HIMT1350-PHARMACOTHERAPY-
CHAPTER 1-2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Drugs on which schedule may have prescriptions written out by a health care practitioner, but
must be signed by the physician? - ANS 4 (C-IV)
Which schedule includes cough suppressants containing codeine and medications for diarrhea?
- ANS 5 (C-V)
What agency would you expect to inspect plants where food, drugs, medical devices, and
cosmetics are made? - ANS The Food and Drug Administration
In what context are you most likely to see references to USP/NF? - ANS Discussion of drug
standards
What agency was established as a result of the Controlled Substances Act? - ANS The
Drug Enforcement Administration
What is the term for drugs used to treat rare diseases that, because they will be used for so few
people, have low profitability? - ANS orphan drugs
What legislation was created in response to a 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested
drug caused the deaths of 100 people? - ANS Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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, What are legend drugs? - ANS Drugs that have the phrase "Caution—federal law prohibits
dispensing without a prescription" on the label
Your friend is working at a group home for people with severe developmental disabilities and
tells you he administers medications. You know he is not a doctor or nurse and is not, in fact,
any sort of licensed health professional. Is this legal? - ANS Yes, because unlicensed
assistive personnel can legally administer medications.
Your friend, Thomas, had a serious adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication and
found that a number of other individuals had similar adverse reactions. Which agency is most
likely to investigate this situation and take action if a problem is found? - ANS Food and
Drug Administration
Drug standards require that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of uniform
____. - ANS strength, quality, and purity
After being hospitalized for heart failure, 72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription
medications. With a renewed focus on her health, she also decides to start taking herbal
supplements. Can this create problems? - ANS Yes, because herbal supplements can
interact with many medications - she should consult her physician first.
You're waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your
doctor's handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase "DEA Number" followed by a
code. What does the phrase "DEA Number" represent? - ANS The registration number for
physicians who prescribe controlled substances
Ian, a registered nurse, maintains that he is not a drug abuser, so the 1970 Controlled
Substances Act has no relevance for him. Is he right? - ANS No, because the act lays out
his responsibilities with respect to record keeping and administration of controlled substances.
After losing your cousin to an overdose of cocaine, you decide to get involved in law
enforcement activities related to illicit drugs. Which agency is most likely to interest you? -
ANS Drug Enforcement Administration
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CHAPTER 1-2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Drugs on which schedule may have prescriptions written out by a health care practitioner, but
must be signed by the physician? - ANS 4 (C-IV)
Which schedule includes cough suppressants containing codeine and medications for diarrhea?
- ANS 5 (C-V)
What agency would you expect to inspect plants where food, drugs, medical devices, and
cosmetics are made? - ANS The Food and Drug Administration
In what context are you most likely to see references to USP/NF? - ANS Discussion of drug
standards
What agency was established as a result of the Controlled Substances Act? - ANS The
Drug Enforcement Administration
What is the term for drugs used to treat rare diseases that, because they will be used for so few
people, have low profitability? - ANS orphan drugs
What legislation was created in response to a 1937 incident in which an inadequately tested
drug caused the deaths of 100 people? - ANS Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
1
, What are legend drugs? - ANS Drugs that have the phrase "Caution—federal law prohibits
dispensing without a prescription" on the label
Your friend is working at a group home for people with severe developmental disabilities and
tells you he administers medications. You know he is not a doctor or nurse and is not, in fact,
any sort of licensed health professional. Is this legal? - ANS Yes, because unlicensed
assistive personnel can legally administer medications.
Your friend, Thomas, had a serious adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication and
found that a number of other individuals had similar adverse reactions. Which agency is most
likely to investigate this situation and take action if a problem is found? - ANS Food and
Drug Administration
Drug standards require that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of uniform
____. - ANS strength, quality, and purity
After being hospitalized for heart failure, 72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription
medications. With a renewed focus on her health, she also decides to start taking herbal
supplements. Can this create problems? - ANS Yes, because herbal supplements can
interact with many medications - she should consult her physician first.
You're waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your
doctor's handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase "DEA Number" followed by a
code. What does the phrase "DEA Number" represent? - ANS The registration number for
physicians who prescribe controlled substances
Ian, a registered nurse, maintains that he is not a drug abuser, so the 1970 Controlled
Substances Act has no relevance for him. Is he right? - ANS No, because the act lays out
his responsibilities with respect to record keeping and administration of controlled substances.
After losing your cousin to an overdose of cocaine, you decide to get involved in law
enforcement activities related to illicit drugs. Which agency is most likely to interest you? -
ANS Drug Enforcement Administration
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