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Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 4th Edition Gould Dyer Test Bank
ISBN-13: 978-1437709650
ISBN-10: 1437709656
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Gould: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 4th Edition
Chapter 16: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug?
| a. | additional, mild, unwanted effects |
| b. | unusual, unexpected mild effects |
| c. | serious, possibly life-threatening effects |
| d. | effects on developing fetal cells |
ANS: C
- What is the official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use?
| a. | trade name |
| b. | chemical name |
| c. | proprietary name |
| d. | generic name |
ANS: D
- Which is the correct abbreviation for “three times daily”?
| a. | tid |
| b. | q3h |
| c. | qid |
| d. | prn |
ANS: A
- Which is the route of administration by which the largest proportion of the drug dose is likely lost before reaching the site of action?
| a. | oral |
| b. | intramuscular |
| c. | sublingual |
| d. | intravenous |
ANS: A
- Ingesting a drug with a large meal would likely:
| a. | immediately increase the blood level of the drug |
| b. | delay the absorption of the drug into the blood |
| c. | ensure that the total dose is absorbed into the blood |
| d. | cause more rapid excretion of the drug |
ANS: B
- What is the reaction called when two drugs interact to produce a result much greater than the sum of individual effects?
| a. | antagonism |
| b. | beneficial |
| c. | synergism |
| d. | potentiation |
ANS: C
- At which site are most drugs metabolized and prepared for excretion?
| a. | liver |
| b. | kidneys |
| c. | circulating blood |
| d. | lymphoid tissue |
ANS: A
- In traditional Asian medicine, acupoints are usually located:
| a. | over pain or other sensory receptors |
| b. | where blood vessels branch |
| c. | over joints |
| d. | on designated meridians |
ANS: D
- Traditional drug or surgical therapy is incorporated with nontraditional methods by:
| a. | chiropractors |
| b. | naturopaths |
| c. | homeopaths |
| d. | osteopaths |
ANS: D
- What are the first priorities in the assessment of a patient in an emergency situation?
| a. | presence of bleeding and checking blood pressure |
| b. | level of consciousness and respiratory function |
| c. | to call 911 for an ambulance |
| d. | appearance of the patient and cause of the problem |
ANS: B
- Most drugs are metabolized in the ____ and excreted through the ____.
| a. | blood; intestines |
| b. | lymph nodes; lungs |
| c. | liver; kidneys |
| d. | body cells; kidneys |
ANS: C
- A drug that binds with selected specific cell receptors may:
- stimulate activity in those cells
- inhibit activity in those cells
- have widespread effects on body functions
- produce many unwanted side effects
| a. | 1, 2 |
| b. | 2, 3 |
| c. | 3, 4 |
| d. | 1, 3, 4 |
ANS: A
- A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule:
| a. | that does not contain an active drug |
| b. | containing a small amount of active drug for use in clinical trials |
| c. | containing a different drug to be used for its psychological effect |
| d. | containing high amounts of a drug to determine the maximum dose allowed |
ANS: A
- A medical doctor who incorporates drugs, surgery, and manipulations of the musculoskeletal system is classified as a:
| a. | chiropractor |
| b. | naturopath |
| c. | osteopath |
| d. | reflexologist |
ANS: C
- On a prescription, the abbreviation prn means:
| a. | before meals |
| b. | by mouth |
| c. | when needed |
| d. | at bedtime |
ANS: C
- A medical history should include all:
- legally prescribed drugs
- vitamin or mineral supplements
- any medication not requiring a prescription (over-the-counter items)
- herbal treatments
| a. | 1 only |
| b. | 1, 3 |
| c. | 1, 2, 4 |
| d. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
ANS: D
- A drug is taken with a meal when it:
| a. | needs to be absorbed quickly |
| b. | irritates the stomach |
| c. | interacts with certain foods |
| d. | is intended to delay digestion |
ANS: B
- Antagonistic drugs may be used to:
| a. | increase the effectiveness of selected drugs |
| b. | prolong the action of a drug |
| c. | act as an antidote when necessary |
| d. | speed up the excretion of a drug |
ANS: C
- The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent:
| a. | undesirable side effects |
| b. | development of resistant microbes |
| c. | an allergic response |
| d. | any recurrence of infection in the distant future |
ANS: B
- Which of the following is trained to help individuals with swallowing problems?
| a. | occupational therapist |
| b. | physiotherapist |
| c. | dietitian/nutritionist |
| d. | speech-language pathologist |
ANS: D
