1The study of a how drugs produce their effect on the desired cell and how a drug is processed in the body is referred to as:
- Biology
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
2The heart pumps approximately ________ of blood per day.
- 1,900 gallons
- 5.6 Liters
- 1,900 millimeters
- 5,600 milimeters
3The ________ is a fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the heart.
- septum
- pericardium
- endocardium
- myocardium
4The ________ is the innermost heart wall and covers the inside surface of the heart.
- pericardium
- septum
- endocardium
- myocardium
5The ________ surrounds the heart and causes the chamber contractions.
- pericardium
- myocardium
- endocardium
- septum
6The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body is the:
- Left atrium.
- Right atrium.
- Left ventricle.
- Right ventricle.
7The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body is the:
- Left atrium.
- Right atrium.
- Left ventricle.
- Right ventricle.
8The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs is the:
- Left atrium.
- Right atrium.
- Left ventricle.
- Right ventricle.
9The chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs is the:
- Left atrium.
- Right atrium.
- Left ventricle.
- Right ventricle.
10The strongest chamber of the heart is the:
- Left atrium.
- Right atrium.
- Left ventricle.
- Right ventricle.
11All of the following are blood components EXCEPT:
- Hormones.
- Leukocytes.
- Platelets.
- Erythrocytes
12The sustained elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure is:
- Congestive heart failure.
- Hypertension.
- Coronary artery disease.
- Angina pectoris.
13Which stage of hypertension has a systolic reading of 160 or higher?
- Stage 2 hypertension
- Normal
- Prehypertension
- Stage 1 hypertension
14The condition in which the heart pumps out less blood than it receives is known as:
- Congestive heart failure.
- Ischemia.
- Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease.
15________ is a condition in which the oxygen-rich blood is stopped, blocked, or restricted to a specific part of the body.
- Hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Ischemia
16________ occurs when heart tissue dies.
- Arrhythmias
- Angina pectoris
- Ischemia
- Myocardial infarction
17________ are irregular patterns in the beating of the heart or a change in the force of the speed of the heart's contraction.
- Arrhythmias
- Myocardial infarctions
- Ischemias
- Angina pectoris
18Which of the following drug classifications blocks the efflux of potassium ions during repolarization phases 1—3, prolonging the refractory period and decreasing the frequency of arrhythmias?
- Class I antiarrhythmic agents
- Class II antiarrhythmic agents
- Class III antiarrhythmic agents
- Class IV antiarrhythmic agents
19Which classification of drugs are used to increase the force of myocardial contraction, without causing an increase in the consumption of oxygen?
- Vasodilators
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Cardiac glycosides
20Which classification of hypertension drugs are used to eliminate excess sodium and water via the urinary tract?
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Cardiac glycosides
- Vasodilators
21Which classification of drugs allow more blood to exit the heart, preventing or mitigating congestion, and therefore increasing cardiac output?
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta-adrenergic blockers
- Vasodilators
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
22Which classification of drugs block the conversion of AI to AII, keeping the blood vessels from constricting and blood pressure from increasing?
- ACE inhibitors
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
- Beta-adrenergic blockers
- Vasodilators
23All of the following drugs are classified as loop diuretics EXCEPT:
- Furosemide
- Bumetanide
- Triamterene
- Torsemide.
24All of the following drugs are classified as peripheral vasodilators EXCEPT:
- Acetazolamide.
- Isosorbide
- Hydralazine
- Minoxidil
25All of the following drugs are classified as ACE inhibitors EXCEPT:
- Enalapril
- Captopril
- Ramipril.
- Mononitrate
26All of the following drugs are classified as angiotensin II antagonists EXCEPT:
- Benicar®.
- Eprosartan
- Trandolapril.
- Irbesartan
27A drug receptor can be compared to a(n):
- Agonist.
- Site of action.
- Key
- Lock
28In combination with alcohol, cimetidine can cause:
- Rapid heartbeat, sudden changes in blood pressure, and possible coma.
- Internal bleeding.
- Drowsiness, dizziness, and an increased risk for overdose.
- Drowsiness and increased risk of seizures.
29A drug's ________ is the location where it will exert its desired effect.
- site of action
- receptor complex
- receptor site
- mechanism of action
30________ explains how a drug works and produces its desirable (or undesirable) effects on the body.
- Receptor complex
- Receptor site
- Site of action
- Mechanism of action
31________ is the location where the drug binds to the cell.
- Receptor complex
- Site of action
- Receptor site
- Mechanism of action
32A(n) ________ is a specific type of drug that produces a certain and predicted action.
- receptor
- target cell
- antagonist
- agonist
33All of the following are examples of agonist drugs EXCEPT:
- Morphine.
- Isoproterenol.
- Norepinephrine
- Propranolol
34A(n) ________ is a specific type of drug that does not produce any noticeable or desirable effect of its own, but blocks other chemicals from attaching to the cell receptor.
- target cell
- receptor
- antagonist
- agonist
35Excessive alcohol drinking while taking warfarin can cause:
- Internal bleeding.
- Drowsiness.
- Blood clots.
- Rapid heartbeat.
36Occasional alcohol drinking while taking warfarin can cause:
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Blood clots.
- Drowsiness.
- Internal bleeding.
37All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
- Alcohol decreases dopamine levels in the brain.
- Alcohol has mood-altering effects on the mind.
- Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to memory loss.
- Drinking alcohol and taking disulfiram cause a person to feel nauseated.
38All of the following are treatments for alcoholism EXCEPT:
- Acamprosate calcium.
- Naltrexone.
- Disulfiram.
- Naloxone.
39All of the following are used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal EXCEPT:
- Alprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Chlordiazepoxide.
- Diazepam.
40All of the following are anti-alcoholic agents EXCEPT
- Bupropion.
- Acamprosate calcium.
- Naltrexone.
- Disulfiram
41All of the following are used for smoking cessation EXCEPT:
- Bupropion.
- Nicotine polacrilex.
- Varenicline
- Naltrexone
42________ is the degree to which a drug becomes available to tissues after administration.
- Bioavailability
- Metabolism
- Metabolites
- Tolerance
43________ occurs when a person requires larger doses of a drug to achieve the same effect.
- Distribution
- Clearance
- Tolerance
- Bioavailability
44A ________ refers to a large number of similar cells, where a drug is expected to work.
- receptor
- target cell
- potency
- dose—response curve
45The specific amount of the drug required to achieve a desired effect is known as the:
- Dose—response curve.
- Desired effect amount.
- Potency.
- Dose
46The body's response to a drug is known as the:
- Desired effect
- Dose
- Potency
- Dose—response curve.
47A ________ indicates that the body's response to a drug is directly related to the amount of the drug taken.
- potency
- desired effect
- dose—response curve
- dose
48The maximal response that the body has to a drug is known as the:
- Maximum point
- Ceiling
- Top point.
- Top position.
49________ is the measurement of the strength of the drug that is required to have a specific effect on the body.
- Time—response curve
- Potency
- ED50
- Dose—response curve
50A drug's ________ is the measurement of the specific amount that is needed to achieve 50% of the maximal response.