Before taking a dose of a strong drug, the patient mentions that it has been quite a while since she last ate. Why is this important to know?

Question 1 options:

The rate at which the drug will be excreted increases substantially.

There is a much greater risk of an allergic reaction to the medicine.

The rate of absorption increases, as well as the likelihood of irritation.

The rate of absorption will be significantly reduced to the point where the medicine may have little or no effect.

Question 2 (5 points)

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Which of the following injection methods is usually conducted by a physician rather than a lab technician or medical assistant, since it's highly specialized?

Question 2 options:

An intraspinal injection

An intramuscular injection

An intraveneous injection

A subcutaneous injection

Question 3 (5 points)

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How should a sublingual medication be administered to a patient?

Question 3 options:

By means of a spray, mist, or gas that can be inhaled through a device

By applying a medicated patch to the upper arm or underarm

By placing it under the tongue and allowing saliva to dissolve it

By placing it against the cheek of the patient to be absorbed

Question 4 (5 points)

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In regard to drug nomenclature, what is "acetaminophen" an example of?

Question 4 options:

A proprietary name

A generic name

A chemical name

A brand name

Question 5 (5 points)

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What is a medication order?

Question 5 options:

A doctor's order for a patient to receive medication while in a hospital

A label printed on the container that says specifically how to take the medicine

A written prescription that the patient must take to a pharmacy to have filled

An order from a physician to stop taking a particular medication due to a reaction or increased risk

Question 6 (5 points)

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In what way is a generic drug different from a brand name drug?

Question 6 options:

It's not protected by a trademark.

It's made with different active ingredients.

It's associated with different benefits and risks.

It's not regulated by the FDA.

Question 7 (5 points)

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Which type of doctor is most likely to prescribe medications used to treat glaucoma and eye infections?

Question 7 options:

Obstetrician

Rheumatologist

Ophthalmologist

Neurologist

Question 8 (5 points)

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All other things equal, which factor would likely necessitate an increase in dosage for the drug to be effective?

Question 8 options:

The patient is obese.

The patient is elderly.

The patient is very young.

The patient is female.

Question 9 (5 points)

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By double-checking and confirming that a particular drug must be administered subcutaneously, which of the "Seven Rights of Medication Administration" are you ensuring?

Question 9 options:

Right route

Right dose

Right technique

Right drug

Question 10 (5 points)

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If someone tells you that a particular drug is "OTC," what does this mean about the drug?

Question 10 options:

The drug is highly controlled and requires a prescription to be bought.

The drug is particularly dangerous and subject to overuse or abuse.

The drug is experimental and hasn't yet been approved by the FDA.

The FDA doesn't have any restrictions on the use of the drug.

Question 11 (5 points)

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What is the loading dose of a drug?

Question 11 options:

The largest possible dose that can be given before it has a toxic effect

The normal dose that should be taken, unless there is a specific condition present

The initial dose used to build up the drug in the bloodstream

The amount of medication necessary to keep a steady concentration of the drug in the bloodstream

Question 12 (5 points)

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If a drug has explicit instructions that it be administered "parenterally," how should it be consumed by the patient?

Question 12 options:

By inserting it through the rectum

By injection

By rubbing it through the skin

By swallowing it

Question 13 (5 points)

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Pharmacology is the study of

Question 13 options:

the way that patients perceive their own health.

the physical structures within the body.

drugs and their interactions on living systems.

the acquisition and distribution of synthetic substances.

Question 14 (5 points)

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Which medical professional is most likely to prescribe medicine to help with arthritis and joint inflammation?

Question 14 options:

Dermatologist

Endocrinologist

Ophthalmologist

Rheumatologist

Question 15 (5 points)

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Which of the following is OSHA responsible for?

Question 15 options:

Limiting the sharing of sensitive medical information with other people

Regulating the manufacture and sale of dangerous drugs, such as narcotics

Establishing proper disposal techniques for equipment that has come into contact with bodily fluids

Deciding what drugs may be sold and under what legal restrictions

Question 16 (5 points)

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What does the abbreviation "Sig" mean on a prescription?

Question 16 options:

It indicates the directions for the patient to take the medicine.

It indicates that a patient signature is required to acknowledge possible side effects.

It indicates the dosage of the medicine to be dispensed.

It indicates the quantity of tablets to be dispensed.

Question 17 (5 points)

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What is a drug monograph?

Question 17 options:

An outline of the exact shape of a single pill for purposes of identifying the drug

A marking inscribed on a pill to identify the drug as genuine and not a counterfeit

A disclaimer that the physician must provide to a patient before prescribing the drug

A collection of information that describes the characteristics of the drug

Question 18 (5 points)

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According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), what's the defining quality of a Schedule I controlled substance?

Question 18 options:

There are acceptable medicinal uses, and prescriptions can be phoned into the pharmacy.

There's no acceptable medical use for the substance in the United States.

There are acceptable medicinal uses, and there's a very low potential for abuse.

There are some accepted medicinal uses, but with specific restrictions for prescribing and dispensing, as they're strongly addictive if abused.

Question 19 (5 points)

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How would a pill that weighs 0.2 grams be expressed in micrograms?

Question 19 options:

200,000 micrograms

2,000 micrograms

20 micrograms

200 micrograms

Question 20 (5 points)

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Which process of pharmacokinetics is directly influenced by the fat solubility and the protein-binding ability of a drug?

Question 20 options:

Drug acidity

Drug excretion

Drug absorption

Drug distribution

1 answer

Below are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:

Question 1

Answer: The rate of absorption increases, as well as the likelihood of irritation.

Question 2

Answer: An intraspinal injection

Question 3

Answer: By placing it under the tongue and allowing saliva to dissolve it

Question 4

Answer: A generic name

Question 5

Answer: A doctor's order for a patient to receive medication while in a hospital

Question 6

Answer: It's not protected by a trademark.

Question 7

Answer: Ophthalmologist

Question 8

Answer: The patient is obese.

Question 9

Answer: Right route

Question 10

Answer: The FDA doesn't have any restrictions on the use of the drug.

Question 11

Answer: The initial dose used to build up the drug in the bloodstream

Question 12

Answer: By injection

Question 13

Answer: drugs and their interactions on living systems.

Question 14

Answer: Rheumatologist

Question 15

Answer: Establishing proper disposal techniques for equipment that has come into contact with bodily fluids

Question 16

Answer: It indicates the directions for the patient to take the medicine.

Question 17

Answer: A collection of information that describes the characteristics of the drug

Question 18

Answer: There's no acceptable medical use for the substance in the United States.

Question 19

Answer: 200,000 micrograms

Question 20

Answer: Drug distribution

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