HST Pharmacology Test

Which of the following is not an advantage of working in a large drug store or retail chain environment? A Many opportunities for promotion B Many management and upper-level executive positions available C Very personal and intimate environment D Opportunity to move around the country

C Very personal and intimate environment

An example of a medication with a narrow therapeutic index is: A Amoxil B Epinephrine C Warfarin D Insulin

C Warfarin

An example of an alternative remedy is: A Sugar B Aspirin C Willow bark D Starch

C Willow bark

In pharmacy school, a "rotation" means: A Taking turns practicing customer service B Seeing all sides in a medical problem C Working at different professional locations D Taking courses on different topics

C Working at different professional locations

Large companies that fill mail order prescriptions: A Do not need to interact with patients at all B Rely on the fact that doctors never make mistakes when writing prescriptions C Rely on the patients to know which drugs will interact and negatively affect their health D Use computer software to flag possible errors and drug interaction problems

D Use computer software to flag possible errors and drug interaction problems

A pharmacist must be aware of how certain medications interact with others when mixed or taken at the same time. TRUE FALSE

true

Drug warning labels are located directly on the prescription bottle. TRUE FALSE

true

It is important to educate yourself and talk with health professionals before making a decision to try an herbal remedy. TRUE FALSE

true

One of the jobs of a pharmacist is to help people learn how to take prescription medications at the right time and at the right dose. TRUE FALSE

true

Some medications make human skin very sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to read all labels and information before taking a new prescription. TRUE FALSE

true

Vaccines are usually administered in the form of an injection. TRUE FALSE

true

A transdermal patch: A Delivers medication through the skin B Causes blindness C Is used to bandage a severe cut D Is the medical term for a dry area of skin

A Delivers medication through the skin

Pharmacy technicians are needed: A Only in the Midwest B Only in the southern states C All over the country D Only in South America

C All over the country

A customer has changed to a different medication with the same active ingredients. The customer was able to save hundreds of dollars. The new medication is probably: A A generic form B A compound C An alternative medication D A botanical

A A generic form

Anaphylaxis is: A A severe allergic reaction B An OTC medication C An antibacterial medication D An active ingredient

A A severe allergic reaction

Outpatient health delivery is called: A Ambulatory care B Acute care C Institutional care D Clinical care

A Ambulatory care

Herbal remedies: A Are treatments that come from plants B Are only used for the elderly C Are only available with a prescription D Are never safe

A Are treatments that come from plants

Which of the following is the term for the mixing of drugs by a pharmacist to fit the unique needs of a patient? A Compounding B Cosmetic grade C Trituration D Pharmacognancy

A Compounding

Salicylic acid is: A Found in high quantities in willow bark and is the main ingredient in aspirin B Used in hospitals to sterilize surgical instruments C Used in herbal medicine to treat diabetes D Found in dandelions and used as an herbal remedy for depression

A Found in high quantities in willow bark and is the main ingredient in aspirin

Usually, the least expensive version of a medication is the: A Generic B Acute C Trade D Chronic

A Generic

One of the risks of hypertension is: A Greater chances of having heart disease B More frequent ear infections C Higher levels of white blood cells D Greater chances of blood cancers

A Greater chances of having heart disease

When medication is delivered by injection, it: A Is absorbed directly into the patient's system B Takes a long time for the medication to enter the patient's system C Is difficult to control the dosage D Is taken in pill form

A Is absorbed directly into the patient's system

Filling prescriptions by mail can be especially helpful for: A People with chronic conditions B Sudden needs for medications in the ICU C Ear infections D Emergency room staff

A People with chronic conditions

The scientific study of the active ingredients in plants is called: A Pharmacognosy B Botany C Botanical sciences D Pharmacology

A Pharmacognosy

Complementary treatments are: A Treatments that interact negatively with conventional medicine B Alternative treatments that can be used along with conventional medicine C Treatments that produce positive emotions D Free treatments

B Alternative treatments that can be used along with conventional medicine

A diabetic tests his blood: A Once a week in a clinic B By pricking his finger and squeezing a drop of blood on to a special test strip C By drawing a vile of blood through a needle every 2 hours D In a doctor's office, six times each day

B By pricking his finger and squeezing a drop of blood on to a special test strip

An acute care pharmacy setting is: A A large retail chain B In a hospital C A college program D In a community clinic

B In a hospital

An embolism: A Is a deadly bacterial virus B Is a blood clot in the lung C Can be caused by eating too much vitamin C D Can cause memory loss

B Is a blood clot in the lung

When the digestive acid flows up from the stomach and inflames the esophagus: A It makes it very difficult to breathe B It is called acid reflux, or heartburn C It is called acid-blocking D The person has a heart attack

B It is called acid reflux, or heartburn

Which of the following situations will prompt the pharmacist to call the doctor with a question? A It is a new prescription B It is half the usual quantity C There are several prescriptions at one time D It is a refill

B It is half the usual quantity

The transdermal patch and the sterile compound are examples of: A Acute care delivery B Medication delivery systems C Generic medications D Over-the-counter medications

B Medication delivery systems

Hospitals inject many medications because: A It's easier for the nursing staff B The patient absorbs it faster C It is faster to prepare D Patients don't like to swallow pills

B The patient absorbs it faster

An example of a sterile compound medication prepared by a hospital pharmacist is: A A syrup B A pill C An injection D An ointment

C An injection

If a patient on antibiotics begins to feel better, but still has several days of medication left, he should: A Reduce the dosage for a couple of days and then stop taking the medicine B Stop taking the prescription for a few days and start again if the illness returns C Continue taking the medication for as long as it is prescribed D Stop taking the medication immediately

C Continue taking the medication for as long as it is prescribed

When two medications are bioequivalent, they: A Are more expensive than other medications B Even out the effects of other medications C Have the same effect on the human body D Are less expensive than other medications

C Have the same effect on the human body

Which of the following is not a responsibility of a pharmacy technician? A Greeting the customers as they come to the counter B Entering the customer's order into the computer system C Supervising the pharmacist D Assisting the pharmacist

C Supervising the pharmacist

Which of the following is not the responsibility of the pharmacist? A Preparing medications for customers. B Helping patients understand the instructions for their medications C Taking X-rays of a broken hip D Explaining treatment in words that the patients can understand rather than technical or medical terms

C Taking X-rays of a broken hip

An allergic reaction occurs because: A Patients don't take their medicine properly B The patient has a bacterial infection C The patient's immune system thinks the drug is dangerous D The patient has taken the drug three times

C The patient's immune system thinks the drug is dangerous

Antibiotics: A Are the bodies natural disease-fighting hormones B Are used to treat viruses such as influenza C Are what makes up the nucleus of the human brain cell D Are used to fight bacterial infections

D Are used to fight bacterial infections

The active ingredients in herbal remedies: A Are not really medications B Are completely different from regular medications C Are always safer than regular medications D Can be similar to regular medications

D Can be similar to regular medications

Two locations in a hospital are the: A OTC and IV B OTC and ER C IV and ICU D ER and ICU

D ER and ICU

Hypertension is another term for: A Farsightedness B High cholesterol C Chronic knee pain D High blood pressure

D High blood pressure

A drug information sheet for a patient must be: A Available upon request B Included in the shopping bag with the receipt C Read to the patient D Included with the prescription

D Included with the prescription

The package insert, included with a prescription for the patient, includes all of the following except: A Information about the usual prescribed doses for the medication B Information on why the drug is usually prescribed C Information about common side effects D Information on how to find the drug at a cheaper price

D Information on how to find the drug at a cheaper price

Which of the following statements about taking medication is true? A It is not important to follow the directions on prescription pills. B Time of day does not matter when taking prescription pills. C Even very sick people can only take one medication at a time. D It is common for people who have several diseases to take many medications.

D It is common for people who have several diseases to take many medications.

One benefit of using a computer system for filling prescriptions by mail is that: A The expectation for service and quality of care is very low B It takes away the need for pharmacists to deal with patients C It takes away the need for pharmacists to deal with doctors D It is easy to program an automatic reminder to go out to patients who need to order on a regular basis

D It is easy to program an automatic reminder to go out to patients who need to order on a regular basis

If a drug was formerly only available by prescription and is now available over-the-counter, it is likely: A Doctors no longer want to be associated with the drug B The drug has been imported from another country C The drug is considered weak and useless D The drug has been tested and used successfully and safely by millions

D The drug has been tested and used successfully and safely by millions

A company can make a generic version of a medication when: A It becomes an over-the-counter product B After 10 years C The patent expires on the original, or trade, drug D The patent office publishes the details

D The patent office publishes the details

Which of the following is not a medication delivery system? A Pills B Injections C Transdermal patches D The post office

D The post office

A patient who is taking tetracycline also drank a glass of milk. What will happen? A The patient will have an allergic reaction B The patient will go into anaphylactic shock C It will be like taking a double dose D The tetracycline will not work

D The tetracycline will not work

Drugs that are first available by prescription can be approved for over-the-counter sales when: A They do not have any side effects B They are no longer effective C They are replaced with new prescription drugs D They are shown to be very safe

D They are shown to be very safe

Digoxin, the active ingredient in the foxglove flower, is: A An antibiotic B A powerful sedative that is an herbal alternative to anesthesia C Poisonous D Used in drugs that help the heart pump blood through the body

D Used in drugs that help the heart pump blood through the body

An allergic reaction to a medication will always happen immediately once the medication is ingested. TRUE FALSE

false

Diabetes is a simple disease to treat, and requires very little attention and care from the patient. TRUE FALSE

false

If a patient is allergic to a medication, he or she will have a reaction immediately. TRUE FALSE

false

Licensed pharmacists work only in labs, and not with people. TRUE FALSE

false

Major drug store chains have very few options for promotion. TRUE FALSE

false

Over-the-counter medications are weaker than prescription medications. TRUE FALSE

false

Pharmacists who work in mail order facilities never need to speak with patients or doctors. TRUE FALSE

false

The pharmacy technician supervises the pharmacist. TRUE FALSE

false

apothecaries are modern pharmacies: TRUE FALSE

false