SAMPLE TEST

Time: 60 minutes
I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20P)
PART A: GAP- FILLINGS
Listen to the dialogues two times. Choose ONE word that best completes each sentence in the
summary. Then write it on your answer sheet.
The patient – Jacklyn Cho, is talking to the ___(1)__ to get a prescription for Macrodantin, which is an
antibiotic. The patient is ___(2)__ years old. Her phone number is __(3)____ . She is covered by her
father’s __(4)___ , which is Health Choice __(5)____ and Drug Plan. The patient’s __(6)___ is UTI
and her chief symptom is burning ___(7)___ when she urinates. She is __(8)___ to tomatoes, usually
gets allergic rhinitis in the spring and she is lactose___(9) ____ . At the moment, she is __(10)____
contraceptives.
PART B: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Listen to the dialogues two times. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence. Then mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your
answer sheet.
11. The patient’s name is _________.
A. James Richer B. James Richter C. Jame Richter D. James Richer

12. The doctor’s name is _______.

A. Rebetron B. Charles Borden C. Felicia D. Julia Lane

13. The patient’s phone number is _______.

A. 8765331 B. 8675312 C. 8785231 D. 8765321

14. The patient does not _______.

A. donate blood B. take medicines
C. inject medication D. take something like heroin

15. The patient got hepatitis C from ________.

A. blood transfusion B. the latest tattoo C. injecting drugs D. the five tattoos

16. The patient is recommended taking _______ orally.

A. Rebetron B. Ribavirin C. Copper tablets D. Alpha solution

17. Interferon alpha 2b is kept in ______.

A. vials B. boxes C. sacs D. pouches

18. Rebetron is the medication used for fighting ______.

A. parsites B. bacteria C. fungi D. viruses

19. Both drugs prescribed for the patient should be used _______.
A. in the morning B. in the evening C. in the afternoon D. before the bedtime

20. The patient feels _____ when he sees needles.

A. nauseous B. dizzy C. drowsy D. lightheaded

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II. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES (30P)
SECTION A (20P): Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Then mark
a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your answer sheet.
21. Alcohol, when taken together with _____, may increase drowsiness.
A. ibuprofen B. aspirin C. corticosteroids D. tranquillizers

22. A prescription insert, or a _____, contain specific information on a prescription drug.

A. PPI B. PPP C. PTI D. PPT

23. Circumstances in which the drug should not be used are listed in __________.
A. contraindications B. precautions C. indications D. warnings

24. ________ was the first drug to treat simple pain.

A. morphine B. aspirin C. corticosteroid D. ether

25. One of the side effects of antibiotics is __________.

A. itching B. wheezing C. rash D. diarrhea

26. Information of severe unwanted effects can be found in the section of _______.
A. adverse reactions B. precautions C. contraindications D. warnings

27. _______ means low blood pressure.

A. Hypertension B. Hypotension C. hyperglycemia D. hypoglycemia

28. Cocaine was one of the first _______.

A. anesthetics B. depressants C. analgesics D. antidepressants

29. ________ is a tube which connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
A. Urethra B. Ureter C. Cholecyst D. Gallbladder

30. In the ATC system, letter A refers to ________.

A. Anti-dote B. Anatomical C. Anti-infectives D. Abdominal

31. Suppositories are usually administered _______.

A. orally B. rectally C. intravenously D. sublingually

32. _______ are preparations that need to be dissolved.

A. sollutions B. elixirs C. suspensions D. syrups

33. The cheapest form of medication is usually ________.

A. capsules B. powders C. tablets D. syrups

34. _______ are ultra-fine drug particles in dry form.

A. Drops B. Powders C. Suspensions D. Suppositories

35. _____ is the most suitable for very dry skin.

A. Cream B. Ointment C. Lotion D. Suppositories

36. _______ is the most suitable skin preparation for the scalp.
A. Lotion B. Paste C. Inhalant D. Elixir

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37. The information of a drug’s therapeutic class is usually listed in the section of _______.
A. warnings B. indications C. dosage D. description

38. Some drugs should not be used because the potential risks _______ the benefits.
A. undergo B. overcome C. outweigh D. refer to

39. Tablets are solid pills which are _______ into shape by a binding agent.
A. packing B. package C. compressed D. combined

40. Combinations of antibiotics are sometimes needed to treat ______ infections.

A. severe B. minor C. chronic D. single
SECTION B (5P): Choose the word/ phrase that means the same as the underlined word/
phrase.
41. Esophagus is a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach.
A. urinary bladder B. throat C. larynx D. gallbladder

42. Some people who receive antibiotics may develop colitis.

A. be increased B. decrease C. promote D. be encouraged

43. Some medications can be breathed into the nose.

A. exhaled B. used C. inhaled D. affected

44. Antihypertensives lower high blood pressure by widening the blood vessels.
A. tightening B. reducing C. contracting D. enlarging

45. Painkillers can help to reduce many types of pain.

A. enhance B. intensify C. increase D. relieve
SECTION C (5P): Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. Then mark the letter
of the answer you have chosen on your answer sheet.

46. People who are prescribed antihypertensives need to take them proper as prescribed.
A B C D

47. Some side affects are more severe and may disrupt the function of the kidneys, or liver.
A B C D

48. Medical searchers continually work to ensure there are effective drugs to fight bacteria.
A B C D

49. Thanks to vaccination, smallbox is the first disease wiped from the face of the earth.
A B C D

50. The ATC system divides drugs, according to the tissue or system on which they act.
A B C D

III. READING COMPREHENSION (25P)

SECTION A (10P): Read the following passage and complete each of the gaps in the passage
ONE suitable word. Then mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on
your answer sheet

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Diuretics are used to get rid of the body of extra ______ (51) ______ or salt. People with high blood
pressure, heart failure, swollen tissues, and kidney disease often use diuretics to treat these _______
______ (52) ______.
Swelling ______ (53) ______ by excess fluid in the body's tissues is known as edema. Mild edema
often goes away _____ (54) ______ its own, but some cases need to be treated _____ (55) ______
diuretics.
Prescription diuretics are commonly called water pills, and their first effect is to ______ (56) ______
urination. Diuretics should not be used to achieve weight _____ (57) ______.
Type of diuretics _____ (58) ______: loop, potassium sparing and thiazide. Potassium-sparing
diuretics do not reduce blood pressure, but they also ______ (59) ______ a loss of potassium.
Amiloride is an example. They are considered weak diuretics, and they may be used with thiazides or
loop diuretics. They must not be used with potassium _______ (60) ______.
51. A. fluid B. pressure C. solution D. flow
52. A. conditions B. levels C. disease D. symptoms
53. A. lead to B. resulted C. caused D. given
54. A. by B. with C. on D. to
55. A. as B. with C. for D. to
56. A. decrease B. increase C. rise D. reduce
57. A. measure B. gain C. scale D. loss
58. A. include B. consist in C. conclude D. recover
59. A. increase B. promote C. encourage D. prevent
60. A. mineral B. supplements C. vitamin D. level
SECTION B (15P). Read the text and answer the questions below in complete sentences.
Dosage and Administration
The dose is the amount of drug taken at any one time. This can be expressed as the weight of drug
(e.g. 250 mg), volume of drug solution (e.g. 10 mL, 2 drops), the number of dosage forms (e.g. 1
capsule, 1 suppository) or some other quantity (e.g. 2 puffs).
The dosage form is the physical form of a dose of drug. Common dosage forms include tablets,
capsules, creams, ointments, aerosols and patches. Each dosage form may also have a number of
specialized forms such as extended-release, buccal, dispersible and chewable tablets.
The route of administration is the way the dosage form is given. Common routes of administration
include oral, rectal, inhalation, nasal and topical.
The optimal dosage is the dosage that gives the desired effect with minimum side effects.
There are many factors taken into consideration when deciding a dose of drug - including age of the
patient, weight, sex, ethnicity, liver and kidney function and whether the patient smokes. Other
medicines may also affect the drug dose.
Dosage instructions are written on the doctor's prescription or hospital chart, and on the pharmacy
label of a prescribed medicine. Dosage instructions are also found on the packaging and inserts of
over-the-counter medicines.
61. How many dosage forms are mentioned in the text?
62. What is the administration method of drug?
63. What are the factors considered when a dose of a drug is decided?

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64. Where can you find the dosage instruction?
65. What do “2 drops” and “2 puffs” (in the first paragraph) mean?
IV. WRITING (10P) Read the following sentences with abbreviations and rewrite them as
complete sentences on the answer sheet. (10P)
66. The patient’s CC today is CP and N&V.
67. The 69 yo F has Hx glaucoma OU & cataracts OD.
V. TRANSLATION (15P) Translate the following passage into Vietnamese
A drug interaction occurs when the action of one drug is altered by the action of another drug.
Drug interactions are elicited in two ways: 1- Agents that when combined increase the actions of one
or both drugs; 2- Agents that decrease the effectiveness of one or both of the drugs. Some drug
interactions are beneficial such as the use of caffeine (a CNS stimulant) with an antihistamine (a CNS
depressant). The stimulatory effects of the caffeine counteract the drowsiness caused by the
antihistamine without eliminating the antihistaminic effects. The study of pharmacology is important
because it enables the prediction of the likelihood that a drug interaction may occur.

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