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*A(n) ____________ is a preparation made from microorganisms and administered to a person to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infectious disease.

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*vaccine

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Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

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Thyroid hormone and insulin

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Which of the following pertains to the length of time between dosing and the availability of a drug in the bloodstream?

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distribution

front 4

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

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Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3

front 5

Which of the following is the purpose or reason for using a drug?

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Indication

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The study of drugs is called __________.

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Pharmacology

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Which of the following is the action of an antiemetic?

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prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting

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Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

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Schedule V

front 9

Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?

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cephalosporins and penicillins

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Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?

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pharmacognosy

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Which of the following are examples of plant-derived drugs?

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digitoxin and quinine

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Which of the following is considered a drug's official name?

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Generic name

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Which drug name is selected by its manufacturer, is protected by copyright, and is the property of the manufacturer?

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Trade name

front 14

Examples of drugs that belong to the drug category of cathartics are __________.

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Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia

front 15

Which of the following drugs are examples of anticoagulants?

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Lovenox, heparin sodium, and Coumadin

front 16

Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?

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antihistamine; relieves sneezing

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Which area of pharmacology also is called clinical pharmacology?

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pharmacotherapeutics

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Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?

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FDA

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Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?

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pharmacognosy

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Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?

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use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste

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2. Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

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2. pharmacotherapeutics

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As of June 2015, medications for drug use in pregnancy are typically in which of the following categories?

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Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

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Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs that have a high potential for physical or psychological dependence, but do have therapeutic uses, for which they require prescriptions?

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schedule ll

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Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

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pharmacodynamics

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Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

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excretion

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A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?

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acute

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A drug is prescribed to prevent a disease or condition, as with immunizations or birth control drugs, in which of the following types of drug therapies?

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prophylactic

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The study of poisons or the poisonous effects of drugs is which of the following?

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toxicology

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*A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ____________.

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*opioid

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*A healthcare professional ____________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.

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*dispenses

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Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic ?

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It prevents the sensation of pain.

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Which drug name is selected by its manufacturer, is protected by copyright, and is the property of the manufacturer?

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Trade name

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Antitussives and antidiarrheals that contain small amounts of opioids, such as codeine, belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

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schedule v