The Two Most Well-Known Alkaline Earth Metals Are

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Exam: 084082RR - Basic Chemistry of Drug Molecules

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1. The two most well-known alkaline earth metals are
A. calcium and magnesium.
B. magnesium and barium.
C. strontium and radium.
D. calcium and barium.

2. Refer to the periodic table of elements (Figure 30 in your study unit) to help you answer
this question.
The molecular formula of calcium chloride is CaCl2. What is the molecular weight of this drug?
A. 111.1
B. 40.1
C. 71
D. 35.5

3. Benzene is a cyclic structure containing how many carbons?
A. Eight
B. Four
C. Six
D. Zero

4.
The insulin molecule contains _______ amino acids.
A. 86
B. 16
C. 4
D. 26

5. Which of the following drugs is a polypeptide?
A. Tissue plasminogen activator (t-pa)
B. Codeine sulfate
C. Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil)
D. Acetaminophen

6. Compounds made from living sources all contain the element

A. potassium.
B. zinc.
C. magnesium.
D. carbon.

7. Phenol has a functional group known as the _______ group present in the molecule.
A. methyl
B. amine
C. carbonyl
D. hydroxyl

8. Refer to the periodic table of elements (Figure 30 in your study unit) to help you answer this question.
The molecular formula of citrate is C6H8O7. What is the molecular weight of this drug?
A. 29.08
B. 192.08
C. 192
D. 29.01

9. _______ is a compound formed from combining a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
A. Ether
B. Ester
C. Aldehyde
D. Ketone

10. How many additional electrons does carbon need in its outer shell to achieve the greatest stability as an atom? A. Two
B. Three
C. One
D. Four

11. Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a/an
A. anti-inflammatory.
B. antidepressant.
C. narcotic.
D. pain
reliever.

12.
_______ is a halogen that easily combines with carbon compounds to provide new properties to the molecule. A. Potassium
B. Iodine
C. Magnesium

D. Lithium

13. The standard atomic weight is based on the weight of the element
A. magnesium.
B. hydrogen.
C. carbon.
D. oxygen.

14. Which of the following is not a halogen element?
A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Fluorine
D. Oxygen

15. All chemical compounds can be divided into two classes. These classes are
A. hydrocarbons and alcohols.
B. alkanes and alkenes.
C. aliphatic and aromatic.
D. inorganic and organic.

16. Acetic acid is a compound known as
A. bleach.
B. mouthwash.
C. vinegar.
D. ammonia.

17. A carbon compound that contains oxygen between two hydrocarbon groups is known as a/an
A. ether.
B. ketone.
C. amine.
D. ester.

18. _______ is the classic structural formula for all the addictive narcotics.
A. Tetracycline
B. Codeine
C. Amitriptyline
D. Diazepam

19. Which class of antibiotics has a specific ring structure within their molecules known as the beta-lactam ring? A. Penicillins
B. Steroids
C. Tetracyclines

D. Tricyclic antidepressants

20. _______ is effective in the treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia.
A. Amitriptyline
B. Tetracycline
C. Codeine
D. Chlorpromazine

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