Pharmacology Basics

Question 1

What does ADR stand for?

Answer 1

Adverse Drug Reaction

Question 2

What is Contraindication

Answer 2

Conditions in which use of certain drugs

Question 3

What is Indication?

Answer 3

Diseases, Conditions and Disorders

Question 4

What is PolyPharmacy?

Answer 4

Combination of two or more drugs

Question 5

What is Therapeutic Range

Answer 5

Concentration or level of drug

Question 6

Buccal (BUC.)

Answer 6

Inside the cheek

Question 7

Abbreviation for Right Eye

Answer 7

OD

Question 8

Abbreviation for Left Eye

Answer 8

OS

Question 9

Abbreviation for both eyes

Answer 9

OU

Question 10

Abbreviation for by mouth

Answer 10

P.O.

Question 11

Abbreviation for rectum

Answer 11

Pr. Or rec.

Question 12

Subcutaneous ”under the skin”

Answer 12

Subcu or SQ

Question 13

Sublingual ”under the tongue”

Answer 13

Sibling or SL

Question 14

Topical ”on the skin”

Answer 14

Top.

Question 15

Abbreviation for Vaginal

Answer 15

Vag.

Question 16

Before Meals

Answer 16

AC

Question 17

After meals

Answer 17

PC

Question 18

Ad lib stands for?

Answer 18

As much as needed

Question 19

AS necessary

Answer 19

PRN

Question 20

Hours of sleep

Answer 20

Hs.

Question 21

STAT

Answer 21

Immediately

Question 22

Every

Answer 22

Abbreviation q

Question 23

Once Daily

Answer 23

Abbreviation qd

Question 24

Two times a day

Answer 24

Abbreviation bid

Question 25

Three times a day

Answer 25

Abbreviation tid

Question 26

Four times daily

Answer 26

Abbreviation qid

Question 27

Every hour of sleep

Answer 27

Abbreviation qhs

Question 28

Every hour

Answer 28

Abbreviation qh

Question 29

Every two hours

Answer 29

Abbreviation q2h

Question 30

Every three hours

Answer 30

Abbreviation q3h

Question 31

Every four hours

Answer 31

Abbreviation q4h

Question 32

Nothing by mouth

Answer 32

Npo

Question 33

Less than

Question 34

Greater than

Answer 34

>

Question 35

Without

Answer 35

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S

Question 36

With

Answer 36

_

C

Question 37

Vital Signs

Answer 37

TPR or BP

Question 38

Tablet

Answer 38

Tab.

Question 39

Capsule abbreviation

Answer 39

Cap.

Question 40

Abbreviation for solution

Answer 40

Sol

Question 41

Abbreviation for syrup

Answer 41

Syr.

Question 42

Abbreviation for cream

Answer 42

Crm

Question 43

Lowers blood pressure

Answer 43

Antihypertensive

Question 44

Prevents blood clot formation

Answer 44

Anticoagulants

Question 45

Treats bacterial infection

Answer 45

Antibiotic

Question 46

Treats stomach and/or intestinal conditions

Answer 46

Gastrointestinal drugs

Question 47

Induces sleep

Answer 47

Endocrine system drugs

Question 48

Lowers cholesterol

Answer 48

Antihyperlipedemic

Question 49

Treats seizure disorders

Answer 49

Anticonvulsants

Question 50

Controls disease and regulates body functions

Answer 50

Hypnotic

Question 51

Reduces Anxiety

Answer 51

Anti anxiety drug

Question 52

Treats depression

Answer 52

Anti depression drugs

Question 53

Medication delivery system

Answer 53

Vials, Blister pack, multi-dose and unit-dose

Question 54

What does MAR stand for

Answer 54

Medication Admin Record

Question 55

Constant pacing; if forced to sit still can cause agitation

Answer 55

Akathisia

Question 56

Irregular Muscular Action

Answer 56

Ataxia

Question 57

BUN

Answer 57

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Question 58

Being apparently awake but unresponsive

Answer 58

Catatonic

Question 59

Amount of drug in certain volume of liquid

Answer 59

Concentration

Question 60

Abnormal tonicity of muscle

Answer 60

Dystonia

Question 61

Drug produces drowsiness & assists with the onset & maintenance of sleep

Answer 61

Hypnotic

Question 62

Large decrease in Blood Pressure

Answer 62

Orthostatic hypotenstion

Question 63

Client accepts a med but refuses to swallow

Answer 63

Passive refusal

Question 64

Amount of a substance can be dissolved in a liquid

Answer 64

Solubility

Question 65

Irreversible neurological side effects of antipsychotic drug

Answer 65

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 66

Inadequate muscle tone in the muscles

Answer 66

Torticollis

Question 67

Acidic substance produced when body uses fat instead of sugar

Answer 67

Ketones

Question 68

Severe condition caused by lack of insulin and elevation in stress hormones marked by high blood glucose levels

Answer 68

Ketoacidosis

Question 69

A client who usually participates actively in activities is sitting, listlessly, watching television. She has been drinking a lot of liquid and complains, “I sure have been going to the bathroom a lot today”. It is flu season and for the past few days, she has been complaining of feeling like she is “coming down with something”.

Is she hypo or hyperglycemic

Answer 69

Hyperglycemic

Question 70

A medication aide assists a client to administer her morning insulin injection before breakfast. At breakfast, the client complains that she is “just not hungry” and refuses to eat most of her breakfast. Not long after breakfast she complains of feeling “nervous”. She looks a little pale and is sweating more than usual. The medication aide checks her pulse and notes that it is much faster than normal.
Is she hyper or hypoglycemic

Answer 70

Hypoglycemic

Question 71

Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia

Answer 71

Drinking more than usual
Goes to their bathroom frequently 
Eating more
Squinting
Irritable 
Infections or sore that take a long time to heal

Question 72

Signs and symptoms of Hypoglycemic

Answer 72

Shaking hands
Skin is pale and wet
Rapid pulse
Eating more
Difficulty concentrating
Confused
Slurred speech

Question 73

Loss of power expression by speech, reading, writing or signs

Answer 73

Aphasia

Question 74

What does CVA stand for

Answer 74

Cerebral vascular accident