Question

1. a liquid containing finely divided drug particles that are not dissolved but are uniformly distributed is called a:

a: steroid b: syrup
c: suspension d: suppository

1. the principle vein draining the upper portion of the body is called what?

a: superior vena cava b: aorta
c: basilic vein d: carotid

1. the bodys action on the drug is called:

a: pharmacodynamics b: placebo effect
c: pharmacokinetics d: tolerance

1. the abbreviation for every two hours is

a: q.2.h b: e.t.h.
c: e.h.s.2 d: e.e.2hr

1. good samaritan statutes...

a: apply only to physicians b: generally make healthcare personal immune from civil liability in cases of rendering emergency care
c: are uniform in scope throughout the united states of america d: all of the above

1. what is the abbreviation for after meals?

a: p.c b: a.m.
c: qam d: q.

1. the abbreviation for blood pressure is:

a: bld/p b: p/b
c: b/p d: bpp

1. what is the drug classification for dalmane?

a: antibiotic b: sedative/hypnotic
c: gl disorder d: gas relief

1. one gallon equals:

a: 2 liters b: 3.78 liters
c: 2.78 liters d: 4 liters

1. the normal leukocyte cell:

a: can only be produced in the lymphatic tissue b: goes to the infection site to engulf and destroy microorganisms
c: is too large to move through the intracellular spaces of the capillary wall d: exists in numbers which amount to an average of 12,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood

Explanation:

• 51: A suspension is a liquid with undissolved but uniformly distributed drug particles.
• 52: The superior vena cava drains the upper body.
• 53: Pharmacokinetics is the body's action on a drug.
• 54: "q.2.h" means every two hours.
• 55: Good Samaritan statutes generally protect healthcare providers from civil liability in emergencies.
• 56: "p.c." stands for after meals.
• 57: "B/P" is the abbreviation for blood pressure.
• 58: Dalmane is a sedative/hypnotic.
• 59: One gallon equals 3.78 liters.
• 60: Leukocytes (white blood cells) go to infection sites to engulf and destroy microorganisms.

Answer:

1. C: suspension
2. A: superior vena cava
3. C: Pharmacokinetics
4. A: q.2.h
5. B: generally make healthcare personal immune from civil liability in cases of rendering emergency care
6. A: p.c.
7. C: B/P
8. B: sedative/hypnotic
9. B: 3.78 liters
10. B: goes to the infection site to engulf and destroy microorganisms