Pharma Exam 5

Individuals younger than age 60 should be treated for high blood pressure when it exceeds 120/80. 180/100. 140/90. 150/90.

140/90.

What is a common dose for an albuterol MDI? 2 mg, three times a day 2.5 mg, four times a day 2 puffs, four times a day 4 puffs, four times a day

2 puffs, four times a day

Before taking digoxin, a patient should notify a healthcare professional if his or her pulse rate is below 70. 90. 80. 60.

60.

Which heart rate would be considered bradycardia? 100-175 BPM 70-80 BPM < 60 BPM 200-350 BPM

< 60 BPM

Which drug class produces antihypertensive effects via the renin-angiotensin system? calcium-channel blockers vasodilators ACE inhibitors beta blockers

ACE inhibitors

Which medication is not a thrombolytic agent? TNKase Retavase Activase Arixtra

Arixtra

Which disorder refers to a group of chronic lung diseases that impede airflow and cause difficulty breathing? COPD asthma bronchitis tuberculosis

COPD

What condition is characterized by a clot that forms in an extremity such as the lower leg or calf? PE DVT CVA TIA

DVT

Which medication is a common hematopoietic agent? heparin Coumadin Plavix Epogen

Epogen

Which medication is not an anticoagulant? Lovenox Epogen heparin Coumadin

Epogen

The arterial noises heard through a stethoscope when applied to the brachial artery are Korotkoff sounds. deflections. coronary blood vessel spasms. statins.

Korotkoff sounds.

Which measurement is considered a healthy cholesterol result? total cholesterol: 210 mg/dL LDL: 99 mg/dL HDL: 27 mg/dL triglycerides: 301 mg/dL

LDL: 99 mg/dL

Which drug can cause rebound sinus congestion if used longer than three days? Benadryl Neo-Synephrine Nasonex Mucinex

Neo-Synephrine

What is the abbreviated name of the skin test used to check for exposure to TB? CAP HPV PPD BCG

PPD

Which restriction does not apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine? Patient must be at least 18 years old. Patient must register with the DEA. Patient must sign for the drug at time of purchase. Patient must provide proof of age.

Patient must register with the DEA.

Which brand-name medication is not a short-acting beta agonist? Xopenex Pulmicort Alupent Maxair

Pulmicort

Which blood component is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen to the cells of the body? plasma RBCs WBCs platelets

RBCs

Which cells contain iron and hemoglobin to which oxygen and carbon dioxide bind during transport? thrombocytes leukocytes WBCs RBCs

RBCs

Which cough medication is an expectorant? codeine hydrocodone Delsym Robitussin

Robitussin

What component of the heart is its natural pacemaker? AV node SA node tricuspid valve apex

SA node

Which brand-name medication is not a smoking cessation product? Wellbutrin Chantix Singulair Zyban

Singulair

Which brand-name medication is not a leukotriene inhibitor? Singulair Accolate Zyflo Spiriva

Spiriva

Why may it be difficult for patients to complete TB therapy? The course of therapy may be six months or longer. Rifampin may cause changes in vision. Ethambutol may cause kidney damage and hearing loss. TB medications need to be taken on a full stomach.

The course of therapy may be six months or longer.

Which cells are a central component of the immune system and are responsible for fighting disease? WBCs platelets RBCs thrombocytes

WBCs

A transient ischemic attack is often a precursor to a stroke. leukemia. hemolytic anemia. hemophilia.

a stroke.

Which characteristic is indicative of COPD? normal lung inflammatory response intermittent cough undergrowth of mucous glands airway narrowing

airway narrowing

The small sacs in the lungs that fill with air and allow for gas exchange with blood are called alveoli. sinuses. bronchioles. tonsils.

alveoli.

Which drug class is used for symptomatic relief from excess nasal secretions, itching, sneezing, and coughing? antihistamines decongestants corticosteroids NSAIDs

antihistamines

Which part of the cardiovascular system carries blood away from the heart? arteries capillaries atria veins

arteries

Which drug works by preventing platelets from clumping together and forming blood clots? iron aspirin heparin alteplase

aspirin

What condition is triggered by allergens or irritants, causing mast cells in the lungs to release histamine and activate a bronchospasm? cystic fibrosis nosocomial pneumonia chronic bronchitis asthma attack

asthma attack

An inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness is asthma. cystic fibrosis. COPD. pneumonia.

asthma.

What is the medical term for the absence of a heart rhythm? asystole tachycardia sinus tachycardia atrial fibrillation

asystole

Which drug is a direct thrombin inhibitor? heparin warfarin bivalirudin clopidogrel

bivalirudin

The 4 mg tablet of warfarin is tan. green. blue. pink.

blue.

What is the site of thrombocyte formation? bone marrow capillaries heart arteries

bone marrow

Which artery is used to take a blood pressure reading on the arm? aorta brachial artery superior vena cava coronary artery

brachial artery

The medical term for a decreased heart rate is tachycardia. bradycardia. fibrillation. arrhythmia.

bradycardia.

The amount of blood held in the circulatory system is depolarization. capacitance. cardiac output. peripheral vascular resistance.

capacitance.

The force and volume of blood coming from the heart are factors of peripheral vascular resistance. capacitance. cardiac output. signal conduction.

cardiac output.

Which drug class would be effective for a dry, hacking cough? decongestant antihistamine expectorant cough suppressant

cough suppressant

Which symptom is caused by asthma? coughing chest relaxation steady breathing decreased mucous production

coughing

Which drug stimulates RBC production to treat anemia? ticlopidine vitamin K darbepoetin fondaparinux

darbepoetin

Phenylephrine is a commonly used antihistamine. corticosteroid. cough suppressant. decongestant.

decongestant.

Which drug class should patients with high blood pressure avoid when treating cold symptoms? corticosteroids decongestants antihistamines NSAIDs

decongestants

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include all of the following except decreased appetite. anxiety. headache. depression.

decreased appetite.

Which supplement is not a usual pancreatic enzyme supplement for CF? amylase dehydrogenase lipase protease

dehydrogenase

Which term refers to the period when the heart muscle relaxes, allowing blood to passively flow into the heart and fill the heart's chambers? constriction systole diastole capacitance

diastole

Which term describes the lower number of a blood pressure reading and indicates the pressure when the heart is at rest? systolic diastolic ventricular hypotensive

diastolic

The last or bottom number obtained in a blood pressure measurement is the diastolic blood pressure. capacitance reading. systolic blood pressure. cardiac output reading.

diastolic blood pressure.

Which generic drug produces visual disturbances, such as seeing yellow or green halos around objects, if a patient's dosage levels become toxic? losartan diltiazem digoxin gemfibrozil

digoxin

Which group of side effects is commonly associated with the use of inhaled albuterol? dizziness, nervousness, tremors dizziness, tremors, decreased blood pressure sore throat, oral thrush, decreased blood pressure heartburn, nausea, fewer heart palpitations

dizziness, nervousness, tremors

A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is dry, hacking cough. excitability. constipation. allergic reaction.

dry, hacking cough.

Which structure is not a component of the lower respiratory tract? epiglottis trachea bronchi alveoli

epiglottis

Which medical term refers to red blood cells? thrombocytes erythrocytes platelets leukocytes

erythrocytes

Which medication would be effective for a mucus-producing cough? decongestant expectorant antihistamine cough suppressant

expectorant

Which clotting factor deficiency poses the greatest problem for coagulation because no alternative pathway exists? factor VII factor IX factor X factor XIII

factor X

Which drug is most likely to cause constipation as a common side effect? ferrous gluconate argatroban ticlopidine enoxaparin

ferrous gluconate

Which supplement has been found to lower triglycerides significantly? gingko biloba glucosamine St. John's wort fish oil

fish oil

Which type of anemia is typically seen in patients who are alcoholics because they often lack proper nutrition? folate-deficiency pernicious iron-deficiency hemolytic

folate-deficiency

What is a recommended supplement for all women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant becuase it decreases the risk of neural tube defects? ferrous sulfate cyanocobalamin folic acid immunoglobin

folic acid

Which drug is prescribed for prenatal supplementation to support fetal brain development? aspirin iron dextran folic acid erythropoietin

folic acid

Which medication used to treat COPD is not an anticholinergic? aclidinium formoterol ipratropium tiotropium

formoterol

Which generic medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia? enalapril verapamil isosorbide gemfibrozil

gemfibrozil

Which type of juice should be avoided by patients taking statins? grapefruit orange cranberry apple

grapefruit

Which medication is used for cough and is available as an oral liquid and a tablet? clemastine dextromethorphan guaifenesin pseudoephedrine

guaifenesin

Which side effect is least likely to be associated with the use of an inhaled corticosteroid? dry mouth heart palpitations sore throat coughing

heart palpitations

Which drug is not available in an oral dosage form? folic acid heparin vitamin K cyanocobalamin

heparin

Which medication is dosed in thousands of units per infusion? iron sucrose heparin vitamin K dalteparin

heparin

Which medication is a narcotic used in some commonly used cough suppressants? diphenhydramine guaifenesin hydrocodone dextromethorphan

hydrocodone

The medical term for high blood pressure is ischemia. hypertension. tachycardia. hyperlipidemia.

hypertension.

Which class of drugs is least likely to be used in the treatment of asthma? inhaled corticosteroids leukotriene inhibitors inhaled antibiotics mast cell stabilizers

inhaled antibiotics

Which symptom is not a common side effect of cough suppressants? insomnia upset stomach drowsiness dizziness

insomnia

Which supplement must accompany the use of erythropoietin and darbepoetin? magnesium calcium potassium iron

iron

Which foods are high in vitamin K and should be eaten in moderation when taking Coumadin? rice and cereals kale, spinach, and broccoli sweet potatoes and carrots peas, beans, and potatoes

kale, spinach, and broccoli

Anemia of chronic disease is most often caused by chronic heart disease. lung disease. liver disease. kidney disease.

kidney disease.

Which part of the heart pumps blood out to the rest of the body? ? right atrium left atrium mitral valve left ventricle

left ventricle

Which medical term refers to white blood cells? leukocytes thrombocytes platelets erythrocytes

leukocytes

Which condition causes hemophilia? platelet deficiency missing clotting factors iron deficiency chronic constipation

missing clotting factors

Which medication is a nasal corticosteroid? mometasone Mucinex Tavist phenylephrine

mometasone

Which asthma medication is not an inhaled corticosteroid? budesonide fluticasone montelukast mometasone

montelukast

Which drug classification contains the brand-name medication Flonase? decongestant nasal antihistamine expectorant nasal corticosteroid

nasal corticosteroid

This dietary supplement reduces triglycerides and LDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol. niacin plant sterol esters garlic omega 3 fatty acids

niacin

Which medication can cause vasodilation of the face and neck, which causes flushing and itching? lisinopril candesartan nifedipine niacin

niacin

Which supplement is a form of vitamin B3 used for hyperlipidemia? niacin fish oil alpha tocopherol beta-sitosterol

niacin

Which drug is a vasodilator used during an acute angina attack? propranolol nifedipine nitroglycerin niacin

nitroglycerin

Which drug is available as a topical ointment and a sublingual spray? felodipine losartan nitroglycerin procainamide

nitroglycerin

Which medication is used to relieve chest pain? nitroglycerin digoxin Lipitor Cardura

nitroglycerin

Which dosage form is not commercially available for nicotine supplements? buccal inhalation oral transdermal

oral

A deficiency in vitamin B12 is called sickle-cell anemia. hemolytic anemia. pernicious anemia. chronic anemia.

pernicious anemia.

Which herbal therapy has been found to help lower LDL cholesterol? plant sterol esters foxglove echinacea ginseng

plant sterol esters

Which blood component contains protein, such as albumin, to which drug molecules bind? plasma RBCs WBCs platelets

plasma

Which blood component is not a coagulation protein that facilitates growth of a functional blood clot? thrombin fibrin fibrinogen plasma

plasma

Which drug is a class II antiarrhythmic? diltiazem amiodarone propranolol lidocaine

propranolol

What decongestant should not be used with or within 14 days of MAOI therapy? hydrocodone loratidine pseudoephedrine clemastine

pseudoephedrine

The degree to which the blood vessels are constricted or relaxed is fibrillation. capacitance. cardiac output. pulmonary vascular resistance.

pulmonary vascular resistance.

The feedback mechanism that is regulated by the kidneys and that balances fluid volume and vessel constriction is renin-angiotensin system. cardiac output. peripheral vascular resistance. capacitance.

renin-angiotensin system.

Which blood-work study is a measure of newly formed RBCs released from the bone marrow to the bloodstream? PTT WBC count INR reticulocyte count

reticulocyte count

An inflammation of the nasal passages that is associated with an infection or allergies and causes congestion and a runny nose is bronchitis. rhinitis. emphysema. rhinorrhea.

rhinitis.

African American patients are statistically more likely than other patients to have pernicious anemia. sickle-cell anemia. hemolytic anemia. iron-deficiency anemia.

sickle-cell anemia.

The heart's natural pacemaker is the atria. bundle of His. atrioventricular node. sinoatrial node.

sinoatrial node.

Normal heart rhythm is called bradycardia. tachycardia. sinus rhythm. arrhythmia.

sinus rhythm.

Blood pressure is measured with an instrument called a(n) sphygmomanometer. stent. tonometer. electrocardiogram.

sphygmomanometer.

What is the route of administration for low-molecular-weight heparin products? intravenous subcutaneous intradermal intramuscular

subcutaneous

What term refers to the period during which the heart is contracting and actively pumping blood? dilation systole capacitance diastole

systole

The first or upper number obtained in a blood pressure measurement is the systolic blood pressure. cardiac output reading. capacitance reading. diastolic blood pressure.

systolic blood pressure.

The medical term for an increased heart rate is bradycardia. tachycardia. arrhythmia. flutter.

tachycardia.

Which drug is a thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) agent? pentoxifylline tenecteplase erythropoietin cyanocobalamin

tenecteplase

The most prevalent viral infection, with more than 60 million cases in the United States annually, is rhinitis. the common cold. allergies. bronchitis.

the common cold.

To avoid rebound nasal congestion, a patient should use a nasal spray for no longer than five consecutive days. three consecutive days. four consecutive days. seven consecutive days.

three consecutive days.

The medical term for a low platelet count is anticoagulation. anaphylaxis. anemia. thrombocytopenia.

thrombocytopenia.

Which medications are used to dissolve clots that have formed? hemophilia agents iron supplements hematopoietic agents thrombolytic agents

thrombolytic agents

Why should you counsel patients to rinse their mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid? to prevent fungal infections of the mouth to increase absorption of the medication to decrease absorption of the medication to reduce the number of doses needed

to prevent fungal infections of the mouth

The medical term for the windpipe is epiglottis. bronchi. trachea. larynx.

trachea.

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient? type O type A type B type AB

type AB

Which blood type is considered the universal donor? type A type AB type O type B

type O

Which part of the cardiovascular system carries blood to the heart? ventricles capillaries arteries veins

veins

Which vitamin is sometimes prescribed with iron supplements to boost their absorption? vitamin D vitamin C vitamin B12 vitamin K

vitamin C

Which vitamin is responsible for blood clotting? vitamin D vitamin C vitamin A vitamin K

vitamin K

Which anticoagulant is a common toxin used in rat poison? dabigatran heparin enoxaparin warfarin

warfarin