Pharmacology competency exam

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit to Celsius

1 minim = 1 ____ = 1 ____

1 ounce = __ drams.

1 grain = ___ mcg.

1 gram = ___ grains.

1 mL = ___ minims.

1 mL = ___ cc.

1 dram = ___ mL.

1 teaspoon = ___ mL.

1 tablespoon = ___ mL.

1 ounce = ___ mL.

1 kg =___ lbs.

What 6 things must be on a label?

What is the dosage calculation formula?

What is defined as a way of treating/preventing an illness?

Type of therapy that tx with medications

Type of therapy that tx by manipulation of diet

Type of therapy that tx with natural resources like heat, light, and water

Type of therapy that tx by identifying stressors and stress reduction techniques

What is a chemical substance that has an effect on loiving tissues?

What is a therapeutic drug used in prevention/tx of a disease?

Opiates and Digitalis are two meds derived from ___________.

_______ ensures the purity and potency of a drug.

Which source of drug information is most useful for quick comparisons of brand and generic names and checking the availability of strengths and dosage forms?

Which source of drug information is most useful for drug interactions?

Which source of drug information is most useful for its inclusing of the most current FDA approved package insert info and for cross comparison tables of similar drugs?

Once in the body, all drugs go through which four stages?

The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs into "schedules".  The lower the schedule the ______ potential for abuse.

Which legislation was written to require companies to determine the safety of medications before marketing?

Which legislation was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases?

Which governmental body was organized to gather intelligence, train, conduct research in the area of dangerous drugs and drug abuse, and enforce the Controlled Substance Act?

What nursing assessment is done before starting a patient on a beta-adrenergic blocking agent?

Which beta stimulant is used for bronchodilation and to stop premature labor?

Which condition is dopamine commonly used to treat?

A drug that prodces sleep is a

A drug that quiet/relaxes, but does not necessarily produce sleep is a

What are the three classes of sedatives and hypnotics?

A class of sedatives and hypnotics that decreases impulses to the cerebral cortex; used as a sedative-hypnotic.

Some examples of barbiturates are:

A class of sedatives and hypnotics that is safer than barbiturates; OD not usually fatal, and is the most commonly used.

Examples of benzodiazepines:

Drowsiness, lethargy, and a hangover effect are side effects of: