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USP stands for: |
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| | A) | United States Pharmacy |
| | B) | United States Formulary |
| | C) | United States Pharmacopeia |
| | D) | United States Pharmacist Association |
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The name of the medication that is trademarked by the original manufacturer is also referred to as its: |
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| | A) | generic name |
| | B) | trade name |
| | C) | brand name |
| | D) | both b &c |
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What is the simplest location to identify the generic name of a medication? |
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| | A) | PDR |
| | B) | National Formulary |
| | C) | package insert |
| | D) | product label |
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Which of the following will not necessarily appear on a product label? |
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| | A) | dosage strength |
| | B) | directions for use |
| | C) | dosage form |
| | D) | expiration date |
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What is a lot number? |
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| | A) | a coded expiration date |
| | B) | a number corresponding to the National Formulary |
| | C) | the batch number of the medication |
| | D) | none of the above |
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6 | |
If a label states that the medication is a suppository, this is an example of: |
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| | A) | USP |
| | B) | dosage form |
| | C) | lot number |
| | D) | directions |
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7 | |
If a medication's concentration is 1000µ/mL and the physician's order states to administer 5000µ, how many milliliters is/are required? |
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| | A) | 3mL |
| | B) | 2mL |
| | C) | 5mL |
| | D) | 10mL |
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8 | |
It is acceptable to use otic medications in the eye. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | |
A medication can be given if it is expired: |
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| | A) | in an institutional setting |
| | B) | never |
| | C) | in an outpatient setting |
| | D) | when a doctor specifically orders it |
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10 | |
Directions for storage and reconstitution may be located: |
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| | A) | on a package insert |
| | B) | in a PDR |
| | C) | on the product label |
| | D) | all of the above may have this information |
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11 | |
Conditions or situations in which the medication should not be given are called: |
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| | A) | indication |
| | B) | adverse reactions |
| | C) | contraindications |
| | D) | directions |
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Less serious, anticipated side effects that can be caused by a drug are called: |
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| | A) | adverse reactions |
| | B) | contraindications |
| | C) | precautions |
| | D) | indications |
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13 | |
Patty, a nurse, notices that the color of a common medication has changed. It was white in the past but is now a pale pink in color. She should: |
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| | A) | double check the medication, and call the pharmacy if necessary |
| | B) | ask the patient what color they usually take |
| | C) | call the physician |
| | D) | throw the medication out and get a new dose |
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14 | |
CR, ER, SR and CD are all designations describing: |
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| | A) | an injectable medication |
| | B) | an extended release medication |
| | C) | a refrigerated medication |
| | D) | all of the above |
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A child is prescribed two oral liquid medications. Both medications come with calibrated droppers, but one of the droppers is destroyed accidentally. The parent should: |
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| | A) | use the dropper from the other medication |
| | B) | contact the pharmacist and ask what should be done |
| | C) | use a calibrated measuring spoon instead |
| | D) | use a household teaspoon instead |
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Which of the following is a parenteral route for a medication? |
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| | A) | vaginally |
| | B) | ID |
| | C) | IV |
| | D) | all of the above |
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If a medication is administered buccally it is: |
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| | A) | administered rectally |
| | B) | administered between the cheek and gums |
| | C) | administered under the tongue |
| | D) | administered just under the skin |
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18 | |
Which of the following tablets can not be crushed? |
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| | A) | Lasix 20mg tablet |
| | B) | Lopressor 50mg tablet |
| | C) | Paxil 25mg CR tablet |
| | D) | Zoloft 50mg tablet |
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If a tablet has a thin line, or groove, across it then it is: |
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| | A) | scored |
| | B) | extended release |
| | C) | refrigerated |
| | D) | none of the above |
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Which of the following is important when dispensing medication to a patient to be self-administered? |
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| | A) | Any medication allergies |
| | B) | That the patient understands the directions |
| | C) | That the patient has been given all necessary instructions |
| | D) | All of the above |