Drug Class Terms — Unit test Answers

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What is the purpose of the coating on a caplet?

A
to increase absorption through the epidermis
B
to increase the rate of dissolving on the tongue
C
to lessen possible stomach irritation
D
to lessen possible stains on teeth
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The chart shows common units of measurement for medication.

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A
cubic centimeter
B
fluid ounce
C
tablespoon
D
milligram
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What is the study of drugs and their interactions?

A
pharmacodynamics
B
pharmacology
C
pharmacogenetics
D
pharmacotherapy
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A manufacturer of migraine-relief medication must conduct studies to determine its TI, as mandated by which legislative act?

A
the Controlled Substances Act
B
the Drug Enforcement Act
C
the Kefauver-Harris Amendment
D
the Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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Serena and Phil have both been diagnosed with bacterial infections. They each will start antibiotics that kill foreign bacteria. Serena takes one that inhibits protein synthesis while Phil takes one that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Which two antibiotics are they most likely starting?

A
Serena is taking fluoroquinolone and Phil is taking tetracycline.
B
Serena is taking tetracycline and Phil is taking penicillin.
C
Serena is taking epinephrine and Phil is taking amphetamine.
D
Serena is taking penicillin and Phil is taking epinephrine.
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When the body is injured, prostaglandins are naturally made within the body to help control pain and inflammation.

A
beta blockers
B
diuretic drugs
C
statin drugs
D
NSAIDs
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A manufacturer of migraine-relief medication must conduct studies to determine its TI, as mandated by which legislative act?

A
the Controlled Substances Act
B
the Drug Enforcement Act
C
the Kefauver-Harris Amendment
D
the Durham-Humphrey Amendment
13

What is the study of drugs and their interactions?

A
pharmacodynamics
B
pharmacology
C
pharmacogenetics
D
pharmacotherapy
14

Serena and Phil have both been diagnosed with bacterial infections. They each will start antibiotics that kill foreign bacteria. Serena takes one that inhibits protein synthesis while Phil takes one that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Which two antibiotics are they most likely starting?

A
Serena is taking fluoroquinolone and Phil is taking tetracycline.
B
Serena is taking tetracycline and Phil is taking penicillin.
C
Serena is taking epinephrine and Phil is taking amphetamine.
D
Serena is taking penicillin and Phil is taking epinephrine.
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A pharmaceutical company conducts a clinical trial of a new drug for allergies. Group B is the

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A
control group
B
experimental group
C
ED50 group
D
TD50 group
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What is the purpose of the coating on a caplet?

A
to increase absorption through the epidermis
B
to increase the rate of dissolving on the tongue
C
to lessen possible stomach irritation
D
to lessen possible stains on teeth
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The chart shows common units of measurement for medication.

Question illustration
A
cubic centimeter
B
fluid ounce
C
tablespoon
D
milligram
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Sebastion calls Dr. Jeffries because he is experiencing back pain. To alleviate the pain, Dr. Jeffries prescribes pain-relief medication for Sebastion by calling a local pharmacy and speaking with a pharmacist. Which prescription method does Dr. Jeffries utilize?

A
computerized
B
electronic
C
verbal
D
written
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Which forms of drugs dissolve gradually to release the drug slowly? Check all that apply.

A
tablet
B
pellet
C
caplet
D
capsule
E
bead
F
wafer
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Shelby wants to buy pain-relief medication. At the store, she selects a brand called Motrin™ and a brand called Advil™. She is supposed to see that each medication’s packages list the drug ibuprofen as the active ingredient.

A
It is a generic name.
B
It is a trade name.
C
It is a chemical name.
D
It is a diagnostic name.

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