NLE Pharmacology and Medication Management

Question 1

What term describes the study of how drugs move through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacogenomics

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Pharmacotherapy

Question 2

Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Oral

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Subcutaneous

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Intramuscular

Question 3

A medication has a 'narrow therapeutic index.' This means:

Accepted Answer

There is a small difference between therapeutic and toxic doses

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The drug has very few side effects

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The drug treats a wide range of conditions

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The drug is only available in one dosage form

Question 4

Naloxone is classified as an opioid antagonist because it:

Accepted Answer

Blocks opioid receptor sites and reverses opioid effects

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Enhances the effects of opioids at receptor sites

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Stimulates the release of endogenous endorphins

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Increases opioid metabolism in the liver

Question 5

The 'first-pass effect' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Hepatic metabolism of a drug before it reaches systemic circulation

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The first dose of a medication being the most potent

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Initial side effects experienced when starting a new medication

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Drug absorption through the skin on first application

Question 6

A drug has a half-life of 6 hours. Approximately how long will it take for 97% of the drug to be eliminated from the body?

Accepted Answer

30 hours

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12 hours

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18 hours

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24 hours

Question 7

Which medication class is most commonly associated with hypokalemia as a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretics

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Beta-blockers

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ACE inhibitors

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Calcium channel blockers