PHARMACOLOGY 1 –
STRAIGHTERLINE 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Megaloblastic anemia - correct answer-condition in which there
is a large, immature form of the red blood cell, which does not
function as efficiently as the mature form.
Myalgia - correct answer-pain associated with muscle injury.
Petechia - correct answer-small area of the skin or mucous
membranes that is discolored because of localized
hemorrhages.
Phagocyte - correct answer-circulating cell (such as a
leukocyte) that ingests waste products or bacteria in order to
remove them from the body.
,Prophylaxis - correct answer-treatment or drug given to prevent
a condition or disease.
Prostaglandin - correct answer-substance naturally found in
certain tissues of the body; can stimulate uterine and intestinal
muscle contractions and may cause pain by stimulating nerve
endings.
Rheumatic fever - correct answer-condition in which pain and
inflammation of the joints or muscles are accompanied by
elevated body temperature usually a complication of untreated
strep throat.
Salicylism - correct answer-condition in which toxic doses of
salicylates are ingested, resulting in nausea, tinnitus, and
delirium.
Selective COX-2 inhibitors - correct answer-drugs that only
interact with one of the enzymes in the cyclooxygenase family.
Acidosis - correct answer-disturbance of acid-base balance;
when the ph of the blood is below 7.35.
,Alkalosis - correct answer-disturbance of acid-base balance;
when the ph of the blood is above 7.5.
Anion - correct answer-negatively charged ion.
Cation - correct answer-positively charged ion.
Electrolyte - correct answer-dissolved mineral that can conduct
an electrical current and that exists as an ion.
Essential amino acids and fatty acids - correct answer-
substances that are required for critical body function to sustain
life and cannot be produced by the body.
Hypervitaminosis - correct answer-the accumulation of vitamins
(fat soluble) in storage tissues that creates a deleterious
condition related to the excess substance.
, Isotonic - correct answer-normal salt concentration of most
body fluids; a salt concentration of 0.9 percent.
IV fluid therapy - correct answer-the infusion of large amounts
of fluid into a vein to increase blood volume or supply
nourishment.
Percent composition - correct answer-common measure of
solution concentration; refers to grams of solute per 100 ml of
solution.
TPN - correct answer-Total parenteral nutrition; a combination
of nutrients that may include amino acids, carbohydrates,
vitamins, and minerals (electrolytes) that is infused into patients
who cannot absorb these substances from the gastrointestinal
tract because of a condition or disease. The combination and
concentration of nutrients vary according to patient need.
Adverse effect - correct answer-general term for undesirable
and potentially harmful drug effect.
STRAIGHTERLINE 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Megaloblastic anemia - correct answer-condition in which there
is a large, immature form of the red blood cell, which does not
function as efficiently as the mature form.
Myalgia - correct answer-pain associated with muscle injury.
Petechia - correct answer-small area of the skin or mucous
membranes that is discolored because of localized
hemorrhages.
Phagocyte - correct answer-circulating cell (such as a
leukocyte) that ingests waste products or bacteria in order to
remove them from the body.
,Prophylaxis - correct answer-treatment or drug given to prevent
a condition or disease.
Prostaglandin - correct answer-substance naturally found in
certain tissues of the body; can stimulate uterine and intestinal
muscle contractions and may cause pain by stimulating nerve
endings.
Rheumatic fever - correct answer-condition in which pain and
inflammation of the joints or muscles are accompanied by
elevated body temperature usually a complication of untreated
strep throat.
Salicylism - correct answer-condition in which toxic doses of
salicylates are ingested, resulting in nausea, tinnitus, and
delirium.
Selective COX-2 inhibitors - correct answer-drugs that only
interact with one of the enzymes in the cyclooxygenase family.
Acidosis - correct answer-disturbance of acid-base balance;
when the ph of the blood is below 7.35.
,Alkalosis - correct answer-disturbance of acid-base balance;
when the ph of the blood is above 7.5.
Anion - correct answer-negatively charged ion.
Cation - correct answer-positively charged ion.
Electrolyte - correct answer-dissolved mineral that can conduct
an electrical current and that exists as an ion.
Essential amino acids and fatty acids - correct answer-
substances that are required for critical body function to sustain
life and cannot be produced by the body.
Hypervitaminosis - correct answer-the accumulation of vitamins
(fat soluble) in storage tissues that creates a deleterious
condition related to the excess substance.
, Isotonic - correct answer-normal salt concentration of most
body fluids; a salt concentration of 0.9 percent.
IV fluid therapy - correct answer-the infusion of large amounts
of fluid into a vein to increase blood volume or supply
nourishment.
Percent composition - correct answer-common measure of
solution concentration; refers to grams of solute per 100 ml of
solution.
TPN - correct answer-Total parenteral nutrition; a combination
of nutrients that may include amino acids, carbohydrates,
vitamins, and minerals (electrolytes) that is infused into patients
who cannot absorb these substances from the gastrointestinal
tract because of a condition or disease. The combination and
concentration of nutrients vary according to patient need.
Adverse effect - correct answer-general term for undesirable
and potentially harmful drug effect.
