Pharm Exam 1 LPN Questions and
Answers
Lortab is a Schedule ___________ drug (roman numeral) - ANSWER-III
The ______________ on _________________ ______________ is the most
comprehensive reference available on the topic of compatibility of injectable drugs. -
ANSWER-Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Medications usually take _____ to _____ years to develop - ANSWER-8 to 15
A disease that is not researched in a priority manner is considered an
________________ disease. - ANSWER-orphan
Diazepam (Valium) is a Schedule _____ Drug (roman numeral) - ANSWER-IV
If the nurse assesses hives in a patient that just started a new medication the priority
action of the nurse would be to notify the physician of ____________________
_____________________ - ANSWER-allergic reaction
Unusual, abnormal reactions that occur when a drug is first administered is known as
an ____________________________ reaction - ANSWER-idiosyncratic
An alteration of the effect of one drug by another drug is considered a
_______________ ____________________ - ANSWER-drug interaction
Drug blood levels indicate the amount of drug in the body is in a
________________________ range - ANSWER-therapeutic
Occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site? - ANSWER-
displacement
The process by which a drug is transported by circulating body fluids to receptor
cites is known as ________________________ - ANSWER-distribution
When 50 percent of the medication is eliminated in 8 hours, this is known as the
___________ ______________ of the medication - ANSWER-half life
In order to mix 2 drugs in a syringe you must first determine the
______________________ of the drugs - ANSWER-compatibility
History of liver disease will effect drug __________________________ - ANSWER-
metabolism
, Giving a drug topically is the same as saying via the _____________________ route
- ANSWER-percutaneous
Administering tetracycline with __________________ (brand name) can provide an
antagonistic effect that will result in decreased absorption of the tetracycline. -
ANSWER-Mylanta
Routes of drug excretion are: 1) exhalation, 2) feces, 3) ________________ -
ANSWER-urine
Factors that affect drug actions are: 1) body weight, 2) metabolic rate, 3) illness, and
4) _________________________ - ANSWER-age
A trough blood level would be drawn from the patient just ________________ the
next dose of drug is given to the patient - ANSWER-before
Drugs that cause birth defects are known as _________________________ -
ANSWER-teratogens
To prevent ________________, dosages for new medication in older adults should
be one-third to one-half the amount of a standard adult dosage. - ANSWER-toxicity
Life threatening illness ______________________ __________________ can occur
as a result of giving aspirin to a patient younger than 20 years of age. - ANSWER-
Reye's syndrome
Classification of drugs that commonly cause allergic reactions in children would be
____________________ - ANSWER-antibiotics
Best time for breast feeding mothers to take medication is ____________________
________________ breast feeding - ANSWER-immediately after
Altered circulatory status affects transdermal drug _________________ in geriatric
patients - ANSWER-absorption
Dosage must be _______________ to prevent accumulation of a drug in a patient
who has decreased liver function - ANSWER-reduced
Tablets that are ________________ can be broken in half - ANSWER-scored
Children have increase motility, resulting in a ____________ ______________ of
absorption of enteral medications - ANSWER-low rate
Drug buildup related to decrease metabolism is known as the
________________________ effect of a drug - ANSWER-cumulative
An _______________ patient may require a larger dose, or more frequent dose of a
medication to attain a therapeutic response. - ANSWER-obese
Answers
Lortab is a Schedule ___________ drug (roman numeral) - ANSWER-III
The ______________ on _________________ ______________ is the most
comprehensive reference available on the topic of compatibility of injectable drugs. -
ANSWER-Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Medications usually take _____ to _____ years to develop - ANSWER-8 to 15
A disease that is not researched in a priority manner is considered an
________________ disease. - ANSWER-orphan
Diazepam (Valium) is a Schedule _____ Drug (roman numeral) - ANSWER-IV
If the nurse assesses hives in a patient that just started a new medication the priority
action of the nurse would be to notify the physician of ____________________
_____________________ - ANSWER-allergic reaction
Unusual, abnormal reactions that occur when a drug is first administered is known as
an ____________________________ reaction - ANSWER-idiosyncratic
An alteration of the effect of one drug by another drug is considered a
_______________ ____________________ - ANSWER-drug interaction
Drug blood levels indicate the amount of drug in the body is in a
________________________ range - ANSWER-therapeutic
Occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site? - ANSWER-
displacement
The process by which a drug is transported by circulating body fluids to receptor
cites is known as ________________________ - ANSWER-distribution
When 50 percent of the medication is eliminated in 8 hours, this is known as the
___________ ______________ of the medication - ANSWER-half life
In order to mix 2 drugs in a syringe you must first determine the
______________________ of the drugs - ANSWER-compatibility
History of liver disease will effect drug __________________________ - ANSWER-
metabolism
, Giving a drug topically is the same as saying via the _____________________ route
- ANSWER-percutaneous
Administering tetracycline with __________________ (brand name) can provide an
antagonistic effect that will result in decreased absorption of the tetracycline. -
ANSWER-Mylanta
Routes of drug excretion are: 1) exhalation, 2) feces, 3) ________________ -
ANSWER-urine
Factors that affect drug actions are: 1) body weight, 2) metabolic rate, 3) illness, and
4) _________________________ - ANSWER-age
A trough blood level would be drawn from the patient just ________________ the
next dose of drug is given to the patient - ANSWER-before
Drugs that cause birth defects are known as _________________________ -
ANSWER-teratogens
To prevent ________________, dosages for new medication in older adults should
be one-third to one-half the amount of a standard adult dosage. - ANSWER-toxicity
Life threatening illness ______________________ __________________ can occur
as a result of giving aspirin to a patient younger than 20 years of age. - ANSWER-
Reye's syndrome
Classification of drugs that commonly cause allergic reactions in children would be
____________________ - ANSWER-antibiotics
Best time for breast feeding mothers to take medication is ____________________
________________ breast feeding - ANSWER-immediately after
Altered circulatory status affects transdermal drug _________________ in geriatric
patients - ANSWER-absorption
Dosage must be _______________ to prevent accumulation of a drug in a patient
who has decreased liver function - ANSWER-reduced
Tablets that are ________________ can be broken in half - ANSWER-scored
Children have increase motility, resulting in a ____________ ______________ of
absorption of enteral medications - ANSWER-low rate
Drug buildup related to decrease metabolism is known as the
________________________ effect of a drug - ANSWER-cumulative
An _______________ patient may require a larger dose, or more frequent dose of a
medication to attain a therapeutic response. - ANSWER-obese
