Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics is the study of?

• Medication indication

• Medication drug classes

• How drugs interact with the body

• How the body interacts with drugs

The study of drugs and their interactions with the body is called?

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacology

• Pharmacovigilance

• Pharmacy

What is the value of learning pharmacology as a pharmacy technician?

• It permits technicians to perform minor medical surgeries

• It helps for spotting potentially dangerous drug interactions.

• It allows technicians to consult patients on new medications.

• It grants technicians the ability to administer injectable drugs.

What should you keep in mind when a medication is used “off-label?”

• It’s illegal to do

• It applies to prescription and OTC medications

• FDA has confirmed its safety or effectiveness.

• It tends to be more costly than “on-label” treatments.

Benzodiazepine is an example of a(n)?

• Interaction

• Indication

• Drug Class

• Frequency

The physical form of a drug is called?

• Side Effect

• Interaction

• Drug Class

• Dosage Form

What is a drug's class?

• A group of medications a drug belongs to

• The range of side effects a drug can have

• The scheduled group based on how addictive the drug is

• The dosing schedule of a medication for an elderly patient

What is a drug's indication?

• Its uses

• Its side effects

• Its drug interactions

• Its mechanism of action

How does the knowledge of pharmacology bring value to a pharmacy technician's role?

• It helps prepare technicians for certification exams

• It allows technicians to consult patients on medications.

• It grants technicians the ability to administer IV drugs.

• It permits technicians to prescribe certain medications.

You receive the following prescription:

Penicillin 500 mg tablets

Take 1 tablet orally three times daily #30

2 refills

Which part of the prescription is an example of the dosage form?

• #30

• 500mg

• Penicillin

• Tablets