Final Study Guide PHR208
methicillin-resistant staphylocci (MRSA) infection what is the medication that is used to treat it?
vancomycin
which type of organism contains a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
virus
what value do the roman numerals CIX represent
109
18 is what percent of 122?
14.8%
in the expression 4:5=X:20 X is equal to
16
in the expression 6:15 = X:45 X is equal to
18
the lowest commmon denominator of the fraction 1/3 and 3/7
21
the sum of the decimals 213.567 adn 13.125 is
226.692
which of the following fractions is the smallest
7/16
the result of dividing the fraction 2/3 by 3/4 is
8/9
numerator is a proper fraction and the denominator is a whole number
complex fraction
a common cause of acute bacterial sinusitis is
strepococcus pneumonia
the bottom number of a fraction is called
the denominator
the greater the therapeutic index, the greater chance ___
the drug will be safer
acidic drug is most easily absorbed in
the stomach
whenever the numerator and denominator are equal
the value of the fraction is equal to 1
sulfonamides commonly prescribed for
(UTI) urinary tract infectins
what type of infection is vancomycin used to treat
(UTI) urinary tract infection
the term 16% can also be expressed as
.16
what is the decimal equivalent of 6/1000
0.006
the product (multiplication) of the decimals 2.15 and .25
0.5375
the decimal equivalent to the fraction 175/250 is equal to
0.7
the fraction 3/4 can also be read as
3 divided by 4, and three-fourths
patients who miss a dose of a scheduled medication should consult with
a pharmacist of physician regarding the missed dose.
Synergism refers to the effect of two or more drugs causing
a stronger effect
an example of "vectorborne transmission" is transmission via
an insect bite
what increases the drug metabolizing enzymes of the liver?
caffeine, smoking, and occasional alcohol consumption
the blood pressure medicine propranolol can reduce the effectiveness of an albuterol inhaler in an asthmatic patient. this is an example of ____
antagonism
garlic is an herb used for lowering cholesterol and modestly lowering blood pressure. which type of drugs would you caution about taking concurrently with garlic
antihypertensives
asking questions of a patient, it is more effective to
ask questions that encourage specific details related to information needed
how long should an acute uncomplicated infection be treated?
at least 72 hours after patient is afibrile and asymptomatic
messages are sent through a variety of ____
channels
the message sent from the sender to the reciever, should be
complete
the use of fax machines in a pharmacy has greatly improved
efficiency
the immediate metabolism of substances leaving the GI tract through the blood stream is called
first-pass effect
which is projection?
having hostile feelings about another and stating that the other person "doesn't like" you.
false regarding physical contact
in health care it is always acceptable
which of the following combinations of drugs is often used to treat tuberculosis
isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide
not true regarding feedback
it is designed to hurt the person sending it
what does the term MIC stand for
maximum inhibitory concentrition
the liver is the site of ______ for most drugs
metabolism
2 3/4 is considered a/n
mixed fraction
which of the following is NOT true regarding the treatment of the human immunodefiency virus (HIV) with antiviral medications?
monotherapy is currently recommended
a common but serious side effect of getamycin is
nephrotoxicity
which of the following antifungals is commonly used to treat thrush
nystatin
an example of a message sent via an upward channel would be one sent from
pharmacy techincian to pharmacy manager
4/5 is considered a/n
proper fraction
Large, daily dosing of aminogylcoside antibiotics such as tombramycin is referred to as
pulse dosing
the last step when adding fractions together to to
reduce to the lowest terms
redirecting a socially unacceptable impulse into a socially acceptable act is called
repression
who should not be considered customers of the pharmacy
store manager