Pharmacy Technician Studies
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Course Introduction
Pharmacy Technician Studies is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in various healthcare settings. The course covers essential topics such as pharmaceutical calculations, medication dispensing, pharmacy law and ethics, inventory management, and the principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in compounding, prescription processing, and effective communication with pharmacists, patients, and other healthcare professionals. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, students gain the competencies required to support pharmacists and ensure safe, efficient, and accurate medication distribution within community and hospital pharmacies.
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Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ruth Woodrow
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Chapter 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
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Q1) After being hospitalized for heart failure,72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription medications.With a renewed focus on her health,she also decides to start taking herbal supplements.Can this create problems?
A)Possibly,but only if she is also taking incorrect doses of the prescription medications.
B)Possibly,but only if she takes higher doses of the herbal supplements than recommended on the packaging.
C)No,because manufacturers must prove that herbal supplements are safe before marketing them.
D)Yes,because herbal supplements can interact with many medications - she should consult her physician first.
Answer: D
Q2) What legislation requires that new drugs be approved before they are released to the public?
A)The Drug Adulteration Prevention Act
B)The Federal Food,Drug,and Cosmetic Act
C)The Pure Food and Drug Act
D)The Controlled Substances Act
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Drug Names and References
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Q1) While reading the information accompanying your prescription antibiotics,you notice that the name "azithromycin" is in lowercase while the name "Zithromax" is capitalized.Why is this the case?
A)Zithromax is the brand name and azithromycin is the generic name.
B)Zithromax is the distributed drug and is derived from azithromycin.
C)Azithromycin is the distributed drug and is derived from Zithromax.
D)Azithromycin is the brand name and Zithromax is the generic name.
Answer: A
Q2) Which drug name is used in the USP/NF?
A)trade
B)official
C)common
D)chemical
Answer: B
Q3) Drugs that relieve pain without loss of consciousness are known as .
A)anti-inflammatories
B)analgesics
C)anesthetics
D)hypnotics
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs
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Q1) Your friend is given an antianxiety medication before a medical procedure.Rather than relaxing,however,your friend becomes agitated and starts shouting at people.This type of reaction is known as a(n) .
A)reversal
B)anaphylactic reaction
C)antagonistic reaction
D)paradoxical reaction
Answer: D
Q2) Zach normally takes an antianxiety medication and,after he has his wisdom teeth pulled,takes a narcotic pain medication as well.He suddenly finds himself very drowsy and disoriented.This is an example of .
A)undesirable antagonism
B)desirable synergism
C)desirable antagonism
D)undesirable synergism
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies
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Q1) A liquid preparation applied externally for treatment of skin disorders is called a(n) .
A)cream
B)gel
C)ointment
D)lotion
Q2) You won the game for your team,but in doing so,seriously injured your shoulder.The doctor at the trauma center informs you that she is going to inject medication directly into your shoulder joint.What type of injection is this?
A)intraventricular
B)intraspinal
C)epidural
D)intracapsular
Q3) An injectable solution with a sterile water base is known as a(n) .
A)soluble solution
B)normal solution
C)aqueous solution
D)simple solution
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Chapter 5: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement
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Q1) You are giving medication instructions to a patient who responds,"five milliliters sounds like a lot to swallow at once." What comparison can you accurately give the patient?
A)Five milliliters is about as much as two tablespoons.
B)Five milliliters is about as much as a teaspoon.
C)Five milliliters is about as much as a tablespoon.
D)Five milliliters is about as much as two teaspoons.
Q2) What is the proper procedure for giving a verbal medication order to a health care practitioner?
A)The practitioner should write the order out for the physician and have the physician sign it;the medication should then be given as per the order.
B)The practitioner should repeat the order back to the physician and note the medication,amount,and time of administration as soon as it is given;the physician should sign the order after the emergency.
C)The practitioner should remind the physician that only written orders are acceptable,even in the case of an emergency.
D)The practitioner should give the medication as ordered,chart that the medication was given,and then sign the order for the physician.
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Chapter 6: Safe Dosage Preparation
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Q1) Evaluation of the appropriateness of dosages for elderly persons should .
A)reflect reimbursement requirements
B)be based on the clinician's experience
C)be done on an individual basis
D)rely on the information in the drug insert
Q2) When using the ratio and proportion method,you should remember that .
A)the terms of the second ratio must be in the same sequence as those in the first ratio
B)multiply the inside terms (means)and then the outside terms (extremes)
C)the ratio on the right contains the known quantities and the ratio on the left includes the unknown quantity
D)either fractions or decimals may be used in the calculation
Q3) In the basic method formula,OH refers to the .
A)predicted dose
B)dose that is available
C)observed dose
D)ordered dose
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Chapter 7: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration
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Q1) Physicians are notorious for their illegible handwriting.What innovation helps reduce errors associated with misreading prescriptions?
A)USP/DI
B)MedWatch
C)CPOE
D)PDR
Q2) For what types of medication errors must an incident report be completed?
A)for all medication errors
B)only those witnessed by another health care practitioner
C)only if there is an adverse reaction
D)only those that are potentially dangerous
Q3) Isaac,a spry and active 84-year-old,is hospitalized for a knee replacement.He finds it a bit insulting when nurses ask him his name before they give him his medications.Why are the nurses asking for this information?
A)To determine whether he is mentally competent
B)To ensure they are administering the right medicine to the right patient
C)To ensure he will not be given too many pain killers
D)To check his pre-surgery memory for comparison purposes
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Chapter 8: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route
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Q1) Melinda begins coughing while swallowing a liquid medication and inhales some of the medication into her lungs.What is this called?
A)inspiration
B)respiration
C)aspiration
D)expiration
Q2) Administration by NG tube is preferable to intravenous administration when a patient is .
A)unable to swallow for prolonged periods of time because of illness,trauma,surgery,or unconsciousness
B)unable to lie down for long periods of time and appears to be emotionally distraught
C)is unlikely to ever regain the ability to swallow
D)is unlikely to live much longer
Q3) A physician is most likely to order a gastric tube when a patient .
A)is extremely frightened of injections
B)is expected to be in ICU for several days following surgery
C)has difficulty swallowing pills
D)will be unable to take nourishment by mouth for a very extended period of time
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Chapter 9: Administration by the Parenteral Route
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Q1) What type of needles should be recapped?
A)used
B)sterile
C)all needles
D)safety
Q2) Proper placement for buccal administration is .
A)in the pouch between the cheek and the gum at the back of the mouth
B)under the tongue
C)in direct contact with the nasal mucosa
D)on dry,hair-free skin
Q3) Prefilled cartridges are made ready for use by .
A)rehydrating the contents with normal saline
B)putting the cartridge into a holder and attaching a needle for injection
C)inserting a needle into the cartridge to withdraw the drug
D)mixing the contents of the cartridge with other medications
Q4) Subcutaneous injections are administered into .
A)fatty tissue
B)lean tissue
C)deep levels of the skin
D)connective tissue
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Chapter 10: Poison Control Part II: Drug Classifications
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Q1) How should a stinger from an insect bite be treated?
A)Review the stinger with a sterile needle.
B)Scrape the stinger out with something rigid.
C)Remove the stinger with tweezers.
D)Leave the stinger alone and clean the surrounding area.
Q2) Families of very young children may label poisons with stickers showing .
A)a skull and crossbones
B)Mr.Yuk
C)the word poison in red
D)a biohazard symbol
Q3) Five-year-old Meredith has eaten dishwasher detergent "pods" that are very caustic.Would making her vomit be a good idea?
A)Yes,but only if a method other than ipecac is used.
B)No,because caustic agents may cause severe tissue damage when they are swallowed and when they are vomited back up.
C)Possibly,depending on how much time has passed since she ingested the pods.
D)Yes,but for maximum effectiveness,this should be done as quickly as possible after ingestion.
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Chapter 11: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
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Q1) Freezing food results in substantial loss of .
A)B
B)B
C)B
D)B
Q2) Patients who are vitamin K deficient or on oral anticoagulants may experience bleeding if they overdose on vitamin ____.
A)E
B)C
C)D
D)A
Q3) What is the percentage of sodium chloride in "normal" saline?
A)0.45%
B)1.8%
C)0.22%
D)0.9%
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Chapter 12: Skin Medications
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Q1) Tamra's doctor instructs her to apply the medicated cream to her foot and,as much as possible,keep her foot dry and exposed to air.How will keeping her foot dry and exposed to the air affect the action of the cream?
A)It will speed absorption and increase local effects.
B)It will slow absorption and reduce systemic effects.
C)It will not affect the action at all;it is simply good hygiene.
D)It will slow absorption and aid in the development of systemic effects.
Q2) At the end of her first week in kindergarten,Jenny arrives home with a note that she has head lice,along with several others at the school.What type of agent should Jenny's parents use?
A)an enzymatic
B)an antipruritic
C)a scabicide
D)a pediculicide
Q3) Lindane is used in .
A)antifungals
B)pediculicides
C)enzymatics
D)antipruritics
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Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
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Q1) Giovanni is treated with a adrenergic drug after he experiences cardiac arrest from being hit in the chest with a baseball.What adverse effects is often associated with the use of adrenergics?
A)hypoglycemia
B)cardiac arrhythmias
C)hypotension
D)bradycardia
Q2) Neostigmine is a(n) .
A)adrenergic
B)cholinergic
C)beta blocker
D)anticholinergic
Q3) Kirk has myasthenia gravis,a disease characterized by fluctuating weakness of voluntary muscles.If he is treated with a drug that acts via the autonomic nervous system,what category of drug is he likely to receive?
A)cholinergic blocker
B)adrenergic blocker
C)cholinergic
D)adrenergic
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Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Drugs
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Q1) Lester is being treated for metastatic prostate cancer and is receiving bicalutamide,an oral agent that interferes with the binding of testosterone.To what class of neoplastic agents does bicalutamide belong?
A)antimetabolite
B)antiandrogen
C)antimitotic
D)antiestrogen
Q2) Your friend Reanna asks you about cancer prevention methods that go beyond lifestyle changes.You inform her about Gardasil and Cervarix,which protect against infection by two high risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV).What percentage of cervical cancers,worldwide,are associated with those two types of HPV?
A)70%
B)60%
C)95%
D)80%
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Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs
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Q1) Dimitri is being treated with prednisone for gout.Prednisone is likely to be used when the patient .
A)has chronic gout
B)is also taking probenecid
C)cannot tolerate NSAIDs
D)cannot tolerate colchicine
Q2) Erin has cirrhosis.What diuretic is often recommended for patients with cirrhosis?
A)metolazone
B)spironolactone
C)mannitol
D)bumetanide
Q3) Phillip,who has cirrhosis,is being treated with a diuretic.What diuretic is he most likely being given?
A)spironolactone
B)metolazone
C)hydrochlorothiazide
D)torsemide
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Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs
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Q1) Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy,falls against the wall,and is nauseated.His doctor rules out infections and other possible causes and diagnoses Pedro with vertigo.What antiemetic is indicated for use with vertigo?
A)dimenhydrinate
B)meclizine
C)mesalamine
D)lubiprostone
Q2) Zach has Crohn's disease.His doctor has prescribed a salicylate to help reduce inflammation.What drug is he likely taking?
A)simethicone
B)mesalamine
C)omeprazole
D)famotidine
Q3) Lela is worried that her antacid may increase her risk of osteoporosis.What type of antacid is this?
A)calcium carbonate
B)sodium bicarbonate
C)magnesium
D)aluminum
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Chapter 17: Anti-Infective Drugs
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Q1) Chuck has been treated for HIV for more than 20 years,and although he sometimes struggles with side effects,he is doing pretty well.Because of the development of resistance,his doctors are changing some of his medications and suggest raltegravir,an integrase inhibitor.How does this drug act?
A)It blocks entry of HIV into cells,which may keep the virus from reproducing.
B)It slows the advancement of HIV infection by blocking the enzyme needed for viral replication.
C)It inhibits an enzyme responsible for viral replication early in the viral life cycle.
D)It blocks a co-receptor required for HIV entry into human cells.
Q2) Emiliano is having a stem cell transplant in hopes of curing his leukemia.The doctors explain that he will be at high risk of infection and,as a result,they will treat him prophactically to prevent the infections.What antifungal are the doctors likely to use?
A)nystatin
B)amphotericin B
C)micafungin
D)fluconazole
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Chapter 18: Eye Medications
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Q1) Tracy's eyes are inflamed.What type of topical agent would provide a barrier function at the level of the conjunctival mucosa and help to dilute and flush various allergens and inflammatory mediators?
A)NSAIDs
B)corticosteroids
C)ophthalmic lubricants
D)decongestants
Q2) You are reading the consent information for an eye exam and see that you will be given eye drops that cause cycloplegia.What is cycloplegia?
A)inability to open or blink the eyes
B)contraction of the muscles of accommodation
C)paralysis of the muscles of accommodation
D)profound dilation of the pupil
Q3) Jose has angle-closure glaucoma and is about to have surgery.What IV antiglaucoma medication might he be given pre-operatively?
A)latanoprost
B)acetazolamide
C)brimonidine
D)timolol
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Chapter 19: Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
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Q1) Cody openly and honestly discusses his history of addiction with his surgeon prior to surgery and asks what pain medications will have less potential for abuse.What centrally acting synthetic analog of codeine might the surgeon select?
A)tramadol
B)meperidine
C)naltrexone
D)hydrocodone
Q2) Rachel is being treated for opioid addiction with a medication that combines both a pure opioid agonist and a partial opioid agonist.What is it?
A)Suboxone
B)Narcan
C)ReVia
D)Stadol
Q3) Maggie,aged 77,occasionally takes diphenhydramine to help her sleep.Is there any reason for concern?
A)Yes.Because of her age,she is much more likely to have a hypertensive crisis.
B)Yes.Because of her age,she may be more prone to side effects like confusion.
C)No.This medication is considered safe for people of any age.
D)Probably not,but she should be monitored for indications of addiction.
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Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse
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Q1) The Black Box warning that must be included on all antidepressants notes the increased risk of .
A)metabolic syndrome and diabetes
B)addiction
C)suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents
D)profound anorexia and slowed growth
Q2) Morris,73 years of age,has been having severe anxiety following the death of his wife.What benzodiazepine is considered to be preferable for older adults because of its relatively short half-life and inactive metabolites?
A)midazolam
B)diazepam
C)lorazepam
D)clorazepate
Q3) Tom is a chronic alcoholic who is in recovery.What medication might he be given that would decrease his craving for alcohol?
A)paliperidone
B)naloxone
C)naltrexone
D)aripiprazole
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Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Q1) Rajesh,an active and fit young adult,injures his shoulder in a weekend baseball game.His doctor tells him to take an NSAID and reminds him of the acronym RICE.What does the R indicate?
A)repair
B)rethink
C)rehabilitation
D)rest
Q2) Adam is astounded when he is diagnosed with osteoporosis,which he has always thought of as a women's disease.What agent can be prescribed that will increase GI calcium absorption and renal tubular reabsorption of calcium?
A)raloxifene
B)calcitonin-salmon
C)alendronate
D)teriparatide
Q3) The labels of non-selective NSAIDs must indicate that they .
A)should be used in strict accordance with label directions
B)are highly addictive
C)may increase risk of diabetes
D)can only be safely used for up to 60 days
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Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimers Disease
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Q1) Kody takes a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant,which is likely to be .
A)clonazepam
B)valproic acid
C)ethosuximide
D)carbamazepine
Q2) Zelina has just been diagnosed with generalized seizures and the decision has been made to start treating her with anticonvulsants.What is likely the first choice of treatment?
A)a single second generation anticonvulsant
B)a cocktail of first and second generation anticonvulsants
C)a single first generation anticonvulsant
D)a benzodiazepine
Q3) Kyla has seizures in which the onset is limited to one cerebral hemisphere and involve no loss of consciousness.This type of seizure is called .
A)complex partial
B)atypical
C)generalized
D)simple partial
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Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs
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Q1) Karla knows that when her friend took thyroid replacement,her friend lost weight.Karla has normal levels of thyroid hormones,but wonders whether taking thyroid replacement would help her lose weight as well.What should you tell her?
A)Only as a last resort,after she has tried and failed at diet and exercise
B)Yes,but only for periods of less than six months
C)Possibly,but she must be monitored very closely
D)No.It is contraindicated,ineffective,and dangerous.
Q2) Elisha has Type 1 diabetes and uses an analog insulin.What is an advantage of analog insulin?
A)decreased risk of hypoglycemia
B)less painful to inject
C)decreased risk of ketoacidosis
D)smaller amounts are needed for control
Q3) Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement.What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?
A)exophthalmos
B)bradycardia
C)hypotension
D)weight gain
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Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs
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Q1) In males,follicle stimulating hormone .
A)stimulates sperm production
B)has no effect
C)stimulates breast growth
D)shrinks the testes
Q2) Sarah is breastfeeding her newborn son,and at her six-week check up,asks her obstetrician about birth control.What type of oral contraceptive can safely be used by women who are breastfeeding?
A)continuous cycle
B)biphasic
C)progestin only
D)monophasic
Q3) Haylee is 38 weeks pregnant and has been hospitalized with severe preeclampsia.What medication can she be given to prevent and control seizures?
A)magnesium sulfate
B)terbutaline
C)misoprostol
D)dinoprostone
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Chapter 25: Cardiovascular Drugs
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Q1) Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia.How does nicotinic acid act?
A)It binds bile acids in the intestine.
B)It reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides.
C)It inhibits intestinal absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol.
D)It inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis.
Q2) Velma is taking digoxin for heart failure.What is a result of untreated heart failure?
A)Urination is greatly increased.
B)The heart muscle enlarges.
C)The heart rate is decreased.
D)Norepinephrine levels decrease.
Q3) Kieran,who is being treated with heparin,is experiencing serious bleeding complications.What is the antidote?
A)vitamin K
B)fresh frozen plasma
C)protamine sulfate
D)prothrombin complex concentrate
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Chapter 26: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines
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Q1) Sapphire has rhinitis and has been prescribed an intranasal corticosteroid.What is important for her to know about its use?
A)The medication will relieve congestion but not inflammation.
B)The medication should be used only when symptoms occur.
C)The medication should be started before symptoms occur.
D)The medication should be used only after rinsing the mouth with mouthwash to avoid fungal infections.
Q2) Darren has asthma and sometimes needs a rescue inhaler.What is he likely to use?
A)arformoterol
B)albuterol
C)formoterol
D)salmeterol
Q3) Short-acting beta agonists are .
A)antihistamines
B)maintenance medications
C)antitussives
D)rescue medications
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Chapter 27: Drugs and Older Adults
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Q1) Gregory has taken antacids much of his adult life and now,at age 68,continues to take them nearly daily.What risk is associated with frequent use of antacids by elderly individuals?
A)spending money on remedies that do not work
B)paradoxical hypersecretion of acid
C)masking signs of a GI bleed or GI cancer
D)physical dependence
Q2) Clifton,77 years of age,takes phenytoin to control his seizures.What age-related change may alter distribution and necessitate changing his dose?
A)poor gas exchange in the lungs
B)decreased production of albumin
C)slowed GI motility
D)renal dysfunction
Q3) Jadon,67 years of age,has impaired exchange of gasses in his lungs.What process might this affect?
A)metabolism
B)excretion
C)distribution
D)absorption
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