Pharmacology

Question 1

The type of anemia resulting from malabsorption of vitamin B12 is

Answer 1

pernicious anemia

Question 2

The medical term for the “voice box” is the

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larynx

Question 3

The medical term that means within the main part of the brain is

Answer 3

intracerebral

Question 4

The medical term for the ear ossicle that is shaped like a stirrup is the

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stapes

Question 5

The term “arthroplasty” means

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surgical repair of a joint

Question 6

The term “cardiorrhexis” means

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rupture of tissue within the heart

Question 7

The structure that connects bone to bone is the

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ligament.

Question 8

The term “laparotomy” means

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incision of the abdominal wall

Question 9

The term “lumbar” refers to the

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lower back

Question 10

The word root cost/o means

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rib.

Question 11

The accessory organ of the digestive system that secretes insulin is the

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pancreas

Question 12

The accessory organ of the digestive system that stores bile is the

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gallbladder

Question 13

The accessory organ of the digestive system that is considered the largest gland in the body and produces bile is the:

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liver

Question 14

The folds in the stomach lining are called:

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rugae

Question 15

The portion of the small intestine that connects to the stomach is the:

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duodenum

Question 16

The structure that carries urine from the bladder to the urinary meatus is the:

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urethra

Question 17

The structures that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are called the:

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ureters

Question 18

The wavelike motion of the stomach that propels food through the digestive system is:

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peristalsis

Question 19

The medical term meaning inflammation of the stomach is:

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gastitis

Question 20

The medical term that means excision of an ovary is:

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oophorectomy

Question 21

The prefix ante- means:

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before

Question 22

The prefix anti- means:

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against

Question 23

The prefix auto- means:

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self

Question 24

The prefix circum- means:

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around

Question 25

The term “stomatitis” means:

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inflammation of the mouth.

Question 26

The term “stomatology” means:

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study of the structures of the mouth.

Question 27

The term “gastromegaly” means:

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enlargement of the stomach.

Question 28

The term “gastrostomy” means:

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creation of a new opening into the stomach.

Question 29

A common drug for hypertension is:

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lisinopril

Question 30

A common example of an anti-inflammatory is:

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aspirin

Question 31

A common example of an anticonvulsive is:

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Tegretol

Question 32

A common example of an antihistamine is:

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Benadryl

Question 33

A common example of an antiemetic is:

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Compazine

Question 34

A common example of an antidiarrheal is:

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Lomotil

Question 35

A common example of an antitussive is:

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Codeine

Question 36

A common example of a bronchodilator is:

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Albuterol

Question 37

A drug type that eases pain is called an:

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analgesic

Question 38

A drug type that numbs is referred to as an:

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anesthetic

Question 39

A teaspoon is equal to:

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5 mL

Question 40

An example of a common diuretic is:

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Lasix

Question 41

An example of a common NSAID is:

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ibuprofen

Question 42

For an intramuscular injection, the proper needle angle is:

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90 degrees

Question 43

The best way to implement patient education materials is to:

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Discuss the materials with the patient

Question 44

The cognitive domain of learning involves

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knowledge

Question 45

The first step in developing a patient education plan is to:

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Identify the purpose

Question 46

The Joint Commission recommends that a patient educational plan be:

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multidisciplinary

Question 47

The psychomotor domain of learning involves:

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sensory skills

Question 48

How many 250 mg capsules are needed to fill a prescription order for 500 mg b.i.d. - 10 days?

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40

Question 49

If the physician orders Keflex 0.5 g and available is Keflex 250 mg/mL, how many milliliters will you give the patient?

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2 mL

Question 50

Influenza vaccine may be administered intramuscular or intranasal dependent on the:

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specific type of the vaccine

Question 51

Not storing vaccine at proper temperatures or disrupting the cold chain can:

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Eliminate or reduce the effect or efficacy of the vaccine

Question 52

Some medications can be ordered verbally over the phone, but the physician must write a prescription for the pharmacist to dispense which drug?

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Morphine

Question 53

The affective domain of learning involves:

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values

Question 54

When designing a patient education plan, it is important to:

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Consider the needs of each patient

Question 55

When teaching an unemployed single mother proper nutrition for her young children, a good community resource is the:

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WIC program

Question 56

When teaching flu prevention, the best source of information is the:

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention