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1. Pharmacologic agent nomenclature may include the:
1. chemical name 2. generic name 3. proprietary name a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 |
d. 1, 2 and 3
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________ is the area of pharmacology that studies the methods for achieving effective drug administration.
a. Biopharmaceutics b. Pharmacokinetics c. Pharmacodynamics d. Pharmacoeconomics |
a. Biopharmaceutics
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3. According to this Directed Reading, all of
the following are examples of common orally administered dosage forms except: a. emulsions. b. suspensions. c. gases. d. tablets. |
c. gases.
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4. Immiscible liquids are incapable of:
a. causing adverse reactions when taken simultaneously. b. causing reactions when used along with injection of contrast media. c. being digested by the patient. d. mixing with one another. |
d. mixing with one another.
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5. Pharmacokinetics is the process of absorption,
distribution, metabolism and excretion of medications. a. true b. false |
a. true
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6. A patient in shock probably will have a lower
absorption rate for orally administered medications because of: a. fluid loss. b. decreased circulation to the gastrointestinal tract. c. decreased oxygen to the brain. d. hypertension resulting from shock. |
b. decreased circulation to the gastrointestinal
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7. _______ is a reaction that results in gaining
electrons or the addition of hydrogen to an organic compound. a. Oxidation b. Glucuronidation c. Reduction d. Hydroxylation |
a. Oxidation
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8. Most drugs are metabolized in the _______ .
a. liver b. pancreas c. kidney d. stomach |
a. liver
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9. A drug’s _______ is the way in which it interacts
with the body to produce its intended effect. a. metabolism b. rate of absorption c. mechanism of action d. half-life |
c. mechanism of action
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10. The length of time required for a drug’s serum
concentration to decline by 50% is known as its: a. metabolism. b. reduction. c. glucuronidation. d. half-life. |
d. half-life.
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11. The measure of a drug’s safety is the:
a. pharmacodynamic rate. b. excretion rate. c. therapeutic index. d. potency indicator. |
d. potency indicator
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12. The preferred route of administration for a
medication can depend on: 1. clinical circumstance. 2. patient preference. 3. type of pharmacologic agent. a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 |
d. 1, 2 and 3
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13. The ventral surface of the _______ is the most
common site of intradermal administration of medication. a. forearm b. upper arm c. thigh d. hand |
a. forearm
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14. The sympathetic nervous system is part of the:
a. autonomic nervous system. b. central nervous system. c. parasympathetic nervous system. d. peripheral nervous system. |
a. autonomic nervous system
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15. _______ should be administered to a patient
who develops an anaphylactic reaction to a radiographic contrast medium. a. Acetylcholine b. Cysteine c. Epinephrine d. Dopamine |
c. Epinephrine
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16. Morphine can cause _______ in patients.
a. Parkinson-like symptoms b. respiratory depression c. anticoagulation d. hypoglycemia |
b. respiratory depression
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17. A patient with a perforated bowel is scheduled for
a gastrointestinal exam. Which of the following contrast agents can be used? 1. barium sulfate 2. diatrizoate meglumine 3. diatrizoate sodium a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 |
c. 2 and 3
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18. The overall incidence rate of adverse events with
gadolinium-based contrast agents is _______ %. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 |
a. 5
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19. According to the Institute of Medicine, more
deaths occur each year from which of the following events? a. breast cancer b. highway accidents c. suicide d. medical errors |
d. medical errors
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20. Which of the following should be documented
when administering radiographic contrast media? 1. patient name 2. route of administration 3. complications a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 |
d. 1, 2 and 3
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21. Examples of mild reactions to contrast media
include: 1. dyspnea. 2. nausea. 3. vomiting. a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 |
c. 2 and 3
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22. Contrast-induced nephropathy is a common cause
of renal failure in hospitalized patients. a. true b. false |
b. false
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23. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis occurs:
a. immediately in many patients receiving gadolinium-based contrast. b. as a late response in some patients receiving gadolinium-based contrast. c. only in children. d. only in patients who receive iodinated contrast agents. |
b. as a late response in some patients receiving
gadolinium-based contrast. |
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24. One of the immediate consequences of extravasation
following parenteral administration of a medication is: a. local edema. b. myocardial infarction. c. pharyngitis. d. renal failure. |
a. local edema.
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25. All of the following are complications of
intravenous injections except: a. air embolism. b. congestive heart failure. c. infection. d. phlebitis. |
b. congestive heart failure.
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