Chapter 21 Mock Quiz

Question 1

what is pharmacokinetics

Answer 1

study of the distribution and removal of drugs in the body

Question 2

pertaining to an agent that reduces fever

Answer 2

antipyretic

Question 3

finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of

Answer 3

toxicology

Question 4

penicillin is an example of which type of drug

Answer 4

antibiotic

Question 5

drug is administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth

Answer 5

inhalation

Question 6

drugs that produce loss on sensation throughout the entire body

Answer 6

anesthetics

Question 7

ac

Answer 7

before meals, ante cibum

Question 8

insertion of suppositories are

Answer 8

rectal administration

Question 9

study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called

Answer 9

molecular pharmacology

Question 10

assisting or aiding

Answer 10

adjuvant

Question 11

morphine

Answer 11

analgesic drug

Question 12

drug is administered under the tongue

Answer 12

sublingual

Question 13

estrogen

Answer 13

endocrine drug

Question 14

drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behaviour

Answer 14

tranquilizers

Question 15

what is anaphylaxis

Answer 15

a type of hypersensitivity reaction

Question 16

IV

Answer 16

intravenous

Question 17

what is modality

Answer 17

method of treatment

Question 18

aerosols are administered this way

Answer 18

inhalation

Question 19

the combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each

Answer 19

synergism

Question 20

amphetamine and caffeine

Answer 20

stimulant drug

Question 21

pertaining to within a sheath or within the membranes surrounding the spinal cord

Answer 21

intrathecal

Question 22

PCA

Answer 22

patient controlled analgesia

Question 23

drugs are swallowed and absorbed though the intestinal tracts

Answer 23

oral