Chapter 11 Review Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a parenteral route of administration?

a. Intravenous
b. Topical
c. Oral
d. Inhalation

Answer 1

intravenous

Question 2

The escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue, which can cause localized vasoconstriction, is termed:

a. anaphylaxis.
b. extravasation.
c. edema.
d. hematoma.

Answer 2

b. extravasation.

Question 3

Which drug would be given to a patient who needs a blood thinner?

a. Dilantin
b. Decadron
c. Heparin
d. Zoloft

Answer 3

c. Heparin

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct category for the drug Imodium?

a. Analgesic
b. Antidiarrheal
c. Antianxiety
d. Anticoagulant

Answer 4

b. Antidiarrheal

Question 5

The abbreviation “qod” stands for:

a. once daily.
b. once every other day.
c. Daily.
d. none of the above.

Answer 5

b. once every other day.

Question 6

The way a drug travels through the body to the appropriate receptor site is known as:

a. pharmacodynamics.
b. excretion.
c. distribution.
d. pharmacokinetics.

Answer 6

d. pharmacokinetics.

Question 7

The type of drug given to cancer patients to relieve nausea and vomiting is a(n):

a. antacid.
b. emetic.
c. cathartic.
d. antiemetic.

Answer 7

d. antiemetic.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a parenteral route of administration for medications?

a. Subcutaneous
b. Instillation
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular

Answer 8

b. Instillation

Question 9

The way in which drugs affect the body is called:

a. pharmacokinetics.
b. metabolism.
c. pharmacodynamics.
d. drug effectiveness.

Answer 9

c. pharmacodynamics.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a patient-related variable that would affect response to medications?

a. Weight
b. Physical condition
c. Tolerance
d. Emotional requirements
e. Age

Answer 10

c. Tolerance

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the rights of drug administration?

a. Right patient
b. Right route
c. Right time
d. Right syringe

Answer 11

d. Right syringe