Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmagic is the use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease.

Answer 1

Answer: False. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS is the use of drugs to diagnose.

Question 2

Pharmacology is a study of only one drug and it’s interaction with living things which encompasses the physical, and chemical properties , biochemical and physiologic effects.

Answer 2

Answer: False. Pharmacology is a study of DRUGS AND THEIR interaction with living things which encompasses the physical, and chemical properties , biochemical and physiologic effects.

Question 3

OTC Drugs means One Time Concert Drugs

Answer 3

Answer: False. Over The Counter Drugs

Question 4

The doctor orders Biogesic 500mg PO tid and Nurse Howl gives the medicine through IV every four hours. Nurse Howl administered the drug right.

Answer 4

Answer: False. The drug should be through (PO) BY MOUTH AND (TID) 3 TIMES A DAY.

Question 5

The doctor orders Losartan 50mg tabs PO daily in the morning. Nurse Seiji gives the medicine by mouth everyday in the morning.

Answer 5

Answer: True

Question 6

Neozep, Biogesic, and Ibuprofen are examples of over the counter drugs.

Answer 6

Answer: True

Question 7

PRN stands for pro re nata, a Tagalog phrase meaning not needed.

Answer 7

Answer: False. Pro re nata is a LATIN phrase meaning AS NEEDED.

Question 8

BID stands for ante cibum, a Latin phrase meaning twice a day.

Answer 8

Answer: False. BID stands for BIS IN DIE.

Question 9

The gtt is used to determine the drop of the medication.

Answer 9

Answer: True

Question 10

Teaspoon, tablespoon, ounce, cup, grain, and glass are the times of medications.

Answer 10

Answer: False. Teaspoon, tablespoon, ounce, cup, grain, and glass are the HOUSEHOLD MEASUREMENTS.

Question 11

What are the 4 processes of Pharmacokinetics?
1. Evolution 5. Absorption
2. Distribution 6. Abduction
3. Excretion 7. Metabolism
4. Disturbance

a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 4, 6, 7
c. 2, 3, 5, 7

Answer 11

Answer: C

Question 12

The following are one of the 5 important rights of medication administration except:

a. Right Patient
b. Right Router
c. Right Time

Answer 12

Answer: B

Question 13

The following are the 2 principles of pharmacology except:

a. Pharmacopotential
b. Pharmacokinetics
c. Pharmacodynamics

Answer 13

Answer: A

Question 14

Pharmacokinetics is derived from two Greek words, ____________ and kinesis.

a. Pharmacol
b. Plankton
c. Pharmakon

Answer 14

Answer: C

Question 15

It is the fastest route in medications and has no barriers to absorption.

a. Intramuscular
b. Intravenous
c. Intramuros

Answer 15

Answer: B

Question 16

What type of route do the nurses can administer drugs without doctors orders?

a. Intravenous
b. Coral
c. Oral

Answer 16

Answer: C

Question 17

A subcutaneous and intramuscular barrier to absorption is that the _______ has large spaces between cells.

a. Epidermal cells
b. Capillary wall
c. Epithelial tissue

Answer 17

Answer: B

Question 18

The following does not belong to the receptor theory except:

a. Party agonist
b. Antagonist
c. Protagonist

Answer 18

Answer: B

Question 19

Nurse Yor checks the wrist band of the clients before administering drugs. It shows the right _______.

a. Medication
b. Evaluation
c. Patient

Answer 19

Answer: C

Question 20

Give the correct components of prescription order
1. Name of education
2. Dosage of medication
3. Route of administration
4. Date and time of birthday

a. 2 & 3
b. 4 only
c. 1 & 3

Answer 20

Answer: A