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Unit 1 What’s the appropriate combination of sciences in the health field? A Health & physical B Physical & chemical C Health & chemical D Health & physiological Which practice belongs to traditional role of pharmacy practice? A Reviewing B Researching C Dispersing D Information providing What’s the difference between a drug & a medicine? A They are chemically basic B They are aimed at disease treatment C A medicine works in separation with drugs D A drug is a component while a medicine is a commercial product Which sentence is false? A Pharmaceutical care has been one traditional role B Pharmacy is a multidisciplinary field C Pharmacy knowledge is a combination of natural sciences, health sciences & social sciences D Pharmacists cooperate with physicians for better results Who should patients contact on first point with health inquiries? A Medical health workers B Physician C Pharmacists D Health professionals What pharmacists in disease state management? B Monitor drug therapy A Take medical prescription C Direct responsibility D Dispense medication Which practice can’t a general chemist perform? A Supply OTC drugs & medications B Trained in medicine – related fields C Fulfill prescription D Supply health related goods What’s the most crucial responsibility of pharmacists? A Researching drugs, medicines & development B Compounding & dispensing medication C Improving the outcome for each individual patient D Collaborating with physicians & other health professionals How useful are medicines? A Cure a disease B Treat a disease C Prevent a disease D All of them 10 Which place can’t pharmacists apply their critical source of medical knowledge? D Supermarket A Clinics B Community pharmacies C Hospitals Unit 2 Which value of drugs is studied in pharmacology? B Therapeutic C Chemical A Anatomical D Physiological What does “therapeutic” mean in relation with chemical effects? C Beneficial A Harmful B Neutral D Flexible What are natural origins? A Plant B Animal D A or B or C C Mineral What does clinical pharmacology study? A Medical effects on nervous system function C Medical effects in a big population B Medical effects on animals D Medical effects on human beings What you know about LADME? A Pharmacokinetic properties of a chemical B Chemical effects on the body C The disposition of a pharmaceutical compound within an organism D An acronym from liberation – absorption – distribution – metabolism – excretion How can drug administration mostly occur? A Orally B Intravenously C By inhalation D A or B or C Which factors can reduce the extent to which a drug is absorbed after oral administration? A Poor compound solubility B Chemical instability in the stomach C Inability to fermeat the intestinal wall D All of the above What metabolites or new compounds come from? A Parents compounds B Initial compounds C A & B D A or B How many ways can drug excretion phrase be performed? A B C 10 What factors help smoothen absorption? A Blood stream B High – quality medicines C Endocrine system D None of the above D Unit What is the main difference between endogenous biochemicals and medicines? A when to use them B their effects C the substance D where they come from Which purpose may recreational drugs be used for? B spiritual C treating A medical D All are correct How many categories are medicinal drugs subdivided into? A B C D 4 What is needed when buying BTC drugs? A a prescription B a doctor C a supermarket What can recreational drugs cause? A addiction B sleepiness C potentiation D a licensed pharmacist D antagonism What’s the difference between BTC & POM? A They can be bought easily B Pharmacists or physician, either can prescribe C Physicians have the complete authority on POM D Patients must have a prescription for BTC Why people use medicinal drugs? A to have fun B to have new experience C to treat a disease D to enhance an already positive experience Which drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system? A Recreational B Recreation C Recreate D Recreationally Which of the followings are the recreational drugs? A Hallucinogens B Pain killers C Cold remedies D Depressants 10 Which of the followings is illegal? A Cannabis B Ventolin C Insulin D Paracetamol Unit What is the informal name of depressants? B Downers C Depression A Uppers D Antipypertensives In which category are alcohol & tobacco listed? A Legal drug B Illegal drug C Medicinal drug D None is correct What’s the similarity between legal & illegal drugs? A They have the same drug use B They help treat diseases C They may possibly lead to drug misuse D They are medicinal drugs Which of the followings belongs to depressants? A Barbiturates B Caffeine C Tobaco D Ephedrine How does a person’s reaction in a drug tolerance behave? A Maintain B Accelerate C Decrease D Balance When people need stimulants? A when they cannot sleep C when they are anxious B when they suffer from fatigue D when they are worried What is the most commonly used stimulant? B Caffeine C Barbiturate A Benzodiazepine D Tranquillizer Which of the followings easily cause addiction? A Depressants B Paracetamol C Antihistamines D Insulin Which human system is affected by stimulants? A The nervous system B The blood system C The endocrine system D The exocrine system 10 What doesn’t drug tolerance depend on? B Prescription C Drug dose A Genetics D Frequency of drug use 11 When withdrawal symptoms occur? A when people suddenly stop using a drug B When people are hypersensitivitive to a drug C When people are tolerant to a drug D When people abstain from a drug they are dependent on 12 Which symptoms can be cured by depressants? A Anxiety B Insomnia C A or B D None 13 When does drug misuse occur? A taking drugs too much C taking drugs at the recommended dose B taking drugs as recommended D taking drugs as prescribed 14 Which of these is NOT mal-treatment? A dependence B abuse C ill-usage D ill-treatment Unit What is also called “Potentiation”? A Synergistic B Antagonism C Opposition D Additive Effect To whom should barbiturates & tranquilizers be given to prevent withdrawal symptoms? A Alcoholics B Insomnia patients C Patients with depression D Heavy smokers Who easily becomes hypersensitivitive to drugs? A A nurse B A pharmacist C A vetenarian D All are correct What happens when drugs are taken together and one of them intensifies the action of the other? A.Cross tolerance B Cross dependence C Potentiation D Antagonism What does antagonism indicate? A Contrasting effect on the body C Supporting effect on the body B Balancing effect on the body D Neutral effect on the body When does allergic reaction occur? A First time he takes the drug C He has used the drug for a long time E All are correct B First time he has been exposed to the drug D He acts as an individual handling drugs F None is correct What is aplastic anemia normally associated with? A Cold B Flu C Tolerance D aspirin What does Additive Effect mean? A The combined effect of two drugs taken together is greater than the sum of individual effects B The combined effect of two drugs taken together is smaller than the sum of individual effects C The combined effect of two drugs taken together is less than the sum of individual effects D The combined effect of two drugs taken together is the same as the sum of individual effects Which factor determines the main & side effects of a drug? A Components B Substances C Administration purpose D Individual patient 10 Which is the side effect of antihistmines as sleep aid tablets? C Nasal passage drying A Drowsiness B Sleeplessness 11 Which may cause stomach bleeding if consuming too much ? B Aspirin C Antihistamines A Sleeping pill D Allergies D Cocaine Unit Which of the following is medication development related to? C A & B are correct D Neither A nor B is correct A economy B policy Which function don’t many governments regulate regarding to medication regulation? C Safety regulation D Administration A Manufacturing B Sale Which sentence is incorrect? A FDA creates guidelines for approval & use of drugs B It takes 10 years to obtain FDA approval C All drugs must fulfill standards D Clinical trials consist of phases for test drugs Which features doesn’t testing done on animals focus on? A Effectiveness B Safety criteria C Toxicity D Marketing strategies Where’s the original office of EMEA situated? A Rome B London C Paris D Lion Which of the following can the European Commistion base on so that it authorizes the sale of the company’s product throughout the Union? B EMEA’s evaluation A FDA’s evaluation C FDA’s authorisation D EMEA’s authorisation What service does the EMEA offer customers and pharmacists apart from evaluating new medicinal products? A It stimulates the development of innovative medicines B It assists pharmaceutical companies with approval procedures C It constantly monitors products once they are on the market D All are correct European basic pharmaceutical legislation needs to be adapted to new scientific progress What does “adapted” mean? D All A Altered B Improved C Changed What advantage does one single marketing authorization through the centralized procedure bring to patients in EU member states? A Lower price B Latest medicines C Balanced quality D Competitive strategies 10 Which of the following is Europe’s basic pharmaceutical legislation suitable for ? A the new scientific progress B the international competition C the prospect of new therapies & the enlargement of the Union D, all of them Unit How can medicines be prescribed ? A by their chemical name B by their brand name C A & B D neither A nor B Which sentence IS NOT correct about medicines? A They are safe as long as taken appropriately B You can buy them anywhere easily C Some medicines look the same with different names & uses D They help patients relieve painful symptoms Why will the pharmacists need to know some facts before giving patients the right choice? A Because it’s important B Because pharmacists are trained to that C Because each patient is unique D Because it is their duty What are low sugar or salt meals referred to as ? B Special diets C Dietary supplement A A diet D Non-prescription medicine What should I if I forget to take the medicine before meals? A You can take medicine anytime before meals B You had better take medicines after rather than before meals if you happen to forget C Stomach can digest both medicine or food without decreasing the effects of medicine D It’s always better to take medicine with an empty stomach How can we minimize the irritating effects of medicines on stomach? A Take medicines before meals B Take medicines at anytime in a day D Take medicines within to 10 minutes after meals C Take medicines after meals Which of the following should patients use to take medicines with ? C water D beer A wine B alcohol Which information is incorrect about the special coating of some tablets or capsules? A Protect all medicinal substances B Maintain unaffected while traveling through your stomach C Does harm to your stomach D Some types of coatings can’t be released immediately but throughout the day How effective of chewing is to tablets or capsules with special coatings? B Destroy the features of gradual release A Protect the features of gradual release C Maintain the features of gradual release D Cover the features of gradual release 10 Which of the following are thought to be killed when antibiotics rapidly help you feel better ? A germs B antibodies C antitoxines viruses 11 Why must we take regular dose & finish the course for antibiotics? B To prevent resistance of germs to the medicine A.To feel better as soon as possible C To kill the germs quickly D To cure the disease Unit What does “using medicines properly” mean ? A At the right dose B The right way C The right time What happens if medicines are not used properly? A Patients meet another physician or pharmacists C Unpleasant side effects from this misuse occur D All of them are correct B Patients buy another alternative D Stop using this medicine Which common mistake from patients leads to over dosage? B Double up medicines A Take less than the prescribed doses C Use some other people’s medicine D Mix all kinds of medicines together Which diseases can antibiotics cure completely? A Diseases caused by bacteria B Diseases caused by viruses C A or B D Neither A nor B In which situations can some medicines be harmful? A Excessive dose B Over long time D Self – medication E All of them are corect C Mixture F None of them is correct Which of the following isn’t caused by some medicines when cured frequently? A Ecstasy B Tolerance C Dependence D Addiction In which situation, must a cough be treated? A Daytime cough B Nighttime cough D Nighttime cough with sleep disturbance C Occasional cough Which sentence is incorrect? A Short illnesses need natural courses B Uncomplicated colds can be cured on their own C We have to spend lots of time on complicated illnesses D Most sore throats must be treated in a longer time compared to others What should you if you miss a dose? A Double the next dose B Just resume the usual schedule C Wait until the next dose D Wait until the next day 10 How should you store your medicine? A Throw the package away in order to use the medicine B Throw the package away in order to keep the house clean C Keep the medicine in the original pakage in order to protect it from light D Keep the medicine in the original pakage in order to use it on time Unit Sometimes medicines cause problems when taken together What is this called? A Drug side effect B Drug tolerance C Drug interaction D Drug dependence Which sentence is true about generic medicines? A Generic medicines have the same price as that of brand ones B Generic & brand medicines have similar ingredients & amounts C Pharmacists will give you the best advice to take D Brand medicines are consumed more slowly than generic medicines Why does an open medicine container affect badly to the medicines? A Medicines may fall over B Medicines may be heated C Medicines may be expired faster D Medicines may be moisturized Which of the following may require medical attention? A Some of side effects B All of side effects C Some of intended effects D All of intended effects Which of the following have connection to your medication? A Your emotion B Your dietary habits C Your lifstyle D All are correct What kind of reaction can mostly occur when you too much outdoor activities? B Sun sensitivity C Sun heat D Sun blocker A Sun effect What should you when travelling? A Carry your medicine with you C Leave your medicine in the bedroom B Put your medicine in your checked luggage D Leave your medicine in your living room Why shouldn’t the medicine be kept in damp places? A Because heat may cause the medicine to break down B Because moisture may cause the medicine to break down C Because places may cause the medicine to break down D Because the dam may cause the medicine to break down Why should you store the medicine away from direct heat and light? A Because heat may cause the medicine to break down B Because moisture may cause the medicine to break down C Because places may cause the medicine to break down D Because the lice may cause the medicine to break down 10 Who can give you more detailed information on the undesired effects? A Your doctor B Your pharmacist C A & B are correct D A & B are incorrect UNIT 10 What is OTC ? A- Short for Over-The-Counter C- Found anywhere B- Bought with a prescription D- Bought without a prescription “We don’t completely understand the way acetaminophen works” What does the sentence mean? A- we don’t know much B- little we know about C- A or B D- Neither A nor B Which of these is not most popular ? B- Preventive drug C- Decongestant A- Pain relievers D- Cough medicines Which of these has no connection with NSAIDS ? a/ Anemia b/ kidney c/ Blood pressure Which pair of words is synonymous ? a/ Repeat _ Reduce b/ Reply _ Reduce c/ Reply _ Reply d/ Stomach d/ Reduce _ Relieve What’s the main side effect of NSAIDS ? A- Heart disease B- Upset stomach D- Gastrointestinal problems C- Gastrointestinal bleeding What’s the relationship in meaning between “Advantages & Risks” ? C- Contradiction D- Identity A- Supporting B- Similarity How many categories are NSAIDS divided into ? A- B- C- What are the main subdivisions of pain relievers ? A- Antihistamines & NSAIDS B- Antihistamines & Acetaminophen C- NSAIDS & Acetaminophen D- NSAIDS & Decongestant 10 Why prostaglandins cause pain sensation? A- Because they treat rheumatoid degenerative arthritis B- Because they affect negatively on nerve endings C- Because they are natural chemicals in the body D- Because they irritate hair endings D- UNIT 16 How much percentage of prescription is filled in for generic medicines ? A- 50% B- Less than 50 % C- Over 50% D- None What are patients encouraged to accept or take ? A- generic medicines over brand name counterparts B- expensive medicines over brand name counterparts C- brand name medicines over generic counterparts D- generic medicines over cheaper counterparts What happens when top selling pharmaceuticals become patent expired ? A- Increasing the purchase of generic medicines B- Patients in both community prescription & hospital sectors have more advantages D- A & B C- A or B What does “narrow therapeutic index” mean ? A- The index is narrow B- It’s doesn’t cost much money C- Only doctors can prescribe these D- Great care should be paid when taking these problematic drugs Which phase doesn’t need to be included in generics manufacturing ? A- Discovery of final product B- Public release D- Research & development of innovative medicines C- Product promotion Which problems are caused when taking “narrow therapeutic index” drugs ? A- Too little effectiveness B- Too many side effects C- A or B D- none When simple bioequivalence studies take place ? A- In the initial discovery stage B- To replace the clinical tests & clinical trials C- Before being sold to the market D- To replace pre-clinical tests & clinical trials for generics manufacturing phase Which sentence is true about generic pharmaceuticals & their brand name counterpart ? A- They are completely similar B- They are totally different C- Some details are different D- Although they have same active ingredients of their brand name counterparts their appearances (shape or color) are quite different Which factor doesn’t cause high cost of brand name counterpart ? A- Monopolism B- Long – term investment & research C- Patent protection D- Exclusivity in the market 10 In which medical field are generic medicines mostly encouraged to be taken ? A- Personal prescription B- Public health care program C- Insurance plans D- None UNIT 17 The new regulation helps making lower – priced generic medicines more available & increases the market protection for pharmaceutical companies When was it adopted? A- in March 2004 B- in March 2005 C- in March 2006 D- in March 2007 Which are most paid attention to when producing a generic medicine following in brand name counterpart? D- All are correct A- Quality B- safety C- effectiveness What does “The final outcome has reached a fair compromise among the various interests” mean ? A- The regulation is totally fair B- It’s interesting C- It’s a compromise D- It can combine all different ideas to come to the final result Brand name medicines have another competitive name? A- Biosimilar medicine B- Reference medicine C- A or B D- A & B What’s the short name of “European generic Medicine Association” ? C- EGA D- EJH A- EGMA B- EJMH What’s another name of biosimilar medicine ? A- Brand name medicines B- Generic drugs C- A & B D- A or B If generic medicine were taken out of the pharmaceutical market, the EU’s health care systems would become financially unsustainable.What does the sentence mean? A- The health care system is unstable now B- There is no generic medicines on the market C- Generic medicines help stabilize the health care system D- Without generic medicines, nothing happens to health care system Which of the following market market conditions, pricing structures, dispensing traditions & requirements decide ? A- generic B- general C-genetic D- generally What’s the meaning of “ Self - medication area” ? A- Patients buy OTC medicine B- Patients take care of health themselves C- Doctors have no role on their patient’s health D- Patients themselves pay for their medical costs 10 Which sentence is incorrect ? A- Panadol TM or Paracetamol can cure pain relief B- Claritin TM or Loratadine can tackle hay fever or allergies C- All the four above medicines have same disease treatment D- Low-priced generic medicines are preferred by personal patients UNIT 18 In which field was biotechnology primarily used ? A- Food processing B- Agriculture C- A & B D- Neither A or B Why is transgenic organism modification disapproved ? A- Unpredictable success opportunity B- Morality standard C- A or B D- A & B Which element is the most crucial & fundamental in biotechnology application ? A- Molecule B- Organism C- Derivation D- None Which raises more debating issues ? A- Transgenic organism modification C- Transgenic organism structure B- Transgenic mammal reaction D- Transgenic mammal structure What’s the important role of biotechnology ? A- Biological research technique application C- Human & animal health improvement What does GMO stand for? A- Genetically modified organs C- Generally modified organs B- Higher productivity D- All B- Genetically modified organism D- Generally modified organism Which isn’t practical discipline in biotechnology ? A- Generics B- Robotics C- Chemical engineering D- Information technology Why was the medical discovery in 1978 so advancing & outstanding ? A- Synthetic humanized insulin B- Vast quantities C- Low cost D- All Which information is correct about Biopharmaceuticals ? A- It has been developed for a long time B- It refers to simple biological medical products C- It focuses on biotechnology – engineering technology D- It focuses on biotechnology processes – generic engineering technology of 21st century 10 In which field was the first genetically engineered product design ? B- Human disease treatment A- Food science C- Human organ transplantation D- New medical therapies 11 Which of the following considered as Biopharmaceuticals ? A- Enzymes B- Antibodies C- Vaccines D- Blood product E- A or B F- C or D 12 Which factors decide a biopharmaceuticals ? A- Recombinant proteins B- Monoclonal antibody – based D- Complex biological medical products C- Engineered tissue implants UNIT 19 Which of the following is true for Gaucher’s disease ? A- It is a hereditary disease B- It reflects HGH deficiency C- It is characterized by chemical substance accumulation D- It is more dangerous when salt is accumulated Which system controls the consistency & required quality of medicine ? A- GDP B- GMP C- EGA D- EMEA Which pair of words have similar meanings ? A- Leukocytes – Erythrocytes B- Leukocytes – Red Blood Cells C- Red Blood Cells - Erythrocytes D- Red Blood cells – White Blood Cells Which character best describes the principle test between brand reference medicines & biosimilar ones ? D- All A- Similarity B- Comparability C- Identicalness Which information isn’t correct about fibroblast ? A- Fibroblast is a kind of connective cell B- Fibroblast secretes protein, fiber & molecular collagen C- Interferon beta made from fibroblasts is used to treat multiple sclerosis D- Fibroblast is the biological active substance Which can be obtained from human pituitary gland? A- Erythropoietin B- Human insulin C-Somatropin D- Imiglucerase Which of the following can prevent cancers? A- Interferon Beta from fibroblasts B- Interferon Alpha from peripheral leukocytes C- Somatropin from pituitary gland D- Erythropoietin from specialised cells in the kidneys What will happen when medicines’ 20 - year - patent expires ? A- A competition on the market among different pharmaceutical companies B- All patients access to safe, effective & more affordable medicines C- People spend more on pharmaceuticals D- More patients to cost effective biopharmaceuticals & biosimilar medicines Why is 25 % of total population concerning to the number of elderly people over 60 years old a big serious issue to many governments ? A- These aging persons rely more on governments B- Costs of accessing to medicines are accelerating C- Elderly persons spend to times more on medicines D- Elderly persons have long – term diseases/ conditions 10 What’s the full name of GDP ? A- General Development Production C- Gross Domestic Product B- General Development Product D- Gross Domestic Production Unit 20 Which of the following is any sensation in bodily function experienced by a patient and associated with a disease? A- Allergy B- Symptom C- Syndrome D- Reaction Which of these is not maltreatment? A- Abuse B- Ill-treatment C- Dependence D- Ill-usage Which of these may cause adverse reactions? A- Medication errors B- Drug absorption C- Side effects D- Patient awareness Which of the followings is a printout that contains specific information on a particular drug? A- A prescription insert B- A patient package insert C- A particular presentation D- A & B are correct Which of these go with “withdrawal”? B- symptoms A- syndromes C- diagnosis D- over dosage Which of the followings is a medication which dilates a spasmodic bronchial tube? B- bronchospasm C- Bronchodilation D- bronchoscopy A- bronchodilator Studying the information in the inserts will help avoid errors and increase patient awareness of potential problems What does the sentence mean? A- They help the patient get rid of diseases B- When people understand this, they’ll know what to shy away from and enhance their recognition C- It’s the problem they need to solve D- Patient awareness is necessary Which of the followings is the hypersensitivity reaction to a particular drug or substance? A- reaction B- elimination C- allergy D- analgesic The product inserts for many drug products contain cautionary statements Which one of the following sequences lists the three types of cautions in the order of least serious to most serious? A- contraindication, precaution, warning B- precaution, warning, contraindication C- warning, contraindication, precaution D- warning, precaution, contraindication 10 Where in a refrigerator we can store pharmaceuticals according to USP standards? A- a freezer only B- a cold place only C- a freezer place and a cool place only D- a cool place and cold place only 11 If a bottle of tablets has an expriration date of “Dec 2013”, how long may the pharmacist continue to dispense the product? A- up to year after the expiration date B- only through January 31st, 2014 st C- only through December 31 , 2013 D- only through December 15th, 2013 Unit 21 Children from years to under 12 years can take not more than tablets per day A- The medicine is taken orally B- Six tablets a day is not enough for them C- Children from to 12 years take tablet every to hours D- Children from to 12 years can take more than six tablets a day It’s recommended to ask your doctor before using antihistamines A- You are free to use B- You don’t need your doctor’s advice C- The doctor will give the patient advice D- You should ask the doctor before taking it Broadly speaking, OTC anti-histamines work as well as prescription medicines A- OTC antihistamines work more effectively B- Prescription medicines always work well C- Both work equally well D- The medicine is broadly mentioned fighting against histamines Moisture might damage the substance A- The substance should be put under the sunlight B- If it’s wet, it’ll spoil the substance C- It should be stored at 00 C D- The substance is cleaner if it is stored in a wet place Which of these goes together with “drowsy”? A- have B- suffer C- catch Which of these is an inactive ingredient? A- Doxylamine C- Magnesium stearate D- feel B- Brompheniramine D- Chlorpheniramine Which of the following may increase drowsiness when using with antihistamines? A- Alcohol, anagesics and antipyretics B- Sedatives, analgesics and antipyretics C- Tranquillizers analgesics and antipyretics D- Alcohol, sedatives and tranquillizers Which of the following is sometimes also referred to as indications? A- Directions B- Warning C- Uses D- Administration Which of the following will tell you what other medications, foods or situations to avoid when taking this medicine? A- Directions B- Warning C- Uses D- Administration 10 Which can always be found at the first item on the label? A- Active ingredients B- Inactive ingredients C- Excipients D- B & C are correct Unit 22 Which is the term for a hollow gelatin container that holds a powdered medication? A- tablet B- capsule C- syrup D- paste What’s the way the powders are usually administered? A- topical administration B- enteral route C- parenteral route D- intramuscular injection Which of the followings are designed to melt at body temperature? A- Tablets B- Pills C- Capsules D- Suppositories Which of the followings are medications mixed with sugar and water? A- Syrups B- Elixirs C- Suspensions D- Solutions Which of the followings are medcations dissolved in alcohol and water? A- Syrups B- Elixirs C- Suspensions D- Solutions Which of the followings are stiffer preparations which contain more powdered solids? C- Pastes D- Lotions A- Creams B- Ointments Which of the followings are spreadable, greasy preparations used for local application? B- Ointments C- Pastes D- Lotions A- Creams Which of the followings are solutions or suspensions used in areas such as the scalp as they would not adhere to the hair? A- Creams B- Ointments C- Pastes D- Lotions Which of the followings come in forms of rectal, vaginal or urethral applications? D- Suppositories A- Tablets B- Pills C- Capsules 10 Which is the sterile solution or suspention administered by a dropper directly into the eye? A- Eye drops B- Eye ointment C- Ophthalmic solution D- A&C are correct 11 Which of the followings are greasier and thicker than creams? A- Creams B- Ointments C- Pastes D- Lotions 12 Why may the rectal route of administration be preferred over the oral route for some systemic-acting drugs ? A- the drug does not have to be absorbed B- absorption is predictable and complete C- a portion of the absorbed drug does not pass through the liver before entering the systemic circulation D- inert binders, diluents, and excipients cannot interfere with absorption 13 Which of the followings injection is NOT suspension a suitable dosage form for? D- intraveneous A- intra-articular B- intradermal C- intramuscular 14 Which one of the following routes of administration is NOT considered suitable for Heparin Sodium Injection USP? A- Continuous IV infusion B- Intermittent IV infusion C- Intramuscular D- Subcutaneous Unit 23 How are drugs absorbed from the GI tract ? A- They are generally absorbed into the portal circulation and pass through the liver before entering the general circulation B- They are generally filered from the blood by the kidney C- They are generally absorbed into the portal circulation and are distributed by an enterohepatic cycle D- They are generally not affected by liver enzymes What does it indicate if a drug appears in the feces after oral administration? A- the drug cannot have been completely absorbed from the GI tract B- the drug must not have completely dissolved in the GI fluids C- the drug must have complexed with materials in the GI tract D- parenteral administration of the drug may determine the contribution of the biliary system to the amount of drug in the feces Which one of the followings may be considered as a viral disease? C- Hepatitis D- Cholera E- Typhoid fever A- Pertussis B- Tuberculosis Which one of the followings is also called cholecyst? A- Gall bladder B- Pancreas C- Urinary bladder D- Liver Which one of the followings is used to treat flare-ups of atopic eczema? A- Aminoglycosides B- Phenylephrine C- Benzodiazepines D- Corticosteroids Which ones of the followings are a group of antibiotics? A- Aminoglycosides B- Phenylephrine C- Benzodiazepines D- Corticosteroids Which ones of the followings are the most commonly used anxiolytics and hypnotics? A- Aminoglycosides B- Phenylephrine C- Benzodiazepines D- Corticosteroids Which one of the following secretes both glucagon and insulin? A- Liver B- Pancreas C- Urinary bladder D- Gall bladder Cocaine was one of the first effective local anesthetics in ophthalmic surgery in 1884 at the suggestion of Sigmund Freud A- Sigmund Freud was the first to suggest Cocaine as local anesthetics in eye surgery in 1884 B- Cocaine was used in a surgery by Sigmund Freud C- Cocaine was very effective as local anesthetics D- Sigmund Freud started his job as a surgeon in 1844 10 Which ones of the followings may be prescribed when a normal immune response is undesirable, such as in autoimmune diseases? A- Immunostimulators B- Immunosuppressants C- A or B D- Neither A nor B 11 Why may elixirs be preferred over syrups when preparing a liquid oral dosage form? A- Because elixirs have better solvent properties for weak organic acids B- Because elixirs have better solvent properties for weak organic bases C- Because elixirs have better solvent properties for flavoring oils D- All are correct Unit 24 People don’t die of serious infections thanks to the discovery of penicillin A- People would die if penicillin had not been discovered B- Penicillin has just been discovered so not many people die C- If penicillin shall be discovered, they won’t die D- Penicillin can prevent serious infections Initially insulin was of animal derivation A- Insulin was derivated from animal for the first time B- Insulin was discovered from animal C- Originally animals were the first to support insulin D- Animals could hardly support insulin After the discovery of Ether, many other effective anesthetics were developed A- Ether was discovered after many other effective anesthetics B- Many other effective anesthetics were discovered after Ether C- Many other effective anesthetics were derivatives of Ether D- Many other effective anesthetics were developed after the discovery of Ether In spite of the risk of drug addiction, morphine has alleviated a lot of suffering to people with serious pains A- Morphine has lessened the pain although it can cause drug addiction B- Morphine has increased the serious pain C- People suffering from severe pain can take morphine D- Despite the fact that morphine has a risky effect, people take it to relax In contrast to aspirins, morphine is used to treat serious pains A- Unlike morphine, aspirins are used to treat minor pains B- Aspirins as well as morphine are used to reduce pains C- Morphine is more effective than aspirins D- Aspirins are different from morphine Before the 1950s people suffering from psychoses were cured in asylums A- They were put in jail B- They were sent to mental hospitals C- They were trained in hospitals D- They worked in asylums By which of the following mechanisms are penicillins believed to exert their antibacterial effect? A- Detergent effect on the bacterial cell membrane B- Inhibition of protein synthesis C- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis D- Destruction of the bacterial cell nucleus Which of the followings can morphine be expected to produce ? A- constriction of the pupil B- respiratory depression C- constipation How are insulin preparations usually administered ? B- subcutaneously C- intravenously A- intradermally D- All D- intramuscularly 10 Which of the following agents is NOT likely to reduce blood sugar in a patient with type II diabetes mellitus? A- Tolazamide B- Metformin C- Glucagon D- A & B are correct Unit 25 Patient should take antibiotics only when necessary in order to limit resistance to bacteria A- Don’t abuse antibiotics, this makes the patient irritable B- You should take antibiotics when needed because the bacteria can become resistant to the drug C- Patients are advised to take this medicine D- To fight against this bacterium, the patients have to take antibiotics Which of these is not side effect of antibiotics? A- stomach upset B- diarrhea C- allergic reaction D- high blood pressure They can identify the infecting bacterium by analyzing samples of blood taken from the patient A- Blood test is needed to identify the infecting bacterium B- The infected patient must be observed C- They analyzed blood samples to diagnose the disease D- The patient whose blood was taken has been treated Patients with the same infections may give different responses to specific antibiotics A- Patients who have the same infections will give the same responses to the medicine B- Patients who have different infections will give different responses to the medicine C- Responses to the drug may not be the same in patients with the same infections D- Drug absorption depends on the patient’s health condition Over time, strains of Staphylococcus aureus developed an enzyme able to break down penicillin A- The bacterium became ineffective B- The bacterium adapted and made the drug ineffective C- Penicillin breaks down Staphylococcus D- Staphylococcus whose susceptibility to penicillin is unpredictable developed an enzyme Bacteria can be killed more easily than viruses A- It’s easier to kill bacteria than viruses B- You can kill bacteria or viruses easily C- Viruses are not as hard as bacteria D- Bacteria are not as hard as viruses Which of the followings aminoglycosides include? A- amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin B- amikacin, gentamicin, tetracycline C- amikacin, gentamicin, doxycycline D- amikacin, gentamicin, lymecycline 8/ Which of the followings can antibiotics fight ? A- infections caused by colds B- infections caused by most coughs D- infections caused by sore throats caused by strep C- infections caused by flus 9/ Which of the following functions may some antibiotics disrupt? A- functions of kidneys B- functions of liver C- functions of bone marrow D- All are correct 10 Which one of the following antimicrobial agents would be MOST useful in the treatment of an infection caused by beta-lactamase- producing staphylococci? D- Dicloxacillin A- Amoxicillin B- Cephapirin C- Cephalexin 11 Which one of the following tetracyclines has the longest duration of action? A- Doxycycline B- Tetracycline C- Demeclocycline D- Minocycline Unit 26 Which of these is a non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension? A- Coversyl B- Vastarel C- propranolol (INN) D- amlodipin Which of these is not a symptom of heart failure? A- breathlessness B- edema of the legs C- inadequate pumping action D- rash Which of the followings does high blood pressure also affect? A- the kidneys B- the eyes C- A & B D- neither A nor B Which of the followings are medications that expand or widen blood vessels, reducing blood pressure against the walls of the vessels? A- Diuretics B- Beta blockers C- ACE inhibitors D- Vasodilators Which of the followings are medications that cause an increase in the flow of urine? A- Diuretics B- Beta blockers C- ACE inhibitors D- Vasodilators Which of the followings are medications that block the production of angiotensin II, which results in lowering the resistance of the blood vessel ot the flow of blood from the heart? C- ACE inhibitors D- Vasodilators A- Diuretics B- Beta blockers Of which the thiazide diuretics decrease the excretion? A- uric acid B- urea C- sodium D- bicarbonate Which of the followings can moexipril HCl be best classified as? A- angiostensin-converting enzyme inhibitor B- potassium-sparing diuretic C- beta-adrenergic blocing agent D- alpha-adrenergic blocing agent Which of the followings are the group of drugs that block the activity of a beta-receptor to decrease the heart rate and force of contractions and lower high blood pressure? B- Beta blockers C- ACE inhibitors D- Vasodilators A- Diuretics 10 Which of the followings may be used for the management of hypertension in pregnancy? A- Methyldopa B- Metaraminol C- Noradrenaline D- Thiazides Unit 27 What is the active ingredient in Amias tablets? A- candesartan cilexetil B- hydroxypropyl cellulose C- lactose monohydrate D- magnesium stearate How many strengths are available for Amias tablets? B- C- A- D- What does the hormone angiotensin II cause? A- It causes the blood vessels to relax B- It causes the blood vessels to expand C- It causes the blood vessels to tighten D- It causes the blood vessels to widen Who should not take Amias tablets? A- Athletes B- Veterinary surgeons C- Veterans Which of the following diseases can Amias tablets treat? A- hypotension B- hypertension C- heart failure When will you know you have high blood pressure? A- When you have had your blood pressure measured B- When you lie flat C- When you see your doctor or pharmacist D- When you talk to your doctor or pharmacist What may you be encouraged to if you suffer from heart failure? A- You may be encouraged to take more strenuous exercise B- You may be encouraged to take more mild exercise C- You may be encouraged to take a bit more strenuous exercise D- You may be encouraged to take more moderate exercise Which group does Amias belong to? A- ACE inhibitors C- Calcium channel blockers 9/ ABCD- D- Pregnant women D- B & C are correct B- Beta blockers D- Angiotensin II receptor antagonists Which of the following sentences is NOT true? Hypertension is a chronic disease Hypertension means the blood pressure is abnormally high Hypertension can be controlled by medicines Hypertension is unlikely to damage your heart and blood vessels 10 What complications may derive when high blood pressure is not treated? A- hepatitis B- Blindness C- fever D- depression Unit 28 Which of the followings is a drug that makes a person or an animal unable to feel anything, especially pain, either in the whole body or in a part of the body? A- An anesthetic B- An analgesic C- A pain killer D- An antipyretic Which of the followings is an orange substance produced in the liver? A- Bile B- A bile pigment C- bilirubin D- B & C are correct Which of the followings is a condition where there is ineffective pumping of the heart leading to an accumulation of fluid in the lungs? C- heart failure D- heart break A- heartache B- heart attack Which is abnormally low pressure of the blood also called low blood pressure? A- hypertension B- hypotension C- hyperglycaemia D- hypoglycaemia Which is abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools? A- diarrhea B- constipation C- Vomiting D- nausea Which is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of the stomach contents through the oral cavity? A- diarrhea B- constipation C- Vomiting D- nausea Which is a medical condition in which the skin and the white parts of the eyes become yellow? D- Jaundice A- Bile B- A bile pigment C- Bilirubin Which of the following are involved in the immune system for fighting infection? A- White blood cells B- Red blood cells Erythrocytes D- Hematocytes When should you take Amias tablets? A- At any time you like B- At the same time each day C- When you are tired D- When you have had your blood pressure measured 10 What may Amias tablets combined with anesthetics cause? A- a rise in blood pressure B- an increase in blood sugar leves C- a drop in blood pressure D- a drop in blood sugar level Unit 29 It’s a sensation of unsteadiness or inability to maintain normal balance in a standing or seated position A- sleeplessness B- insomnia C- dizziness D- drowsiness How are tricyclic antidepressants believed to exert their antidepressant action? A- by increasing the effect of neurotransmitters on postsynaptic receptor sites B- by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors C- by increasing the metabolic breakdown of biogenic amines D- by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors Which of the followings has the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine (Tofranil) been approved to treat? A- manic-depressive illness B- hypertension C- enuresis D- supraventricular tachycardias Who should NOT also use tricyclic antidepressants ? A- Patients taking phenytoin (Dilantin) B- Patients taking methyldopa (Aldomet) C- Patients taking guanethidine (Ismelin) D- Patients taking furosemide (Lasix) Which of the following are MAOIs? A- Pargyline (Eutonyl) and Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) B- Tranylcypromine (Parnate) and Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) C- Pargyline (Eutonyl) and Tranylcypromine (Parnate) D- Pargyline (Eutonyl), Tranylcypromine (Parnate) and Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) How does haloperidol (Haldol) differ from chlorpromazine (Thorazine) ? A- Haloperidol is not an antipsychotic agent B- Haloperidol does not produce extrapyramidal effects C- Haloperidol is not a phenothiazine D- Haloperidol does not cause sedation Which is prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep? B- insomnia C- dizziness D- drowsiness A- sleepiness Which is a very sleepy state? A- sleeplessness B- insomnia C- dizziness D- drowsiness Which is the place at which a nervous impulse pass from one neuron to another? A- synapse B- neuron C- nerve cell D- nerve tissue 10 Which is used or tending to relieve or prevent psychic depression? A- antidepressant B- anticonvulsion C- antibiotic D- antitoxin Unit 30 Which of these does not belong to mind-body medicine? A- Meditation B- Taichi C- Music therapy D- Massage therapy Which of the followings is a system of medicine which uses various remedies derived from plants & plant extracts? A- phytotherapy B- homoeopathy C- naturopathy D- osteopathy Which of the followings is any form of a family of practices in which practitioners train their minds or self-induce a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit? A- Meditation B- Taichi C- Music therapy D- Massage therapy Which of the followings is a system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved, leading towards optimal attainment of the physical, mental emotional, social and spiritual aspects of health? C- homeopathic medicine D- faith healing A- folk medicine B- holistic medicine Which of the followings is based on the theory that certain energy fields surround and penetrate the body? A- folk medicine B- holistic medicine C- energy medicine D- faith healing Which of these is stressed on the third syllable? B- anesthetics C- hypnosis A- allopathy D- acupuncture Which is a food or food product that reportedly provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease? D- Nutraceutical A- Allopathy B- Chiropratic C- Naturopathy Which of the following practices would NOT be classified as “alternative medicine” in the United States? A- Allopathy B- Chiropratic C- Naturopathy D- Nutraceutical Which of the followings is an alternative medical pratice that stresses the use of extremely small doses of drugs? A- folk medicine B- holistic medicine C- homeopathic medicine D- faith healing 10 Which is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of an interpersonal process in which a trained music therapist uses music and all of its facetsphysical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual-to help clients to improve or maintain their health? C- Music therapy D- Massage therapy A- Meditation B- Taichi ... c/ Blood pressure Which pair of words is synonymous ? a/ Repeat _ Reduce b/ Reply _ Reduce c/ Reply _ Reply d/ Stomach d/ Reduce _ Relieve What’s the main side effect of NSAIDS ? A- Heart disease... D- faith healing A- folk medicine B- holistic medicine Which of the followings is based on the theory that certain energy fields surround and penetrate the body? A- folk medicine B- holistic