Pharmacy Basics Quiz
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Pharmacy Basics Quiz

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What is the primary role of a pharmacist?

  • Teaching pharmacy students
  • Marketing pharmaceutical products
  • Dispensing drugs and advising patients (correct)
  • Conducting laboratory tests

    • Patient counseling includes providing advice on medication storage and diet modifications.

    True

    What is the definition of pharmaceutics?

    The science of preparing and dispensing drugs.

    A _____ is an active material intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases.

    <p>drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Pharmacy = The practice of preparing and dispensing medicines Drug dispensing = Preparation, packaging, labeling, and transfer of a drug Generic name = The chemical name of the drug Patient counseling = Providing drug information to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trade name for Paracetamol?

    <p>Abimol®</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paracetamol is known by the brand name Panadol®.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the dose of a medication?

    <p>To exert the desired therapeutic response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The protected brand name of a drug is referred to as the ______.

    <p>trade name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Trade name = The protected brand name of the drug Dose = The quantity of drug taken at a specific time Paracetamol = A common analgesic and antipyretic drug Therapeutic response = The intended effect of a medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a suppository?

    <p>It is a solid preparation in a cylindrical shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A capsule can be opened and its contents can be consumed separately.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a solution in the context of pharmaceuticals?

    <p>A liquid mixture in which the solute (drug) is uniformly distributed in the solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _______ contains a single dose of drug and comes in a solid disc form.

    <p>tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the dosage form with its description:

    <p>Capsule = Small solid soluble case of gelatin Tablet = Small solid disc of compressed ingredients Suppository = Solid preparation designed for insertion Solution = Liquid mixture of solute and solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following routes of drug administration is NOT parenteral?

    <p>Oral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An analgesic drug induces unconsciousness while suppressing pain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of an anesthetic?

    <p>Loss of sensation with or without loss of awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An _______ drug is used for applying treatment directly to the eye.

    <p>ophthalmic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of drug with its definition:

    <p>Analgesic = Suppresses pain without inducing unconsciousness Anesthetic = Causes loss of sensation with/without loss of awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an anti-inflammatory drug?

    <p>It reduces inflammation and swelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antibiotics are used to treat viral infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drug is used to facilitate the expelling of viscous sputum?

    <p>Expectorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An _______ is a drug that suppresses cough.

    <p>antitussive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following drug types with their actions:

    <p>Diuretic = Increases urine output Antipyretic = Reduces fever Laxative = Assists in stool evacuation Antihypertensive = Lowers high blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacy

    • The profession of preparing and dispensing medicines.
    • Focuses on the proper use of medicines to treat and prevent diseases.

    Pharmacist

    • The drug expert.
    • Dispenses drugs and provides patient counseling.

    Patient Counseling

    • Pharmacists provide drug information to patients.
    • Information covers:
      • Directions of use
      • Advice on side effects
      • Precautions
      • Storage
      • Diet modifications

    Pharmaceutics

    • The science of preparing and dispensing drugs.
    • One of the unique branches of pharmacy.

    Drug Dispensing

    • The preparation, packaging, labeling, and transfer of a drug to the patient.

    Drug (Medicament)

    • An active material intended for use in:
      • Diagnoses
      • Treatment
      • Prevention of diseases

    Generic (Non-proprietary) Name

    • The chemical name of the drug (e.g., Paracetamol).

    Trade (Proprietary) (Commercial) Name

    • The protected brand name of the drug (e.g., Panadol®, Abimol®, Paramol®).

    Dose

    • The quantity of drug taken at a specific time to achieve the desired therapeutic response.

    Dosage Forms

    • Capsule:
      • Small solid soluble case of gelatin.
      • Contains a single dose of drug.
      • Swallowed as a whole.
    • Tablet:
      • Small solid disc of compressed soluble ingredients.
      • Contains a single dose of drug.
      • Swallowed as a whole.
    • Suppository:
      • Solid medical preparation in a cylindrical shape.
      • Designed for rectal or vaginal insertion.
      • Contains a single dose of drug.
    • Solution:
      • Liquid mixture where the solute (drug) is uniformly distributed in the solvent.
      • Contains multiple doses of drug.

    Route of Administration

    • The pathway a dosage form takes to enter the body.
    • Examples:
      • Oral
      • Topical
      • Rectal
      • Parenteral
      • Ophthalmic (ocular)
      • Otic (aural)
      • Nasal
      • Vaginal

    Pharmaceutical Terminology of Drug Classes

    • Analgesic:
      • Suppresses pain without inducing unconsciousness.
    • Anesthetic:
      • Causes loss of sensation, with or without loss of awareness (local or general).
      • Used to prevent pain during surgeries.
    • Antacid:
      • Neutralizes excess gastric acid.
    • Antibacterial (Antibiotic):
      • Treats bacterial infections.
    • Antiemetic:
      • Prevents vomiting.
    • Antifungal:
      • Treats fungal infections.
    • Anti-inflammatory:
      • Reduces inflammation and swelling (steroidal or nonsteroidal).
    • Antipruritic:
      • Reduces itching.
    • Antipyretic:
      • Reduces fever.
    • Antitussive:
      • Suppresses cough.
    • Digestant:
      • Aids digestion of food.
    • Diuretic:
      • Increases urine output.
    • Expectorant:
      • Facilitates expelling viscous sputum.
    • Hypertensive:
      • Raises lowered blood pressure.
    • Hypotensive (Antihypertensive):
      • Lowers high blood pressure.
    • Hypoglycemic:
      • Reduces blood glucose levels (treats diabetes).
    • Laxative:
      • Assists in stool evacuation for constipation.
    • Miotic:
      • Constricts the pupil of the eye.
    • Mydriatic:
      • Dilates the pupil of the eye.
    • Narcotic:
      • Addictive drug that affects mood or behavior (some are strong analgesics).

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    Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of pharmacy, including drug dispensing, patient counseling, and the role of pharmacists. This quiz covers various topics from drug names to the science behind pharmaceutical preparations.

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