Introduction to Pharmacology 12th Edition By Mary Kaye Asperheim-Test Bank

Test Bank For Pharmacology Introduction 12th Edition By Mary Kaye Asperheim

ISBN-10:1437717063 , ISBN-13:978-1437717068

Chapter 2: Overview of Pharmacology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The collective movement of agents during which their combined impact is more intense or longer in duration than the total of their individual effects is:

a.

Contraindication

b.

Antagonism

c.

Symbiosis

d.

Synergism

ANS: D

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A

Contraindication is a specific condition that makes the use of a medication inadvisable due to risk.

B

Antagonism is the condition of mutual opposite actions between two drugs.

C

Symbiosis is the biological association of two or more species for their mutual benefit.

D

Synergism is a significant drug interaction to consider when administering medications to avoid unintended outcomes such as overdose.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Recall REF: Page 17

2. A pharmaceutical preparation that consists of dual layers in tablet form or pellets in a gel capsule is known as a:

a.

Fluid extract

b.

Compounded tincture

c.

Gelatin capsule

d.

Sustained-release form

ANS: D

Feedback

A

A fluid extract is an alcoholic liquid containing 1 g of drug in 1 mL of solution.

B

A tincture is an alcoholic preparation of drugs.

C

A gelatin capsule may be used to contain powder or liquid, forming a capsule form of medication.

D

A prolonged-acting or sustained-release form is designed to disintegrate over a period.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Recall REF: Page 18

3. Which components in food can, under certain conditions, act as medicinal substances?

a.

Fats and carbohydrates

b.

Vitamins and minerals

c.

Enzymes and cholesterol

d.

Proteins and preservatives

ANS: B

Feedback

A

Fats and carbohydrates are not medicinal substances.

B

Vitamins and minerals can serve both as food and medicine.

C

Cholesterol is not a medicinal substance.

D

Proteins and preservatives are not medicinal substances.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Recall REF: Page 17

4. Which of the following formulations should be used with caution in diabetic patients?

a.

Tincture

b.

Syrup

c.

Emulsion

d.

Suppository

ANS: B

Feedback

A

Tinctures can generally be used safely with diabetic patients.

B

Syrups are made with sugar, which can trigger hyperglycemia in a diabetic patient.

C

Emulsions can generally be used safely with diabetic patients.

D

Suppositories can generally be used safely with diabetic patients.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Page 18

5. Which is an instance of an idiosyncratic reaction?

a.

Sedation after ingesting a sleeping tablet

b.

Increased clotting time after receiving heparin

c.

Excitement and restlessness after taking a sedative

d.

Nausea after consuming an antibiotic agent

ANS: C

Feedback

A

Sedation is the expected outcome of taking a sleeping tablet.

B

Increased clotting time is the expected outcome of taking an anticoagulant agent.

C

Although sedative agents are prescribed for a calming effect, sometimes the result is the opposite, or idiosyncratic, response.

D

Nausea is a common side effect of taking some antibiotic agents.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Page 17

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