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Pharmacology Ch 1 -
pharm ch 1
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What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? a. Brand b. Nonproprietary c. Official d. Trademark | C. Official |
Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database c. United States Pharmacoppeia/National Formulary (USP-NF) d. Drug Interaction Fact | C. United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP-NF) |
What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction? a. Drug Facts and Comparisons b. Drug Interaction Facts c. Handbook on Injectable Drugs d. Martindale – The Complete Drug Reference | B. Drug Interaction Facts |
Which section of the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug? a.Manufacturer’s section b.Brand and Generic Name section c.Product Category section d.Product Information section | B. Brand and Generic Name section |
Which is the most useful drug reference source for patients? a. American Drug Index b. American Hospital Formulary c. Health on the Net Foundation d. Physicians’ Desk Reference | C. Health on the Net Foundation |
Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing? a. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) b. Durham-Humphrey Amendment (1952) c. Controlled Substances Act (1970) d. Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendment (1962 | A. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) |
Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency. a. I b. II c. III d. IV | B. II |
What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpox, for which there is known treatment? b.Omit the preclinical research phase c.Extend the clinical research phase d.Fast-track the investigational drug | D. Fast-track the investigational drug |
Which Statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? a. They are not listed in the USP-NF b. A prescription from a health care provider is needed c. They are sold without a prescription d. They are known only by their brand name | C. They are sold without a prescription |
Which is the most authoritative reference for medications that are injected? a. Parenteral Drug Handbook b. Handbook on Injectable Drugs c. Drugs and Injections Quarterly d. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs | B. Handbook on Injectable Drugs |
admin Lomotil, a Schedule V drug. Which statement is true about this drug’s classification? a.Abuse potential for this drug is low b.Psychological dependency is likely c.There is a high potential for abuse d.This drug is not a controlled substance | A. Abuse potential for this drug is low |
patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which approaches/methods are considered in treatment? (select apply) a.Therapeutic drugs b.Concentrated carbohydrate diet c.Family-centered care d.Regular daily exercise and activity e.Daily baths | A. Therapeutic drugs B. Concentrated carbohydrate diet D. Regular daily exercise and activity |
All the patient has is 4 different pills. They filled @ pharm. Which resources are appropriate to use? (selectapply) a.Martindale – The Complete Drug Reference b.Physicians’ Desk Reference, Section 4 c.Senior citizens’ center d.Patient’s home pharmacy | B. Physicians’ Desk Reference, Section 4 D. Patient’s home pharmacy |