Test Bank For Pharmacology 3rd Edition By Richard D

Test Bank For Pharmacology 3rd Edition By Richard D

Fulcher: Pharmacology, 3rd EditionChapter 02: Basics of PharmacologyMULTIPLE CHOICE1. Component(s) of medications include all of the following EXCEPTa.active chemical ingredientb.inactive medicinal ingredientc.inert ingredientsd.flavoringse.preservatives ANS: B REF: 22 2. Drugs may be found from all of the following sources EXCEPTa.plantsb.mineralsc.gene splicingd.gumse.air ANS: E REF: 23 3. Factors concerning drug absorption that are important in patient teaching area.maintaining the proper acidity of the stomach for absorptionb.whether food is present in the stomach or notc.formula and milk products with the infant and small childd.all of the abovee.a and b ANS: D REF: 25-27 4. Factors concerned with percutaneous absorption include thea.length of time the medication is in contact with the skinb.moisture level of the skinc.depth of respirationsd.blood supply to the areae.all of the above ANS: E REF: 25-26 5. The amount of drug circulating in the body is called the drug’sa.half-lifeb.distribution ratec.blood leveld.accumulation point ANS: C REF: 27 6. Drug distribution is affected bya.the blood-brain barrierb.the lipid solubility of the drugc.the protein binding of the drugd.placental barrierse.all of the above ANS: E REF: 27 7. Metabolism isa.also called biotransformation where the drug is detoxifiedb.a series of reactions to chemically change the medicationc.necessary to prevent eventual harm to the persond.all of the abovee.a and c ANS: D REF: 27 8. Which of the following is NOT necessary in patient teaching concerning the excretion of medications?a.Exercise has no effect on the excretion of medications.b.Increased fluid intake assists with the excretion of drugs.c.A poor diet slows the excretion of medications.d.Laxatives may increase the excretion of medications.e.Pregnant and nursing mothers should discuss any medications, including OTC drugs, with their physician before taking. ANS: A REF: 27 9. Which of the following are considered the major drug actions?a.depression, stimulation, irritation, demulcenceb.depression, stimulation, demulcencec.depression, stimulation, irritationd.depression and stimulatione.stimulation ANS: A REF: 29 10. Absorption rates of oral medications from fastest to slowest area.liquids, capsules, coated tablets, tabletsb.capsules, tablets, suspensions, liquidsc.liquids, capsules, suspensions, tabletsd.liquids, suspensions, capsules, tablets ANS: D REF: 25