Practice Exam V
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Pharmacology & Anesthesia; Diagnostic Procedures Review - 82 Questions
- 1.Which of the following is not one of the main sources from which drugs are derived?
- A.
Biotechnology
- B.
Animals
- C.
protein
- D.
Laboratory synthesis
- 2.The entire process of the drug within the body is ____.
- A.
Contraindication
- B.
Pharmacokinetics
- C.
pharmaceutical
- D.
indication
- 3.Which subcategory of drug preparation is a combination of two liquids than cannot mix?
- A.
Emulsion
- B.
suspension
- C.
Solution
- D.
Semisolid
- 4.Which type of drug name is advocated in the health care setting?
- A.
Chemical
- B.
Generic
- C.
Trade
- D.
Brand
- 5.Route of administration where medication is placed between the cheek and teeth for absorption is ____.
- A.
Dermal
- B.
inhalation
- C.
Intramuscular
- D.
Buccal
- 6.Buccal and sublingual administration are also considered to be ____.
- A.
Intracardiac
- B.
Topical
- C.
Oral
- D.
Inhalation
- 7.Drug administered within a joint is ____.
- A.
Subcutaneous
- B.
Intravenous
- C.
Intra-articular
- D.
Dermal
- 8.Drugs with a high potential to cause psychological and/or physical dependence and abuse are called ____.
- A.
Over the counter
- B.
Chemical
- C.
Prescription
- D.
Controlled substances
- 9.The process of drug absorption into the blood stream by capillaries refers to ____.
- A.
Active transport
- B.
Biotransformation
- C.
Passive transport
- D.
Transference
- 10.The transport of the drug substance that occurs once it enters the circulatory system is ____.
- A.
binding
- B.
Distribution
- C.
Barrier
- D.
Absorption
- 11.The main function of the liver in metabolism is to ____.
- A.
break down drug molecules
- B.
Transport the drug
- C.
Absorb the drug
- D.
Distribute the drug
- 12.What organ is primarily responsible for the excretion of a drug?
- A.
liver
- B.
lungs
- C.
Kidneys
- D.
intestines
- 13.Pharmacodynamics describes the interaction of the ____.
- A.
target organ and circulatory system
- B.
Drugs and capillaries
- C.
Heart and lungs
- D.
Drug molecules and target cells
- 14.The time it takes from administration of a drug and for its action to become evident refers to ____.
- A.
transition period
- B.
Onset
- C.
Duration
- D.
function
- 15.What theory states that the active substance in a drug has an affinity for a specific chemical constituent of a cell?
- A.
Drug-enzyme interaction
- B.
Drug-receptor interaction
- C.
Membrane interaction
- D.
Antagonistic drug interaction
- 16.Anticoagulant drugs prevent ____.
- A.
Blood-clotting mechanisms
- B.
vomiting
- C.
nausea
- D.
Anxiety
- 17.The process used to relieve pain during surgical intervention refers to ____ administration.
- A.
Tranquilizer
- B.
Anesthesia
- C.
Narcotics
- D.
Neuromuscular block
- 18.Which of the following focuses on altering the patient’s level of consciousness and minimizing pain and awareness?
- A.
Conduction blockade
- B.
General anesthesia
- C.
hypnosis
- D.
Amnesia
- 19.Which stage of general anesthesia can lead to patient death?
- A.
I
- B.
II
- C.
III
- D.
IV
- 20.Surgical intervention takes place during the ____.
- A.
Induction phase
- B.
Maintenance phase
- C.
emergence phase
- D.
Recovery phase
- 21.Sellick’s maneuver is also known as ____.
- A.
cricoid pressure
- B.
intubation
- C.
tracheostomy
- D.
ACLS
- 22.Which is not a risk associated with general anesthesia?
- A.
Cardiac arrest
- B.
Shock
- C.
Muscle relaxation
- D.
Allergic reaction
- 23.Which agents selectively interrupt the associative pathways of the brain?
- A.
Opioids
- B.
Dissociative
- C.
induction
- D.
tranquilizers
- 24.Benzodiazepines are ____.
- A.
Analgesics
- B.
Sedatives
- C.
Stimulants
- D.
Cholinergics
- 25.Where is the endotracheal tube placed?
- A.
Intravenous
- B.
intrathecal
- C.
Trachea
- D.
Lungs
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