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Which one of the following statements accurately represents the Celsius scale?
Question 1 options:

A)

40 °C is equal to 68°F.

B)

The boiling point of water is 212 °.

C)

The freezing point of water is 32 °.

D)

The freezing point of water is 0 °.
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What is anaphylaxis?
Question 2 options:

A)

An effect that's limited to the site of administration and the surrounding area

B)

A severe life-threatening allergic reaction that's potentially life-threatening

C)

The effect of a drug in the treatment of disease

D)

The difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose
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What is a drug monograph?
Question 3 options:

A)

A concise collection of information about a drug that's required by the FDA

B)

An optional packet of information included in the packaging of a drug

C)

A compilation of information on FDA-approved prescription and OTC drugs

D)

A nonlegally-binding document that provides information about a drug
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What is the process of metabolism in pharmacokinetics?
Question 4 options:

A)

The rate at which a drug is excreted or eliminated

B)

The way in which a drug works in the body

C)

The fat solubility and the protein-binding ability of a drug

D)

A process of chemical reactions that change drugs into water-soluble compounds for excretion
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What is the margin of safety?
Question 5 options:

A)

A predictable but not desired response

B)

The difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose

C)

The expected response that occurs from drug administration

D)

The effect of a drug on the whole body
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What are the seven steps of medication administration?
Question 6 options:

A)

Right patient, right dose, right time, right age, right weight, right technique, and right documentation

B)

Right route, right technique, and right documentation, right minimum dose, right loading dose, right technique, and right documentation

C)

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right loading dose, right synergistic effect, right documentation

D)

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right technique, and right documentation
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What is the term for the theoretical concept that a drug would have all good effects and qualities and no negative effects or qualities?
Question 7 options:

A)

Margin of safety

B)

Desired effect

C)

Pharmacodynamics

D)

Ideal drug
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Which of the following medical specialists would be most likely to see and treat patients with autoimmune diseases like lupus, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis?
Question 8 options:

A)

Endocrinologists

B)

Allergists

C)

Dermatologists

D)

Rheumatologists
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Which of the following statements is true concerning physician prescription pads?
Question 9 options:

A)

Prescription pads don't need to be kept in a locked drawer or cabinet when not being used.

B)

Many offices primarily enter prescriptions electronically.

C)

Prescription pads aren't used much anymore.

D)

Prescription pads should be left in the examination rooms.
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Which of the following choices contain the primary sites of absorption?
Question 10 options:

A)

Pancreas, spleen, and stomach

B)

Stomach, mucosa of the mouth, and lungs

C)

Lungs, blood vessels in muscle tissue, and spleen

D)

Subcutaneous tissue, lungs, and pancreas
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What are some signs of an allergic reaction?
Question 11 options:

A)

Fever and malaise

B)

Difficulty breathing and hives

C)

Hives and malaise

D)

Itching and fever
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What is the phrase that refers to all of the names by which a drug can be identified?
Question 12 options:

A)

Chemical name

B)

Drug nomenclature

C)

Brand name

D)

Generic name
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What are the four processes of pharmacokinetics?
Question 13 options:

A)

Distribution, metabolism, excretion, and hydration

B)

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

C)

Absorption, distribution, hydration, and synthesis

D)

Metabolism, excretion, synthesis, and absorption
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Which of the following health care professionals would most likely work and prescribe medications primarily in the hospital setting?
Question 14 options:

A)

Neurologists

B)

Periodontists

C)

Hospitalists

D)

Geriatricians
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A drug used to counteract the effect of an excessive drug toxicity level is called a/an
Question 15 options:

A)

safe drug.

B)

anti-inflammatory drug.

C)

legend drug.

D)

antidote.
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What is a disadvantage to the oral route for medication administration?
Question 16 options:

A)

The medication must be absolutely sterile before it's administered.

B)

Oral medications are usually rather expensive.

C)

The medication has a slower onset of action.

D)

Oral medications are difficult to administer.
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Which of the following factors can alter the rate of absorption?
Question 17 options:

A)

Food in the stomach, incorrect administration, and pH

B)

Incorrect administration, amount of exercise, and amount of sleep

C)

pH, food in the stomach, and white blood cell count

D)

Food in the stomach, pH, and amount of exercise
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Which solution is most commonly used for reconstitution of drugs for injections?
Question 18 options:

A)

Sterile water

B)

Distilled water

C)

Sterile normal saline

D)

Insulin
Question 19 (5 points)

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Which of the following units is used in the household measurement system?
Question 19 options:

A)

Meter

B)

Pint

C)

Gram

D)

Liter
Question 20 (5 points)

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Which of the following preparations is considered to be administered by the percutaneous route?
Question 20 options:

A)

Intradermal

B)

Subcutaneous

C)

Sublingual

D)

Intravenous

1 answer

Here are the correct answers for each question:

Question 1: Which one of the following statements accurately represents the Celsius scale?

  • D) The freezing point of water is 0 °.

Question 2: What is anaphylaxis?

  • B) A severe life-threatening allergic reaction that's potentially life-threatening.

Question 3: What is a drug monograph?

  • A) A concise collection of information about a drug that's required by the FDA.

Question 4: What is the process of metabolism in pharmacokinetics?

  • D) A process of chemical reactions that change drugs into water-soluble compounds for excretion.

Question 5: What is the margin of safety?

  • B) The difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose.

Question 6: What are the seven steps of medication administration?

  • D) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right technique, and right documentation.

Question 7: What is the term for the theoretical concept that a drug would have all good effects and qualities and no negative effects or qualities?

  • D) Ideal drug.

Question 8: Which of the following medical specialists would be most likely to see and treat patients with autoimmune diseases like lupus, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis?

  • D) Rheumatologists.

Question 9: Which of the following statements is true concerning physician prescription pads?

  • B) Many offices primarily enter prescriptions electronically.

Question 10: Which of the following choices contain the primary sites of absorption?

  • B) Stomach, mucosa of the mouth, and lungs.

Question 11: What are some signs of an allergic reaction?

  • B) Difficulty breathing and hives.

Question 12: What is the phrase that refers to all of the names by which a drug can be identified?

  • B) Drug nomenclature.

Question 13: What are the four processes of pharmacokinetics?

  • B) Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Question 14: Which of the following health care professionals would most likely work and prescribe medications primarily in the hospital setting?

  • C) Hospitalists.

Question 15: A drug used to counteract the effect of an excessive drug toxicity level is called a/an

  • D) antidote.

Question 16: What is a disadvantage to the oral route for medication administration?

  • C) The medication has a slower onset of action.

Question 17: Which of the following factors can alter the rate of absorption?

  • A) Food in the stomach, incorrect administration, and pH.

Question 18: Which solution is most commonly used for reconstitution of drugs for injections?

  • C) Sterile normal saline.

Question 19: Which of the following units is used in the household measurement system?

  • B) Pint.

Question 20: Which of the following preparations is considered to be administered by the percutaneous route?

  • A) Intradermal.

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