NCCT Test Review for Medical Assistants (Pharmacology) Flashcards

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What license must a physician have to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances?
Narcotics
Physicians with a narcotics license are required to register on June 30 of each year with?
Drug Enforcement Agency
A drgu that causes vomiting is called?
An emetic
A drug used to relieve a cough is called?
Antitussive
A drug used to control temperature is called?
Antipyretic
A drug that reduces anxiety is called a?
Tranquilizer
A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a?
Vasodilator
A drug that decreases congestion is called a?
Decongestant
A date on a bottle of medication that assures it's potency is?
An expiration date
DRugs used in treatment of a condition to relieve symptoms are?
Therapeutic drugs
An atiseptic drug ________________________.
Inhibits growth of microorganisms
All prescriptions written for controlled substances in ScheduleII must be wholly written and ____________________.
Cannot be refilled
If the physician says to administer an emetic to the patient immediately, you should get a?
Drug that causes vomiting
The amount of medicine that is prescribed for administratin, is known as the?
Dosage
Insulin syringes are calibrated in?
Units