Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies
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Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter

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Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug?
a. Additional, mild, unwanted effects
b. Unusual, unexpected mild effects
c. Serious, possibly life-threatening effects
d. Reduction of the allergic response

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   41

 

  1. What is the unique, simple, and official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use?
a. Trade name
b. Chemical name
c. Proprietary name
d. Generic name

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   46

 

  1. Which is the route of administration by which the largest proportion of the drug dose is likely lost before reaching the site of action?
a. Oral
b. Intramuscular
c. Sublingual
d. Intravenous

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   44

 

  1. Ingesting a drug with a large meal may be likely to:
a. immediately increase the blood level of the drug.
b. prevent gastric irritation.
c. ensure that the total dose is absorbed into the blood.
d. cause more rapid excretion of the drug.

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   42

 

  1. What is the reaction called when two drugs interact to produce a result much greater than the sum of individual effects?
a. Antagonism
b. Beneficial
c. Synergism
d. Potentiation

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   42

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