PHARMACOLOGY (Questions 1–45)
1. Is the study of substances that interact with living organisms through chemical
processes.
(A) Pharmacy
(B) Pharmacology
(C) Pharmacokinetics
(D) Pharmacodynamics
Answer: B
Rationale: Pharmacology is the study of how substances interact with living
organisms through chemical processes .
2. The science of substances used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease is
called:
(A) Pharmacy
(B) Medical pharmacology
(C) Immunology
(D) Toxicology
Answer: B
,Rationale: Medical pharmacology specifically focuses on substances used for
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease .
3. The reason or condition for which a particular medication is given is known as
the:
(A) Dose
(B) Indication
(C) Contraindication
(D) Side effect
Answer: B
Rationale: Indication refers to the specific condition or reason for administering a
medication .
4. Which term describes the amount of medication given at one time?
(A) Maximum dose
(B) Cumulative dose
(C) Single dose
(D) Titration
Answer: C
,Rationale: A single dose is the amount of medication administered at a single time
point .
5. The largest amount of medication that can be safely given within a 24-hour
period is the:
(A) Single dose
(B) Cumulative dose
(C) Maximum dose
(D) Therapeutic dose
Answer: C
Rationale: Maximum dose refers to the largest amount of medication that can be
given within a certain timeframe, such as 24 hours .
6. The sum of all single doses over a lifetime or a period of time is called:
(A) Maximum dose
(B) Cumulative dose
(C) Loading dose
(D) Maintenance dose
Answer: B
, Rationale: Cumulative dose represents the total amount of medication received
over time .
7. What is the amount of medication contained per tablet, capsule, or suppository
called?
(A) Dose
(B) Volume
(C) Strength
(D) Concentration
Answer: C
Rationale: Strength refers to the amount of active medication in each dosage unit
such as a tablet or capsule .
8. Administering a medication with variable strength, interval, and quantity to
achieve a desired physiological effect is known as:
(A) Bolus
(B) Titration
(C) Infusion
(D) Loading
Answer: B