Chapter 15 – Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Chapter 15 – Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

a      K     411                 1.     Aspirin is an example of:

1. an OTC drug.
2. a generic drug.
3. an herbal product.
4. a prescription drug.

b      K     411                 2.     Which of the following is a true statement about OTC drugs?

1. They have no side effects.
2. Some were once prescription drugs.
3. They do not interact with other medications.
4. They are the same as generic drugs.

a      K     412                 3.     Problems with medications can be reported to the FDA via:

1. the MedWatch website.
2. the DSHEA website.
3. the NCCAM website.
4. the USDA website.

c      K     412                 4.     Which population group is most prone to drug-drug interactions?

1. infants
2. children
3. the elderly
4. the disabled

d      K     412                 5.     Medication errors may be the result of any of the following except:

1. improper dosages.
2. misinterpretation of the physician’s order.
3. confusion of drugs with similar names.
4. bar code scanning systems.

c      K     412                 6.     Populations with increased vulnerability to the adverse effects of drugs include all of the following except:

1. elderly people.
2. pregnant women.
3. middle-aged women.
4. children.

c      K     413                 7.     Which of the following is a medical abbreviation that is prohibited on clinical documentation?

1. q.i.d.
2. mcg
3. IU
4. mg