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86 Cards in this Set
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The actual title of the “blue bible” of pharmacology is?
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the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
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The most common factor influencing the amount of drug given to a patient is?
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age
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What would be the proper dose in milliliters of ampicillin for an 8-year old child if the adult dose is 15 ml?
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6
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What is the name of the rule used to determine appropriate dosage of medication based on a child’s weight?
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Clark’s Rule
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Determine the appropriate dose in milligrams of medication for a child weighing 30 pounds if the average dose for an adult dose is 600 mg.
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120
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In computing the amount of drug to be given to an underweight female, what adjustments to the normal dosage would ordinarily be made?
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Decrease of dosage because of her sex and further decrease because of her weight
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A drug given repeatedly to a patient often has to be increased in dosage to maintain the desired effect. The need for a larger dose is probably caused by?
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an acquired tolerance from habitual use
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The most common method of administering medications is?
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orally
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Which of the following is an example of a drug injected intradermally?
a. Insulin b. Procaine hydrocloride c. Purified protein derivative d. 2 or 3 above |
Purified protein derivative
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How are drugs are grouped?
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By chemical characteristics, their source, and their action on the body
*NOT by their brand names |
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__________ is a characteristic side effect of antihistamines?
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Drowsiness
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Agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms without necessarily killing them are known as?
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antiseptics
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The drug group most often used to treat dyspepsia is?
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antacids
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Milk or milk products may interfere with the absorption of what drug?
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Tetracycline hydrochloride
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Macrolides are effective against which of the following organisms?
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Gram-positive cocci
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Supplemental potassium may be required with what category of drug?
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Diuretics
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The two most important opium alkaloids are morphine and?
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codeine
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In the Navy, what is the primary purpose of biological agents?
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Immunization
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What organization is responsible for the licensing of biological agents?
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Secretary of the Treasury
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What is the yellow fever vaccine reconstituted with?
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Sterile sodium chloride injection, USP
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What vaccine should not be administered to individuals who are sensitive to egg products?
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Influenza
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A poison that is introduced into the body in one location and affects the body in another location is displaying what effect?
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Remote
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The correct abbreviations for the metric system of primary units of measure for weight, volume, and linear dimensions are?
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g, 1, m
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What is equal to one one-hundredth of a liter?
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Centiliter
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The basic unit of weight in the apothecary system is the?
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grain
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A prescription requires 2 ounces of a substance stocked in liters. How many milliliters are required to fill the prescription?
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60
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A compound requires 40 grains of a substance stocked in kilograms. How many grams are required to prepare the compound?
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2.6
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Of the following types of pharmaceutical preparations, which incorporates finely powdered medicinal substances into a fatty base?
a. Lotion b. Suspension c. Ointment d. Elixir |
Ointment
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All pharmacies that dispense medications are required to have what Class balance?
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A
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What drug incompatibility occurs when agents antagonistic to one another are prescribed together?
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Therapeutic
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__________ is a characteristic side effect of antihistamines?
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Drowsiness
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Agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms without necessarily killing them are known as?
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antiseptics
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The drug group most often used to treat dyspepsia is?
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antacids
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Milk or milk products may interfere with the absorption of what drug?
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Tetracycline hydrochloride
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Macrolides are effective against which of the following organisms?
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Gram-positive cocci
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Supplemental potassium may be required with what category of drug?
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Diuretics
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The two most important opium alkaloids are morphine and?
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codeine
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In the Navy, what is the primary purpose of biological agents?
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Immunization
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What organization is responsible for the licensing of biological agents?
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Secretary of the Treasury
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What is the yellow fever vaccine reconstituted with?
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Sterile sodium chloride injection, USP
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What vaccine should not be administered to individuals who are sensitive to egg products?
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Influenza
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A poison that is introduced into the body in one location and affects the body in another location is displaying what effect?
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Remote
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The correct abbreviations for the metric system of primary units of measure for weight, volume, and linear dimensions are?
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g, 1, m
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What is equal to one one-hundredth of a liter?
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Centiliter
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The basic unit of weight in the apothecary system is the?
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grain
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A prescription requires 2 ounces of a substance stocked in liters. How many milliliters are required to fill the prescription?
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60
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A compound requires 40 grains of a substance stocked in kilograms. How many grams are required to prepare the compound?
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2.6
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Of the following types of pharmaceutical preparations, which incorporates finely powdered medicinal substances into a fatty base?
a. Lotion b. Suspension c. Ointment d. Elixir |
Ointment
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All pharmacies that dispense medications are required to have what Class balance?
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A
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What drug incompatibility occurs when agents antagonistic to one another are prescribed together?
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Therapeutic
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Eutexia is an example of what type of drug incompatibility manifestation?
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Physical
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A properly administered drug dosage that has an unintended and noxious effect on the patient is the definition of?
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Adverse reaction
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In the prescription block of DD 1289, what part lists the names and quantities of the ingredients prescribed?
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Inscription
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If, in the course of filling a prescription, you feel that there may be a discrepancy or incompatibility, you should take what actions?
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a.Let the patient know that you discovered an error and will be checking with the prescrib er before filling the prescription
b. Consult the prescriber to verify the prescription |
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Which of the following is a schedule III drug?
a. Marijuana b. An antitussive c. Amphetamines d. Nonbarbiturate sedative |
Nonbarbiturate sedative
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What schedule of drug can never be ordered with refills?
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II (2)
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T/F? Guaifenesin is a bronchomucotropic agent?
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T
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Aluminum acetate, an astringent, is often used to treat what condition?
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Poison ivy
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In conjunction with antacids,
what is used to treat duodenal ulcers? |
Ranitidine
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What drug is administered to control motion sickness?
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Meclizine hydrochloride
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In addition to being an antacid, magnesium hydroxide may be used as a/an?
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demulcent
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What is an ideal emollient to protect sensitive skin from the sun?
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Zinc oxide ointment
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An accidential spill of phenol can be neutralized by?
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alcohol
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The primary pharmacological action of sulfonimides is?
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bacteriostatic
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The most common use for systemic sulfonamides is?
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Urinary tract infections
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Silver sulfadiazine is used almost exclusively in the treatment of
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burns
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T/F? Penicillin G is not for parenteral administration only?
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False
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The drug of choice for uncomplicated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is?
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Penicillin V potassium
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Severe colitis and diarrhea may be adverse side effects of?
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Clindamycin hydrochloride
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__________is an appropriate substitute for penicillin when penicillin is contraindicated?
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Erythromycin
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What drug was developed with the sole purpose being the treatment of gonorrhea?
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Spectinomycin hydrochloride
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Undeclyenic acid is used as a/an?
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fungicide
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In addition to the treatment of Phthirus, what drug is effective in the treatment of scabies?
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Permethrin
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Trichomonas vaginalis can be treated with?
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metronidazole
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Drugs that destroy parasitic worms are known as?
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ambecides
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The drug of choice for the treatment and management of grand mal seizures is?
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phenytoin sodium
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Prochlorperizine is used mainly to?
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treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting
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Muscle relaxants include?
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methocarbamol, diazepam,
cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride |
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Digitoxin increases the force of cardiac contraction by acting on the?
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heart muscle
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What is an appropriate drug to administer to a patient suffering an asthma attack?
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Epinephrine
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The vitamin deficiency associated with night blindness is?
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vitamin A
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A deficiency of what could lead to inflammation, cracking of the lips, or vision problems?
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Retinol
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What is the vitamin involved in absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus?
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Vitamin D
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The agent used to treat pernicious anemia is?
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cyanocobalamin
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The general anesthesia agent most commonly used in dentistry is?
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nitrous oxide
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On what area of the body is proparacaine hydrochloride most widely used as a topical anesthetic?
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Eyes
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