Certified Medication Aide Study Guide Chapters 1-3

Which are the major sources of drugs? Choose all that apply
A. Plants
B. Textiles
C. Animals
D. Chemicals – correct answer A,B, and D
Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics?

A. the body´s response to drugs
B. the absorption of drugs
C. the study of drugs
D. the metabolism of drugs – correct answer A
Which is the source of the drug digitalis?
A. Plant
B. Animal
C. Mineral
D. Chemical – correct answer A
Which is the source of Epsom salts?
A. Animal
B. Chemical
C. Mineral
D. Plant – correct answer C
Rules that ensure that uniform quality, strength, and purity of drugs are known as
A. Laws
B. Standards
C. Regulations
D. Protocols – correct answer B
The drug name that describes the molecular structure of the drug is the
A. Brand name
B. Generic name
C. Official name
D. Chemical name – correct answer D
Which is also known as the trade, or proprietary name?
A. Chemical name
B. Brand name
C. Official name
D. Generic name – correct answer B
Which is an example of a chemical name?
A. Aspirin
B. Promethazine
C. Acetylsalicylic acid
D. Acetaminophen – correct answer C
Which term refers to the unintended and undesirable effects of drugs?
A. Drug interactions
B. Precautions
C. Side effects/adverse reactions
D. Indications – correct answer C
Which term refers to undesirable effects produced when drugs are taken with certain foods or other
drugs?

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