Pharmacology Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Drug Mechanisms and Interactions

Question 1

Which element is NOT essential for a legally binding contract?

Accepted Answer

Legality

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 2

In contract law, the communication of an acceptance is legally effective when it:

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Is received by the offeror.

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Is sent by the offeree.

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Is acknowledged by the offeror.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in drug metabolism?

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Phase III reactions

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Oxidation

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Conjugation

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Excretion

Question 4

Which process describes the gradual buildup and retention of a drug in the body over time?

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Accumulation

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Metabolism

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a major drug class covered in the Pharmacology unit?

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Vaccines

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Antibiotics

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Analgesics

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Cardiovascular drugs

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mechanism of drug action?

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Enhancing gene expression

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Inhibition of enzyme activity

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Activation of receptors

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Alteration of membrane permeability

Question 7

In which organ does the majority of drug metabolism occur?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Intestines

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Lungs

Question 8

What is the term for a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug?

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Antagonist

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Agonist

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Inhibitor

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Inducer

Question 9

Which class of antibiotics is primarily effective against Gram-negative bacteria?

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Quinolones

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Penicillins

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Cephalosporins

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Macrolides

Question 10

What is the most prevalent side effect associated with statins?

Accepted Answer

Myopathy

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Hepatotoxicity

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Nausea

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Diarrhea

Question 11

Which of the following is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

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Ibuprofen

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Paracetamol

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Prednisolone

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Salbutamol

Question 12

What is the primary pharmacological effect of benzodiazepines?

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Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission

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Inhibition of NMDA receptors

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Blockade of dopamine receptors

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Activation of adrenergic receptors

Question 13

When two drugs interact and one blocks the effect of the other, this type of interaction is known as:

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Antagonism

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Synergism

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Potentiation

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Induction

Question 14

Which type of analgesic works by reducing inflammation and pain by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins?

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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Opioid

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Paracetamol

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Muscle relaxant

Question 15

Which pharmacokinetic parameter describes the process by which a drug is removed from the body?

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Elimination

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Metabolism

Question 16

Which major enzyme system is primarily responsible for mediating drug metabolism in the liver?

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Cytochrome P450

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Monoamine oxidase

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Glutathione S-transferase

Question 17

Which of the following antibiotics exhibits a bactericidal mode of action?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

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Penicillin

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Tetracycline

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Erythromycin

Question 18

What is the predominant mechanism by which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exert their therapeutic effects?

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Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes

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Blocking the release of histamine

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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system

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Stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis

Question 19

What is the potential consequence of co-administration of warfarin and aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of bleeding

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Reduced anticoagulant effect

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Enhanced analgesic effect

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No significant interaction

Question 20

A drug that reduces fever is known as a(n):

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Antipyretic

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Anesthetic

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Analgesic

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Anti-inflammatory

Question 21

Which of the following is a class of antibiotics used to treat Gram-positive bacteria?

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Penicillins

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Cephalosporins

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Macrolides

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Tetracyclines

Question 22

Which of the following drugs is NOT commonly used for pain relief?

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Atenolol

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Ibuprofen

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Morphine

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Paracetamol

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mechanism of drug action?

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Altering DNA structure

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Binding to receptors

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Inhibiting enzymes

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Modifying membrane permeability

Question 24

The process by which drugs are metabolized and eliminated from the body is known as:

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Biotransformation

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Excretion

Question 25

Which of the following drug interactions poses a potential risk of increased bleeding?

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Aspirin and warfarin

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Paracetamol and ibuprofen

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Metformin and glibenclamide

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Lithium and sodium valproate

Question 26

The primary mechanism of action of paracetamol is:

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Inhibition of cyclooxygenase

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Activation of opioid receptors

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Blockade of sodium channels

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Stimulation of dopamine release

Question 27

The binding of a drug to a receptor is generally characterized by:

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High affinity and specificity

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Low affinity and specificity

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High affinity and low specificity

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Low affinity and high specificity

Question 28

The term 'pharmacodynamics' refers to the:

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Study of drug effects on the body

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Study of drug metabolism and excretion

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Study of drug interactions

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Study of drug discovery and development

Question 29

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with opioid analgesics?

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Constipation

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Tachycardia

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Hypertension

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Seizures

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a major factor affecting drug metabolism?

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Occupation

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Age

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Genetics

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Body weight

Question 31

What is a key feature of drug-receptor interactions?

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Triggering a cellular response

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Irreversible binding

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Exclusively protein receptors

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Constant drug affinity

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a primary mechanism by which drugs exert their effects on the body?

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Drug metabolism

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Receptor binding

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Enzyme inhibition

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Ion channel modulation

Question 33

Which drug combination poses the highest risk of causing excessive bleeding?

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Warfarin and Aspirin

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Metformin and Amitriptyline

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Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen

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Lisinopril and Amlodipine

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a primary mechanism of drug action?

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Drug metabolism

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Agonism

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Antagonism

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Allosteric modulation

Question 35

Which of the following factors has no impact on drug metabolism?

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Hair color

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Age

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Weight

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Pregnancy

Question 36

What term describes how drugs affect the body?

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacology

Question 37

Which of the following drugs is primarily used to treat high blood pressure?

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Atenolol

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Ibuprofen

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Paracetamol

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Morphine

Question 38

Explain the fundamental differences between the mechanisms of action of bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics.

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Bactericidal antibiotics destroy bacteria by disrupting their cell structures or vital metabolic processes, while bacteriostatic antibiotics prevent bacterial growth by inhibiting essential cellular functions.

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Bacteriostatic antibiotics eliminate bacteria, while bactericidal antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth.

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Both bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics eliminate bacteria.

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Both bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth.

Question 39

Which of the following are routes of drug elimination from the body?

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Hepatic metabolism

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Renal excretion

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Pulmonary exhalation

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Transdermal absorption

Question 40

Beta-blockers are commonly associated with which of the following side effects?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

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Tachycardia

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Hypertension

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Hyperglycemia

Question 41

What is the most common type of drug interaction?

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Pharmacokinetic interactions

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Pharmacodynamic interactions

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Synergistic interactions

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Additive interactions

Question 42

Which analgesic primarily inhibits COX-2, thereby reducing inflammation and pain?

Accepted Answer

Celecoxib

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Ibuprofen

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Aspirin

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Acetaminophen

Question 43

What is the predominant effect of beta-blockers?

Accepted Answer

Reducing heart rate

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Dilating blood vessels

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Increasing blood pressure

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Stimulating the central nervous system

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect drug absorption?

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Patient age

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Gastric pH

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Drug formulation

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Route of administration

Question 45

What is the term for the time it takes for a drug to reach its peak concentration in the body?

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Time to peak

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Half-life

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Bioavailability

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Clearance

Question 46

Which ethical principle requires healthcare professionals to seek consent before administering drugs?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a classical mechanism of drug action?

Accepted Answer

Alteration of gene expression

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Alteration of membrane fluidity

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Inhibition of enzymes

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Binding to receptors

Question 48

The process of chemically modifying drugs in the body is known as:

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Drug metabolism

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Drug distribution

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Drug excretion

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Drug transport

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a clinically significant drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of bleeding with co-administration of warfarin and aspirin

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Improved absorption of iron when co-administered with vitamin C

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Decreased effectiveness of antibiotics when co-administered with probiotics

Question 50

The primary target of most antibiotics is:

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Bacteria

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Parasites

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Fungi

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Viruses

Question 51

Which of the following is a non-opioid analgesic?

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Paracetamol

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Codeine

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Tramadol

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Morphine

Question 52

Cardiovascular drugs primarily target conditions affecting:

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The heart and circulatory system

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The nervous system

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The respiratory system

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The digestive system

Question 53

The term 'pharmacokinetics' refers to:

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The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

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The study of drug mechanisms of action

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The study of drug interactions

Question 54

Which route of drug administration offers the most rapid onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous injection

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Oral ingestion

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Transdermal application

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Subcutaneous injection

Question 55

The term 'half-life' in pharmacology refers to:

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The time taken for the drug concentration in the body to reduce by half

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The time taken for the drug to be completely eliminated from the body

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The time taken for the drug to reach its peak concentration in the body

Question 56

Identify the primary mechanism of action for morphine:

Accepted Answer

Agonism at mu-opioid receptors

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Activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors

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Antagonism at NMDA receptors

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Inhibition of dopamine release

Question 57

Aspirin has the potential to interact with which other medication, increasing the risk of bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

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Omeprazole

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Ibuprofen

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Paracetamol

Question 58

Define the volume of distribution of a drug:

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The apparent volume of fluid in which the drug is distributed throughout the body

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The concentration of drug in the blood

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The total amount of drug in the body

Question 59

Which of the following is classified as a non-selective beta-blocker?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

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Salmeterol

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Formoterol

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Budesonide

Question 60

The half-life of a drug refers to:

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The time required for the concentration of the drug to decrease by half

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The time it takes for the drug to be completely eliminated from the body

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The time it takes for the drug to reach its peak concentration

Question 61

The primary adverse effect associated with digoxin toxicity is:

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Cardiac arrhythmias

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Nausea

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Headache

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Constipation

Question 62

The mechanism of action for aspirin involves:

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)

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Stimulation of prostaglandin synthesis

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Antagonism at histamine receptors

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Inhibition of phospholipase A2

Question 63

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of penicillins?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins

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Interference with bacterial protein synthesis

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Inhibition of bacterial DNA replication

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Disruption of bacterial cell membrane

Question 64

Which of the following drug interactions can lead to increased toxicity of digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Verapamil

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Ibuprofen

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Propranolol

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Aspirin