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
- 26.Demerol, Sublimaze, Sufenta, and Alfenta are examples of ____.
- A.
Opioids
- B.
Dissociative agents
- C.
Narcotic antagonists
- D.
Hypnotic agents
- 27.Which agents work by mimicking a release of acetylcholine across the neuromuscular junction?
- A.
depolarizing
- B.
Nondepolarizing
- C.
Cholinergic
- D.
Spinal
- 28.A noninvasive method used to monitor rate, rhythm, and electrical conduction of the heart is ____.
- A.
Blood pressure monitoring
- B.
Electrocardiography
- C.
Cardiac catheterization
- D.
pulse oximetry
- 29.Antiemetic agents are used to prevent ____.
- A.
Bleeding
- B.
Nausea
- C.
Clotting
- D.
Hypotension
- 30.Which of the following provides a breath-by-breath analysis of expired carbon dioxide?
- A.
Capnography
- B.
Spirometry
- C.
Oxygen analyzer
- D.
Infusion control device
- 31.An induced hypothermia level of 68o F and below is ____.
- A.
light hypothermia
- B.
Moderate hypothermia
- C.
Deep hypothermia
- D.
Profound hypothermia
- 32.Which of the following induces hypothermia?
- A.
Warming blanket
- B.
internal cavity cooling
- C.
Humidification
- D.
Oxygen tent
- 33.The patient warming device that utilizes warm air blown into a special blanket is called ____.
- A.
hypo/hyperthermia unit
- B.
Bair hugger
- C.
Sequential stockings
- D.
Baby warmer
- 34.Which of the following uses a light absorption technique to assess oxygen saturation levels in arterial blood?
- A.
pulse oximeter
- B.
temperature monitors
- C.
Electrocardiogram
- D.
Arterial catheter
- 35.The most widely used amino amide drug is ____ hydrochloride.
- A.
lidocaine
- B.
Mepivacaine
- C.
Bupivacaine
- D.
Cocaine
- 36.Nerve plexus block, Bier block, spinal block, and epidural block are common types of ____.
- A.
local infiltration
- B.
monitored anesthesia
- C.
Cryoanesthesia
- D.
Regional blockade
- 37.What type of block is used for surgery of one hour or less in length on an extremity?
- A.
nerve plexus
- B.
Bier
- C.
Spinal
- D.
Epidural
- 38.Patient position, and agent baricity can influence the effect of ____.
- A.
Nerve plexus
- B.
Local anesthetic
- C.
Spinal anesthetic
- D.
Caudal block
- 39.Which is NOT an advantage of spinal anesthesia?
- A.
patient remains conscious
- B.
bowel contraction
- C.
Muscle relaxant
- D.
Hypotension
- 40.Hypnoanesthesia and acupuncture are types of ____.
- A.
Nontraditional anesthesia
- B.
Regional anesthesia
- C.
Topical anesthesia
- D.
Monitored anesthesia
- 41.Which is the sole responsibility of the circulator?
- A.
identify patient
- B.
Document physical findings
- C.
Document emotional status
- D.
Ensure preoperative duties completed
- 42.Who is responsible for making mental assessments of patient’s size and condition to anticipate items needed for procedure?
- A.
Anesthesia provider
- B.
circulator
- C.
STSR
- D.
Surgeon
- 43.Who maintains the sterile field until the patient is out of the operating room?
- A.
nurse’s aide
- B.
Circulator
- C.
STSR
- D.
Surgeon
- 44.Who is responsible for performing counts?
- A.
Surgeon and first assistant
- B.
Circulator and nurse’s aide
- C.
STSR and circulator
- D.
STSR and anesthesia provider
- 45.Diagnostic imaging includes which of the following?
- A.
History and physical
- B.
Biopsy
- C.
direct visualization
- D.
Radiography
- 46.An AP radiographic film is taken ____.
- A.
Laterally
- B.
Front to back
- C.
Cephalad to caudad
- D.
posteriorly
- 47.A myelogram is used to ____.
- A.
Evaluate the spine
- B.
Assess peripheral vascular disease
- C.
Assess pneumothorax
- D.
Evaluate joint disease
- 48.What is used to enhance visualization of structures during a diagnostic imaging procedure?
- A.
Saline
- B.
Contrast medium
- C.
Lugol’s solution
- D.
Local anesthetic
- 49.Which diagnostic imaging procedure allows the surgeon to view anatomic structures during the surgical procedure?
- A.
Conventional X-ray
- B.
Ultrasound
- C.
Fluoroscopy
- D.
MRI
- 50.Angiography is used to ____.
- A.
Evaluate the heart
- B.
assess peripheral vascular disease
- C.
Detect ureteral stones
- D.
Image soft tissue
- 51.Which of the following is used to evaluate heart function?
- A.
angiography
- B.
MRI
- C.
Ultrasound
- D.
Cardiac catheterization
- 52.Cholangiography is a radiographic study of the ____.
- A.
Colon
- B.
Gall bladder
- C.
Stomach
- D.
brain
- 53.Which of the following is the most useful for viewing soft tissue?
- A.
MRI
- B.
ultrasound
- C.
Conventional X-ray
- D.
MIBG scan
- 54.Ultrasound involves the use of ____.
- A.
Radioisotope scanning
- B.
High-frequency sound waves
- C.
Spinning hydrogen atoms
- D.
Electromagnetic radiation
- 55.Ultrasound is ideal for examination of the fetus because ____.
- A.
radioisotopes are injected
- B.
An electromagnetic field is created
- C.
It does not use ionizing radiation
- D.
contrast media is injected
- 56.Nuclear medicine studies are also referred to as ____.
- A.
ultrasound
- B.
MRI
- C.
Isotope scanning
- D.
CT scanning
- 57.The MIBG scan is a specific type of isotope scan used to identify a problem with the ____.
- A.
Heart
- B.
adrenal gland
- C.
pituitary gland
- D.
Kidney
- 58.Urine collected over a 24 hour period is tested to determine ____.
- A.
infection
- B.
Presence of blood
- C.
malignancy
- D.
Level of nitrogenous wastes
- 59.The term staging refers to ____.
- A.
Presence of infection
- B.
Degree of tumor metastasis
- C.
Presence of blood
- D.
Degree of heart block
- 60.The normal percentage of oxygen saturation in arterial blood is ____.
- A.
96% to 100% of capacity
- B.
90% to 95% of capacity
- C.
85% to 89% of capacity
- D.
80% to 84% of capacity
- 61.The ____ is the physician who will provide a biopsy report.
- A.
General surgeon
- B.
Family practitioner
- C.
Pathologist
- D.
Oncologist
- 62.The gram stain is a technique used to identify a ____.
- A.
virus
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Mold
- D.
Prion
- 63.Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive ____.
- A.
Without oxygen
- B.
in high concentrations of oxygen
- C.
In conditions of extreme heat or cold
- D.
With or without oxygen
- 64.A culture provides information about the type of ____.
- A.
helminth present
- B.
virus present
- C.
Bacteria present
- D.
Cancer cells present
- 65.Thoracentesis is the removal of ____.
- A.
CSF for laboratory analysis
- B.
fluid from the pleural cavity
- C.
Fluid from the peritoneal cavity
- D.
fluid from a joint space
- 66.Electroencephalography is a recording of ____.
- A.
fetal activity
- B.
Electrical activity of the heart
- C.
electrical activity of the brain
- D.
Movement of blood circulation
- 67.Display and recording of the electrical activity of skeletal muscle is called ____.
- A.
EEG
- B.
ECG
- C.
EMG
- D.
PET scan
- 68.Arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen is measured with the use of ____.
- A.
Pulse oximetry
- B.
Capnography
- C.
Spirometry
- D.
Plethysmography
- 69.An estimation of the arterial levels of carbon dioxide is determined with the use of ____.
- A.
Pulse oximetry
- B.
capnography
- C.
Arterial blood gases
- D.
plethysmography
- 70.Information about the patient's lung capacity, resistance, and ventilatory pressure is obtained and displayed with the use of ____.
- A.
ECG
- B.
capnography
- C.
spirometry
- D.
EMG
- 71.What is the first priority of the STSR when an intraoperative X-ray is being taken?
- A.
Plethysmography
- B.
phleborheography
- C.
Electrocardiography
- D.
Echocardiography
- 72.Roentgenography is synonymous with the term ____.
- A.
protect the sterile field from contamination
- B.
gown and glove X-ray technician
- C.
Bring the radiographic equipment into the operating room
- D.
deliver X-ray cassette to Radiography Department
- 73.Auscultation involves the use of a/an ____.
- A.
ultrasound
- B.
Radiography
- C.
electrodiagnostic studies
- D.
pathology
- 74.An otoscope is used for viewing the ____.
- A.
Endoscope
- B.
C-arm
- C.
stethoscope
- D.
otoscope
- 75.Correct placement of indwelling catheters, tubes, and drains may be verified by ____.a
- A.
peritoneal cavity
- B.
Eye
- C.
Brain
- D.
Ear
- 76.Mammography utilizes X-rays to locate tumors of the ____.
- A.
radiography
- B.
Pulse oximetry
- C.
Auscultation
- D.
Endoscopy
- 77.Which of the following can be performed to create an easy entrance into most vessels of the body?
- A.
brain
- B.
spinal cord
- C.
Breast
- D.
Thyroid gland
- 78.Contrast media can be introduced ____.
- A.
Spinal tap
- B.
Seldinger technique
- C.
Thoracentesis
- D.
arthrotomy
- 79.For which portion of the body is Renografin most often used?
- A.
Topically
- B.
intravenously
- C.
Rectally
- D.
Nasopharyngeally
- 80.Which vein is frequently used for insertion of an angiographic catheter?
- A.
Urinary system
- B.
Biliary tree
- C.
Ureters
- D.
Cerebral portal
- 81.The Doppler probe can be utilized within the sterile field provided that it is ____.
- A.
Radial
- B.
Subclavian
- C.
Cephalic
- D.
saphenous
- 82.The normal blood value of platelets is ____.
- A.
Cleaned with saline
- B.
Covered with a sterile drape
- C.
Never used within the sterile field
- D.
Soaked in a low-level disinfectant
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