1. Common Drugs and Their Uses
Chapter 18
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2. Aarav left the doctor’s office and was prescribed Singulair (generic: montelukast). He is suffering from which condition?
Asthma
Migraine headaches
Heart disease
Urinary tract infection

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5. Jacob’s grandfather was prescribed Sinemet by his doctor
Jacob’s grandfather was prescribed Sinemet by his doctor. For what is he being treated?
Gout
Parkinson’s disease
High blood pressure
Diabetes

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8. Bob returned home from the doctor with Flomax (generic: tamsulosin) for what condition?
Severe morning sickness
Osteoarthritis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Ear infection

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11. Sylvia was prescribed Phytonadione (Mephyton), or Vitamin K, to help with which condition?
Preventing certain bleeding or blood-clotting problems
Erectile dysfunction
Influenza
Epilepsy

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14. Hannah is suffering from eczema and psoriasis
Hannah is suffering from eczema and psoriasis. She will be treated with which drug agent?
Respiratory agent
Gastrointestinal agent
Cardiovascular agent
Dermatological agent

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17. Xavier arrived at the doctor’s office with chest congestion
Xavier arrived at the doctor’s office with chest congestion. He left with an expectorant prescription called what?
Lidoderm (lidocaine transdermal)
Mucinex (guaifenesin)
Lyrica (pregabalin)
Xyzal (levocetirizine)

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20. Jasmine had her eyes dilated by her doctor with phenylephrine found in which drug classification?
Dermatological agent
Hormone agent
Anti-infective agent
Ophthalmic agent

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23. Sarah has been prescribed Actos. The drug classification is
Dermatological
Hormones and modifiers
Cardiovascular
Ophthalmic

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26. David’s cancer has metastasized
David’s cancer has metastasized. The doctor prescribes which drug classification?
Analgesics
Anesthetics
Antineoplastics
Anti-infectives

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29. Chase has a painful medical condition and was prescribed Demerol (meperidine), in which drug classification?
Analgesics
Anesthetics
Gastrointestinal
Neurological

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32. Li Xiu Ying underwent a total knee replacement and experienced severe pain for several weeks. She was given which type of analgesics?
Salicylates
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
Opiate-type

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35. While visiting his doctor, Raj was told he needed an appendectomy, which resulted in surgery. He was administered which type of drug(s) in the operating room?
Analgesics
General anesthesia
Anti-infectives
All of the above

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38. Ann went to her doctor complaining of itching, burning, and cracking between her toes. She received fluconazole (Diflucan) for which type of infection?
Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
None of the above

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41. Scott is receiving an antineoplastic drug for his cancer
Scott is receiving an antineoplastic drug for his cancer. What serious side effect might result from using these drugs?
Anemia
Infections
Alopecia
All of the above

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44. Miguel had a consult with his pharmacist when picking up his cardiovascular medication. He was warned not to consume the following because it could cause an interaction.
Dairy
Grapefruit juice
Chocolate
Soy beans

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47. Katie was prescribed fluorouracil cream
Katie was prescribed fluorouracil cream. She was told not to apply it to which area(s) of her body?
Eyes, nose, or mouth
Fingers and toes
Scalp
Inside of her calf

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50. Isabella is suffering from hypokalemia
Isabella is suffering from hypokalemia. What type of agent should she receive?
Cardiovascular
Antineoplastic
Electrolytic
Anti-infective

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53. Thomas is suffering from nausea and vomiting
Thomas is suffering from nausea and vomiting. He was prescribed which type of gastrointestinal agent?
Antidiarrheal
Enzymes
Antiemetics
Vasopressor

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56. Luis went to his doctor complaining of frequent urination and excessive thirst. His tests indicated elevated blood glucose and positive urine glucose levels. He was prescribed which hormone?
Lantus
Benicar
Nexium
Celebrex

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59. The school had an outbreak of pertussis, and the administration suggested which drug classification to prevent more outbreaks?
Hormones and modifier
Dermatological
Gastrointestinal
Vaccine

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62. Sheila’s father suffered an extreme case of gouty arthritis
Sheila’s father suffered an extreme case of gouty arthritis. He was given which medication?
Colchicine
Synthroid
Atenolol
Penicillin

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65. After seeing the doctor, Sam was diagnosed with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. He was prescribed which agent?
Immunobiologic
Neurological
Psychotropic
Respiratory

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68. Molly’s baby has an inner ear infection
Molly’s baby has an inner ear infection. She is prescribed which drug classification?
Ophthalmic
Immunobiologic
Hematological
Otic

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71. Aberto left his doctor with a prescription of fluoxetine for what diagnosis?
Migraine headaches
Depression
Hemophilia
Cancer

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74. What is the most widely used antitussive agent?
Dilantin
Zocor
Dextromethorphan
Lisinopril

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