Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Peter
broke his arm playing football. The doctor wrote a prescription for a painkiller. The prescription
said to take one tablet every four hours as needed for pain. Peter only took two tablets–one
after he got home from having his arm set and another 4 hours later. Those were the only times his
arm hurt. Peter a. | abused the
painkillers. | c. | became addicted
to the painkillers. | b. | used the painkillers correctly. | d. | misused the painkillers. | | | | |
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What
is the sequence of events in the approval of a medicine for human use? a. | laboratory
testing (chemical or cell), animal testing, clinical trials, testing on healthy
humans | b. | laboratory testing (chemical or cell), animal testing, testing
on healthy humans, clinical trials | c. | animal testing, testing on cell cultures, testing on healthy
humans, clinical trials | d. | animal testing, laboratory testing (chemical or cell), clinical
trials, testing on healthy humans | | |
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Carla’s doctor prescribed an antibiotic for her sinus infection. After taking the
medicine, her skin became itchy, and she started to wheeze. Which statement describes Carla’s
situation? a. | She might be
experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the antibiotic. | b. | She might
require emergency medical care. | c. | She might be experiencing a life-threatening
reaction. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Problems that can occur as a result of drug use include a. | side
effects. | c. | drug
interactions. | b. | allergic reactions. | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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The
effects of a medicine can be influenced by whether a. | it was sold over
the counter. | c. | it was taken
with a lot of water. | b. | it was taken with another
medicine. | d. | it was in a
safety bottle. | | | | |
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Steve
is suffering from a headache and congestion. When choosing an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, he
should a. | choose a
brand-name drug. | b. | choose a generic drug. | c. | read labels to
see which medicine will best relieve his symptoms. | d. | choose an
antihistamine. | | |
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The
agency responsible for ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics is a. | the Department
of the Interior. | b. | the Office of the Surgeon General of the United
States. | c. | the Food and Drug Administration. | d. | the Department
of Health and Human Services. | | |
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The
path to addiction follows which of the following sequences? a. | drug use,
dependence, addiction, tolerance | b. | drug use, tolerance, dependence,
addiction | c. | drug use, dependence, tolerance,
addiction | d. | dependence, tolerance, drug use,
addiction | | |
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Which
of the following is not found on a prescription label? a. | dose
information | b. | the amount of the drug in the
prescription | c. | possible side effects of the drug | d. | refill
information | | |
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Drugs
can enter your body a. | via transdermal patches and topical
application. | b. | through inhalation and ingestion. | c. | by release from
implanted pumps or injection. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Which
of the following is not an over-the-counter drug? a. | antihistamine | c. | ibuprofen | b. | cortisone cream | d. | antibiotic | | | | |
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Prescriptions are required for some drugs because a. | some illnesses
are serious and should be evaluated by a doctor. | b. | prescriptions
require that a doctor evaluate your needs. | c. | some prescription medicines are very
powerful. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Herbal remedies and dietary supplements differ from OTC medicines
because a. | they do not
work. | c. | they are more
thoroughly researched. | b. | they are not regulated by the
FDA. | d. | they are safer
than medicines. | | | | |
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If
you are feeling depressed or anxious about something, what should you do first to try to solve your
problem? a. | Go out and have
fun drinking beer with your friends. | b. | Take a couple of aspirin and read a
book. | c. | Get a mild tranquilizer from your
doctor. | d. | Talk over your problems with someone you
trust. | | |
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The
brain reward system describes how a. | drugs of abuse are taken into the
body. | b. | students can get good grades by studying
hard. | c. | the release of dopamine causes pleasure, reinforcing a
behavior. | d. | neurotransmitters release chemicals at
synapses. | | |
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Dewayne had a bad cold. He decided to take an over-the-counter medication to help
relieve his cold symptoms. After he took the medication he began to feel very sleepy. This feeling of
sleepiness is most likely due to a. | side effects of the drug. | c. | misuse of the drug. | b. | an
allergy. | d. | interactions
among drugs. | | | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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A
substance that is used to cure or treat an illness or injury is called a
____________________.
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18.
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Three
problems that can occur when you take a medicine are ____________________, ____________________, and
____________________.
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19.
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A
condition in which the body relies on a given drug to help it function is
____________________.
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20.
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Analgesics are used to ____________________.
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21.
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The
small spaces between neurons where neurotransmitters are released are called
____________________.
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22.
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Itchy
skin might be relieved by the topical application of a(n) _________________________, such as
cortisone cream.
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23.
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A
____________________ is a prescription drug that might be useful to treat insomnia.
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24.
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A
____________________ drug is a drug or medicine that affects the brain and changes perceptions,
thoughts, or feelings.
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A
drug that increases alertness, such as methylphenidate, is called a(n)
____________________.
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26.
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The
exact amount of a drug to be taken, specified by a prescription or OTC label, is called its
____________________.
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27.
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Amoxicillin is a(n) ____________________, which acts by killing bacteria to help cure
infections.
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28.
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Insulin is a(n) ____________________ that lowers blood sugar.
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29.
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A
medicine that increases alertness and helps a person with ADHD focus his or her attention is called
a(n) ____________________.
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30.
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An
effect that sometimes occurs along with the expected effect of a drug is a
____________________.
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31.
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Applying medicine directly to certain body areas for absorption through the skin is
called ____________________.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement. a. | medicine | b. | drug interaction | c. | allergic
reaction | d. | drug use | e. | serotonin | f. | side effect | g. | dose, frequency,
timing, and duration | h. | stimulant | i. | psychoactive
drug | j. | safety,
effectiveness, and minor side effects | k. | addiction | l. | anaphylactic
shock | m. | drug | n. | generic medicine | o. | prescription | p. | avoidable and treatable | | |
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32.
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qualities possessed by a good medicine
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33.
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any
drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illness or discomfort
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34.
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a
potentially serious side effect of a medicine
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35.
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a
life-threatening reaction to a drug
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36.
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a
medicine made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine
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37.
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a
change in the effect of a drug that occurs as a result of it being taken with another
drug
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38.
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taking a medicine exactly as directed
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39.
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a
doctor’s written order for a specific medicine
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40.
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categories that drug addiction falls into
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41.
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a
condition in which a person can no longer control his or her drug use
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42.
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an
effect that is caused by a drug and is different from the drug’s intended effect
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43.
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a
drug that speeds up body functions
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44.
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a
neurotransmitter that brings about feelings of pleasure
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45.
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information included in a prescription
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46.
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a
drug or medicine that affects thoughts, perceptions, or feelings
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47.
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a
substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state
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