Part of the Pharmacology practice questions exam area.
This page holds 617 free practice questions for Chapter 13, Principles of Pharmacology, covering pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, autonomic receptors, drug classes, and adverse effects. They are written for paramedic and EMT students working through Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, 9th edition. Every question shows the correct answer with a short explanation as soon as you tap, so you learn while you test rather than waiting until the end.
Study it two ways: the 10 Question Blitz, a quick round where every right answer lights a siren and any misses lead into Lights & Sirens, a 5-in-a-row drill on that section, or the full 100-question test drawn at random from the whole chapter. After each test you get a score and a section-by-section breakdown. Progress on the full test is saved on your device, so you can stop and pick up later.
The generic name of a drug is:
Answer: C. A nonproprietary name derived from the chemical name
Acetaminophen is generic; Tylenol is a trade name. The generic name is usually a shortened form of the chemical name.
Opioid analgesics such as morphine and fentanyl act by:
Answer: A. Binding opioid receptors in the CNS
Respiratory depression is the main hazard.
Controlled substances carried on an ambulance must be:
Answer: C. Secured, counted, and documented
They must be secured, counted at shift change, and documented for every use and waste. Accountability prevents diversion.
Most students use the 10 Question Blitz for daily practice and take the full 100-question test in the days before a class exam or NREMT practice. Lights & Sirens after a blitz is the fastest way to close gaps the night before a test.
Every question in this chapter is also listed by section, with answers, on the topic pages above. See all paramedic topics or take the NREMT paramedic practice test.
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These practice questions were written for this site. They are not the publisher's test bank and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jones & Bartlett Learning, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Use them alongside your textbook and your instructor's objectives.