Chapter 21: Pharmacology
Chabner: The Language of Medicine, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called:
a.
Medicinal chemistry
b.
Pharmacodynamics
c.
Chemotherapy
d.
Molecular pharmacology
e.
Pharmacokinetics
2. Finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of:
a.
Molecular pharmacology
b.
Toxicology
c.
Medicinal chemistry
d.
Pharmacodynamics
e.
Pharmacokinetics
3. An example of a drug generic name is:
a.
Omnipen
b.
Amoxicillin
c.
Aminopenicillanic acid
d.
Polycillin
e.
Principen
4. U.S. agency that holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug may be distributed
and sold:
a.
PDR
b.
United States Pharmacopeia
c.
National Institutes of Health
d.
Hospital Formulary
e.
FDA
5. The combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual
effects of each; this action is termed:
a.
Iatrogenic
b.
Additive action
c.
Tolerance
d.
Synergism
e.
Idiosyncrasy
6. Drug administration route with insertion of suppositories:
a.
Parenteral
b.
Rectal
c.
Inhalation
d.
Topical
e.
Oral
7. Drug administration route in which a medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the
intestinal tract:
a.
Parenteral
b.
Rectal
c.
Inhalation
d.
Topical
e.
Oral
8. Drug administration route in which a medicine is injected through a syringe into a muscle,
vein, or body cavity:
a.
Parenteral
b.
Rectal
c.
Inhalation
d.
Topical
e.
Oral
9. Drug administration route with aerosols:
a.
Parenteral
b.
Rectal
c.
Inhalation
d.
Topical
e.
Oral
10. Drug administration route for medication applied on the skin:
a.
Parenteral
b.
Rectal
c.
Inhalation
d.
Topical
e.
Oral
11. Anaphylaxis:
a.
A type of hypersensitivity reaction
b.
A set of factors in the patient’s condition that make use of a drug dangerous
c.
A condition produced by the treatment
d.
A pattern of toxic effects that routinely result from use of a drug
e.
An antipruritic and antiseptic drug
12. Drugs that block release of a substance involved in producing allergic reactions:
a.
Anticoagulants
b.
Antidiabetics
c.
Anticonvulsants
d.
Antihistamines
e.
Anesthetics
13. Morphine:
a.
Endocrine drug
b.
Cardiovascular drug
c.
Analgesic drug
d.
Stimulant drug
e.
Anticoagulant drug
14. Beta-blocker:
a.
Endocrine drug
b.
Cardiovascular drug
c.
Analgesic drug
d.
Stimulant drug
e.
Anticoagulant drug
15. Heparin:
a.
Endocrine drug
b.
Cardiovascular drug
c.
Analgesic drug
d.
Stimulant drug
e.
Anticoagulant drug
16. Estrogen:
a.
Endocrine drug
b.
Cardiovascular drug
c.
Analgesic drug
d.
Stimulant drug
e.
Anticoagulant drug
17. Amphetamine and caffeine:
a.
Endocrine drugs
b.
Cardiovascular drugs
c.
Analgesic drugs
d.
Stimulant drugs
e.
Anticoagulant drugs
18. A diuretic exerts its effect by:
a.
Lowering blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney
b.
Widening blood vessels
c.
Stopping blood clotting
d.
Decreasing cholesterol levels
e.
Increasing blood pressure by holding water in the body
19. Penicillin:
a.
Antihistamine
b.
Analgesic
c.
Antiemetic
d.
Antibiotic
e.
Hypnotic
20. Drug that works against fever:
a.
Antipruritic
b.
Antipyretic
c.
Anesthetic
d.
Anticoagulant
e.
Hypnotic
21. Drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior:
a.
Sedatives
b.
Anticonvulsants
c.
Analgesics
d.
Tranquilizers
e.
Anesthetics
22. Drugs that promote relaxation without necessarily producing sleep:
a.
Sedatives
b.
Anticonvulsants
c.
Analgesics
d.
Tranquilizers
e.
Anesthetics
23. Drugs used to relieve pain, induce sleep, and suppress cough:
a.
Sedatives
b.
Anticonvulsants
c.
Analgesics
d.
Tranquilizers
e.
Anesthetics
24. Drugs that produce loss of sensation throughout the entire body:
a.
Sedatives
b.
Anticonvulsants
c.
Analgesics
d.
Tranquilizers
e.
Anesthetics
25. Drugs used to treat epilepsy:
a.
Sedatives
b.
Anticonvulsants
c.
Analgesics
d.
Tranquilizers
e.
Anesthetics
26. Agent that excites and promotes activity:
a.
stimulent
b.
stimulant
c.
stimolent
27. Drug that promotes vomiting:
a.
emetic
b.
enemetic
c.
emetik
28. Drug that relieves chest pain:
a.
anteanginal
b.
anteanjinal
c.
antianginal
29. Hypersensitivity reaction:
a.
anaphilaxis
b.
anaphylaxis
c.
antiphylaxis
30. Administration route for drugs given by injection:
a.
parenteral
b.
parinteral
c.
parentarol
31. Legal, noncommercial name for a drug:
a.
genareic
b.
generic
c.
jeneric
32. Harmful effects of a drug:
a.
toxcitity
b.
toxicity
c.
toxicitiy
33. Drug that relieves pain:
a.
analjesic
b.
anesthetic
c.
analgesic
34. Drugs that are applied locally on the skin:
a.
topical
b.
typoical
c.
typical
35. Drug that restores heart to a regular cycle:
a.
antirhhytmic
b.
antiarrhythmic
c.
antiarryhthmic
MATCHING
Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
a.
aerosol
b.
amphetamine
c.
anticonvulsant
d.
antidote
e.
antihistamine
f.
antinauseant
g.
antipyretic
h.
bactericidal
i.
benzodiazepine
j.
beta-blocker
k.
bronchodilator
l.
cathartic
m.
contraindication
n.
erythromycin
o.
idiosyncrasy
p.
intrathecal
q.
parenteral
r.
synergism
s.
syringe
t.
toxicity
1. Unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients
2. Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
3. Harmful effects of a drug
4. Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the
sum of the individual effects of each drug alone
5. Central nervous system stimulant
6. Drug that relieves constipation
7. Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells
8. Drug that lowers body temperature
9. Antibiotic substance
10. Pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord
11. Factor in the patient’s condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment
12. Drug that acts as a sedative
13. Pertaining to killing microorganisms
14. Drug that prevents abnormal brain activity
15. Drug that opens airways
16. Particles of drug suspended in air
17. Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids
18. Drug that prevents vomiting and nausea
19. Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into skin, muscle, or vein
20. Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy
Match each description/example drug with the correct drug class.
a.
drug that relieves allergic symptoms
b.
penicillin or erythromycin
c.
barbiturate
d.
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
e.
phenothiazines
f.
caffeine or amphetamines
g.
insulin
21. Antihistamine
22. Analgesic
23. Stimulant
24. Sedative
25. Tranquilizer
26. Antidiabetic
27. Antibiotic
Match each drug or drug type/class with its correct definition.
a.
antianginal
b.
digoxin
c.
antihypertensive
d.
cholesterol-lowering drug
e.
vasodilator
f.
diuretic
g.
vasoconstrictor
28. Drug that widens blood vessels
29. Drug that reduces blood pressure
30. Drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
31. Drug that narrows blood vessels
32. Drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia
33. Drug that reduces lipids in blood
34. Drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure
Match the conditions with the drugs/drug classes used in their treatment.
a.
myalgia
b.
epilepsy
c.
epigastric discomfort
d.
thrombosis
e.
bacterial pneumonia
f.
congestive heart failure
g.
high blood pressure
h.
abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
i.
severe behavior disturbances and anxiety
j.
anaphylaxis
35. Anticonvulsant
36. Anticoagulant
37. Antacid
38. Antibiotic
39. Tranquilizer
40. Analgesic
41. Digoxin
42. Antihistamine
43. Antihypertensive
44. Progestins
Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct terms.
a.
effect with combination of two similar drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects
of each
b.
agent that lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of urine
c.
habit-forming drug that produces sleep and stupor
d.
central nervous system stimulant
e.
drug that relieves pain
f.
pertaining to under the skin
g.
drug that relieves constipation
h.
agent that acts against vomiting
i.
harmful effects of a drug
j.
antibiotic
45. Amphetamine
46. Antiemetic
47. Diuretic
48. Narcotic
49. Hypodermic
50. Erythromycin
51. Laxative
52. Analgesic
53. Toxicity
54. Additive action
Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.
a.
addiction
b.
additive action
c.
aerosol
d.
anaphylaxis
e.
antagonistic action
f.
antidote
g.
brand name
h.
chemical name
i.
generic name
j.
contraindication
55. Commercial name for a drug; trademark or trade name
56. Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein
57. Physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug
58. Particles of a drug suspended in air
59. Chemical formula for a drug
60. Factor in the patient’s condition that prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment
61. Legal, noncommercial name for a drug
62. Effect with a combination of two drugs that is less than an additive effect
63. Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
64. Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of
each
Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.
a.
iatrogenic
b.
idiosyncrasy
c.
inhalation
d.
medicinal chemistry
e.
molecular pharmacology
f.
oral administration
g.
parenteral administration
h.
pharmacist
i.
pharmacy
j.
pharmacodynamics
65. Study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biologic effects
66. Condition caused by treatment given by physicians or other medical personnel
67. Giving drugs by mouth
68. Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth
69. Giving drugs by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins
70. Study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules, enzymes, or cell surface receptors
71. Location for preparing and dispensing drugs
72. Specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs
73. Unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive individual but not seen in most patients
74. Study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body
Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
a.
pharmacokinetics
b.
pharmacology
c.
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)
d.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
e.
receptor
f.
rectal administration
g.
side effect
h.
sublingual administration
i.
synergism
j.
syringe
75. Giving drugs by insertion through the anus into the rectum
76. Study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs
77. Target substance with which a drug interacts in the body
78. Instrument for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body
79. Effect with a combination of two drugs that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of
each drug alone
80. Book that lists and describes drug products
81. Calculation of drug concentration in tissues and body fluids over a period of time
82. Governmental agency that has the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture
and clinical use
83. Giving drugs by placement under the tongue
84. Adverse reaction that routinely results from use of a drug
Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
a.
tolerance
b.
topical application
c.
toxicity
d.
toxicology
e.
analgesic
f.
vitamin
g.
amphetamine
h.
anesthetic
i.
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
j.
antacid
85. Drug that relieves pain
86. Substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health
87. Harmful effects of a drug
88. Larger and larger drug doses must be given to achieve the desired effect
89. Study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body
90. Central nervous system stimulant
91. Drug that reduces or eliminates sensation
92. Drug that lowers blood pressure
93. Drug that neutralizes acid in the stomach
94. Administration of drugs by local application on the skin or mucous membranes of the body
Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
a.
antibiotic
b.
beta-blocker
c.
bisphosphonate
d.
caffeine
e.
calcium channel blocker
f.
cathartic
g.
diuretic
h.
emetic
i.
glucocorticoid
j.
hypnotic
95. Drug that promotes vomiting
96. Drug that produces sleep or a trance-like state
97. Drug that prevents bone loss and osteopenia
98. Drug that relieves constipation
99. Antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, and antianginal drug; blocks receptors in blood vessels
100. Hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation
101. Drug that increases production of urine and thereby reduces the volume of blood in the body;
lowers blood pressure
102. Central nervous system stimulant
103. Drug produced by a plant or microorganism that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign
organisms
104. Drug that blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and lining of blood vessels;
antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and antianginal drug
Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
a.
narcotic
b.
progestin
c.
purgative
d.
sedative
e.
stimulant
f.
tranquilizer
g.
antihistamine
h.
antiplatelet
i.
aromatase inhibitor
j.
thyroid hormone
105. Reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking an enzyme
106. Reduces the ability of thrombocytes to stick together and form a clot
107. Drug that excites and promotes activity; caffeine and amphetamines are examples
108. Drug that controls anxiety and sever disturbances of behavior
109. Drug that relieves constipation; strong cathartic and laxative
110. Habit-forming drug that relieves pain by producing stupor or insensibility; morphine and
opium are examples
111. Secretion from an endocrine gland in the neck; stimulates cellular metabolism
112. Female hormone that stimulates the uterine lining during pregnancy
113. A mildly hypnotic drug that promotes relaxation without necessarily producing sleep
114. Drug that acts to prevent symptoms of allergy