CRITICAL THINKING - PART 1

One of the areas in which you will be tested on is the area of analysis and critical thinking. These areas test your ability to read and interpret diagrams and to make sense and conclusions out of given information. For example, given the label below:



1. Which of the following conditions can destroy the potency of the drug?
      A. Storage within the temperature range of 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit
      B. Storage in a humid and wet closet.
      C.  Storage at normal room temperature.
      D. There is not enough information on the label.

2. Which of the following can result in unwarranted effects of the drug?
      A. Alcohol
      B. Tranquilizers
      C.  Sedatives
      D. All of the above

3. What are the indications for using this drug?
      A. Glaucoma
      B. Chronic bronchitis
      C. Hay fever with itchy throat
      D. Enlarged prostate

4. A person taking this drug must be careful when driving or using machinery, because ______ .
     A. It relaxes the muscles
     B. It causes irritation of the nerves
     C. It causes drowsiness
     D. All of the above is true

5. Which of the following symptoms will the drug relieve?
     A. dizziness
     B. drowsiness
     C. diarrhea
     D. Itchy throat and watery eyes

6. Care should be taken if the person has  the following conditions:
     A. Prostate enlargement
     B. Upper respiratory allergies
     C. Glaucoma
     D. A and C both correct

7. The active ingredient, chlorpheniramine maleate, is classified as ____________ .
     A. Antihypertensive drug
     B. Antiepileptic drug
     C. Antihistamine drug
     D. Antiglaucoma drug

8.  The following are components of the drug:
     A. Lactose and sucrose
     B. Lactose and magnesium stearate
     C. Microcrystalline cellulose and maltose
     D. Microcrystalline cellulose and sucrose


Answers: 
1. B    2. D   3. C    4. C     5. D     6. D       7. C      8. B