Moscou: Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

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Moscou: Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

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Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacology

TRUE/FALSE

1.Drugs come only from natural origins.

ANS:F

Drugs may come from natural or synthetic origin.

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 5

2.Erythropoietin is an example of a biopharmaceutical.

ANS:T

Erythropoietin and human insulin are examples of biopharmaceuticals.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 3

3.Generic drugs are always less expensive than brand name drugs.

ANS:T

Generic drugs are always less expensive than brand name drugs.

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 8

4.“Rx only” must be printed on the label of all legend drugs.

ANS:T

“Rx only” must be printed on the label of all legend drugs.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 8

5.Binders and fillers are inactive ingredients but have no influence rate of drug absorption.

ANS:F

Binders and fillers are inactive ingredients but they may influence rate of drug absorption.

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 10

MULTIPLE CHOICE

6._____ drugs are only administered directly into the bloodstream.

a. / Enteral
b. / Transdermal
c. / Transmucosal
d. / Parenteral

ANS:D

Parenterally administered drugs directly enter the bloodstream, producing rapid action. Once in the bloodstream, the side effects cannot be easily stopped.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 12

7.Fentanyl is used as an _____.

a. / anesthetic
b. / analgesic
c. / anticoagulant
d. / antitussive

ANS:B

Fentanyl is a synthetically manufactured analgesic.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 5

8.Which of the following statements about pharmacy technicians is not true: Pharmacy technicians who possess a good understanding of pharmacology understand the importance of _____.

a. / drug interactions
b. / therapeutic duplications
c. / lab values
d. / excessive dose alerts

ANS:C

Knowledge of pharmacology facilitates selection of warning labels for drugs dispensed. Pharmacy technicians who possess a good understanding of pharmacology understand the importance of recognizing drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and excessive dose alerts screened by the computer

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 3

9.In 1906, the _____ was passed to protect the public from ineffective and harmful drugs.

a. / Humphrey-Durham Amendment
b. / Controlled Substance Act
c. / Pure Food and Drug Act
d. / Combat Meth Act

ANS:C

In 1906, the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed to protect the public from ineffective and harmful drugs.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 5

10.Which of the following drugs were not discovered in the 20th century?

a. / antiinfective agents
b. / insulin
c. / antiretrovirals
d. / castor oil

ANS:D

Antiinfective agents, insulin and its use for the treatment of diabetes, and antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV/AIDS were all discovered between the 1930s and present time.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 3

11.The aim of drug therapy is to _____ disease.

a. / diagnose
b. / treat
c. / cure
d. / all of the above

ANS:D

The aim of drug therapy is to diagnose, treat, cure, or lessen the symptoms of disease.

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 5

12.Which step is not part of the drug development process?

a. / clinical research
b. / clinical studies
c. / new drug application process
d. / marketing

ANS:D

There are many steps in the drug development process. The steps from the test tube to production and distribution of a new drug involve preclinical research, clinical studies, new drug application process, and review.

DIF:Cognitive level 2: InterpretationREF:p. 5

13.The proprietary name of a drug is assigned by the _____.

a. / FDA
b. / CDER Labeling and Nomenclature Committee
c. / New Drug Application reviewer
d. / manufacturer

ANS:D

The proprietary name or brand name is assigned by the drug manufacturer according to recommendations made by the CDER Labeling and Nomenclature Committee.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 8

14.The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA) was signed into law on March 6, 2006, to regulate, among other things, retail over-the-counter sales of _____.

a. / ephedrine
b. / pseudoephedrine
c. / phenylpropanolamine products
d. / all of the above

ANS:D

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA) was signed into law on March 6, 2006, to regulate, among other things, retail over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine products.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 9

15.Chemical properties of the drug influence _____ of the drug in the body.

a. / absorption
b. / distribution
c. / metabolism and elimination
d. / all of the above

ANS:D

Chemical properties of the drug influence absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of the drug in the body.

DIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 10

MATCHING

Match the following drug endings with their classifications.

a. / “-olol”
b. / “-prazole”
c. / “-depine”
d. / “-thromycin”
e. / “-profen”

16.calcium channel blocker

17.-adrenergic blocking drug

18.NSAID

19.macrolide anti-infective

20.proton pump inhibitor

16.ANS:CDIF:Cognitive level 1: RecallREF:p. 8