STATE MED AIDE TEST WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

Give an example of a medication from PLANTS drug source. - Correct answer-Digitalis, Morphine, Codeine Give an example of a medication from ANIMALS drug source. - Correct answer-Insulin, Heparin, Pepsin, Thyroid Give an example of a medication from MINERALS drug source. - Correct answer-Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Gold Give an example of a medication from SYNTHESIZED drug source. - Correct answerThiazides, Lomotil, Gantrisin Chemical Name - Correct answer-Describes the chemical structure of the compound. Generic Name - Correct answer-(Official name) Assigned to a drug by the manufacturer, with the approval of the US Adopted Names Council. Official Name - Correct answer-(Generally the generic name). Name of the drug in the official reference, the USP/NF. Trade Name - Correct answer-(Brand name). Licensed name under which a drug prepared by the specific manufacturer is sold. Side Effects - Correct answer-Desirable or undesirable effects of a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving the drug. Local Effect - Correct answer-Having an effect in the immediate area of administration. Systemic Effect - Correct answer-Having an effect throughout the body. Idiosyncrasy - Correct answer-A peculiar, unusual, individual response to a drug. Tolerance - Correct answer-Need for increased dose of a drug to produce the same physical and/or psychological effect. Cumulation - Correct answer-Increased effects of a drug that is not completely metabolized or excreted before another dose is administered. Synergism - Correct answer-Drug interaction in which the effect of two drugs in combination is greater than the effect of each drug given seperately. Antagonism - Correct answer-Drug interaction in which one drug inhibits or cancels the effect of the other drug. Distribution - Correct answer-Drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells. Biotransformation - Correct answer-Drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted. Excretion - Correct answer-Drugs leaving the body. List 6 routes of administration for medications: - Correct answer-Oral, buccal, rectal/vaginal, sublingual, topical, inhalation. Syrups - Correct answer-A heavy sugar and water solution with flavoring. Spirits - Correct answer-Alcohol mixed with a volatile oil. Tincture - Correct answer-10-20% drug solution in alcohol and/or water. Fluid Extract - Correct answer-A highly concentrated alcohol solution. Elixir - Correct answer-A solution of alcohol, water, sweetener, an d aromatics. Emulsion - Correct answer-Oils and fats suspended in water. Magma - Correct answer-A mixture of heavy particles in water. Gels - Correct answer-A thick mixture of fine particles with water. Liniment - Correct answer-Designed to be rubbed in. Lotion - Correct answer-Designed to be patted on. Ointment - Correct answer-A preparation in a base of lanolin or petrolatum. .Opthalmalic - Correct answer-A sterile preparation for application in the eye. et - Correct answer-and per - Correct answer-through (or y) s (with a line above it) - Correct answer-without ss (with a line above it) - Correct answer-semi or half Grains, drams, pint, and quart are measurements under which system? - Correct answer-Apothecary Divide 1/3 by 2/5 - Correct answer-5/6 (1/3 x 5/2 = 5/6) Convert to fractions: 0.4, 1.25, 0.1, .75, and .25 - Correct answer-2/5, 1 1/4, 1/10, 3/4, and 1/4 What are the body's 3 lines of defense against germs? - Correct answer-Skin, leukocytes and antibodies. Amoxicillin, Pen Vee K, and ampicillin are all part of what drug family? - Correct answerPenicillins Keflex, Duricef, and cephalexin are all part of what drug family? - Correct answerCephalosporins Bactrim is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Sulfonamides fluorouracil is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Antimetabolites Leukeran is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Alkylating Agents Minocin and Vibramycin are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Tetracyclines neomycin and Mycifradin are part of what drug family? - Correct answerAminoglycosides EEs and Erythrocin are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Erythromycins Antibiotics used in cancer therapy. - Correct answer-bleomycin What 2 ways do anti-infectives fight infection - Correct answer-bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic bacteriocidal - Correct answer-kills bacteria bacteriostatic - Correct answer-inhibits bacterial growth Antibiotic - Correct answer-A substance produced by a living microorganisms that can destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Can be produced in a lab. Microorganism - Correct answer-Organisms so small they are only visible with a microscope. Pathogen - Correct answer-An microorganism capable of causing disease What are the 3 layers of the skin? - Correct answer-epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous What are 6 symptoms of skin disorders? - Correct answer-Pruritus, erythema, scaling, lesions, ulcerations, and hives. Ecchymosis - Correct answer-Discoloration of the skin or bruising caused by leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue. Erythema - Correct answer-Reddening of the skin caused by dilation if capillaries. Psoriasis - Correct answer-Chronic skin condition of unknown cause; characterized by itching, red macules, papules or plaques covered with silvery scales. Ulceration - Correct answer-Open sore. Selsun, Clearasil, and Tegrin are all part of what drug family? - Correct answerKeratolytics Caladryl, Ivy Dry, and Tucks are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Astringents Benzoin spray is considered to be what kind of drug? - Correct answer-Protectants Atarax is considered to be what kind of drug? - Correct answer-Antipruritics Bactine, Topicort, and Condran are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Antiinflammatories Bactroban, Neosporin, and Silvadene are part of what drug family? - Correct answerAnti-infectives Phisohex and Betadine are part of what drug family? - Correct answerAntiseptics/Disinfectants Solarcaine and Xylocaine are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Anesthetics (topical) Kwell, Eurax, and RID are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Parasiticides Elase and Granulex are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Enzymes Name 3 comonenets of blood. - Correct answer-Plasma, leukocytes, and erythrocytes. List 6 symptoms of Cardiovascular disorders. - Correct answer-Dyspnea, dysrhythmia, angina, hemoptysis, edema, and cardiac arrest. Angina pectoris - Correct answer-Chest pain resulting from lack of oxygen in the heart tissue. Arrhythmia - Correct answer-Irregular heartbeat Artery - Correct answer-A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart Atherosclerosis - Correct answer-Accumulation of cholesterol and lipids on the wall of the arteries. Cyanosis - Correct answer-A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. Diastolic Pressure - Correct answer-Force of the blood when the heart is at rest between contractions. Edema - Correct answer-Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial tissues. Embolism - Correct answer-Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance blocking the vessel. Myocardium - Correct answer-Heart muscle Orthostatic Hypotension - Correct answer-A condition of low blood pressure that occurs when a person rises from a sitting or lying position. Phlebitis - Correct answer-Inflammation of a vein. Systolic Pressure - Correct answer-Force of blood pushing against the artery walls when the ventricles contract. Thrombus - Correct answer-A blood clot formed in a blood vessel. Vein - Correct answer-Vessel that carries blood toward the heart. Levophed is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Vasoconstrictors NTG, Cardizem, and Inderal are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Coronary Vasodilators Vasodilan and hydralazine are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Peripheral Vasodilators Lopressor, Altace, and Norvasc are part pf what drug family? - Correct answerAntihypertensives Digoxin, and Lanoxin are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Cardiac Glycosides Questran is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Antilipemics Coumadin is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Anticoagulants Neo-synephrine and Sudafed are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Hematinics Theodur, Isuprel, and Proventil are part of what drug family? - Correct answerCoagulants Name 6 components of the Respiratory System. - Correct answer-Nose/mouth, pharynx, trachea, larynx/epiglottis, bronchi, and alveoli. Alveoli - Correct answer-Air sacs located in the lungs that permit the exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide through capi;;ary walls. Dyspnea - Correct answer-Difficult or labored breathing Hyperpnea - Correct answer-Breathing too rapidly and too deeply. Orthopnea - Correct answer-Difficulty breathing when lying down. Productive Cough - Correct answer-A cough that brings up mucus. Sputum - Correct answer-Abnormally thick fluid formed in the lower respiratory tract that may contain blood, pus or bacteria. Tachypnea - Correct answer-Rapid breathing. Codeine is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Narcotic Antitussives Benylin and Tessalon are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Nonnarcotic Antitussives Robitussin is part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Expectorants Neo-synephrine and Sudafed are part of what drug family? - Correct answerDecongestants Phenergan, Benadryl and Allegra are part of what drug family? - Correct answerAntihistamines Theodur, Isuperl, and Proventil are part of what drug family? - Correct answerBronchodialators Flonase and Nasocort are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Corticosteroids Isoniazid and Rifampin are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Antitubercular Ammonia and Caffeine are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Respiratory Stimulants Name the 2 divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System - Correct answer-Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Name 6 systems affected by the Autonomic Nervous System - Correct answerDigestive, respiratory, urinary, genital, endocrine, and vascular. Name 6 components that make up the eye. - Correct answer-Aqueous humor, lens, optic nerve, retina, conjunctival sac, and retina. Name 3 components that make up the ear. - Correct answer-Eardrum, eustachian tube, and acoustic nerve. Name 6 symptoms of Nervous System disorders. - Correct answer-Tremor, vertigo, stupor, spasticity, paralysis, and insomnia. Autonomic - Correct answer-Automatic, involuntary Bradykinesia - Correct answer-Slowness of movement. Conjunctiva - Correct answer-Thin mucous membrane lining the eye sockets and the eyelids. Impulse - Correct answer-Electrochemical message transmitted by nerve cells. Neuron - Correct answer-Primary functional units of the nervous system. Olfactory - Correct answer-Pertaining to smell. Otic - Correct answer-Pertaining to the ear. Prostigmin, and Isopto-Carpine are part of what drug family? - Correct answerCholinergics Cogentin, Artane and Symmetrel are part of what drug family? - Correct answerCholinergic Blockers Adrenalin and Isuprel are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Adrenergics Timoptic and Inderal are part of what drug family? - Correct answer-Adrenergic Blockers