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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...
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...
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...
Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: 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. Antipropulsion 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 drug for na...
Drug Therapy for Mental Health 
Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition 
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...
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 products from cell...
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 you to rate a patie...
1. A patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism has been prescribed treatment with a thyroid 
hormone agonist. The patient asks you how long this drug will need to be taken. What is 
your best response? 
a. “You will need to take this drug for the rest of your life.” 
b. “You will need to take this drug until your symptoms improve.” 
c. “You will need to take this drug until your thyroid hormone level normalizes.” 
d. “You will need to take this drug incrementally until you reach the ma...
1. A patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism has been prescribed treatment with a thyroid 
hormone agonist. The patient asks you how long this drug will need to be taken. What is 
your best response? 
a. “You will need to take this drug for the rest of your life.” 
b. “You will need to take this drug until your symptoms improve.” 
c. “You will need to take this drug until your thyroid hormone level normalizes.” 
d. “You will need to take this drug incrementally until you reach the ma...
1. A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the 
purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response? 
a. Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots. 
b. Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood. 
c. Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation. 
d. Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood. 
ANS: C 
Anticoagulants are drugs that interfere with the clotting process, so they are used to reduce 
ex...