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Medication Aide Test Most Comprehensive Qs & Answers - to Pass the Exam, 100% Verified - UPDATEDDrug action is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action EXCEPT: A. The patien ... t's intelligence B. The size and age of the patient C. Other drugs the resident is taking D. Time and route of administration Answer: A. The patient's intelligence Expert-Verified Explanation: • Drug action depends on numerous physiological and pharmacological factors, such as age-related metabolism, concurrent medications, and the timing or method (route) of administration. • A patient’s intelligence level does not directly affect how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, or excreted. • In contrast, factors such as body size (weight, body mass), organ function, and drug interactions have a profound impact on a medication’s effectiveness and safety. 2) Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye medication? A. IM, IV, SQ B. Stat, n.p.o., h.s. C. bid, qid, tid, qod D. OD, OU, OS, opth. Answer: D. OD, OU, OS, opth. Expert-Verified Explanation: • Some medications are derived from animal substances: insulin (commonly from pork or recombinant DNA sources) and heparin (traditionally sourced from animal tissues). • The other examples (like furosemide, iron supplements, or castor oil) come from different sources (synthetic, mineral, or plant). 6) A patient may take two drugs for hypertension because of their: A. Antagonistic effect B. Potentiation , C. Synergistic effect D. Idiosyncratic response Answer: C. Synergistic effect Expert-Verified Explanation: • A synergistic effect occurs when two drugs taken together produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. • In hypertension, combination therapy that has a synergistic effect may improve blood pressure control. 11) Examples of drugs made from plant sources are: A. Iron and salt B. Heparin and insulin C. Digitalis and opium D. Sulfa drugs and hydroxyurea Answer: C. Digitalis and opium Expert-Verified Explanation: • Digitalis derives from the foxglove plant and opium from the poppy plant. • Heparin and insulin come from animal sources, whereas many sulfa drugs and hydroxyurea are synthetic or semi-synthetic. 12) The generic name is usually the same as the: A. Brand name , B. Chemical name C. Official name D. Trade name Answer: C. Official name Expert-Verified Explanation: • A “generic name” often becomes the official name once recognized by official compendiums. • The brand (trade) name is distinct and owned by the manufacturer. 13) The action of a drug is: A. A desirable effect that occurs apart from the primary purpose of giving the drug B. The chemical effect on body cells C. An unintentional effect of a drug D. The study of the body's responses to a drug Answer: B. The chemical effect on body cell Expert-Verified Explanation: • The action or mechanism of action is how the drug chemically or physiologically affects cells or tissues. • Side effects (desirable or undesirable) are separate from the primary intended action. [Show More]

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