Question 1
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__________ dependence is a physiologic need for a drug; whereas __________ dependence is a desire for the euphoric effect of the drug.
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Physical; psychological
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Psychological; physical
Question 2
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__________ injections are injected directly into the blood.
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Intravenous
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Intramuscular
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Subcutaneous
Question 3
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A(n) __________ administration route allows for rapid absorption via gases.
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Oral
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Sublingual
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Rectal
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Topical
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Transdermal
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Inhalation
Question 4
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Which of the following is the “ratio” between a therapeutic and toxic dose?
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Therapeutic index
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Therapeutic Window
Question 5
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Drugs grouped by similar characteristics are grouped into __________ classes.
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pharmacologic
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therapeutic
Question 6
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A patient with liver or kidney disease will have problems excreting the drug; therefore, the “half-life” of a drug will be increased.
Question 7
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A teratogen is __________.
Question 8
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Iatrogenic effects are:
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Unintentional, physician- or treatment-induced effects
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Due to the patient’s immune system seeing the drugs as a dangerous foreign substance
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Toxic reactions to excessive doses
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Secondary effects like constipation or sedation
Question 9
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If it takes a smaller dose of morphine than codeine to achieve the same effect, then which is more potent?
Question 10
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Pro-drugs are “inactive drugs” that become active after the body metabolizes them
Question 11
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Schedule 5 (C-V) drugs have a higher abuse potential than Schedule 1 (C-I) drugs.
Question 12
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This involves the study of the mechanism of drug action on different systems of the body.
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pharmacokinetics
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pharmacodynamics
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pharmacotherapeutics
Question 13
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When the absorption rate of a drug equals its elimination rate from the body, this is called __________.
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steady state
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metabolism
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peak concentration
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synergy
Question 14
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What does “q.i.d.” mean?
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every day
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2 times a day
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3 times a day
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4 times a day
Question 15
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When the combined effect of 2 drugs is less than either alone, this indicates a(n) __________ effect.
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additive
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synergistic
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antagonistic
Question 16
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Which law speeds drug approval because of an eminent threat to public health?
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New Drug Application
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Investigational New Drug
Question 17
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Which of the following drug names is copyright protected?
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chemical name
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Generic
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Trade
Question 18
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__________ drugs work at multiple receptors to initiate widespread effects; whereas __________ drugs work at specific receptors for a specific effect.
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Non-selective; selective
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Selective; non-selective
Question 19
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Which phase of drug development looks for adverse effects before the drug is put on the market?
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Phase I
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Phase II
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Phase III
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Phase IV
Question 20
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Which pregnancy category indicates no risk to the fetus?
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Category A
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Category B
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Category C
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Category D
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Category X