The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following?
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following are true of topical fungal preparations?
1. They may be used on hair, nails, or skin.
2. Most are used to treat Candida and tinea infections.
3. Most are available OTC as well as by prescription.
4. They should be used completely even if symptoms improve.
5. Therapy for fungal infections is long-term.
answer
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
question
Which of the following is NOT true of medications used on the skin?
answer
Minoxidil is used for baldness, and it should be applied to the hair every 3 days.
question
Common side effects of medications for skin disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
loss of hair
question
Which of the following are true of keratolytic agents?
1. Keratolytic agents are used to promote the formation of the horny layer of skin.
2. Local side effects of keratolytic agents include burning and local irritation.
3. Keratolytic agents promote shedding of warts, calluses, and corns.
4. Keratolytic agents are used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, venereal warts, and psoriasis.
5. Systemic side effects of keratolytics include tinnitus, dizziness, ototoxicity, and headache.
answer
all except 1
question
Common symptoms of skin disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
fever and eschar
question
Topical antiinfectives are indicated in superficial wound therapy but are not indicated for deep penetrating wounds.
answer
true
question
Which of the following statements is NOT true of prophylactic agents?
answer
Sunscreens have no effect on premature aging or in precancerous conditions, although these products do prevent cancer.
question
Most topical antiviral medications are applied only once a day.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true of topical corticosteroid medications?
answer
They should be spread on the affected area and beyond, and the area may be covered for greater absorption.
question
Which of the following is not a nonsalicylate NSAID?
answer
Tylenol
question
Medications used for arthritis include
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true about the cox inhibitor?
answer
The drugs in this category can be safely used by persons who are allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs.
question
Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true of alendronate?
answer
It may be given without regard to vitamin D.
question
The same nostril may be used for administration of nasal calcitonin salmon.
answer
false
question
Patient teaching regarding gout should include which of the following?
answer
All of the above should be included.
question
Medications used as antirheumatic/antiarthritic medications include
answer
all of the above
question
TNF inhibitors, methotrexate, and DMARDs may be used concurrently.
answer
true
question
The use of colchicines is specific for gout.
answer
true
question
Indiscriminate laxative use may lead to
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is true concerning medications acting on gastrointestinal system tissues?
answer
All of the above statements are true except for d.
question
Suppositories may cause rectal irritation.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT true about antiflatulents?
answer
They have many side effects and should be used with extreme care.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of anorexiants?
answer
They can stand on their own to produce long-term weight loss.
question
In laxative abuse, the patient must
answer
b and c
question
Antacids are used to treat which of the following?
answer
all except a
question
Which of the following is NOT true of antispasmodics?
answer
They increase peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract.
question
Which of the following is true of oral antiviral agents?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Use the following to answer the following questions.
1. baking soda
2. Riopan
3. Amphojel
4. milk of magnesia
5. Tums
6. Gelusil
7. Alka Seltzer
8. Maalox
9. Rolaids
10. Gaviscon
Which are magnesium-based compounds?
answer
4 and 6
question
Which of the following is NOT true of antihistamines?
answer
They may be used for several years because tolerance does not develop.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of expectorants?
answer
They are not found as combination medications.
question
Xanthine derivatives such as theophylline are not always the drugs of choice for asthma because of the narrow therapeutic range.
answer
true
question
Chlorpheniramine is the antihistamine of choice in the elderly.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true of combination OTC products?
answer
If a patient has only a runny nose, a combination product is indicated.
question
Which of the following is NOT a decongestant agent?
answer
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton/Teldrin)
question
Mucokinetic agents are the same drugs as mucolytics that are used to make respiratory secretions more watery for ease of expulsion.
answer
true
question
Antitussives are especially effective for the productive cough.
answer
false
question
Medications for chronic pulmonary disease may be administered by
answer
a, b, and c
question
Mucolytics increase the viscosity of respiratory secretions.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT a type of angina pectoris?
answer
chronic
question
Which of the following is NOT true of hemorrheologic agents?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Antihypertensives cure hypertension.
answer
false
question
Which of the following are NOT symptoms of circulatory disorders?
answer
diuresis and homeostasis
question
Which of the following is NOT true of diuretics?
answer
Electrolyte levels are not a problem when using diuretics.
question
Which of the following is NOT true about the treatment of hyperlipidemia?
answer
Medications are the first line of treatment for hyperlipidemia.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of vasodilators?
answer
They alleviate edema.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of antiplatelet medications?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Thiazide diuretics (diuretics that reduce blood volume) are the most frequently used class.
answer
true
question
TMZ-SMZ is the abbreviation for trimethoprim-sulfonamide.
answer
false
question
Which of the following are NOT common side effects of medications for urinary tract disorders?
answer
enuresis and incontinence
question
Which of the following statements about fluid and electrolyte balance is NOT true?
answer
Infants and obese persons have less fluid in their bodies than normal adults.
question
Lower urinary tract infections are associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT
answer
headache
question
DDVAP is an antidiuretic hormone.
answer
true
question
Lower urinary tract infections are associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT
answer
headache
question
Which of the following is NOT true of urinary tract antispasmodics?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of urinary tract analgesics?
answer
Pyridium will not stain clothing.
question
Major electrolytes that need replacement include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
chlorides
question
Sulfonamides suppress the synthesis of folic acid.
answer
true
question
Which of the following statements about fluid and electrolyte balance is NOT true?
answer
Infants and obese persons have less fluid in their bodies than normal adults.
question
Skin rashes may occur as a side effect of UTI medications.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT true of medications used to treat overactive bladder and enuresis?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of sulfonamides?
answer
Those found on the market today are divided into short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting drugs.
question
Upper urinary tract infections are associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT
answer
burning and frequency of urination
question
Which of the following is NOT true of testosterone replacement therapy?
answer
The treatment and dosage are the same for all males, regardless of the diagnosis.
question
Which of the following is NOT true about forms of contraception?
answer
All IUDs provide long-term contraception of 8 years and are intrauterine progesterone inserts.
question
Which of the following medication classes is NOT used to treat premenstrual syndrome?
answer
progesterone and calcium
question
Which of the following is true of sildenafil (Viagra)?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Adjusting the estrogen and progestin content of oral contraceptives will not change the side effects encountered with them.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true concerning infertility and its treatment?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
The side effects of testosterone replacement therapy include all of the following EXCEPT:
answer
a decrease in libido but never an increase
question
Which of the following is NOT true of progestins?
answer
Progesterone is an artificially produced progestin.
question
Which of the following is true about treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of female reproductive tract diseases?
answer
frequency and urgency of urination ????
question
Which of the following does NOT apply to postcoital contraception?
answer
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are either estrogen pills or progestin pills, not combination medications.
question
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of male reproductive tract diseases?
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true regarding side effects from oral contraceptives?
answer
Hypertension risk decreases the longer a woman is on oral contraceptives.
question
Uses of estrogen include which of the following?
answer
all of the above
question
Common side effects of medications for neurological conditions include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
muscle turgidity or spasticity
question
Beta-blockers are the drugs of choice in migraine headache prophylaxis.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT needed in patient teaching with analgesics?
answer
Medication may be stopped at any time owing to the dangers of physical dependence and habituation.
question
Which of the following is NOT true about the use of CNS stimulants as anorexiants and for narcolepsy?
answer
They may be taken after 6:00 PM in persons desiring to lose weight and for narcolepsy without causing excessive stimulation.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of adrenergic agonists?
answer
They are used to constrict blood vessels to control bleeding.
question
All of the following are true of drugs for parkinsonism EXCEPT
answer
They are effective in arresting the disease.
question
Which of the following is/are NOT (a) side effect(s) of beta-blockers?
answer
mental awareness
question
When medications are taken over a prolonged period of time, the brain adapts to the medication, which may be either beneficial or detrimental.
answer
true
question
Common side effects of medications for neurological conditions include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
muscle turgidity or spasticity
question
Which of the following is NOT true of adrenergic blocking agents?
answer
They may be alpha-, beta-, or gamma-blockers.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of anesthetics?
answer
Allied health professionals in an ambulatory care setting have no responsibility in preparing a patient for general anesthesia; this is the responsibility of the surgeon and anesthetist.
question
Vitamins B6 and B12 are agonistic with levodopa.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true of adrenergic agonists?
answer
They are not sympathomimetic medications and do not simulate the "fight-or-flight" response of the body.
question
Beta-blockers are the drugs of choice in migraine headache prophylaxis.
answer
true
question
Medications to prevent migraine headache share all the following characteristics EXCEPT
answer
Both b and d are not true statements. I think
question
Mental health is concerned with which of the following aspects of a person?
1. physical health
2. cognitive health and affective being
3. behavioral and social health
4. the environment
answer
1, 2, 3, and 4
question
Psychotherapeutic agents were first introduced in the ______. Before that time, psychotic patients were institutionalized.
answer
1950s
question
Antipsychotics are also called
answer
a and c
question
Antipsychotics include
answer
a, b, and c
question
Common signs and symptoms of mental disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
proper work ethics and work skills
question
Antipsychotic medications are used for
answer
a, b, and c
question
Antidepressant medications include
answer
a, b, and c
question
The dangers with monoamine oxidase inhibitors are
answer
interactions with tyramine-containing foods
question
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
answer
all except d
question
Antianxiety medications are also called
answer
b and c
question
Antipsychotics are also called
answer
a and c
question
Common signs and symptoms of mental disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
proper work ethics and work skills
question
The major difference in the benzodiazepines is
answer
the duration of action
question
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of antipsychotic agents?
answer
all are side effects
question
A person who is in contact with reality but is fearful and has difficulty adjusting to surroundings is considered to have
answer
neurosis
question
The side effects of smoking cessation include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea
question
Which is NOT true of drugs used with alcoholism?
answer
Disulfiram should be given to a person who abuses alcohol whether the person desires to stop consuming alcohol or not.
question
The half-life of cocaine is fairly long, leading to toxicity and the chance of acute intoxication.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true of abused central nervous system stimulants?
answer
There is an antidote for amphetamine and cocaine toxicity that stops the toxic effects with few side effects.
question
Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen, psychedelic, or psychomimetic?
answer
marijuana
question
Which of the following is NOT true of smoking cessation products?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of marijuana?
answer
The potency of marijuana is always the same.
question
Personal characteristics of drug misusers and abusers include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
feelings of self-worth
question
The side effects of smoking cessation include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea
question
The fastest-acting nicotine substitute is the nasal spray.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT true of nicotine?
answer
It produces complex and predictable actions on the body.
question
Not all socioeconomic, ethnic, or cultural classes have problems with drug and substance abuse—just those persons at the opposite ends of the cultural spectrum.
answer
false
question
Which of the following is NOT true of central nervous system depressants?
answer
Withdrawal from barbiturates and benzodiazepines should be done rapidly to prevent long-term withdrawal signs and symptoms.
question
Which of the following medications do NOT interact with nicotine?
answer
tranquilizers
question
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of abused and misused drugs?
answer
hypertension and bradycardia
question
Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
no changes in growth and cardiac function
question
Which of the following are true of somatropin?
1. It is also known as growth hormone.
2. It is expensive to prescribe.
3. It should be used for any child who is of short stature.
4. It has a drug interaction with insulin.
5. Variations in its secretion may lead to acromegaly in adults and dwarfism in children.
answer
1, 2, 4, and 5
question
Which of the following are true of glucocorticoids and other steroids?
1. They are potent anti-inflammatory agents.
2. Their adverse effects include "moon face," "pot belly," and "buffalo hump."
3. They cause the kidney to retain sodium.
4. They may be administered orally, intramuscularly, intravenously, intraarticularly, and topically.
5. They have distinct methods of administration that include alternate-day therapy and declining dosages.
answer
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
question
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia/insulin shock include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
slow onset
question
Glucose absorption inhibitors
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following are true of somatropin?
1. It is also known as growth hormone.
2. It is expensive to prescribe.
3. It should be used for any child who is of short stature.
4. It has a drug interaction with insulin.
5. Variations in its secretion may lead to acromegaly in adults and dwarfism in children.
answer
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
*wrong*
question
Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
no changes in growth and cardiac function
question
Which of the following is true of insulin preparations?
answer
only regular insulin can be administered IV and SC. *wrong*
question
Which of the following statements is NOT true of diabetes mellitus?
answer
The symptoms for both types of diabetes mellitus are always polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria, as well as weight loss.
question
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia/diabetic coma include all of the following EXCEPT
answer
no thirst
question
All of the following are true about sulfonylureas EXCEPT they
answer
are insulin-like preparations
question
Hyperglycemics
answer
all of the above *pretty sure*
question
Insulin preparations vary in
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true of calcitonin salmon?
answer
There are no drug interactions with calcitonin salmon because it acts like human calcitonin.
question
Calcitonin salmon is safe for use because the drug has the same metabolic effects as human calcitonin.
answer
true
question
Which of the following statements are true concerning ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents?
1. Most ophthalmic antiinfective/anti-inflammatory agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed.
2. To discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally.
3. Any topical medication may be used in the eye.
4. With viral infections, both eyes may need to be treated.
5. In irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected eye.
answer
1, 2, 4, and 5
question
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
answer
Mydriatics are used to cause pupil constriction for diagnostic tests.
question
OTC ophthalmic medications are always safe for use by all people because the FDA has approved the use of these drugs.
answer
false
question
Agents that mimic the sympathetic nervous system bring about pupillary dilation, while cycloplegic agents cause paralysis of the ciliary muscles and prevent accommodation. These medications are used primarily for diagnostic testing.
answer
true
question
Medications used in the ear often contain more than one ingredient so that more than one symptom or condition is treated at one time.
answer
true
question
Medications used for systemic diseases have no ocular side effects.
answer
false
question
Ear analgesics may be warmed mineral oil, sweet oil, or glycerin as well as medications with benzocaine.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT true of agents for glaucoma?
answer
Medications used topically in the eye do not have side effects.
question
Otic preparations may be which of the following?
answer
a, b, and c
question
To safely store ophthalmic and otic medications, medications with the same name should be stored next to each other or in close proximity so that the allied health professional can be sure to use the correct medication.
answer
false
question
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
answer
Most medications used in the eye and ear have no side effects.
question
Eye infections should be treated with topical anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents without doing a culture of the secretions.
answer
false
question
Cerumenolytics are used to harden watery wax in the ear.
answer
false
question
Drugs for vertigo have no significant side effects and can be taken without concern when using machinery or driving a car.
answer
false
question
When using ophthalmic anticholinergics, patients should wear dark glasses in sunshine and use dimmed lights but should have no problems with moving about after dark.
answer
false
question
The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following?
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true of topical corticosteroids?
answer
They should be applied thickly so that the medication will stay in contact with the lesion for a longer period of time.
question
Which of the following are true of topical fungal preparations?
1. They may be used on hair, nails, or skin.
2. Most are used to treat Candida and tinea infections.
3. Most are available OTC as well as by prescription.
4. They should be used completely even if symptoms improve.
5. Therapy for fungal infections is long-term.
answer
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
question
Topical anesthetics are found in all of the following forms EXCEPT
answer
aerosol sprays and solutions
question
Topical creams and ointments for pediculosis should be applied to the affected area and left on for 12 hours, and then the area should be thoroughly washed.
answer
true
question
Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include
answer
all of the above
question
TNF inhibitors block the immune response to prevent inflammation of joints.
answer
true
question
The goal of arthritis therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT
answer
curing the disease
question
Which of the following is an immunosuppresant agent and a DMARD?
answer
methotrexate
question
Anticholinesterase agents increase muscle tone.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is true of oral antiviral agents?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of gastric pump inhibitors?
answer
They are safe for treating ulcers before their confirmed diagnosis.
question
Which of the following should not be given to persons with diabetes?
answer
phosphorated carbohydrate solution (Emetrol)
question
Which of the following are indications for laxative use?
answer
all except b
question
Cromolyn is for the prophylaxis of asthma.
answer
true
question
Which of the following is NOT true of histamine?
answer
It is not a problem with most upper respiratory inflammatory diseases.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of decongestants?
answer
They are very safe for persons who have diabetes mellitus.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of combination OTC products?
answer
If a patient has only a runny nose, a combination product is indicated.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of expectorants?
answer
They are not found as combination medications.
question
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of circulatory medications?
answer
edema and shortness of breath
question
Antihypertensives receive the same response in all ethnic and cultural groups.
answer
false
question
Which of the following are routes of administration for nitroglycerin?
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following is NOT true of hemorrheologic agents?
answer
All of the above statements are true.
question
Which of the following is NOT true of medications used to affect coagulation?
answer
Anticoagulants include vitamin K, heparin, and warfarin.
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