FREE MAP Certification Medication Pharmacology & Mechanisms of Action Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of an agonist drug?

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It activates the receptor to produce a response

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It blocks the receptor site.

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It deactivates all enzymes.

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It causes competitive inhibition.

Question 2

Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?

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Intravenous

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Oral

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Topical

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Subcutaneous

Question 3

What does 'half-life' of a medication refer to?

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Time for half of the drug to be eliminated

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Time for drug absorption

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Time to reach peak effect

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Time to administer another dose

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of beta-blockers?

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They block beta-adrenergic receptors

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They stimulate dopamine receptors.

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They inhibit GABA receptors.

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They increase epinephrine production.

Question 5

Which type of medication interaction occurs when two drugs enhance each other's effects?

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Synergistic

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Antagonistic

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Inhibitory

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Competitive

Question 6

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

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Liver

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Kidney

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Lungs

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Pancreas

Question 7

What is the function of an antagonist drug?

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Blocks receptor activation

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Activates receptor response

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Enhances neurotransmitter release

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Inhibits renal clearance

Question 8

Which term describes the maximum effect a drug can produce?

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Efficacy

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Potency

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Tolerance

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Resistance

Question 9

Why are some drugs administered sublingually?

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To bypass the digestive system for rapid effect

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To delay absorption

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To improve liver metabolism

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To increase enzymatic breakdown