Chapter 11: Drugs for Pain Management Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. What types of drugs have the main purpose of relieving pain? 
a. Anticholinergics 
b. Antagonists 
c. Analgesics 
d. Agonists 
ANS: C 
Analgesics have the specific purpose of relieving pain either by changing the patient’s 
perception of pain or by reducing painful stimulation at its source. Although some 
analgesics are opioid agonists, the term agonist is not specific for a pain-relieving drug. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 213 
2. The healthcare provider asks yo...
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Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. A patient receiving antibiotics for the treatment of a bacterial wound infection develops a 
secondary fungal infection. The patient asks you to explain why the fungal infection 
developed. What is your best response? 
a. “Antibiotics can upset the balance of normal flora and allow yeast or fungus to 
grow.” 
b. “Antibiotic resistance has allowed the bacteria in your wound to become a fungus.” 
c. “Genetic changes induced by antibiotics lead to this fungal infection...
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Chapter 08: Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Problems Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which body system works with the renal/urinary system to maintain fluid balance and 
remove waste products from the body? 
a. Biliary system 
b. Cardiovascular system 
c. Central nervous system 
d. Gastrointestinal system 
ANS: B 
The renal/urinary system works together with the cardiovascular system to maintain 
adequate circulation to all parts of the body. The interactions between these two systems 
help maintain fluid balance, delivery of nutrients, and removal of waste p...
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Chapter 09: Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which neurotransmitter has an inhibitory action within the central nervous system? 
a. Epinephrine 
b. Acetylcholine 
c. Norepinephrine 
d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid 
ANS: D 
Neurotransmitters can be excitatory or inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters include 
acetylcholine (Ache), epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Inhibitory neurotransmitters include 
dopamine, some types of serotonin, and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 159 
2. How doe...
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Chapter 07: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which statement regarding the action of decongestants is true? 
a. Decongestants act by decreasing inflammation within the respiratory tract. 
b. Decongestants must be used cautiously as they can induce asthma attacks. 
c. Decongestants act primarily to reduce symptoms associated with allergy. 
d. Decongestants act by reducing the immune response of lymphocytes. 
ANS: C 
Decongestants are a class of drugs that are used to control the symptoms associated with 
allergy. They ha...
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Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which of the following is an example of a drug given in units instead of milligrams? 
a. Insulin 
b. Furosemide 
c. Normal saline 
d. Nitroglycerine 
ANS: A 
Insulin is a parenteral drug that is given in units, not milligrams. Insulin is drawn up using a 
unit-based syringe 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 37 
2. When calculating the dose of a drug to be given to a child, Clark’s rule is used. What 
measure is Clark’s rule based upon? 
a. The age of the child 
b...
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Chapter 10: Drug Therapy for Mental Health Vislosky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which drug category is useful in promoting sleep among patients with insomnia? 
a. Sedatives 
b. ACE inhibitors 
c. Atypical antipsychotics 
d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
ANS: A 
Sedatives are drugs that have the main purpose of promoting sleep by changing signals in 
the central nervous system and reducing responses to stimulation. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 184 
2. You are preparing to give the benzodiazepine Valium to a patient as a premedication ...
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Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. Which of the following is an example of a drug given in units instead of milligrams? 
a. Insulin 
b. Furosemide 
c. Normal saline 
d. Nitroglycerine 
ANS: A 
Insulin is a parenteral drug that is given in units, not milligrams. Insulin is drawn up using a 
unit-based syringe 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 37 
2. When calculating the dose of a drug to be given to a child, Clark’s rule is used. What 
measure is Clark’s rule based upon? 
a. The age of the child 
b. The weight of t...
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Chapter 07: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. Which statement regarding the action of decongestants is true? 
a. Decongestants act by decreasing inflammation within the respiratory tract. 
b. Decongestants must be used cautiously as they can induce asthma attacks. 
c. Decongestants act primarily to reduce symptoms associated with allergy. 
d. Decongestants act by reducing the immune response of lymphocytes. 
ANS: C 
Decongestants are a class of drugs that are used to control the symptoms associated with 
allergy. They ha...
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