Exam # 4Pharmacy Tech Program

2011-12

• A _____ is a single-cell organism similar to a human cell.

a. virus

b. fungus

c. antifungals

d. Antivirals

Answer: b

• ______ prevent synthesis of ergoterol, a building block for fungal cell membranes.

a. virus

b. fungus

c. antifungals

d. antivirals

answer: c

• A ______ is a minute infectious agent, much smaller than a bacterium.

a. virus

b. fungus

c. antifungals

d. chlorophyll

answer: a

• _____ viruses have a rapid onset, a relatively brief period of symptoms, and a resolution within days.

a. latent

b. chronic

c. slow

d. acute

answer: d

• Some infections fail to resolve, and become a ____ virus, can persist for years and often for a lifetime, and can cause a serious progressive disease and early death.

a. latent

b. chronic

c. slow

d. acute

answer: b

• A _____ virus has a long incubation period of months to years with a gradual unset frequently ending in severe illness or death.

a. latent

b. chronic

c. slow

d. acute

answer: c

• _____ viruses can lie dormant within their host and the host may be symptom free, and other certain conditions can reactivate them to become an infective agent.

a. latent

b. chronic

c. slow

d. acute

answer: a

• ______ are drugs of choice for genital herpes, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, influenza prophylaxis, organ transplantation, etc.

a. virus

b. antiretrovirals

c. antifungals

d. antivirals

answer: d

• _____ were developed specifically to limit the progression of the retrovirus known as HIV.

a. virus

b. antiretrovirals

c. antifungals

d. antivirals

answer: b

• According to CDC guidelines, the administration of an appropriate antiretroviral regimen should begin within _____ of a healthcare providers’ exposure to HIV.

a. seven hours

b. twenty-four hours

c. two hours

d. ten hours

answer: c

• _______ are single-celled organism found almost everywhere.

a. virus

b. antibiotic

c. bacteria

d. antivirals

answer: c

• ______ bacteria cause most infections and need oxygen to survive.

a. antibiotics

b. aerobic

c. sulfa

d. anaerobic

answer: b

• _____ bacteria can survive in the absence of oxygen.

a. antibiotics

b. aerobic

c. sulfa

d. anaerobic

answer: d

• _____ drugs are the oldest antibiotics on the market.

a. protein

b. aerobic

c. sulfa

d. nosocomial

answer: c

• _______ is bactericidal, in that it kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the rigid wall needed for survival.

a. cephalosporins

b. aminoglycosides

c. tetracyclines

d. penicillin

answer: d

• A patient allergic to penicillin has a 10% possibility he or she is also allergic to ______, and vice-versa.

a. cephalosporins

b. aminoglycosides

c. tetracyclines

d. quinolones

answer: a

• ______ can cause fatal renal syndrome.

a. cephalosporins

b. aminoglycosides

c. tetracyclines

d. quinolones

answer: c

• _____ are among the drugs that penetrate bone so they are effective combatants to bone and joint infections.

a. cephalosporins

b. aminoglycosides

c. tetracyclines

d. quinolones

answer: d

• Patients under 18 years old and _____ should not take quinolones.

a. elderly men

b. elderly women

c. pregnant women

d. none of the above

answer: c

• ______ treat life-threatening infections, sepsis (blood-borne infections), and peritonitis.

a. cephalosporins

b. aminoglycosides

c. tetracyclines

d. quinolones

answer: b

• ______ is the body chemical that evokes the symptoms more commonly known as the allergic reaction.

a. decongestant

b. expectorant

c. antitussives

d. histamine

answer: d

• _____ mediate the contraction of smooth muscle of the bronchi and intestine.

a. H1 blockers

b. H2 receptors

c. H1 receptors

d. H2 blockers

answer: c

• ______ mediate the action of histamine on gastric secretion and cardiac acceleration.

a. H1 blockers

b. H2 receptors

c. H1 receptors

d. H2 blockers

answer: b

• _____ is a state of heightened sensitivity as a result of exposure to a particular substance.

a. depression

b. suppression

c. allergy

d. antibody

answer: c

• ______ is a noncontagious, itchy rash that often occurs in the creases of the arms, legs and neck. It is often associated with allergies.

a. hay fever

b. allergic rhinitis

c. allergic dermatitis

d. urticaria

answer: c

• ____ are agents that suppress coughing and are indicated when reducing cough frequency is needed, such as with a dry and unproductive cough.

a. decongestant

b. expectorant

c. antitussives

d. histamine

answer: c

• _____ agents help to rid the lungs and airway of mucus when coughing.

a. decongestant

b. expectorant

c. antitussives

d. histamine

answer:b

• _____ block histamine receptors in the upper respiratory system.

a. H1 blockers

b. H2 receptors

c. H1 receptors

d. H2 blockers

answer: a

• ______ block histamine receptors in the gastrointestinal tract.

a. H1 blockers

b. H2 receptors

c. H1 receptors

d. H2 blockers

answer: d

• _____ is the most common side effect of antihistamines.

a. anxiety

b. sedation

c. depression

d. insomnia

answer: b