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1. All controlled substances are kept in a secure cupboard away from the general staff traffic flow.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. The nurse must use caution to prevent self-medication when dispensing cytotoxic medications to clients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. During a clinical trial, a client is told if the medication they are receiving is the drug or the placebo.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. A liquid medicinal product that contains alcohol as the primary solvent and a small amount of water is known as a(n):
a. emulsion.
b. elixir.
c. suspension.
d. tincture.
ANSWER: d
5. A dosage form that is placed in the mouth is called a:
a. suppository.
b. transdermal patch.
c. troche.
d. suspension.
ANSWER: c
6. Because paracetamol can be purchased without a prescription order form, it is called a(n):
a. prescription drug.
b. over-the-counter drug.
c. legend drug.
d. illicit drug.
ANSWER: b
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7. The ‘contraindications’ section of a drug product insert describes:
a. possible ways to treat toxic effects caused by the drug.
b. physical and chemical properties of the active drug in the product.
c. situations when the drug product should not be used.
d. the mechanism of action of the active drug in the human body.
ANSWER: c
8. A physician has prescribed enteric-coated tablets for a client whose tablets are required to be crushed. The nurse
knows that which of the following is true about enteric-coated tablets?
a. The tablets should be administered with antacids.
b. The tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
c. The tablets are designed to dissolve in the stomach.
d. The tablets should never be crushed.
ANSWER: d
9. The client asks the nurse if she should take the herb ginkgo to help with her forgetfulness. The nurse’s best response
is:
a. ‘Studies have shown ginkgo prevents dementia.’
b. ‘Herbal medicine can’t hurt you and it might help.’
c. ‘Herbal medicine is used in all cultures with much success.’
d. ‘Herbal medicines and their interactions with other medications is unclear; therefore, their safety and
effectiveness cannot be established.’
ANSWER: d
10. Sterile sealed glass containers that hold a single liquid dose are called:
a. syringes.
b. ampoules.
c. tubes.
d. vials.
ANSWER: b
11. During the earliest stages of development, the first name applied to a new drug is its:
a. chemical name.
b. generic name.
c. brand name.
d. non-proprietary name.
ANSWER: a
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1. All controlled substances are kept in a secure cupboard away from the general staff traffic flow.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. The nurse must use caution to prevent self-medication when dispensing cytotoxic medications to clients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. During a clinical trial, a client is told if the medication they are receiving is the drug or the placebo.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. A liquid medicinal product that contains alcohol as the primary solvent and a small amount of water is known as a(n):
a. emulsion.
b. elixir.
c. suspension.
d. tincture.
ANSWER: d
5. A dosage form that is placed in the mouth is called a:
a. suppository.
b. transdermal patch.
c. troche.
d. suspension.
ANSWER: c
6. Because paracetamol can be purchased without a prescription order form, it is called a(n):
a. prescription drug.
b. over-the-counter drug.
c. legend drug.
d. illicit drug.
ANSWER: b
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, Name: Class: Date:
CHAPTER 1 - MEDICATIONS: FROM HERBS TO RESEARCHED TREATMENTS
7. The ‘contraindications’ section of a drug product insert describes:
a. possible ways to treat toxic effects caused by the drug.
b. physical and chemical properties of the active drug in the product.
c. situations when the drug product should not be used.
d. the mechanism of action of the active drug in the human body.
ANSWER: c
8. A physician has prescribed enteric-coated tablets for a client whose tablets are required to be crushed. The nurse
knows that which of the following is true about enteric-coated tablets?
a. The tablets should be administered with antacids.
b. The tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
c. The tablets are designed to dissolve in the stomach.
d. The tablets should never be crushed.
ANSWER: d
9. The client asks the nurse if she should take the herb ginkgo to help with her forgetfulness. The nurse’s best response
is:
a. ‘Studies have shown ginkgo prevents dementia.’
b. ‘Herbal medicine can’t hurt you and it might help.’
c. ‘Herbal medicine is used in all cultures with much success.’
d. ‘Herbal medicines and their interactions with other medications is unclear; therefore, their safety and
effectiveness cannot be established.’
ANSWER: d
10. Sterile sealed glass containers that hold a single liquid dose are called:
a. syringes.
b. ampoules.
c. tubes.
d. vials.
ANSWER: b
11. During the earliest stages of development, the first name applied to a new drug is its:
a. chemical name.
b. generic name.
c. brand name.
d. non-proprietary name.
ANSWER: a
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