Pharmacology And Its Legal And Ethical Aspects: Test Bank

Fulcher: Pharmacology, 3rd Edition

Chapter 01: Introduction to Pharmacology and Its Legal and Ethical Aspects

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The definition of drug dosage is
|a. |to give a medication |
|b. |the amount of medication in a single dose |
|c. |chemicals that affect living processes |
|d. |a written direction for dispensing drugs |

ANS: B REF: 3

2. Pharmacology is defined as
The health professionals who are most responsible for the safety of prescriptions with patients, who check for allergies and side effects, and who ensure checks and balances in the field of medicine include
|a. |physicians |
|b. |pharmacists |
|c. |medical assistants |
|d. |a and c |
|e. |all of the above |

ANS: E REF: 4

9. The most important person in the study of pharmacology—the person who should be considered when medications are used therapeutically—is the
|a. |physician |
|b. |medical assistant
|medical assistant |
|d. |a and b |
|e. |all of the above |

ANS: D REF: 3-4

12. What government agency or agencies control prescription or legend medications?
|a. |Drug Enforcement Agency |
|b. |Bureau of Dangerous Drugs |
|c. |Food and Drug Administration |
|d. |a and c |
|e. |all of the above |

ANS: D REF: 3-4

13. The overuse or misuse of drugs is considered