Pharmacology Final Review

Question 1

What is the indication for a diuretic?

Answer 1

Treats Edema/hypertension

Question 2

What is the indication for Percocet?

Answer 2

Treats pain

Question 3

What is the indication for Glucophage?

Answer 3

Diabetes mellitus type 2

Question 4

Convert 352 Ib. to Kilogram

Answer 4

160 kg

Question 5

Tums and Prevacid are examples of what classification?

Answer 5

Antiacids

Question 6

True or False: MA’s prescribe Rx?

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

What is a crash cart? Why is it important?

Answer 7

To safely and effectively transport lifesaving supplies and equipment to the scene of a cardiac or respiratory emergency within a medical facility

Question 8

What agency approves and regulates the manufacturing and distribution of drugs?

Answer 8

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 9

Which part of a prescription includes the name of the drug and the amount?

Answer 9

Inscription

Question 10

Define e-prescribing

Answer 10

Prescriptions are entered electronically and transmitted directly to the pharmacy

Question 11

Define the physicians’ desk reference?

Answer 11

a comprehensive book listing of drug products for medical professionals

Question 12

How often should drug inventory be completed?

Answer 12

Every 2 years

Question 13

Why has the Joint Commission created a “do not use list”?

Answer 13

Stemming from concern about errors regarding the interpretation of abbreviations that have been used in the past