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True / False

1. The superscription section of the prescription contains the name of the drug and the quantities of ingredients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

2. The subscription section of the prescription contains directions to the pharmacist regarding the total quantity of the drug
and the form of the medication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

3. All prescriptions follow a specific format.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

4. E-prescribing software can reduce errors and increase efficiency.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

5. Drug flow sheets may be used to replace the physician’s initial dictation in the medical record.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

6. Controlled substances may be flushed down the toilet when they have reached their expiration date.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

7. The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 was the beginning of a long history of narcotic control legislation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

8. All controlled substances have a high potential for abuse and have no medical use.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

9. It is important to document all medication refills in the patient’s medical record.

a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: True

10. Pharmacists do not provide medication instructions; that is entirely up to the medical office personnel.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

Multiple Choice

11. The proprietary or trade name of a drug as copyrighted by the manufacturer is known as the
a. generic name. b. chemical name.
c. brand name. d. pharmacy name.
ANSWER: c

12. Rubbing an ointment into the skin for absorption is an example of

a. inhalation. b. injection.
c. inunction. d. instillation.
ANSWER: c

13. Intra-articular, intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous are all examples of

a. inhalation routes. b. injection routes.
c. injunctions. d. instillations.
ANSWER: b

14. Vaporizers and nebulizers are examples of apparatus used to administer medication by means of
a. inhalation. b. injection.
c. injunction. d. instillation.
ANSWER: a

15. Ointments and creams are examples of

a. transdermal medications. b. parenteral medications.
c. oral substances. d. topical substances.
ANSWER: d

16. All methods of giving medications by means of a needle or cannula through the skin are referred to as
a. transdermal. b. parenteral.
c. topical. d. sublingual.
ANSWER: b

17. A nicotine patch is an example of

a. transdermal delivery. b. parenteral delivery.
c. topical delivery. d. sublingual delivery.
ANSWER: a

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18. If a patient taking medication calls with symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, the medical
assistant should immediately
a. tell the patient to stop the medication.
b. bring the situation to the physician’s attention.
c. disregard these symptoms as cause for alarm.
d. tell the patient to wait two hours and call back with an update.
ANSWER: b

19. A vitamin is an example of a

a. placebo. b. sedative.
c. stimulant. d. prophylactic.
ANSWER: d

20. What may be given as a control in pharmaceutical studies of drugs?

a. Placebo b. Sedative
c. Stimulant d. Prophylactic
ANSWER: a

21. What is the correct term for a preparation with undissolved ingredients that must be shaken well before using?
a. Solution b. Suspension
c. Liquid d. Gel
ANSWER: b

22. What is the correct term for a liquid with ingredients that are dissolved evenly?
a. Gel b. Suspension
c. Ointment d. Solution
ANSWER: d

23. A vasoconstrictor causes

a. increased secretion. b. constriction of blood vessels.
c. dilation of blood vessels. d. decreased secretion.
ANSWER: b

24. What is the name of the federal law passed in 1970 that requires the pharmaceutical industry to maintain physical
security and strict record keeping for intoxicating drugs?
a. The Volstead Act
b. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
c. The Controlled Substances Act
d. The Marijuana Tax Act
ANSWER: c

25. Which drugs in the Schedule of Controlled Substances have the highest potential for abuse?
a. Schedule V drugs b. Schedule IV drugs
c. Schedule II drugs d. Schedule I drugs
ANSWER: d
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26. Which part of a prescription includes instructions to the patient that are to appear on the label?
a. Signature or transcription b. Body
c. Inscription d. Subscription
ANSWER: a

27. Which part of a prescription contains information for the pharmacist on total quantity of the drug and the form in
which it should be provided?
a. Inscription b. Subscription
c. Transcription d. Superscription
ANSWER: b

28. The inscription section of a prescription contains the

a. name, quantity, and strength of the drug.
b. physician’s signature.
c. instructions to the patient.
d. directions to the pharmacist.
ANSWER: a

29. When a patient calls the office to request a medication refill, the medical assistant should find out
a. the name of the medication.
b. the dosage and strength.
c. the quantity, such as number of tablets.
d. All of the above
ANSWER: d

30. Which name for a drug indicates its chemical content?

a. Generic name b. Brand name
c. Chemical name d. Scientific name
ANSWER: c

31. Which drug name is its official, nonproprietary name?

a. Brand name b. Generic name
c. Trade name d. Chemical name
ANSWER: b

32. Which drug name is proprietary, indicating its ownership by a particular manufacturer?
a. Official name b. Generic name
c. Registered name d. Brand name
ANSWER: d

33. Which federal agency is charged with enforcing drug legislation, looking out for consumer safety, and regulating the
manufacture and sale of prescription and nonprescription drugs?
a. Drug Enforcement Administration
b. Food and Drug Administration
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c. Consumer Protection Agency
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ANSWER: b

34. Physicians who administer, prescribe, or dispense drugs listen in the Controlled Substances Act must be registered
with the
a. IRS. b. state HIPAA agency.
c. FDA. d. DEA.
ANSWER: d

35. Drug schedule requirements

a. vary by state. b. are the same in all states.
c. vary by county. d. are the same all over the world.
ANSWER: a

36. The prescription abbreviation “b.i.d” stands for

a. by mouth b. two times a day
c. three times a day d. four times a day.
ANSWER: b

37. The prescription abbreviation “gr” stands for

a. grain b. gram
c. drop d. gargle
ANSWER: a

38. The prescription abbreviation “n.p.o.” stands for

a. not post operative. b. negative post operative.
c. nothing by mouth. d. night per os.
ANSWER: c

39. The prescription abbreviation “stat” stands for

a. saturated. b. status.
c. immediately. d. standard.
ANSWER: c

40. Besides the physician, who is the physician’s office allowed to administer medication?
a. No one except the physician.
b. Only medication aids.
c. Only state licensed personnel.
d. Medical assistants under the supervision of the physician.
ANSWER: d

41. Information sheets that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines are
a. called Vaccine Information Statements.
b. produced by the Centers for Disease Control.
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c. mandated by federal law to be handed out to vaccine recipients and their parents.
d. all of the above.
ANSWER: d

42. Select the correct statement regarding the disposal of unused or expired drugs.
a. Uncontrolled substances may be put in trash bins.
b. Controlled substances may be picked up by a return processor.
c. Uncontrolled substances may be given to other patients by the physician.
d. All of the above.
ANSWER: b

Completion

43. The federal agency that regulates the manufacture and dispensing of dangerous drugs is the FDA
ANSWER: False

44. Over-the-counter drugs are those that may be purchased without a prescription.
ANSWER: True

45. A comprehensive reference book used by physicians and medical staff to find information about prescription drugs is
the Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR)
ANSWER: False

46. The expiration date of medications should be checked periodically to ensure that they have not exceeded their usable
shelf life.
ANSWER: True

47. Hazardous wastes are waste products that can cause death, illness, or injury to living things or destruction of the
environment if improperly discarded.
ANSWER: True

48. To protect from theft by drug abusers, the physician’s DEA license should never be left out in plain view or in a
location that is easily accessible to patients.
ANSWER: False

49. Medication taken in the correct dosage can still produce side effects, which patients should report to the doctor.
ANSWER: True

50. A(n) adverse reaction can be occur when certain medications are taken in conjunction with others.
ANSWER: True

51. Every time medication is prescribed, a patient should be asked if they have any medication ____________________.
ANSWER: allergies

52. An ____________________ tag should be placed on the patient’s medical record if they have ever had an adverse
reaction to any medication.
ANSWER: alert
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53. ____________________ are a suspension of infectious agents used to convey resistance to infectious diseases.
ANSWER: Vaccines

54. A ____________________ schedule can be given to patients, especially those taking multiple drugs, to help keep
track of drug names, correct doses, and the time(s) of day they should be taken.
ANSWER: medication

55. A ___________________________ is a record kept in the medical office to track frequency of drug refills.
ANSWER: medication log

Matching

Match each term with the correct statement below.

a. analgesic
b. antacid
c. bronchodilator
d. decongestant
e. diuretic
f. emetic
g. hemostatic
h. laxative
i. miotic
j. narcotic

56. Drug used to control bleeding

ANSWER: g

57. Mild cathartic that produces bowel movements without discomfort

ANSWER: h

58. Drug that causes the pupil of the eye to contract

ANSWER: i

59. Drug that increases the excretion of urine

ANSWER: e

60. Drug that causes vomiting

ANSWER: f

61. Drug that relieves pain and produces sleep or stupor

ANSWER: j

62. Drug used to open airways to ease breathing

ANSWER: c

63. Drug that reduces congestion or swelling

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ANSWER: d

64. Drug given to relieve pain without loss of consciousness

ANSWER: a

65. Drug that neutralizes acidity in the digestive tract

ANSWER: b

Match each term with the correct statement below.

a. tranquilizer
b. antihistamine
c. coagulant
d. expectorant
e. anticoagulant
f. antibiotic
g. stimulant
h. vaccine

66. Causes blood or fluid to clot

ANSWER: c

67. Increases or speeds up actions in the body

ANSWER: g

68. Drug used to kill infectious microorganisms

ANSWER: f

69. Drug used as a sedative and to reduce anxiety

ANSWER: a

70. Drug used to reduce or promote expelling of mucus

ANSWER: d

71. Prevents blood clotting

ANSWER: e

72. Substance that produces resistance to infectious disease

ANSWER: h

73. Drug used to treat allergy symptoms

ANSWER: b

Match each term with the correct statement below.

a. The Harrison Narcotic Act
b. The Volstead Act
c. The Marijuana Tax Act
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d. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
e. The Drug Enforcement Administration
f. The Controlled Substances Act
g. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
h. The California Compassionate Use Act of 1996

74. agency, which regulates the manufacturing and dispensing of dangerous drugs
ANSWER: e

75. act, which required the first labeling of drugs with adequate directions for safe use
ANSWER: d

76. federal law, which requires the pharmaceutical industry to maintain physical security and strict recordkeeping for
certain types of drugs
ANSWER: f

77. act, which required a transfer tax for all who sold marijuana
ANSWER: c

78. act, directed at Medicaid pharmacy programs and providers

ANSWER: g

79. law, that prohibited the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol beverages
ANSWER: b

80. state act, passed to ensure that the seriously ill have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes
ANSWER: h

81. first act that begins a long history of narcotic control legislation
ANSWER: a

Subjective Short Answer

82. What is the difference between a Schedule I drug and a Schedule V drug?
ANSWER: Schedule I drugs are most easily abused and habit forming. Schedule V drugs are less dangerous to the user
and are not subject to as much abuse

83. Why are some prescription abbreviations prohibited?

ANSWER: For the safety of the patient; some abbreviations are easily misunderstood, misread, or misinterpreted and
could potentially cause harm to patients.

84. Explain what it means for a generic drug to be bioequivalent to an original brand-name drug.
ANSWER: A bioequivalent generic drug contains the same active ingredients as the original drug. Filler ingredients that
do not affect the drug’s action can be different in a generic version, and the shape, size, or color of the product
may differ from the original.

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