Drug Class Terms — Unit test Answers

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The chart lists drug types that treat the same set of ailments.

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A
Drugs for Eye Conditions
B
Drugs for Heart Conditions
C
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
D
Drugs for Inflammation
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Amphetamines, anticonvulsant drugs, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors treat

A
allergic reactions.
B
heart function.
C
reproductive imbalances.
D
behavioral issues.
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A contraceptive drug that kills sperm is called a _______.

A
A spermicidal
B
A diuretic
C
A beta blocker
D
An oxytocin
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Which prescription abbreviations specifically require the medicine to be delivered by injection?

A
PO
B
NPO
C
IV
D
p.r.
E
IM
F
inj.
G
a.c.
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Which type of administration allows a drug to enter the body without going through the mouth?

A
oral
B
buccal
C
parenteral
D
sublingual
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In 2003, a major federally funded project was completed. This project mapped the sequence of all the base pairs that make up human DNA, and it has helped researchers understand drug interactions in the body.

A
Federal Health Project
B
Pharmacodynamics Project
C
Human Diagnostic Project
D
Human Genome Project
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Which legislative act bans false claims in drug labeling?

A
the Controlled Substances Act
B
the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
C
the Kefauver-Harris Amendment
D
the Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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Which prescription abbreviations are most similar in meaning?

A
“a.c.” and “q.d.”
B
“top.” and “admov”
C
“IV” and “IM”
D
“e.m.p.” and “D.A.W.”
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An OTC drug label indicates that adults with cold symptoms should take two teaspoons of the medicine every four hours. The frequency of this dosing schedule is determined by the drug’s

A
frequency distribution
B
half-life
C
median toxicity
D
off-label use
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Katy has contracted a severe case of malaria and is intravenously administered the drug chloroquine. This drug is injected directly into Katy’s

A
vein.
B
muscle.
C
epidermis.
D
hypodermis.
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Three patients receive hormonal drugs. Which best matches each patient with her health issue?

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Lisa has breast cancer, Shelly is about to give birth, and Melba has a hormonal imbalance.
B
Lisa has a hormonal imbalance, Shelly is about to give birth, and Melba has breast cancer.
C
Lisa is about to give birth, Shelly has a hormonal imbalance, and Melba has breast cancer.
D
Lisa is about to give birth, Shelly has breast cancer, and Melba has a hormonal imbalance.
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Which schedule drug is considered least addictive?

A
Schedule I
B
Schedule II
C
Schedule IV
D
Schedule V
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Four patients visit a local health clinic and receive drugs through different routes of administration:Which patient most likely received an injection?

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Saul
B
Paul
C
Ryan
D
Tristan
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Which drugs are available only with a prescription? Check all that apply.

A
Schedule I
B
Schedule II
C
Schedule III
D
Schedule IV
E
Schedule V
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N-acetyl-p-aminophenol describes the molecular structure of a pain reliever commonly known as acetaminophen. What kind of name is “N-acetyl-p-aminophenol”?

A
generic
B
therapeutic
C
chemical
D
trade
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The varicella vaccine is routinely given to children to prevent a disease called chickenpox. This vaccine is an example of

A
therapeutic use.
B
diagnostic use.
C
prophylaxis.
D
pharmacology.
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Which class of drugs is used to numb part or all of the body during surgical procedures?

A
diuretics
B
analgesics
C
anesthetics
D
NSAIDs
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Jenna is prescribed topical medicine that comes in a base that is about 80% oil and 20% water. In which form is Jenna’s medicine?

A
cream
B
liquid
C
lotion
D
ointment

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