Question

1. which of the following medications would be considered a transdermal patch formula?

a: nitro-dur b: penicillin
c: micronase d: macrobid

1. what federal agency must the physician register with to obtain a license for narcotics?

a: u.s. department of health b: food and drug administration
c: drug enforcement agency, u.s. department of justice d: health standards agency

1. what is the abbreviation for ounce?

a: on b: uce
c: oz d: onc

1. how many types of major white blood cells are there?

a: 3 b: 5
c: 4 d: 2
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1. the duration of analgesia is one important characteristic which differentiates one opioid from another. which opioid possesses the shortest duration of analgesia?

a: morphine b: meperidine
c: codeine d: methadone

Explanation:

• Question 166: Nitro - Dur is a transdermal patch used for angina. Penicillin is an antibiotic (usually oral or injectable). Micronase is an oral antidiabetic. MacroBid is an oral antibiotic for urinary tract infections.
• Question 167: The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice, is responsible for registering physicians for narcotic licenses. The U.S. Department of Health has broader health - related roles. The Food and Drug Administration regulates drugs but not narcotic licenses. There is no Health Standards Agency in this context.
• Question 168: The standard abbreviation for ounce is "oz". "on" is not a standard abbreviation for ounce. "uce" is not relevant. "onc" is not the abbreviation for ounce.
• Question 169: There are 5 major types of white blood cells: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
• Question 170: Meperidine has a relatively short duration of analgesia compared to morphine (which has a moderate duration), codeine (milder and longer - acting in some formulations), and methadone (long - acting for pain and in addiction treatment).

Answer:

1. A. Nitro - Dur
2. C. Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Department of Justice
3. C. oz
4. B. 5
5. B. meperidine