Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist 7th Edition Test Bank

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Chapter 01: Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, andPrescription WritingHaveles: Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE1.Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:a.obtaining a patient’s health history.b.administering drugs in the office.c.handling emergency situations.d.lifelong learning.e.all of the above.ANS:ECorrect: All of the choices are true.Incorrect choices: Because many of our patients are being treated with drugs, knowledge ofpharmacology helps in understanding and interpreting patients’ responses to health historyquestions. Knowledge of the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications obviously helps intheir proper administration in the office. Emergency situations may be caused by drugs ortreated by drugs; thus, knowledge of pharmacology is of great help, especially because a rapidresponse is sometimes required. A clear understanding of the concepts of drug action, drughandling by the body, and drug interactions will allow the dental practitioner to make properjudgments and grasp the concepts relevant to new drug therapies on the market.REF:Role of the Dental Hygienist | pp. 3-4OBJ:12.Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments?a.Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of littleconsequence in the dental office.b.Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning.c.Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointmentcompared with afternoon appointments.d.Both b and c are true.ANS:CCorrect: Diabetic patients usually have relatively fewer problems with a morningappointment.Incorrect choices: Asthmatic patients should have afternoon appointments. Patients takingmedication for systemic diseases may require special handling in the dental office.REF:Role of the Dental Hygienist (Appointment Scheduling) | p. 3OBJ:13.Nutritional or herbal supplements:a.carry the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for disease states.b.are not drugs.c.can cause adverse effects.d.will not interact with other drugs the patient may be taking.ANS:C

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Correct: Nutritional or herbal supplements are quite capable of causing adverse effects.Incorrect choices: The majority of nutritional or herbal supplements do not carry FDAapproval for treating disease states. These supplements are drugs and can cause adverseeffects and interact with different drugs.REF:Role of the Dental Hygienist (Nutritional or Herbal Supplements) | pp. 3-4OBJ:14.Which type of drug name usually begins with a lowercase letter?a.Brand nameb.Code namec.Generic named.Trade nameANS:CCorrect: Before any drug is marketed, it is given a generic name that becomes the “official”name of the drug. Each drug is assigned only one generic name selected by the U.S. AdoptedName Council, and the name is not capitalized.Incorrect choices: The brand name is equivalent to the trade name and is capitalized. Althoughthe brand name is technically the name of the company marketing the product, this term isoften used interchangeably with the trade name. The code name is the initial term used withina pharmaceutical company to refer to a drug while it is undergoing investigation and is often acombination of capital letters and numbers, the letters representing an abbreviation of thecompany name.REF:Drug Names | p. 5OBJ:35.A drug’s generic name is selected by the:a.pharmaceutical company manufacturing it.b.Food and Drug Administration (FDA).c.U.S. Adopted Name Council.d.Federal Patent Office.ANS:CCorrect: Each drug is assigned only one generic name (e.g., ibuprofen). It is selected by theUnited States Adopted Name Council.Incorrect choices: The generic name is not selected by the FDA or the Federal Patent Office.The pharmaceutical company manufacturing the drug clearly has an influence on the genericname given its drug, but the final decision is not the company’s.REF:Drug Names | p. 5OBJ:46.Which of the following is true concerning generic and trade names of drugs?a.A drug may only have one generic name and one trade name.b.A drug may only have one generic name, but it may have several trade names.c.A drug may have several generic names, but it may only have one trade name.d.A drug may have several generic names and several trade names.ANS:BCorrect: Each drug has only one generic name but may have several trade names.

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Incorrect choices: For each drug, there is only one generic name. It is not capitalized, and itbecomes the “official” name of the drug. The pharmaceutical company discovering the druggives the drug a trade name. The trade name is protected by the Federal Patent Law for 20years from the earliest claimed filing date, plus patent term extensions. Although the brandname is technically the name of the company marketing the product, it is often usedinterchangeably with the trade name.REF:Drug Names | p. 4OBJ:37.Which of the following is the most common reference book in the dental office?a.United States Pharmacopeia-Drug Information(USP DI)b.Physicians’Desk Reference(PDR)c.Mosby’s Dental Drug Referenced.Lexi-Comp’s Drug Information Handbook for DentistryANS:BCorrect: The PDR is the most common reference book in the dental office because of itshistorically inexpensive price. Information provided comes directly from the manufacturer’spackage insert.Incorrect choices: The USP DI provides the health professional with necessary informationregarding basic pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, dosing, adverse reactions, and druginteractions. Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference provides access to information on drugscommonly taken by patients. Lexi-Comp’s Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry containsconcise lists of drug attributes and sections relevant to dentistry for each drug.REF:Box 1-2: Pharmacologic References and Resources Recommended for the Dental Office | p. 4OBJ:28.How many years must pass after a drug patent expires before other drug companies canmarket the same compound as a generic drug?a.20 yearsb.17 yearsc.7 yearsd.0 yearsANS:DCorrect: Once a drug patent expires, competing companies may immediately market the samecompound in generic form.Incorrect choices: After 17 years, the patent of the original drug expires, and other companiescan market the same compound under a generic name.REF:Drug Names (Drug Substitution) | p. 5OBJ:49.Two drug formulations that produce similar concentrations in the blood and tissues after drugadministration are termed _____ equivalent.a.chemicallyb.biologicallyc.therapeuticallyANS:B

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Correct: Biologic equivalence refers to identical pharmacokinetic parameters of two drugformulations (bioequivalence, for short).Incorrect choices: Chemical equivalence indicates that two formulations of a drug meet thechemical and physical standards established by the regulatory agencies. Therapeuticequivalence means that two formulations produce the same therapeutic effects over the sameduration.REF:Drug Names (Drug Substitution) | p. 5OBJ:410.The federal body that determines whether a drug is considered a controlled substance and towhich schedule it belongs is the:a.Food and Drug Administration (FDA).b.Federal Trade Commission (FTC).c.Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).d.United States Pharmacopeia (USP).ANS:CCorrect: The DEA regulates the manufacture and distribution of substances with abusepotential. Hence prescriber DEA numbers must appear on prescriptions for controlledsubstances.Incorrect choices: The FDA does not have any special powers in regard to drugs of abuse. TheFTC regulates commerce and advertising claims of foods, over-the-counter (OTC) products,and cosmetics. The USP regulates the uniformity and purity of drugs.REF:Federal Regulations and Regulatory Agencies (Drug Enforcement Administration) | p. 5OBJ:511.Which federal regulatory body is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS)?a.FDAb.OTCc.FTCd.DEAANS:ACorrect: Of the legitimate agencies listed, only the FDA is part of DHHS.Incorrect choices: OTC is a nonsense answer. It is an abbreviation for “over-the-counter” as inmedications that may be purchased without a prescription. The FTC is an independent agencythat reports to the U.S. Congress on its actions. The DEA is a part of the Department ofJustice.REF:Federal Regulations and Regulatory Agencies (Food and Drug Administration) | p. 5OBJ:512.Which federal regulatory body regulates the trade practices of drug companies and prohibitsfalse advertising of foods, nonprescription drugs, and cosmetics?a.FDAb.FTCc.DEAd.OBRA

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ANS:BCorrect: Consumers who refer to care labels on their clothes, product warranties, or stickersshowing the energy costs of home appliances are using information required by the FTC.Businesses must be familiar with the laws requiring truthful advertising and prohibiting pricefixing. These laws are also administered by the FTC. When the FTC was created in 1914, itspurpose was to prevent unfair methods of competition in commerce. Over the years, the U.S.Congress has passed additional laws giving the agency greater authority to policeanticompetitive practices.Incorrect choices: The FDA grants approval so that drugs can be marketed in the UnitedStates. Before the FDA can approve a drug, the drug must be determined to be both safe andeffective. The DEA regulates the manufacture and distribution of substances that have apotential for abuse. OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) is not a regulatory body; itis an act that mandates that pharmacists must provide patient counseling.REF:Federal Regulations and Regulatory Agencies (Federal Trade Commission) | p. 5OBJ:513.An investigational new drug application (INDA) is submitted _____ trials.a.before preclinicalb.before phase 1 clinicalc.after phase 2 clinicald.before phase 3 clinicalANS:BCorrect: Preclinical testing usually lasts about 3 years. After the preclinicaltrials have beencompleted, an INDA must be filed with the FDA before a drug company can commence phase1 clinical trials.Incorrect choices: Animal testing data must be accumulated from preclinical trials beforefiling an INDA. Phase 1 is the first trial using patients, and phases 2 and 3 follow phase 1. AnINDA must be filed before any testing in humans can commence.REF:Clinical Evaluation of a New Drug | p. 6OBJ:614.Phase 1 clinical trials involve all of the followingexceptwhich one?a.Safe dose rangeb.Toxic effects of the drugc.Metabolismd.EffectivenessANS:DCorrect: In phase 1 clinical trials, small and then increasing doses are administered to alimited number of healthy human volunteers, primarily to determine safety. This phasedetermines the biologic effects, metabolism, safe dose range in humans, and toxic effects ofthe drug. The main purpose of phase 2 is to test effectiveness.Incorrect choices: Biologic effects, metabolism, safe dose range in humans, and toxic effectsof the drug are, in fact, goals of phase 1 clinical trials.REF:Clinical Evaluation of a New Drug | p. 6OBJ:615.Which of the following is determined during a phase 3 clinical evaluation of a new drug?a.Effectiveness

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b.Safety and efficacyc.Dosaged.Both a and be.Both b and cANS:ECorrect: Both safety and efficacy must be demonstrated during phase 3 of the clinicalevaluation of a new drug. Dosage is also determined during this phase. During phase 3,clinical evaluation takes place involving a large number of patients who have the condition forwhich the drug is indicated.Incorrect choices: The main purpose of phase 2 clinical evaluation is to test a drug’seffectiveness.REF:Clinical Evaluation of a New Drug | p. 6OBJ:616.Which of the following is a schedule II controlled substance?a.Heroinb.Propranololc.Amphetamined.Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon)ANS:CCorrect: Amphetamine, oxycodone, morphine, and secobarbital are all schedule II controlledsubstances.Incorrect choices: Heroin is a schedule I substance. Propranolol is a nonscheduled prescriptiondrug. Dextropropoxyphene is a schedule IV substance.REF:Table 1-2: Schedules of Controlled Substances | p. 7OBJ:617.Controlled substances in schedule _____ require a written prescription with the provider’ssignature and do not permit refills.a.II, III, and IVb.II and IIIc.III and IVd.II onlye.III onlyANS:DCorrect: Controlled substances in schedule II require a written prescription with the provider’ssignature and do not permit refills. Any prescription for schedule II drugs must be written inpen or indelible ink or typed. A designee of the dentist, such as the dental hygienist, may writethe prescription, but the prescriber must personally sign the prescription in ink and isresponsible for what any designee has written.Incorrect choices: Prescriptions for controlled substances in both schedule III and schedule IVmay be telephoned, and no more than five prescriptions in 6 months are permitted.REF:Table 1-2: Schedules of Controlled Substances | p. 7OBJ:618.Schedule III controlled substances may be telephoned to the pharmacistandmay be refilledno more than five times in 6 months.a.Both parts of the statement are true.

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b.Both parts of the statement are false.c.The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false.d.The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true.ANS:ACorrect: Both parts of the statement are true. Schedule III controlled substances may betelephoned to the pharmacistandmay be refilled as many as five times in 6 months.Incorrect choices: Both parts of the statement are true for schedule III and schedule IVcontrolled substances. Schedule I controlled substances have no accepted medical use.Schedule II controlled substances require a written prescription with the provider’s signature,and no refills are permitted. Schedule V controlled substances can be bought OTC in somestates.REF:Drug Legislation (Scheduled Drugs) | p. 7OBJ:619.What is the purpose of a “black box warning” on a package insert?a.It is used to reconstruct the events leading to a fatality resulting from a medicationerror.b.It is issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to indicatemedications that may be used to manufacture illicit drugs such asmethamphetamine.c.It is used to draw attention to potentially fatal, life threatening, or disabling adverseeffects for different medications.d.It means that the effects of the drug have not yet been determined.ANS:CCorrect: A black box warning is about a drug the FDA has required a manufacturer toprominently display in a box in the package insert. The intent of the black box is to drawattention to the specific warning and make sure that both the prescriber and patient understandthe serious safety concerns associated with that drug.Incorrect choices: A black box on an airplane is used to reconstruct events prior to a tragedy;however, the black box warning on a medication package insert is used to warn about safetyconcerns with the drug. A black box is not used as a warning about illicit use of medications.All drugs must go through preclinical and clinical trials prior to being marketed.REF:Drug Legislation (Black Box Warning) | p. 7OBJ:720.An “orphan drug” is:a.not related to any other medication currently available.b.developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition.c.a drug that has been on the market for longer than 20 years and generic substitutionis permitted.d.no longer available for use as newer, more effective medications are available.ANS:BCorrect: Rare medical conditions with orphan status refer to diseases that occur in fewer than200,000 people in the United States.Incorrect choices: Orphan drugs may be related to other medications. Orphan drug status isnot related to the time the drug has been available. Many newer drugs have been assignedorphan status.

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REF:Drug Legislation (Orphan Drugs) | p. 7OBJ:721.The wordstaton a prescription means:a.before meals.b.at bedtime.c.immediately.d.every.ANS:CCorrect: The wordstaton a prescription means immediately (now).Incorrect choices: The abbreviationacmeans before meals,hsmeans at bedtime, andqmeansevery.REF:Table 1-3: Abbreviations Commonly Used in Prescriptions | p. 9OBJ:722.The abbreviation used on prescriptions forfour times a dayis:a.bid.b.qid.c.qd.d.ud.ANS:BCorrect:qidis the abbreviation for quarter in die, or four times a day.Incorrect choices:bidstands for twice a day,qdstands for every day, andudstands for asdirected.REF:Table 1-3: Abbreviations Commonly Used in Prescriptions | p. 9OBJ:723.The heading of a prescription contains the following informationexceptthe:a.name and address of prescriber.b.name and address of the patient.c.telephone numbers of the patient and the prescriber.d.date of birth of the prescriber.e.date of the prescription.ANS:DCorrect: Having the date of birth of the patient on the prescription is important, both todetermine the proper dose for age and so the patient is not confused with another familymember (i.e., mother or daughter).Incorrect choices: The heading of a prescription contains the name, address, and telephonenumber of the prescriber, as well as the name, address, age, and telephone number of thepatient and the date of the prescription.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | p. 8OBJ:724.Which of the following is located in the body of the prescription?a.The date of the prescriptionb.The amount of the drug to be dispensedc.Directions to the prescriberd.Refill instructions

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ANS:BCorrect: TheRxsymbol, name and dose size or concentration of the drug, amount to bedispensed, and directions to the patient are all found in the body of the prescription.Incorrect choices: The date of the prescription is found in the heading. The directions to thepatient rather than prescriber are found in the body of the prescription. Refill instructions arefound in the closing of the prescription.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | p. 8OBJ:725.Where is the information regarding the prescriber DEA number commonly found on theprescription?a.Superscriptionb.Headingc.Bodyd.ClosingANS:DCorrect: The signature area of the prescription is found in the closing. It should also include aspace for the DEA number.Incorrect choices: The superscription is a classical description for where the patientinformation and the symbolRxare found. The heading contains prescriber and patient contactinformation, the patient’s date of birth, and the date of prescription. The body contains theRxsymbol, dosage instructions, and directions to the patient.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | p. 9OBJ:726.On a prescription, the directions to the patient are preceded by:a.Rx.b.Sig.c.#.d.Disp.ANS:BCorrect:Sig. is the abbreviation for the Latin wordsigna,or write. This word precedes theinstructions to the patient.Incorrect choices:Rxmeanstake thouand precedes the prescription instructions, # denotes thenumber of tablets, capsules, and so forth to be dispensed.disp. is short fordispenseandprecedes the amount to be dispensed, analogous to #.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | pp. 8-9OBJ:7MULTIPLE RESPONSE1.How are computer and online resources enhancing printed books as a source of informationabout drugs?(Select all that apply.)a.Web-based physicians can diagnose patient conditions and prescribe medicationover the Internet.b.Tablet computers and smart phones may be used for medication informationdatabases.c.Some publishers have apps that can be downloaded to smart phones.

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d.Websites such as WebMD have decision trees whereby patients can identify theirown health condition and determine appropriate treatment and medication.e.Older editions of textbooks have been placed in the public domain and are usefulfor information about medications and drug interactions.ANS:B, CCorrect: Tablet computers and smart phones are being used more and more for recording,storing patient information, calculating drug doses, and using medication informationdatabases. Some online websites have apps that can be downloaded to smart phones as well ascomputer-based online sites.Incorrect choices: There are many legal issues with health care professionals dispensingadvice over the Internet. For example, a health care provider may not be licensed to practice inthe state where the person asking for information resides. Websites do not provide the meansfor patients to determine their own health condition. There are many sites with usefulinformation, but most have a disclaimer recommending that the person seek help from aqualified practitioner. Medications change rapidly, and it is important to use current sources ofinformation.REF:Sources of Information (Computers and Online Resources) | p. 4OBJ:22.Which of the following are true of an off-label use of a drug?(Select all that apply.)a.Prescribers are allowed to use drugs for off-label use under certain circumstances.b.The FDA approves the use of drugs for specific indications, which are listed orlabeled on the package insert of the drug.c.Drug manufacturers have much useful information regarding off-label uses of theirdrugs on their websites.d.Off-label use of drugs is not permitted in the United States.e.Off-label drugs are repackaged for sale by clandestine organizations outside theUnited States and are illegal to transport or distribute.ANS:A, BCorrect: Practitioners are allowed to use off-label drugs if good medical practice justifies theiruse, the use is well documented in the medical literature, and the drug meets the currentstandard of medical care. The FDA approves the use of drugs for specific indications, andthey are listed or labeled on the package insert of the drug.Incorrect choices: Drug manufacturers are not allowed to bring up off-label uses whenspeaking with the prescribing practitioner, nor can they distribute written material regardingoff-label uses. The off-label use of drugs is permitted in the United States provided thatseveral rules are followed.REF:Drug Legislation (Labeled and Off-Label Uses) | p. 7OBJ:73.Which of the following are associated with increased patient nonadherence to medicationtherapy?(Select all that apply.)a.Some patients may fear of the side effects of the medication.b.A longer duration of drug therapy is associated with the risk for nonadherence withmedication therapy.c.Increased dosing frequency is associated with nonadherence with medicationtherapy.d.The issue of nonadherence to medication therapy is not important, as patients

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reliably take their medication as prescribed.ANS:A, B, CCorrect: Many factors are associated with nonadherence to medication therapy. These includepoor understanding of the disease and a need for medication to treat it, fear of side effects ofthe medication, distrust of health care professionals, economic factors, or forgetfulness.Longer duration of drug therapy and the number of times a day the patient must take aprescription increase the chances that a patient will not adhere to the regimen. For example,patients are more compliant with twice-a-day dosing than they are with four-times-a-daydosing.Incorrect choices: Statistics reveal that only a minority of patients will take their medicationas prescribed.REF:Prescription Writing (Role of the Dental Hygienist and Patient Adherence to MedicationTherapy) | p. 10OBJ:7TRUE/FALSE1.The body of a prescription includes directions to the patient.ANS:TCorrect: The body of the prescription contains theRxsymbol, name and dose size orconcentration of the drug, amount to be dispensed, and directions to the patient.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | p. 8OBJ:72.Refill instructions are found in the body of a prescription.ANS:FCorrect: Refill instructions are found in the closing, rather than body, of the prescription.REF:Prescription Writing (Format) | pp. 8-9OBJ:7

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Chapter 02: Drug Action and HandlingHaveles: Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE1.A drug is defined as a biologically active substance that can modify:a.the environment.b.the pH of tissue.c.cellular function.d.immune response.ANS:CCorrect: A drug can modify cellular function. A general understanding of drug action allowsthe dental hygienist to make informed decisions regarding possible drug interactions oradverse reactions for the patient.Incorrect choices: It is a concern that discarded drugs may be affecting the environment, butthis is not the definition of a drug. Some drugs may have the capacity to modify bodycompartment pH; however, this is not the definition for a drug. Some drugs may have thecapacity to modify the immune response, but this is not the definition of a drug.REF:Introduction | p. 11OBJ:22.In comparing two drugs, the dose-response curve for the drug that is more efficacious would:a.be closer to theyaxis.b.be farther from theyaxis.c.have a greater curve height.d.have a higher median effective dose (ED50).ANS:CCorrect: Efficacy is an expression of maximum intensity of effect or response that can beproduced by a drug.Incorrect choices: The other choices refer to indicators of drug potency, not efficacy. Thepotency of a drug is a function of the amount of drug required to produce an effect. Thepotency of drug is shown by the location of that drug’s curve along the log-dose axis (xaxis).REF:Characterization of Drug Action (Efficacy) | p. 12OBJ:13.Administering a drug of greater potency is betterbecausedrugs of greater potency do notrequire as high a dose.a.Both parts of the statement are true.b.Both parts of the statement are false.c.The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false.d.The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true.ANS:DCorrect: The first part of the statement is false, the second part is true. The absolute potency ofa drug is immaterial as long as the appropriate dose is administered. If equally efficacious,both drugs will produce the same effect.

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Incorrect choices: Both meperidine and morphine, for example, have the ability to treat severepain, but approximately 100 mg of meperidine would be required to produce the same actionas 10 mg of morphine. The dose of meperidine needed to produce pain relief is larger thanthat for morphine. Less potent drugs require higher doses to produce therapeutic effectswhereas more potent drugs can reach toxic levels at lower doses.REF:Characterization of Drug Action (Potency) | pp. 11-12OBJ:14.Which of the following statements is true regarding the therapeutic index (TI) of a drug?a.A drug with a large TI is more dangerous than a drug with a small TI.b.The formula for TI is ED50/LD50.c.ED50is 50% of the effective clinical dose.d.TI is the ratio of the median lethal dose to the median effective dose.ANS:DCorrect: LD50is the dose causing death in 50% of test animals and ED50is the dose requiredto produce the desired clinical effect in 50% of test animals.Incorrect choices: The greater the TI, the safer the drug. The formula is TI = LD50/ED50. TheED50is the dose required to produce the desired clinical effect in 50% of test animals, not50% of the effective clinical dose.REF:Characterization of Drug Action (Therapeutic Index) | p. 13OBJ:15.Which of the following statements is true concerning the mechanism of action of drugs?a.Drugs are capable of imparting a new function to the organism.b.Drugs either produce the same action as an exogenous agent or block the action ofan exogenous agent.c.Drugs either produce the same action as an exogenous agent or block the action ofan endogenous agent.d.Drugs either produce the same action as an endogenous agent or block the actionof an endogenous agent.ANS:DCorrect: Drugs either produce the same action as an endogenous agent or block the action ofan endogenous agent.Incorrect choices: Drugs do not impart a new function to the organism; they merely eitherproduce the same action as an endogenous agent or block the action of an endogenous agent.REF:Mechanism of Action of Drugs | p. 13OBJ:26.When different drugs compete for the same receptor sites, the drug with the stronger affinityfor the receptor will bind to:a.more receptors than the drug with the weaker affinity.b.fewer receptors than the drug with the weaker affinity.c.all of the available receptors.d.none of the available receptors.ANS:ACorrect: When different drugs compete for the same receptor sites, the drug with the strongeraffinity for the receptor will bind to more receptors than the drug with the weaker affinity.

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Incorrect choices: More of the drug with weaker affinity will be required to produce apharmacologic response. Drugs with a stronger affinity for receptor sites are more potent thandrugs with weaker affinities for the same site.REF:Mechanism of Action of Drugs (Receptors) | p. 13OBJ:27.When a drug has affinity for a receptor and produces no effect, it is called a(n):a.agonist.b.competitive antagonist.c.competitive agonist.d.physiologic agonist.ANS:BCorrect: A competitive antagonist has affinity for a receptor, combines with the receptor,competes with the agonist for the receptor, and produces no effect.Incorrect choices: An agonist has affinity for a receptor, combines with the receptor, andproduces an effect. Competitive agonist is nonsensical terminology. A physiologic antagonisthas affinity for a site different from that of the agonist in question.REF:Mechanism of Action of Drugs (Agonists and Antagonists) | p. 13OBJ:28.A noncompetitive antagonist:a.binds to the same receptor site as the binding site for the agonist.b.causes a shift to the right in the dose-response curve.c.enhances the maximal response of the agonist.d.reduces the maximal response of the agonist.ANS:DCorrect: A noncompetitive antagonist reduces the maximal response of the agonist.Incorrect choices: Noncompetitive antagonists bind to a receptor site that is different from thebinding site for the agonist. A competitive antagonist will cause a shift to the right in thedose-response curve.REF:Mechanism of Action of Drugs (Agonists and Antagonists) | p. 14OBJ:29.Which of the following isnota subject of pharmacokinetics?a.Physiologic action of drugsb.Metabolism of drugsc.Elimination of drugsd.Absorption of drugsANS:ACorrect: The physiologic action of drugs is a subject of pharmacology, not pharmacokinetics.Incorrect choices: Pharmacokineticsdoeshave to do with the subjects of absorption,distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.REF:Pharmacokinetics | p. 14OBJ:310.Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning passage across body membranes?a.The membrane lipids make the membrane relatively permeable to ions and polar

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molecules.b.The lipid molecules orient themselves so that they form a fluid bimolecular leafletstructure with the hydrophobic ends of the molecules shielded from thesurrounding aqueous environment.c.Membrane carbohydrates make up the structural components of the membrane andhelp move the molecules across the membrane during the transport process.d.Both a and b are true.e.Both b and c are true.ANS:BCorrect: The lipid molecules orient themselves so that they form a fluid bimolecular leafletstructure with the hydrophobic ends of the molecules shielded from the surrounding aqueousenvironment. The hydrophilic ends are in contact with water.Incorrect choices: The membrane lipids make the membrane relatively impermeable to ionsand polar molecules. Membrane proteins make up the structural components of the membraneand help move the molecules across the membrane during the transport process.REF:Pharmacokinetics (Passage Across Body Membranes) | p. 14OBJ:311.Which of the following choices is the process by which a substance is transported against aconcentration gradient?a.Passive transferb.Active transportc.Facilitated diffusiond.FiltrationANS:BCorrect: Active transport is a mechanism for movement of substances, often against aconcentration gradient, that uses the energy of the cell to actively pump the substance fromone side of a membrane to the other.Incorrect choices: Passive transfer and filtration entail the passage of substances in a mannerproportional to their concentration on each side of the membrane. The substances movewithout any assistance. Facilitated transport uses a carrier protein but cannot transportsubstances against a gradient.REF:Pharmacokinetics (Specialized Transport) | p. 14OBJ:312.Drugs that are weak electrolytes will cross body membranes best when they are (1)nonionized, (2) ionized, (3) polar, (4) nonpolar, (5) lipid soluble, (6) water soluble.a.1, 3, 5b.1, 3, 6c.1, 4, 5d.1, 4, 6e.2, 4, 5ANS:CCorrect: Drugs that are weak electrolytes will cross body membranes best when they arenonionized, nonpolar, and lipid soluble. These drugs dissociate in solution and equilibrate intoa nonionized form and an ionized form. The nonionized, or uncharged, portion acts as anonpolar, lipid-soluble compound that readily crosses body membranes.

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