CH 28 STUDY GUIDE - MEDICAL
ASSISTING KINN'S EXAM
__________ is the study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs. - Correct
Answers -Pharmacology
The movement of drug from the blood to the body tissues. - Correct Answers -
Distribution
To give a dose of medication to a patient - Correct Answers -Administer
To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time. - Correct
Answers -Dispense
The class of medication that thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up the
mucus. - Correct Answers -Expectorant
Most drugs metabolize in the _________. - Correct Answers -Liver
Most drugs are excreted through the ______ and ______. - Correct Answers -Large
intestine and Kidneys.
This route has the fastest absorption rate. - Correct Answers -Intravenous (IV)
This type of drug action occurs when one drug decreases or blocks the effect of another
drug. - Correct Answers -Antagonism
Conditions or diseases for which the drug is used. - Correct Answers -Indication
Medications, foods, and beverages that impact the medication. - Correct Answers -
Interactions
This class of medication has the desired effect of blocking histamine action. - Correct
Answers -Antihistamine
This type of medication order applies to all patients who meet specific criteria. - Correct
Answers -Standing order
What abbreviation means "drop"? - Correct Answers -gtt(s)
ASSISTING KINN'S EXAM
__________ is the study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs. - Correct
Answers -Pharmacology
The movement of drug from the blood to the body tissues. - Correct Answers -
Distribution
To give a dose of medication to a patient - Correct Answers -Administer
To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time. - Correct
Answers -Dispense
The class of medication that thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up the
mucus. - Correct Answers -Expectorant
Most drugs metabolize in the _________. - Correct Answers -Liver
Most drugs are excreted through the ______ and ______. - Correct Answers -Large
intestine and Kidneys.
This route has the fastest absorption rate. - Correct Answers -Intravenous (IV)
This type of drug action occurs when one drug decreases or blocks the effect of another
drug. - Correct Answers -Antagonism
Conditions or diseases for which the drug is used. - Correct Answers -Indication
Medications, foods, and beverages that impact the medication. - Correct Answers -
Interactions
This class of medication has the desired effect of blocking histamine action. - Correct
Answers -Antihistamine
This type of medication order applies to all patients who meet specific criteria. - Correct
Answers -Standing order
What abbreviation means "drop"? - Correct Answers -gtt(s)
