Chapter 5 Flashcards
• The magnesium component of an antacid is most likely to cause:
a) constipation
b) diarrhea
c) wheezing
d) rash
B
• The study of drugs and their actions on living organisms is:
a) pharmacokinetics
b) pharmacodynamics
c) pharmaceuticals
d) pharmacology
D
• the class of drugs that completely shuts off acid production in the stomach is:
a) H2 blockers
b) antacids
c) proton pump inhibitors
d) laxatives
C
• the most common side effect of antibiotics is:
a) skin rash
b) photo toxicity
c) GI tract upset
d) hepatotoxicity
A
• A reference used more in a community pharmacy than in a hospital pharmacy is:
a) PDR
b) drug topics red book
c) Ident-A-Drug
d) Facts and Comparisons
B
• drugs have many actions. the desired action is called:
a) side effect
b) physiological effect
c) serendipitous effect
d) pharmaceutic phase
D
• Proper blood clotting is dependent on which vitamin?
a) vitamin D
b) vitamin K
c) vitamin B1
d) Vitamin A
B
• Drugs originally prescribed to treat hypertension that are now being given to relax smooth muscle in vascular walls are:
a) alpha blockers
b) beta blockers
c) thiazide diuretics
d) loop diuretics
A
• a reference used to identify a specific tablet or capsule by its color and shape is:
a) PDR
b) facts and comparisons
c) Ident-A-Drug
d) drug topics red book
C
• the drug of choice to treat patients allergic to sulfa is:
a) erythromycin
b) nitrofurantoin
c) erythromycin
d) metronidazole
B
• an adverse effect of a drug is considered a/an:
a) poisoning, harmful or life threatening
b) anticipated and desired effect
c) nuisance factor
d) undesired effect that requires modification of treatment
D
• The process of how drugs are handled in the body is called:
a) pharmacology
b) pharmacodynamics
c) pharmacokinetics
d) pharmacotherapeutics
C
• the primary site of metabolic processing is the:
a) liver
b) kidney
c) small intestine
d) large intestine
A
• patients who are taking tetracycline should avoid:
a) iron supplements
b) vitamin B
c) zinc
d) sunshine
D
• the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) is updated:
a) monthly
b) quarterly
c) weekly
d) annually
D