Which of the following terms describes the transportation of a drug from the bloodstream to the body tissues and intended site of action2. Which of the following terms describes a series
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1 Which of the following terms describes the passage of a drug from the site of
administration into the bloodstream?
2 Which of the following terms describes the transportation of a drug from the bloodstream
to the body tissues and intended site of action?
3 Which of the following terms describes a series of chemical reactions that inactivate a drug
by converting it into a water-soluble compound?
Trang 25 Which of the following statements describes the action that antihistamines have on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
6 Which of the following statements describes the action that stimulants have on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
7 Which of the following statements describe the action that insulin has on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
8 Which of the following statements describes the action that antibiotics have on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
9 Age, size, sex, and genetics are all factors that:
A affect drug excretion
B affect drug metabolism
C affect drug action
D affect drug distribution
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10 The route of administration, and the time of day that the drug is administered, diet, and environmental conditions are all factors that:
A Affect drug excretion
B Affect drug metabolism
C Affect drug action
D Affect drug distribution
11 Which of the following statements describes how a health care worker can create a positive attitude in patients who are undergoing medication therapy?
A Review, with the patient, the important reasons for taking the medication
B Treat the patient in a cheerful and caring manner
C Maintain your own positive, confident attitude
D All answers are correct
Trang 414 Which of the following describes the desired effect of a drug, or the reason the drug is administered?
17 Which of the following terms describes a drug interaction in which the effect of two drugs
in combination is greater than the effect of each drug given separately?
Trang 518 Which of the following terms describes the drug interaction that occurs when two drugs are administered at the same time, and one drug increases the effect of the other?
19 Psychological drug dependence is:
A a drive or craving to take a drug to relieve discomfort
B a physical need for the drug
C the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities
D a problem with people who take their own medications at home
20 Physical drug dependence is:
A a drive or craving to take a drug to relieve discomfort
B a physical need for the drug
C the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities
D a problem with people who take their own medications at home
21 Withdrawal symptoms can occur as a result of:
A physical drug dependence
B psychological drug dependence
C drug misuse
D drug side effects
22 Which of the following are examples of drugs that are commonly abused?
A Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
B Barbiturates, depressants, stimulants
C Anabolic steroids, sedatives, hypnotics
D All answers are correct
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23 Which of the following statements describes the health care worker's responsibilities with respect to the administration of drugs?
A The health care worker is expected to be aware of possible adverse drug reactions, drug dependence, and the improper use of drugs
B The health care worker must consult his supervisor when drug abuse is suspected
C The health care worker must keep medicines locked up when not in use
D All answers are correct
25 Which of the following describes why pain medications are prescribed?
A For the local effect they provide
B For the systemic effect they provide
C For the side effects they provide
D For the cumulative effects they provide
A The size and shape of drug molecules
B The ability of drugs to dissolve in water or fat
C The pH balance of drugs and cells
D The route of administration
Trang 728 How quickly and completely a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream affects which of the following?
31 Bactrim is considered a long-lasting antibiotic for which of the following reasons?
A Bactrim collects in drug reservoirs
B Bactrim is absorbed very slowly
C Bactrim is prescribed for 7 to 10 days
D Bactrim resists biotransformation
Trang 833 In which of the following organs does most of the metabolism and detoxification of drugs takes place?
36 Which of the following are used to calculate proper adult dose?
A Age and body weight
B Body mass index and percent of body fat
C Lean body mass and height
D Body surface area and muscle mass
Trang 938 Which of the following is an inactive substance that has no pharmacological effect but can make a patient feel better?
A Gastrointestinal tract free of food
B Increased fluid intake
Trang 1043 Edema of the pharynx and larynx, severe wheezing, and dyspnea are symptoms of which
44 When a patient presents with an idiosyncratic response to a drug, which of the following
is the recommended treatment?
47 Patients who take sedatives are advised to avoid drinking alcohol to avoid the possibility
of which of the following?
Trang 1148 The process whereby antacids and iron supplements work against the absorption of the antibiotic tetracycline is described by which of the following terms?
Trang 1252 Identify 10 factors influencing drug actions
Trang 1460 State the health care worker's responsibilities with regard to adverse reactions of drugs, dependence, and drug abuse
Trang 1566 The transportation of a drug from the bloodstream to the body tissues and intended site of action is called _
67 The series of chemical reactions that inactivate a drug by converting it into a
water-soluble compound so that it can be excreted by the body is termed _
71 Combining certain drugs with certain foods can alter the drug's effects This is an example
of the effect that a person's _has on drug action
72 Because some drugs may harm the fetus, women must be extremely careful about taking any medication, and must avoid taking medications without first consulting their physician
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73 Each person's individual makeup causes slight differences in basic processes like
metabolism and excretion This is an example of the effect that has on drug action
74 Diseases of the liver and kidneys can have an important effect on the processing and elimination of drugs This is an example of how _affect drug action
75 A patient's mental state is an important factor in the success or failure of drug therapy This is an example of the effect have on drug action
77 As a member of the health care team, you can influence a patient's response to medication
by creating a _attitude in the patient
Trang 1780 The route of administration resulting in the longest time for drugs to show their effects is the _route
83 When drugs collect in the body and produce an increased response, it is termed a
effect of drug action
Trang 1887 Heat relaxes the blood vessels and speeds up the circulation, so drugs act faster This is an example of the effect that _conditions have on drug action
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94 Pain medications that must travel through the bloodstream to affect cells or tissues in other parts of the body are an example drugs given for their _effects
95 Occasionally, the body has an unexpected or dangerous response to a drug These
unexpected conditions are called _reactions
96 A drug is an abnormal response that occurs because a person has
developed antibodies against a particular drug
100 An extreme, possibly life-threatening, hypersensitivity reaction to a previously
encountered antigen is termed _
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101 are abnormal or peculiar responses that people may have to certain drugs
Trang 21108 When two drugs administered together produce a more powerful response than the effect
of each drug given separately, it is called _
Trang 22115 Drug refers to self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities, resulting in a psychological or physical dependence
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Trang 243. (p 26) Which of the following terms describes a series of chemical reactions that inactivate a drug by converting it into a water-soluble compound?
4. (p 26) Which of the following terms describes the body's way of removing the waste
products of ordinary cell processes?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
Antihistamines slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
Trang 256. (p 24) Which of the following statements describes the action that stimulants have on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
Stimulants speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
7. (p 24) Which of the following statements describe the action that insulin has on the body?
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
Insulin is taken because the pancreas is unable to produce insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels
A Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation
B Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells
C Destroy parts of cells
D Replace natural substances that the body lacks
Antibiotics kill disease microorganisms
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2-3
Trang 269. (p 28) Age, size, sex, and genetics are all factors that:
A affect drug excretion
B affect drug metabolism
C affect drug action
D affect drug distribution
Responses to drug action differ according to age, size, sex, and genetics
A Affect drug excretion
B Affect drug metabolism
C Affect drug action
D Affect drug distribution
The route of administration, and the time of day that the drug is administered, diet, and environmental conditions all play a role in drug action
Trang 2711. (p 28) Which of the following statements describes how a health care worker can create a positive attitude in patients who are undergoing medication therapy?
A Review, with the patient, the important reasons for taking the medication
B Treat the patient in a cheerful and caring manner
C Maintain your own positive, confident attitude
D All answers are correct
As a member of the health care team, you can do much to create a positive attitude in the patient One way is to review, with the patient, the important reasons for taking the
medication Another, is to treat the patient in a cheerful and caring manner Also, your own positive, confident attitude toward the drugs you administer can influence the patient's response to the medication
Trang 2813. (p 30) Which of the following describes the effect of a drug that must travel through the bloodstream to affect cells or tissues in various parts of the body?
A Side effect
B Local effect
C Systemic effect
D Therapeutic effect
Pain medications must travel through the bloodstream to affect cells or tissues in various parts
of the body These types of drugs are given for their systemic effects
Trang 2915. (p 30) Which of the following describes additional effects on the body that are not a part of the goal of drug therapy?
Trang 3018. (p 33) Which of the following terms describes the drug interaction that occurs when two drugs are administered at the same time, and one drug increases the effect of the other?
19. (p 34) Psychological drug dependence is:
A a drive or craving to take a drug to relieve discomfort
B a physical need for the drug
C the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities
D a problem with people who take their own medications at home
In psychological dependence, a person has a drive or craving to take a drug for pleasure or to relieve discomfort
20. (p 34) Physical drug dependence is:
A a drive or craving to take a drug to relieve discomfort
B a physical need for the drug
C the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities
D a problem with people who take their own medications at home
In physical drug dependence, the body grows so accustomed to the drug that it needs it to function
Trang 3121. (p 34) Withdrawal symptoms can occur as a result of:
A physical drug dependence
B psychological drug dependence
C drug misuse
D drug side effects
In physical drug dependence, the body grows so accustomed to the drug that it needs it to function When the drug is taken away, the person develops withdrawal symptoms
Bloom's: Remember
Learning Outcome: 2-8
22. (p 34) Which of the following are examples of drugs that are commonly abused?
A Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
B Barbiturates, depressants, stimulants
C Anabolic steroids, sedatives, hypnotics
D All answers are correct
The most commonly abused drugs are alcohol, nicotine, anabolic steroids, barbiturates, sedatives, hypnotics, depressants, and stimulants
Trang 3223. (p 35) Which of the following statements describes the health care worker's responsibilities with respect to the administration of drugs?
A The health care worker is expected to be aware of possible adverse drug reactions, drug dependence, and the improper use of drugs
B The health care worker must consult his supervisor when drug abuse is suspected
C The health care worker must keep medicines locked up when not in use
D All answers are correct
In a case of suspected drug abuse, the health care worker's main responsibility is to consult the nurse in charge Health care workers must keep medicines locked up when not in use, administer only prescribed medications, and watch for signs of drug dependence and the improper use of drugs As a person giving medications, health care workers are expected to be aware of possible reactions and to notify their supervisor as soon as they notice any signs of
The four basic body processes that affect drug action are absorption, distribution,
metabolism/biotransformation, and excretion