BHS Pharmacology and Medication Management

Question 1

What term describes the study of how a drug moves through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion?

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacogenomics

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Pharmacoepidemiology

Question 2

Which phase of clinical drug trials first tests a new medication in human volunteers primarily to assess safety and dosage?

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Phase I

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Phase II

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Phase III

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Phase IV

Question 3

A drug's 'half-life' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%

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The time for a drug to reach peak plasma concentration

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The duration of therapeutic effect

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The time required for complete drug absorption

Question 4

Which federal agency is responsible for approving new drugs for sale in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FDA

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CDC

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DEA

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NIH

Question 5

What is the therapeutic index (TI) of a drug?

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The ratio between the toxic dose and the effective dose, indicating the drug's safety margin

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The dose that produces a therapeutic effect in 50% of the population

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The time to reach maximum plasma concentration

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The proportion of patients who respond to treatment

Question 6

In medication management, polypharmacy most commonly refers to:

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The concurrent use of five or more medications, often in older adults

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The simultaneous use of multiple pharmacies

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The prescribing of brand-name drugs over generics

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The use of medications from multiple drug classes for one condition