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front 1

*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.

back 1

*vaccine

front 2

Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

back 2

Thyroid hormone and insulin

front 3

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

back 3

distribution

front 4

Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?

back 4

Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3

front 5

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

back 5

Indication

front 6

The study of drugs is called __________.

back 6

Pharmacology

front 7

Which of the following is the action of an antiemetic?

back 7

prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting

front 8

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

back 8

Schedule V

front 9

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

back 9

cephalosporins and penicillins

front 10

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

back 10

pharmacognosy

front 11

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

back 11

digitoxin and quinine

front 12

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

back 12

Generic name

front 13

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

back 13

Trade name

front 14

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

back 14

Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia

front 15

Which of the following drugs are examples of anticoagulants?

back 15

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?

back 16

antihistamine; relieves sneezing

front 17

Which area of pharmacology also is called clinical pharmacology?

back 17

pharmacotherapeutics

front 18

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

back 18

FDA

front 19

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

back 19

pharmacognosy

front 20

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

front 21

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

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2. pharmacotherapeutics

front 22

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

front 23

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

front 24

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

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pharmacodynamics

front 25

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

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excretion

front 26

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?

back 26

acute

front 27

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?

back 27

prophylactic

front 28

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

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toxicology

front 29

*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

front 30

*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

front 31

Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic ?

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It prevents the sensation of pain.

front 32

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

back 32

Trade name

front 33

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

back 33

schedule v