Chapter 01: Medications Mizner: Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which reference book lists biological products including any biosimilar and interchangeable
biological product licensed by the Food and Drug Administration? a. Purple Book b. Red Book c. Safety Data Sheets d. USP-NF ANS: A
The Purple Book lists biological products including any biosimilar and interchangeable biological product licensed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Red Book addresses drug pricing. Safety Data Sheets contain information on the potential hazards for chemical products. The USP-NF contains standards for chemical and biological substances, dosage forms, compounded preparations, excipient, medical devices, and dietary supplements. DIF: Cognitive Level 1: Knowledge
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2. A patient takes pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for nasal congestion; however, the patient has high
blood pressure. This would be considered a drug–____ interaction. a. food b. disease c. laboratory d. nutrient ANS: B
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can increase the heart rate and would not be recommended for patients with high blood pressure; therefore, this combination would represent a drug–disease interaction. DIF: Cognitive Level 1: Knowledge
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3. A patient overdoses on an opiate, and naloxone (Narcan) is given as an antidote to combat the
effects of the opiate. Naloxone would then be considered a(n): a. antagonist. b. agonist. c. sympathomimetic. d. anxiolytic. ANS: A
Antagonists can block the effects of another drug. Agonists affect the receptors and activate them. A sympathomimetic mimics the sympathetic nervous system, and anxiolytics stop anxiety symptoms. DIF: Cognitive Level 3: Application
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