Quiz Review Questions 1, 2, 3, 8

Question 1

The name listed on drug labels as active ingredient is the trade name of the drug.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A controlled substance with a schedule III would have less potential for abuse than a schedule II drugs.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

All of the following statements about generic drugs are true except:

Answer 3

they are manufactured by the same company as the branded drug

Question 4

_____________ consist of active ingredient drug in powdered form mixed with sweetener and flavoring agent. molded tablets

Answer 4

molded tablets

Question 5

The difference between whether a drug is harmful or helpful to the patient relies upon

Answer 5

how the drug is used

Question 6

An owner reports an unusual side effect for a drug that the veterinarian prescribed. You should:

Answer 6

Contact the FDA and/or drug manufacturer to report the adverse event.

Question 7

____________ are therapeutic agents composed of specially prepared plant or animal parts rather than chemicals synthesized in a laboratory.

Answer 7

extracts

Question 8

The ________________ legislation gives veterinarians the right to prescribe drugs for extra-label use in veterinary patients.

Answer 8

AMDUCA

Question 9

The acronym ADR, when used in relation to pharmacology, stands for: ________ _________ _________

Answer 9

adverse drug reaction

Question 10

It is appropriate to cut enteric-coated or SR tablets in half to provide a more accurate dosing of the medication.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Compounded drugs include, but are not limited to:

Answer 11

Emptying capsules into liquid to create a suspension
Combining two or more drugs into the same syringe for injection
Adding flavoring to the drug solution

Question 12

The DEA requires all controlled substance inventory records be maintained and readily available for a minimum of ________.

Answer 12

2 years

Question 13

Filling prescriptions for patients as indicated by the veterinarian’s prescription is referred to as

Answer 13

pharmacy

Question 14

All of the following must be included on a written drug prescription except?

Answer 14

patient weight

Question 15

Is the study of how drugs work

Answer 15

pharmacology

Question 16

Mrs. Smith is on vacation with Fluffy, her dog, in another state. Fluffy runs out of his medication, so Mrs. Smith goes to a local veterinary clinic with the written prescription she picked up from Fluffy’s regular veterinarian on her way out of town. The technician at the local clinic greets Mrs. Smith and immediately fills Fluffy’s prescription without having the veterinarian exam Fluffy, so Mrs. Smith and Fluffy can continue with their vacation.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

The ___ system is the most commonly used measuring system today

Answer 17

metric

Question 18

This term describes drugs that may potentially cause birth defects

Answer 18

teratogenic

Question 19

The following drug order means what when written in words- 1gtt OU q4h

Answer 19

One drop in both eyes every 4 hours

Question 20

The agency in the US responsible for regulation of drugs that have the potential for abuse is

Answer 20

DEA

Question 21

Your veterinarian instructs you to give an IP injection. Where do you inject the drug?

Answer 21

into the abdominal cavity

Question 22

The movement of a drug from the system ic circulation into the tissues is called

Answer 22

distribution

Question 23

All injectable drugs can be given via all routes: SQ, I”M, and IV

Answer 23

False

Question 24

An acidic environment has

Answer 24

many hydrogen ions present

Question 25

Capillaries located in the ___ have fenestrations allowing water and small drug molecules to enter an exit

Answer 25

body and placenta

Question 26

fat is a well perfused tissue

Answer 26

false

Question 27

___ is the study of how drugs work on the body

Answer 27

pharmodynamics

Question 28

acid drugs

Answer 28

become more hydrophilic in alkaline liquids
acquire a charge in alkaline environments
release hydrogen ions into the environment when placed in alkaline liquids

Question 29

the process of breaking down dosage forms to the individual molecules is called

Answer 29

dissolution