Pharmacodynamics: How Drugs Work - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How do drugs primarily exert their therapeutic effects?

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By interacting with specific receptors

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By altering gene expression

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By modifying metabolic pathways

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By binding to DNA

Question 2

Explain the key differences in receptor interactions between partial agonists, full agonists, and antagonists.

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Partial agonists bind to receptors and produce a response that is less than that of full agonists but greater than that of antagonists.

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Full agonists bind to receptors and produce the maximum possible response.

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Antagonists bind to receptors and block the effects of agonists.

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Partial agonists bind to a different site on the receptor than full agonists and produce a similar response.

Question 3

Construct a dose-response curve and describe the key parameters used to characterize it, discussing their significance in determining optimal drug dosage.

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EC50, slope, and maximum response

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ED50, IC50, and Kd

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Cmax, Tmax, and AUC

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Ka, Ke, and Cl

Question 4

Which of the following is not a type of receptor interaction commonly observed in pharmacology?

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Synagism

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Agonism

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Antagonism

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Partial agonism

Question 5

The dose-response relationship primarily describes the connection between:

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The administered dose of a drug and its resulting effect

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The concentration of a drug in the body and its corresponding response

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The half-life of a drug and its duration of action

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The bioavailability of a drug and its elimination rate

Question 6

Which of the following factors can significantly influence a drug's metabolism?

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All of the mentioned factors

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Age of the patient

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Function of the liver

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Genetic makeup of the individual

Question 7

A drug that enhances the effect of another drug is commonly referred to as a:

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Synergist

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Agonist

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Antagonist

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Partial agonist

Question 8

The first-pass effect primarily involves:

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Initial metabolism of a drug before it enters systemic circulation

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Gradual elimination of a drug over time

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Absorption of a drug in the gastrointestinal tract

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Distribution of a drug to various tissues

Question 9

Which of the following factors can potentially impact the efficacy of a drug?

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All of the mentioned factors

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Patient's weight

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Route by which the drug is administered

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Concomitant use of other drugs

Question 10

A drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions is classified as a:

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Cholinergic antagonist

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Cholinergic agonist

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Adrenergic agonist

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Adrenergic antagonist

Question 11

Which type of receptor interaction involves a conformational change in the receptor protein, leading to the activation of a second messenger system?

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Metabotropic

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Allosteric

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Covalent

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Ionotropic

Question 12

A medication that binds to a receptor and produces a response that opposes the natural ligand is known as a:

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Antagonist

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Agonist

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Partial agonist

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Competitive inhibitor

Question 13

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the relationship between drug dose and response?

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Time of day

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Drug concentration

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Duration of exposure

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Patient's age

Question 14

Which of the following is not a mechanism by which drugs can interact with receptors?

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Enhancing receptor transcription

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Direct binding

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Allosteric modulation

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Covalent modification

Question 15

A medication that binds to a spare receptor and produces the maximal response without occupying all available receptors is known as a:

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Partial agonist

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Full agonist

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Inverse agonist

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Antagonist

Question 16

A drug with a higher affinity for its receptor is more likely to:

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Produce a greater response at lower concentrations

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Produce a weaker response at higher concentrations

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Have a lower binding capacity

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Have a slower rate of metabolism

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of dose-response curve?

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Parabolic

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Linear

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Sigmoidal

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Exponential

Question 18

The ED50 of a drug is the dose that produces:

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A 50% response in a population

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The maximum possible response

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The minimum effective dose

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The average dose used in clinical practice

Question 19

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

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Height

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Age

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Genetics

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Disease state

Question 20

The half-life of a drug refers to the time it takes for:

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The body to eliminate half of the drug

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The drug to reach its peak concentration

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The onset of action of the drug

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The drug to be completely metabolized

Question 21

Which route of drug administration typically results in the fastest absorption and onset of action?

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Intravenous

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Oral

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Transdermal

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Rectal

Question 22

Define receptor reserve and explain its clinical significance in predicting drug effects.

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Receptor reserve refers to the spare receptors available to bind drug molecules, allowing for a greater drug effect even at lower concentrations.

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Receptor reserve involves receptors that are not involved in drug binding and thus do not contribute to the drug's effect.

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Receptor reserve pertains to receptors that are permanently saturated with drug and unable to produce any further effect.

Question 23

Which of the following describes a situation where a drug interacts with a receptor and blocks its activation by agonists?

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Antagonism

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Allosteric modulation

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Covalent binding

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Agonism

Question 24

The relationship between drug concentration and its resulting effect is known as the:

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Dose-response relationship

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Drug-receptor interaction

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

Question 25

The ability of a drug to bind to a receptor is known as:

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Affinity

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Potency

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Efficacy

Question 26

Which of the following measures the maximum response that a drug can elicit?

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Efficacy

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Affinity

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Potency

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Specificity

Question 27

A drug that mimics the endogenous ligand of a receptor and produces a similar response is known as an:

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Agonist

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Partial agonist

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Antagonist

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Inverse agonist

Question 28

An antagonist that binds to the same site as the agonist but prevents its activation is known as a:

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Competitive antagonist

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Irreversible antagonist

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Reversible antagonist

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Non-competitive antagonist

Question 29

The ratio between the toxic dose and the therapeutic dose of a drug is called its:

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Therapeutic index

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Potency ratio

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Selectivity index

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Efficacy ratio

Question 30

The primary organ responsible for metabolizing the majority of drugs is the:

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

Question 31

The process by which drugs are removed from the body and eliminated is referred to as:

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Excretion

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Distribution

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Absorption

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Biotransformation

Question 32

Which drug-receptor interaction leads to a maximal response even at low drug concentrations?

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Full agonist

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Partial agonist

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Non-competitive antagonist

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Competitive antagonist

Question 33

A drug with a high affinity for its receptor will produce a dose-response curve with a:

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Steep initial slope

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Shallow initial slope

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Sigmoidal shape

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Plateau at low doses

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism by which drugs exert their effects?

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Directly altering gene expression

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Binding to receptors

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Modifying membrane permeability

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Inhibiting enzyme activity

Question 35

Which route of drug administration typically results in the fastest onset of action?

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Intravenous injection

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Subcutaneous injection

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Oral administration

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Intramuscular injection

Question 36

Bioavailability refers to the:

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Fraction of drug that reaches systemic circulation in an unchanged form

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Amount of drug excreted

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Concentration of drug in plasma

Question 37

An example of an adverse drug reaction includes:

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Nausea and vomiting

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Pharmacokinetic effect

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Synergistic effect

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Therapeutic effect

Question 38

Knowledge of pharmacodynamics enables nurses to:

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Predict drug effects and potential interactions

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Monitor patient responses only

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Diagnose diseases independently

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Determine exact drug dosages

Question 39

When an agonist binds to a receptor, it typically:

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Mimics the effect of the endogenous neurotransmitter

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Inhibits the effect of the endogenous neurotransmitter

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Blocks the effect of the endogenous neurotransmitter

Question 40

The dose-response curve for most drugs exhibits a:

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Sigmoid shape

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Gaussian distribution

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Linear shape

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Parabolic shape

Question 41

The concentration of a drug at the receptor site is referred to as:

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Occupancy

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Efficacy

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Affinity

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Potency

Question 42

The strength of binding between a drug and its receptor is measured by:

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Affinity

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Occupancy

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Efficacy

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Potency

Question 43

The maximum response that a drug can produce is limited by its:

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Efficacy

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Affinity

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Potency

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Occupancy

Question 44

The process by which drugs are removed from the body is known as:

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Excretion

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Metabolism

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Distribution

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Absorption

Question 45

Which route of drug administration typically results in the fastest onset of action?

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Intravenous

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Subcutaneous

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Oral

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Intramuscular

Question 46

A nurse is administering a medication with a narrow therapeutic index. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Closely monitor the patient for signs of toxicity

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Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake

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Assess the patient's renal function

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Administer the medication at the same time each day

Question 47

A medication binds to a receptor and activates it.  What type of drug is this?

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Agonist

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Partial agonist

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Inverse agonist

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Antagonist

Question 48

A nurse is administering a medication that blocks a specific receptor. What type of drug is this?

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Antagonist

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Agonist

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Partial agonist

Question 49

A medication has a high affinity for its receptor. What does this mean?

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The drug binds strongly to the receptor

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The drug has a long half-life

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The drug is quickly metabolized by the body

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The drug produces a rapid onset of action

Question 50

A medication has high potency. What does this mean?

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The drug produces a therapeutic effect at a low dose

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The drug is easily distributed throughout the body

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The drug has a long duration of action

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The drug is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Question 51

A medication has high efficacy. What does this mean?

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The drug produces a maximal therapeutic effect

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The drug is safe for long-term use

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The drug is effective for a wide range of conditions

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The drug has a rapid onset of action

Question 52

A medication follows a linear dose-response relationship. What does this mean?

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Increasing the dose produces a proportional increase in the effect

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The drug has a narrow therapeutic index

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The drug is rapidly metabolized by the body

Question 53

A patient is experiencing a paradoxical effect from a medication. What does this mean?

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The drug is producing an effect opposite to what is expected

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The drug is not effective

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The drug is causing a severe adverse reaction

Question 54

A medication has a long half-life. What does this mean?

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The drug will remain in the body for an extended period of time

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The drug is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

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The drug has a high potency