ExCPT Pharmacology

Question 1

Which term describes the study of how drugs act on the body, including mechanisms and effects?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamics

Answer

Pharmacokinetics

Answer

Toxicology

Answer

Therapeutic index

Question 2

Which medication is classified as a loop diuretic commonly used for edema and heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Spironolactone

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Atenolol

Question 3

Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Dry, persistent cough

Answer

Severe constipation

Answer

Blurred vision

Answer

Uncontrolled nosebleeds

Question 4

Which antibiotic class does amoxicillin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin

Answer

Macrolide

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Cephalosporin

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Tetracycline

Question 5

A patient taking simvastatin should be warned about which potential serious adverse effect?

Accepted Answer

Severe muscle pain or weakness

Answer

Sudden hearing improvement

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Increased hair growth

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Permanent tooth discoloration

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a black box warning on a medication label?

Accepted Answer

A strong FDA warning about serious risks.

Answer

A suggestion for over-the-counter dosing.

Answer

A minor side effect with low risk.

Answer

An advertisement for brand-name drugs.

Question 7

Which medication is an example of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for GERD?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

Answer

Ranitidine

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Sucralfate

Answer

Aluminum hydroxide

Question 8

Which term refers to the maximum effect a drug can produce regardless of dose?

Accepted Answer

Efficacy

Answer

Potency

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Bioavailability

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Half-life

Question 9

Why is it important for a pharmacy technician to recognize look-alike and sound-alike medications?

Accepted Answer

To prevent medication errors caused by confusion.

Answer

To reduce the need for pharmacist verification.

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To speed up prescription processing times.

Answer

To substitute cheaper options without checking.