Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

The definition of the term "therapeutic" is:

Curative
Causative
Prophylactic
Toxic

The amount to be administered at one time

is known as the:
Total amount
Dosage ordered
Dose on hand
Desired dose

Diluents
Milligrams
Ounces
Suspensions

A pancreatic hormone that stimulates

glucose metabolism is known as:
Warfarin
Insulin
Bilirubin
Heparin

A numerical relationship chart that is used

to determine body surface area is a:
BSA
Pharmacopoeia
Nomogram
Formula

The most common form of solid oral

medication is the:
Tablet
Lozenge
Gelcap
Granule

To prevent medication errors, which of the

following abbreviations should be avoided?
q.i.d
p.r.n.
U
t.i.d.

Before calculating a child's dose by body

weight, you must convert his weight into:
Kilograms
Grams
Milligrams
Pounds

In the formula D / H x Q = X, the "D"

stands for:
Dosage available
Dose on hand
Desired dosage
Dosage ordered

A dropper that is marked with graduated

measurements is:
Calibrated
Conical
A syringe
A teaspoon

True or False
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The formula D/H x Q = X is used to

calculate the dose on hand.
True
False

Unscored tablets may be broken into parts.

True
False

The most common type of combined insulin

is 70/30.
True
False

Regular insulin injections should be rotated

to various body sites to prevent scarring.
True
False

Pediatric dosages are most often calculated

by using the childs age and height.
True
False

True
False

Medication errors are three times higher

among elderly adults than in children and
infants.
True
False

Therapeutic means curative.

True
False

A dropper that is marked with graduated

measurements is referred to as calibrated.
True
False

True
False

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presented with a pulldown menu

containing the letters A through J. For
each item below, use the pull-down menu
to select the letter that labels the correct
part of the image.
1.1 Liver
1.2 Feces
1.3 Bloodstream
1.4 Kidney
1.5 Drugs
1.6 Small intestine
1.7 Urine
1.8 Large intestine
1.9 Drugs
1.10 Stomach

Labeling
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This question presents 4 items numbered 1.1 through 1.4. Each item
is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through
D. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter
that labels the correct part of the image.
1.1 Muscle
1.2 Epidermis
1.3 Subcutaneous tissue
1.4 Dermis

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

In the ambulatory care setting, most

medicines are ordered:
Stat
In liquid form
ASAP
In tablet form

Which of the following is the most common

route by which medications are given?
IV
Oral
Topical
SC

Three
Four
Two
One

Medication errors must be documented in

the medical record with:
The signature of the individual who made the error
A pen containing indelible ink
The initials of the physician in charge
The initials of the medical office administrator

Since suppositories are designed to melt at

body temperature, they are usually kept:
In ice
In the refrigerator
At room temperature
Warm

The first sulfa antimicrobial drug was:

Sulfanilamide
Sulfadiazine
Sulfasalazine
Glycol

Aseptic technique is used when

administering parenteral drugs, because
these drugs require which type of
procedure?
Invasive
Infective
Isotonic
Iodized

Drugs that are absorbed through the

gastrointestinal tract are known as:
Percutaneous
Parenteral
Enteral
Intrathecal

Which of the following is often used as a

diluent in parenteral medications?
Alcohol
Cocoa butter
Sterile normal saline
Powder

Dull or damaged needles should:

Used only once, then discarded
Be repaired
Be sharpened
Never be used

rue or False
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A zero should always be placed to the left of

a decimal to avoid medication
administration errors.
True
False

Medications should be checked three times

before being administered.
True
False

There are three rights of drug

administration.
True
False

You should always check for allergies before

administering medications.
True
False

The unitdose system can reduce

medication errors significantly because
medications are already in the correct dose.
True
False

True
False

The medical record is the legal document

recording both the order for the medication
and its administration.
True
False

Medication errors are most prevalent

during self-administration.
True
False

Thousands of medication errors occur each

year in U.S. hospitals.
True
False

A medication history should always be

obtained prior to giving any medication.

True
False

Fill-in-the-Blank
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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The route of drug administration through the GI tract is known as the
route.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The most common route by which medications are given is the
route.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
A tube placed directly into the patients stomach is a

tube.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
In order to minimize the risk of infection,
utilized.

technique must be

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answer.
Most needles are disposable, and made of stainless

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Intradermal injections are usually given in areas of the body that have little
growth.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Drugs that are irritating to subcutaneous tissue are commonly administered
as

injections.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
When topical applications are applied to intact skin, this is called a
route.

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

In prescriptions, Roman numerals are

commonly used to express units of the:
English system
Avoirdupois system
Apothecary system
Metric system

Fractions are used in apothecary and

household measures for:
Ratios only
Dosage calculations
Numbers greater than 1 unit
Numbers that are less than zero

'Added to'
'Multiplied by'
'Divided by'
'Subtracted from'

Decimal fractions, or decimals, are used in

which of the following systems?
Apothecary
Avoirdupois
Metric
Household

When writing a decimal fraction, always

place a:
Multiple of 10 as the numerator
Zero to the left of the decimal point
One to the left of the decimal point
Zero to the right of the decimal point

3
5
1
6

The two quantities in a ratio are separated

by a colon, which means:
Multiplication
Equivalent
Percentage
Division

The term "percent (%)" means:

Hundredths
Hundreds
Thousandths
Tenths

If you are required to cross-multiply the

fractions and , by which number would
you multiply the "4" in the first fraction?
2
1
3
4

When working with numbers that range

from 1 to 30, only three Roman numerals
are required, used in various combinations.
Which of the following sets of Roman
numerals is correct?
I, X, L
V, X, M
I, V, X
I, V, C

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

The medications most commonly

administered by means of troches include:
Glucose
Nitroglycerin
Nicotine
Cough suppressants

An important cardiac glycoside is:

Digoxin
Glucose
Heparin
Insulin

Enteric coatings may be used to keep a drug

from dissolving in the:
Esophagus
Stomach
Bloodstream
Gallbladder

"Vital signs" are commonly abbreviated as:

Vit
Rx
VS
Tx

For rapid absorption, sublingual tablets

must be dissolved:
Underneath the skin
In the cheek
In the intestines
Under the tongue

Preparations that must be shaken before

being administered are known as mixtures
or:
Powders
Capsules
Suspensions
Ointments

A prescription cannot be carried out if it is

not:
Phoned in
Signed by the pharmacist
Signed by the pharmacy technician
Signed by the physician

Prescriptions in hospitals are usually

written on a drug chart or physician order
sheet, then transcribed onto a:
Faxed prescription form
Prescription pad
Sticker placed on the patient's clothes
Medication Administration Record (MAR)

The first successful gene therapy was used

in 1990, to treat:
The common cold
An immune system defect in children
Pneumonia
Cancer

An example of a drug commonly

administered transdermally is:
Insulin
Heparin
Nicotine
Warfarin

True or False

This activity contains 10 questions.

Every drug may have two different types of

names.
True
False

A drugs generic name is also called its

nonproprietary name.
True
False

A drugs trade name is also known as its

brand name.
True
False

True
False

Nicotine is derived from a plant.

True
False

Iodine is a mineral product.

True
False

To make a solid oral medication, a liquid

must be dissolved into a powder.
True
False

Oral liquids are more rapidly absorbed

than oral solids.
True
False

Tablets or capsules that dissolve in the

intestine instead of the stomach are known
as troches.
True
False

Topical drugs are applied to the skin, and

usually provide a localized effect.
True
False

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

Apothecary system
Avoirdupois system
Household system
Metric system

Which of the following is the most

frequently used parameter, and is essential
as a dosage unit?
Weight
Length
Energy
Volume

The basic unit of weight in the metric

system is the:
Gram
Kilogram
Liter
Meter

Milliliter
Milliequivalent
Liter
Ounce

In the household system, the only units of

measurement used to measure drugs are
units of:
Mass
Weight
Volume
Length

Which of the following is not measured in

units?
Heparin
Aspirin
Penicillin
Insulin

1.8C - 32
5/9 x C + 32
5/9 x C - 32
1.8C + 32

Most prescriptions and medication orders

are written in the:
Avoirdupois system
Household system
Roman numeral system
Metric system
This activity contains 10 questions.

The temperature measurement scale most

commonly used in the United States is:
Mercury
Centigrade
Celsius
Fahrenheit

3 teaspoons
2 teaspoons
cup
1 cup

True or False

International units measure medications in

terms of physical weight or volume.
True
False

A milliliter is 1/1,000 of a liter.

True
False

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

(centigrade).
True
False

True
False

The basic unit of Apothecary volume is the

minim.
True
False

Fill-in-the-Blank
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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The average human body temperature in Fahrenheit is

degrees.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
A standard of measure, weight, or any other similar quantity is known as a
.

Within the question text below, there is one

text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The basic unit of volume in the Apothecary system is the

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The system of measurement used in most U.S. homes is the
system.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
The Celsius scale is used in

countries of the world.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
1/1000 of a liter is a

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answer.
The abbreviation for cubic centimeter is

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answer.
A tablespoon equals

Multiple Choice

teaspoons.

Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C

and eight members of the:
Vitamin B group
Vitamin E group
Vitamin D group
Vitamin A group

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) acts as a(n):

Enzyme
Diuretic
CNS depressant
Antioxidant

The major minerals include calcium,

phosphorus, potassium, magnesium,
chlorine, and:
Amino acid
Sulfur
Sodium
Carotene

The major condition caused by iron

deficiency is:
Hemophilia
Anemia
Thrombosis
Stroke

A lack of iodine in the diet contributes to

several deficiency diseases, such as
cretinism and:
Goiter
Diabetes
Gigantism
Retarded sexual maturation

Essential fatty acids must be provided by

the diet, and are contained in linoleic and
linolenic acids, which are found in:
Dairy products
Vegetable oils
Animal muscles
Prostaglandins

Cobalamin (vitamin B12) is found only in:

Animal products
Plant products
Milk
Soy

True or False
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Vitamins are classified as macronutrients.

True
False

Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin.

True
False

Proteins supply the body with more energy

than do carbohydrates.
True
False

Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate.

True
False

Vitamin A is also known as retinol.

True
False

Total parenteral nutrition is usually

indicated for people with peptic ulcers.
True
False

Excess storage of copper in the body can

result in Wilsons disease.
True
False

It is difficult to obtain enough calcitonin

without consuming milk or other dairy
foods.
True
False

The B-complex vitamins are stored in the

body.

This activity contains 10 questions.

True
False

True
False

Fill-in-the-Blank

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Riboflavin is part of the

-vitamin group.

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answer.
Lack of iron in the diet can cause

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answer.
Dairy products provide a good source of the mineral known as

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answer.
Malnourished refers to anyone whose diet is

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

The term "pathogenic" means:

Biological
Nuclear
Disease-causing
Chemical

Single-celled organisms with a cell wall and

cellular organelles are known as:
Viruses
Fungi
Bacteria
Pathogens

Fungi
Viruses
Parasites
Bacteria

The term "bactericidal" means:

Antibiotic
Killing microbes
Derived from molds
Systemic

The most common superinfection is:

Hepatotoxicity
Candidiasis
Thrush
Diarrhea

Patients with weakened immune systems

are considered to be:
Encephalitic
Immunocompromised
HAART
Drug-resistant

Control of infectious disease occurrence

depends on breaking the:
Portal of exit
Reservoir
Antibiotic resistance
Chain of transmission

The original penicillin was:

Penicillin A
Penicillin B
Penicillin G
Penicillin I

For patients who are allergic to penicillins,

which of the following types of drugs are
commonly used instead for infections?
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins

One type of agent that has become a

dominant class of antimicrobials since 1990
is:
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
Fluoroquinolones
Quinolones

True or False
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Bactericidal means killing microbes.

True
False

Cephalosporins are classified into six

generations.
True
False

Precautions for the use of penicillins include

pregnancy and lactation.
True
False

Acyclovir is commonly used to treat HIV

and AIDS.
True
False

Infection is the most common cause of death

for many people afflicted with a chronic or
critical illness
True
False

True
False

Tetracyclines can be taken up to three years

after their expiration dates.
True
False

Most people with HIV show no symptoms

for 1012 years.
True
False

You can get HIV/AIDS by giving blood.

True
False

True
False

Fill-in-the-Blank
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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Many cases of gastric ulcer are due to the bacterium

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a
organisms.

range of

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Agents that have become a dominant class of antimicrobials are known as
.

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics slow the growth of

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text entry field where you can enter your
answer.
Most penicillins treat gram-

infections.

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answer.
Viruses take over

cells in order to replicate themselves.

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answer.
The first antibacterial agent was

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answer.
Most tuberculosis cases affect the

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The use of tetracyclines has reduced because of widespread

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answer.
The cure for HIV or AIDS is

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

A common candidiasis infection of the

mouth is known as:
Thrush
Gossypol
Aspergillosis
Thrombophlebitis

An organism that lives on or in another,

drawing its nourishment from its host, is
known as a:
Parasite
Virus
Fungi
Bacterium

Renal damage
Thrombophlebitis
Loss of hearing
Fever

Malaria is caused by several species of the

protozoan:
Plasmodium
Ovale
Microzoan
Anopheles

Two protozoal organisms, Entamoeba

histolytica and Giardia lamblia, frequently
cause:
Malaria
Thrush
Dermatophyte infections
Dysentery

Dysentery
Giardiasis
Amebiasis
Colitis

Fungal superinfections usually occur in the

anal, genital, and:
Ear areas
Eye areas
Skin areas
Oral areas

Gametes are:
Germ cells
Egg cells
Sperm cells
Liver cells

"Trichomonas vaginalis" causes

"trichomoniasis," which is common in the
United States, and is transmitted:
By contact with infected skin of another person
By insects
Sexually
By spores

A fungal infection is termed a:

Filamentous
Phagocytosis
Local infection
Mycosis

True or False
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A fungal infection is termed a mycosis.

True
False

Thrush commonly affects the skin.

True
False

A parasite lives on or in another organism.

True
False

Malaria is caused by several species of the

protozoan Plasmodium.
True
False

Dysentery is an inflammatory disease of the

lower intestinal tract.
True
False

The most commonly reported intestinal

protozoal infection in the U.S. is giardiasis.
True
False

Fungal superinfections usually occur in the

eyes and ears.
True
False

Nystatin is sold under the trade name

Mycostatin.
True
False

Gametes are germ cells.

True
False

Trichomonas vaginalis is transmitted by

spores.
True
False

Multiple Choice
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The immune system is part of the:

Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
Integumentary system
Reproductive system

White blood cells are also known as:

Erythrocytes
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Biologics

Lymphocytes respond to the presence of

cancer cells, foreign proteins, and invading:
Antigens
Lymphocytes
Pathogens
Antibodies

T cells, which comprise about 80% of

circulating lymphocytes, are the primary
cells that provide:
Antibodies
Antigens
Plasma cells
Cell-mediated immunity

Antibodies react with specific chemical

targets called:
Antigens
Macrophages
Immunoglobulins
Natural killer cells

Active immunization is also known as:

Immunoglobulin activity
Passive immunity
Vaccination
Active immunity

A chemical produced by a microorganism

that can be harmful is known as a:
Biologic
Toxin
Immunogen
Antibiotic

A dose given to increase the effectiveness of

the original medication is known as a(n):
Booster
Nosocomial
Toxoid
Annual

Immune globulin (Ig) is given by injection

into a(n):
Muscle
Vein
Artery
Mucous membrane

The Advisory Committee on Immunization

Practices recommends that children be
immunized against how many infectious
diseases (as well as for hepatitis A in areas
of high incidence)?
Ten
Six
Five
Eight

True or False
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The immune system is part of the lymphatic

system.
True
False

True
False

T-cells are the main cells that provide cellmediated immunity.

True
False

Antibodies react with specific chemical

targets called immunoglobulins.
True
False

Active immunization is also known as

vaccination.
True
False

True
False

Proteins present in the blood that contain

antibodies are known as globulins.
True
False

The term activated means vaccinated.

True
False

Inactivated vaccines have been killed.

True
False

True
False

Labeling
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This question presents 9 items numbered

1.1 through 1.9. Each item is presented
with a pulldown menu containing the letters
A through I. For each item below, use the
pull-down menu to select the letter that
labels the correct part of the image.

1.1 Spleen
1.2 Tonsil
1.3 Reticular fiber network
1.4 Connective tissue sheath
1.5 Lymph node
1.6 Thymus
1.7 Direction of lymph flow
1.8 Lymphocytes and macrophagee
1.9 Lymphatic vessel

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

Drugs that reduce elevated body

temperature (fever) to normal levels are
known as:
Analgesics
Anti-inflammatories
Anesthetics
Antipyretics

Analgesics that are consumed in excess of

10,000 tons annually are the:
Salicylates

Non-salicylates
Acetaminophens
COX-2 inhibitors

A medication that induces sleep or stupor

and alters mood and behavior is referred to
as:
An opioid receptor
An alkaloid
A narcotic
An analgesic

Aspirin can worsen any condition involving:

Headache
Bleeding
Fever
Pain

Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Cholestyramine
Aspirin

Indiscriminate use of codeine can lead to:

Hypertension
Insomnia
Dependence
Excessive coughing

Which of the following is prescribed for

narcotic overdose?
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Naloxone
Morphine

Acetylsalicylic acid is commonly referred to

as:
Indomethacin
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen

A popular trade name for ibuprofen is:

Advil
Indocin
Celebrex
Tylenol

A popular trade name for acetaminophen is:

Bayer
Tylenol
Nembutal
Motrin

True or False
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Prolonged administration of large doses of

aspirin can result in massive GI
hemorrhage.
True
False

Anti-inflammatory drugs should never be

used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
True
False

Narcotic analgesics often are used to

suppress coughing.
True
False

Acetaminophen is available by prescription

only.
True
False

Applying ice to an inflamed area can stop

inflammation.
True
False

Cortisone covers up pain, but can cause

irreversible joint damage.
True
False

Fevers are usually due to protozoal

infections.
True
False

Suppressing fever symptoms usually heals

the patient.
True
False

True
False

Pain that lasts a long time is called acute

pain.
True
False

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

The second most common cause of death in

the United States is:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Renal disease
Hepatic disease

A sarcoma is a malignant growth of:

Muscle or connective tissue
Bone
Lung tissue
Skin

The final step of the cell cycle, when the cell

splits into two new cells, is known as:
DNA synthesis
Mitosis
Gap stage
Resting stage

The treatment of choice for many solid

tumors is:
Radiation
Immunotherapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy

Most alkylating agents cause:

Generalized seizures
Paralysis
Alopecia (hair loss)
Constipation

All of the following are among the most

common types of cancers, except:
Renal
Prostate
Breast
Colorectal

Which of the following is the leading cause

of cancer death?
Colorectal cancer
Prostate cancer
Lung cancer
Breast cancer

The spreading of cancer cells from a

primary to a secondary site is known as:
Malignancy
Angiogenesis
Differentiation
Metastasis

Cancer cells are also referred to as tumors

or:
Invaders
Angiogenes
Neoplasms
WBCs

Cancer-causing agents such as radiation,

viruses, or chemicals are termed:
Suppressing
Hyperplasic
Carcinogenic
Alkylating

True or False
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Plant alkaloids are commonly used to treat

cancer.
True
False

Mytosis occurs in the G2 phase of the cell

cycle.
True
False

The majority of antitumor antibiotics

inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis.
True
False

Interferon is a human protein used to treat

cancer.
True
False

A sore that does not heal is not a sign of

cancer.
True
False

Most alkylating agents cause alopecia.

True
False

Cancer can be caused by lesions in cellular

DNA.
True
False

Cases of cancer increased dramatically from

1950 to the present.
True
False

True
False

Chemotherapy often causes an increased

attention span.
True
False

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

Nerve cells are also known as:

Synapses
Neurons
Neurotransmitters
Junctions

Chemical substances released by neurons

are known as:
Neurons
Junctions
Synapses
Neurotransmitters

The brain and spinal cord form the:

Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Central nervous system (CNS)
Cerebrum
Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

The largest part of the brain is the:

Diencephalon
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Cerebrum

An inability to coordinate muscle activity is

known as:
Absence seizure
Tonic-clonic seizure
Muscular depression
Ataxia

PNS
ANS
CNS
Brainstem

Barbiturates primarily are used to treat:

Bradycardia
Insomnia
Headache
Nausea

The most commonly used and recognizable

drug in the hydantoin group is:
Thorazine
Phenobarbital
Lithium
Phenytoin

The cure for Parkinson's disease is:

Acetylcholine
Benztropine
Unknown
Levodopa

Cerebellum
Diencephalon
Brainstem
Basal ganglia

True or False
This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum.
True
False
End of Question 1

Question 2.
There are six different types of epilepsy.
True
False
End of Question 2

Question 3.
The symptoms of Parkinsons disease grow worse over time.
True
False
End of Question 3

Question 4.
Grand-mal seizures are also known as tonicclonic seizures.
True
False

End of Question 4

Question 5.
Barbiturates are commonly referred to as downers.
True
False
End of Question 5

Question 6.
Nerve cells are also known as neurotransmitters.
True
False
End of Question 6

Question 7.
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
True
False
End of Question 7

Question 8.
The smallest part of the brain is the brainstem.
True
False
End of Question 8

Question 9.
The gray matter in the medulla makes up the basal ganglia.
True
False
End of Question 9

Question 10.
Abnormal electrical brain activity constitutes seizures.
True
False

Labeling
This activity contains 1 question.

This question presents 10 items

numbered 1.1 through 1.10. Each item is
presented with a pulldown menu
containing the letters A through J. For
each item below, use the pull-down menu
to select the letter that labels the correct
part of the image.
1.1 Phrenic nerve
1.2 Conus medullaris
1.3 Sciatic nerve

1.4 Cauda equina (horse's tail)

1.5 Ulnar nerve
1.6 Foramen magnum
1.7 Radial nerve
1.8 Femoral nerve
1.9 Median nerve
1.10 Spinal cord
Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
The two major systems controlling bodily functions are the endocrine system and the:
Reproductive system
Nervous system
Muscular system
Urinary system
End of Question 1

Question 2.
The communication sites of neurons are called:
Cholinergic neurons
Synapses
Ganglions
Synaptic clefts
End of Question 2

Question 3.
The parasympathetic nervous system is required for life. It maintains essential body
functions such as digestion and:
The fight or flight response
Response to stress
Breathing
Excretion
End of Question 3

Question 4.
Blood flow into the tissues is known as tissue:
Perfusion
Injection
Infusion
Resistance
End of Question 4

Question 5.
The part of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord is known as the:
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
End of Question 5

Question 6.

An aggregation of nerve cell fibers is a:

Chain
Receptor
Ganglion
Target tissue
End of Question 6

Question 7.
Cholinergic neurons release:
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
End of Question 7

Question 8.
Sympathomimetics (or adrenergic agonists) produce symptoms of:
The fight-or-flight response
Somatic transmission
Dopamine
The rest-and-relaxation response
End of Question 8

Question 9.
Beta1-receptor agonists are used to treat circulatory shock, cardiac arrest, and:
Tachycardia
Constipation

Hypotension
Hypertension
End of Question 9

Question 10.
The part of the nervous system that accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and
raises blood pressure is the:
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system

Multiple Choice
This activity contains 10 questions.

The two major systems controlling bodily

functions are the endocrine system and the:
Reproductive system
Nervous system
Muscular system
Urinary system

Cholinergic neurons
Synapses
Ganglions
Synaptic clefts

The parasympathetic nervous system is

required for life. It maintains essential body
functions such as digestion and:
The fight or flight response
Response to stress
Breathing
Excretion

Blood flow into the tissues is known as

tissue:
Perfusion
Injection
Infusion
Resistance

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system

An aggregation of nerve cell fibers is a:

Chain
Receptor
Ganglion
Target tissue

Cholinergic neurons release:

Epinephrine
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine

Sympathomimetics (or adrenergic agonists)

produce symptoms of:
The fight-or-flight response
Somatic transmission
Dopamine
The rest-and-relaxation response

Beta1-receptor agonists are used to treat

circulatory shock, cardiac arrest, and:
Tachycardia
Constipation
Hypotension
Hypertension

The part of the nervous system that

accelerates heart rate, constricts blood
vessels, and raises blood pressure is the:
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Neuromuscular junction
End of Question 1