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lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 17 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Pr...

lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 17 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Documenting drug-induced responses of physiologic and biochemical systems is part of a. pharmacokinetics. b. pharmacodynamics. c. pharmacotherapeutics. d. toxicology. ANS: B 2. The study of the body’s response to drugs, harmful effects, mechanisms of actions, symptoms, treatment, and identification is the role of a. pharmacokinetics. b. pharmacodynamics. c. pharmacotherapeutics. d. toxicology. ANS: C 3. Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug? a. Additional, mild, unwanted effects b. Unusual, unexpected mild effects c. Serious, possibly life-threatening effects d. Reduction of the allergic response ANS: C 4. Dry mouth and drowsiness after the administration of an antihistamine is considered to be a(n) a. adverse effect. b. toxic effect. c. side effect. d. hypersensitivity effect. ANS: C 5. An unexpected or unusual response to a drug is called a(n) a. iatrogenic reaction. b. teratogenic effect. c. toxic effect. d. idiosyncratic reaction. ANS: D 6. A drug dose refers to a. the amount of a drug given at a single time. b. the total amount of a drug given over a period of time. c. the daily amount of a drug given. Discover more educational resources and start earning by selling your own documents at Schootex.com Join our community and turn your knowledge into income! lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 18 d. the weekly amount of a drug administered. ANS: A 7. A study of the toxicity of a drug includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. Physiochemical properties b. Genetics c. Routes of administration d. Rates of absorption ANS: B 8. What is the unique, simple, and official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use? a. Trade name b. Chemical name c. Proprietary name d. Generic name ANS: D 9. Which is the route of administration by which the largest proportion of the drug dose is likely lost before reaching the site of action? a. Oral b. Intramuscular c. Sublingual d. Intravenous ANS: A 10. Ingesting a drug with a large meal may be likely to a. immediately increase the blood level of the drug. b. prevent gastric irritation. c. ensure that the total dose is absorbed into the blood. d. cause more rapid excretion of the drug. ANS: B 11. What is the reaction called when two drugs interact to produce a result much greater than the sum of individual effects? a. Antagonism b. Beneficial c. Synergism d. Potentiation ANS: C 12. At which site are most drugs metabolized and prepared for excretion? a. Liver b. Kidneys c. Circulating blood d. Lymphoid tissue ANS: A Discover more educational resources and start earning by selling your own documents at Schootex.com Join our community and turn your knowledge into income! lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 19 13. In traditional Asian medicine, acupoints are usually located a. over pain or other sensory receptors. b. where blood vessels branch. c. over joints. d. on designated meridians. ANS: D 14. Traditional drug or surgical therapy is incorporated with nontraditional methods by a. chiropractors. b. naturopaths. c. homeopaths. d. osteopaths. ANS: D 15. Contraindications printed on the label of a drug identify a. those circumstances under which the drug should probably not be used. b. those typical side effects associated with this drug. c. the dosage limits associated with the use of the drug. d. the maximum shelf life of the medication. ANS: A 16. After they are metabolized, most drugs are excreted through the a. lungs. b. pancreas. c. kidneys. d. large intestine. ANS: C 17. A drug that binds with selected specific cell receptors may 1. stimulate activity in those cells. 2. inhibit activity in those cells. 3. change specificity and attach to other cells. 4. be disabled by macrophages. a. 1, 2 b. 2, 3 c. 3, 4 d. 1, 3, 4 ANS: A 18. A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule a. that does not contain an active drug. b. that contains a small amount of active drug for use in clinical trials. c. that contains a different drug to be used for its psychological effect. d. that contains high amounts of a drug to determine the maximum dose allowed. ANS: A Discover more educational resources and start earning by selling your own documents at Schootex.com Join our community and turn your knowledge into income! lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 20 19. The form of therapy that involves assessment of physical function and works to restore any problems and prevent any further dysfunction using methods such as appropriate exercises and ultrasound is referred to as a. registered massage therapy. b. naturopathy. c. physiotherapy. d. reflexology. ANS: C 20. A medical history should include all 1. legally prescribed drugs. 2. vitamin or mineral supplements. 3. any medication not requiring a prescription (over-the-counter items). 4. herbal treatments. a. 1 only b. 1, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 1, 2, 3, 4 ANS: D 21. Antagonistic drugs may be used to a. increase the effectiveness of selected drugs. b. prolong the action of a drug. c. act as an antidote when necessary. d. speed up the excretion of a drug. ANS: C 22. The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent a. undesirable side effects. b. development of resistant microbes. c. an allergic response. d. proper metabolism and excretion of drug. ANS: B 23. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technology often used in a. chemotherapy. b. physiotherapy. c. occupational therapy. d. massage therapy. ANS: B 24. Which of the following therapies is considered an alternative therapy? a. Acupuncture b. Chiropractic therapy c. Osteopathy d. Speech therapy Discover more educational resources and start earning by selling your own documents at Schootex.com Join our community and turn your knowledge into income! lOMoARcPSD|35516335 Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 21 ANS: A Discover more educational resources and start earning by selling your own documents at Schootex.com Join our community and turn your knowledge into income!

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