CMT Pharmacology and Medication Actions 2

Question 1

A medication's 'half-life' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time required for half the drug to be eliminated from the body

Answer

The time it takes for the drug to reach full effect

Answer

Half the recommended dosage

Answer

The shelf life of the medication

Question 2

Which class of medications is commonly used to lower blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Question 3

An adverse effect of opioid analgesics that requires monitoring is:

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 4

Antibiotics should ideally be administered:

Accepted Answer

At evenly spaced intervals to maintain consistent blood levels

Answer

Only when the patient feels unwell

Answer

All at once in the morning for convenience

Answer

Only on an empty stomach regardless of type

Question 5

The term 'drug interaction' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The effect one drug has on the action of another drug when taken concurrently

Answer

A patient's allergic response to a drug

Answer

The manufacturing process of combining drugs

Answer

A medication's expiration date

Question 6

Which medication class requires monitoring of blood potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretics

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Topical antibiotics

Answer

Antacids