Assignment:

Part 1- Prescribers of Drugs

1. Which of the following is an antibiotic that's frequently prescribed by dentists?
A. Clindamycin
B. Thorazine
C. Ortho Tri-Cyclen
D. Tobrex

2. Topical antibiotics are commonly prescribed by
A. rheumatologists.
B. dermatologists.
C. neurologists.
D. cardiologists.

3. _______ is an eyedrop medication used to treat infection.
A. Prednisone
B. Tobrex
C. Cortisone
D. Zyloprim

4. Neurologists often prescribe _______ to treat the headache pain from trigeminal neuralgia.
A. Dilantin capsules
B. Imitrex tablets
C. Cafergot tablets
D. Tegretol tablets

5. What anti-infective medicine would a family doctor prescribe to treat pneumonia?
A. Penicillin
B. Codeine
C. Valium
D. Phenobarbital

6. _______ is a popular drug prescribed by rheumatologists to treat arthritic pain.
A. Histamine
B. Antihistamine
C. Ibuprofen
D. Penicillin

7. A drug called pilocarpine is prescribed by ophthalmologists to be dropped in the eye to control what condition?
A. Fungal infection
B. Eye allergy
C. Eye infection
D. Glaucoma

8. _______ act to restore normal heart rhythm in a heart that has been skipping beats.
A. Antiarrhythmics
B. Artery vasodilators
C. Drugs to lower cholesterol
D. Anticoagulants

9. After a surgical procedure, the general surgeon will often prescribe a combination of
A. an expectorant and a painkiller.
B. an antitussive and an antidepressant.
C. Galantamine and an antibiotic.
D. an antibiotic and a painkiller.

10. _______ is an effective medication for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.
A. Diflucan
B. Penicillin
C. Codeine
D. Prozac

11. Neurologists may prescribe _______ for grand mal epilepsy.
A. Dilantin
B. Prozac
C. lithium
D. Thorazine

12. A patient taking _______ would have a history of mental depression.
A. lithium
B. Prozac
C. Dilantin
D. Thorazine

13. What types of drugs are prescribed to reduce the feeling of anxiety in nervous people?
A. Sleeping pills
B. Penicillins
C. Tranquilizers
D. Antibiotics

14. A prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) would be written for a patient with
A. menopause.
B. cystitis.
C. diabetes.
D. heartburn.

15. _______ is commonly known as heartburn.
A. Peptic ulcer
B. GERD
C. Gastric ulcer
D. Helicobacter pylori

16. Which of the following is taken to prevent blood clots from forming in the cardiovascular system?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Artery vasodilators
C. Cholesterol-lowering drugs
D. Antiarrhythmics

17. An anticholinergic can be used to treat
A. arthritis.
B. asthma.
C. rhinorrhea.
D. sinus congestion.

18. A general surgeon would prescribe _______ for a patient feeling severe pain after an operation.
A. Vicodin tablets
B. Dilantin capsules
C. aspirin tablets
D. Elavil tablets

19. _______ are usually limited to the types of prescriptions they can write by a set of standing orders.
A. Dentists
B. Podiatrists
C. Nurse practitioners
D. General surgeons

20. If you dispense a prescription for a drug called Premarin, the patient would probably be a/an
A. menopausal female.
B. patient on birth control pills.
C. non-insulin-dependent diabetic.
D. insulin-dependent diabetic.

Part 2- Veterinarians as Prescribers

1. Intervertebral disc disease falls under what site classification?
A. Musculoskeletal
B. Respiratory
C. GI
D. Neurologic

2. Two important toxins that commonly cause death in cats are
A. insulin and diethylstilbestrol.
B. antifungals and anticonvulsants.
C. acetaminophen and aspirin.
D. corticosteroids and insulin.

3. Degenerative diseases occur mostly in
A. neglected dogs.
B. older pets.
C. companion animals.
D. young cats.

4. If a doctor knows that a cat has an eye disease but is unsure of the cause, the doctor chooses the drug
A. based on its primary effect.
B. based on the desires of the client.
C. based on the site of action.
D. that's costly.

5. Harmful or toxic reactions to normal doses of common medication are
A. subject to legal action.
B. always serious.
C. adverse drug reactions.
D. always mild and include vomiting and diarrhea.

6. Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following?
A. Degenerative disease
B. Tumors
C. Inflammatory disease
D. Infections

7. Rates of absorption of medication are important. In what order would methods of absorption be arranged from fastest to slowest?
A. Injection, oral, topical
B. Topical, oral, inhalation
C. Oral, injection, topical
D. Inhalation, topical, oral

8. Which of the following are drugs that are important sources of toxicity because of their wide availability, OTC status, and uninformed use?
A. Anticonvulsants
B. Hormones
C. Analgesics
D. Antibiotics

9. Compliance Policy Guides (CPGs) are documents dealing with
A. veterinary prescriptions.
B. pharmaceutical inventories.
C. drug classification.
D. enforcement discretion.

10. Ocular disorders include all of the following except
A. conjunctivitis.
B. benign and malignant tumors.
C. cardiomyopathy.
D. cataracts.

11. Feline asthma would be an example of
A. endocrine disease.
B. cardiac disease.
C. neoplasia.
D. respiratory and inflammatory disease.

12. Introduction of a drug directly into the respiratory tract is a form of _______ administration.
A. enteral
B. parenteral
C. inhalation
D. topical

13. Enemas are administered
A. topically.
B. parenterally.
C. by inhalation.
D. enterally.

14. If a cat has an infection, and the doctor is unsure where the infection is, the doctor chooses the drug
A. with the fewest side effects.
B. based on its primary effect.
C. with the widest range of effects.
D. based on the site of action.

15. _______ is an example of a degenerative disease in animals.
A. Lymphoma
B. Asthma
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Congestive heart failure

16. A licensed veterinarian in the United States
A. can treat all nonhuman animals.
B. must be certified by the AVMA.
C. can treat only animals specified on the license.
D. must choose a specialty.

17. _______ medication is administered on the skin or mucous membranes.
A. Parenteral
B. Enteral
C. Inhalation
D. Topical

18. Alteration of the physical form of a drug outside its label is
A. called compounding.
B. never done in veterinary medicine.
C. only done in IV admixtures.
D. only done by a physician.

19. It's unacceptable to use human-labeled drugs for common diseases in food animals because veterinarylabeled drugs
A. cost the same.
B. are really the same thing.
C. are available.
D. are more effective.

20. Although not strictly enforced in small-animal medicine, the law states that drugs used to treat animals
A. can be used in humans.
B. must be dispensed by a veterinarian.
C. are illegal.
D. must have an animal label.

Part 3- Drug Information Sources

1. What online resource would you use to search for a medical abbreviation or acronym as well as find a particular drug manufacturer?
A. MediLexicon
B. Merck Manual
C. HIPAA
D. Formulary

2. A _______ source provides summarized, condensed information for quick reference.
A. secondary
B. professional
C. tertiary
D. primary

3. Which drug information source is published quarterly and provides information to reduce risks associated with combining and/or switching medications?
A. Formulary
B. United States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information (USP DI)
C. Hansten and Horn's Drug Interactions Analysis and Management
D. Merck Manual

4. What is the name of a Web-based research program that allows you to search databases produced by the National Library of Medicine?
A. USP DI
B. Epocrates
C. PubMed Reader/MEDLINE Reader
D. DrugDigest

5. Which source lists drugs alphabetically and identifies a generic name of a brand-name product?
A. Clinical Pharmacology
B. American Drug Index
C. Drug News Weekly
D. Patient Drug Facts

6. The Physicians' Desk Reference line of products includes
A. the Concise Guide for Pharmacists.
B. the journal called Pharmacotherapy.
C. Drug Information Handbook.
D. MedlinePlus.

7. The Handbook on Injectable Drugs is most useful for information on
A. providing patient information for injectable drugs.
B. brand-name identification.
C. compatibility with other drugs.
D. generic name identification.

8. Which source gives patient drug information in lay language?
A. The second volume of the USP DI
B. The first volume of the USP DI
C. Drug Facts & Comparisons
D. AHFS Drug Information

9. Which source will provide the best dosing information for a five year old child?
A. Geriatric Dosage Handbook
B. American Drug Index
C. Pediatric Dosage Handbook
D. The second volume of the USP DI

10. Which one of the following is a printed source of information intended specifically for patient education?
A. The second volume of the USP DI
B. The American Drug Index
C. The Physicians' Desk Reference
D. Drug Facts & Comparisons

11. The professional's guide to face-to-face counseling is
A. MedlinePlus.
B. RxList.
C. Patient Drug Facts.
D. PubMed.

12. In addition to providing average wholesale pricing, federal upper limits on pricing, and retail pricing for OTC products, this drug information source also provides comprehensive directories listing pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical wholesalers, and third-party administrators.
A. Index Nominum
B. The Red Book
C. Hospital Pharmacy
D. Merck Manual

13. Which electronic resource covers FDA-approved and investigational prescription and nonprescription drugs, as well as non-U.S. preparations?
A. DRUGDEX by Micromedex
B. Drug Topics
C. Lexi-CALC
D. Medical Drug Reference

14. In which one of the following sources can a pharmacist find brief descriptions of disease conditions and treatments?
A. Physicians' Desk Reference
B. Merck Manual
C. King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures
D. Package inserts

15. Which of the following statements about the NDC numbers is correct?
A. NDC stands for National Drug Coalition.
B. NDC numbers are required for all prescription medicines.
C. NDC numbers are assigned to all prescription and nonprescription drugs, as well as durable medical equipment.
D. The first two digits identify the manufacturer.

16. Which of the following pharmacy periodicals produces online information for retail management and store operations?
A. Drug News Weekly
B. Drug Topics
C. Pharmacy Times
D. Pharmacy Choice Newsletter

17. In addition to comprehensive manufacturer listings, _______ contains pharmaceutical wholesaler and third-party administrator directories.
A. DrugDigest
B. the Drug Information Handbook
C. the Drug Topics Red Book
D. Pharmacy Times

18. Which of the following sources is found in most pharmacies and is often used for brand and generic names?
A. Patient Drug Facts
B. DrugDigest
C. Formulary Advisor
D. Drug Facts & Comparisons

19. Which of the following would be considered a primary source of information?
A. An original research report
B. A consumer Web site
C. An abstract
D. An index

20. A condensed summary compiling information about a particular field of knowledge is a
A. pharmacopeia.
B. compendium.
C. treatment guideline.
D. compliance manual.