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To administer a drug means to

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give that medication

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The act that placed dangerous drugs into schedules is the

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Controlled Substances Act of 1970

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The overuse or misuse of drugs is considered drug

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abuse

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The most important person in the study of pharmacology—the person who should be considered when medications are used therapeutically—is the

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patient

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The physician must have permission from the FDA to dispose of any outdated medications.

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False

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The act that allows drug manufacturers to find new uses in rare medical conditions for medications previously found to be dangerous is the

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Orphan Drug Act of 1983

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Prescription pads make wonderful notepads and paper for ordering blood tests and X-rays.

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False

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Who dispenses medications?

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pharmacists

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Standardization of drugs began

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in the 20th century

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OTC means

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over the counter

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Absorption rates of oral medications from slowest to fastest are

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tablets, capsules, suspensions, liquids

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Drugs act by forming a chemical bond with a specific receptor site, similar to a lock and key. Drugs that attach, elicit a small response, and also block other responses are called partial antagonists.

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False

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Factors concerned with percutaneous/mucosal absorption include the

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all of the above

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A drug half-life is the time needed for the body to metabolize half of the available drug.

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True

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All of the following are true about pharmacotherapeutics EXCEPT drugs are used to

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always produce the desired effects

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Drugs will usually affect only one body tissue or target organ.

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False

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Factors concerning drug absorption that are important in patient teaching are

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a and b

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Anaphylaxis is a possible allergic response with any medication and may be fatal.

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True

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Which of the following are considered the major drug actions?

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depression, stimulation, irritation, demulcence

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Drug distribution is affected by

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all of the above

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After a company has developed a drug, it owns the right to be the sole manufacturer of the drug for

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20 years

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Drugs that are marked by ® are _____ drugs.

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trade name

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Use of a heating pad with a liniment is usually recommended.

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False

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The name that is owned by the manufacturer includes all of the following EXCEPT the

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generic name

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Dispersions are medications with drug particles throughout a liquid.

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True

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Drugs are classified by the

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all of the above

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"Off-label" use of medications means the indications for use do not appear on the medication label affixed to the bottle/vial.

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False

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Emulsions are a combination of oils and water that remain in a permanently combined state.

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False

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The drug form(s) that are manufactured for dissolving in the mouth are

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a and d

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An allied health professional is not familiar with a medication that is to be administered. Where may information concerning the medication be found?

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all of the above

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Factors that affect the doses of medication in the geriatric patient include all of the following EXCEPT

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all of the above affect dosages in geriatrics

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Age is a reliable factor in prescribing medications for children.

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False

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After providing information to a patient, the allied health professional should ask the patient to restate the information and encourage asking questions as needed.

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True

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Variables that affect drug dosage and action are

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all of the above

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The price of medications may be a source of noncompliance, especially with older adults.

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True

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Which of the following is least likely to be considered when prescribing medications for infants and small children?

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environmental factors

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When the patient sees more than one physician for medical conditions, the system of checks and balances becomes even more important because of the chance of

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all of the above

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Inability to read prescription labels may lead to life-threatening situations.

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True

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The holistic paradigm focuses on acheiving harmony body, mind, and spirit to prevent illness. Therefore, disharmony among these natural components leads to restoration of health.

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False

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When deciding on the medications that are ordered for the patient, the physician should take into account

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a and b

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When phoning in a prescription, the allied health professional usually does not ask the pharmacist to repeat the order.

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False

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Interpret the following order. cyanocobalamin 1 mL SC stat and then q month

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cyanocobalamin one milliliter by injection subcutaneously now and then once a month

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When documenting orders to the medical record, which of the following should be included?

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all of the above

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Prescriptions are given for medication administration at home, while medication orders are usually used in the clinical setting, such as hospitals or physicians offices.

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True

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Which of the following is not true?

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The physician is solely responsible for the administration of an ordered medication, whether this is a verbal order, a prescription, or a written order in the office.

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If a request for a medication refill is denied, the pharmacist should be the person who tells the patient, since the patient will go to the pharmacy to pick up the prescription.

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False

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Interpret the following prescription. Digitoxin 0.25 mg Sig: tab i qd pc breakfast if pulse is above 60

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Digitoxin 0.25 mg. Take one tablet after breakfast daily if pulse is above 60.

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Which of the following is not true?

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The medication order should include the patient's name and address.

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Which of the following is not true?

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A verbal order may be documented at a later date, as long as the medication has been given when ordered.

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When answering the phone for a prescription refill, which of the following information is not necessary to obtain from the patient?

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what time the patient expects to pick the medication up from the pharmacy

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One grain is equal to the approximate weight of 1 grain of sugar or salt.

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False

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Which of the following measurements is most likely not used for the measurement of medications?

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gallon

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The unit value of a centimeter is _____ of a unit.

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0.01

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All measurement systems write the Arabic numbers first EXCEPT

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apothecary

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The smallest unit of liquid volume in the apothecary system is the

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minim

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Common medications measured in units include

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all of the above

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Zithromax® oral suspension is available in dropper form. When it is properly mixed, there are 200 mg per 5 mL. How many milligrams are taken if the patient took 2 teaspoons of the properly mixed suspension?

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400

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Two tablespoons of medication is equal to

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30 mL

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The ratio 3:6 could be replaced with which identical fraction?

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1/2

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An infant is 60 cm long. Convert this to inches.

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24 in

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30 minims is approximately equal to _____ mL.

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2

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In the clinic, immunizations are given only on Monday between 0715 and 1115. Which statement best describes these hours?

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Monday mornings only

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The equivalent metric length of a 3-inch scar would be

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75 mm

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A patient takes 90 mg of medication daily. Convert this to grains.

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gr i ss

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When using dimensional analysis for each factor added, the denominator should match the previous factors numerator so that you can cancel the unnecessary units.

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True

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All of the following are nonparenteral medications EXCEPT

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IV solutions

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Commonly, nonparenteral medication measuring devices designed for at-home use are labeled in units of which system?

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a and c only

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Nonparenteral dosage guidelines include all of the following except

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Buccal tablets may be broken, crushed or swallowed.

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If a medication is available in 5-mg tablets and an order calls for 10 mg, which proportion is correct?

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5 mg : 1 tab :: 10 mg : x tab

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A medication order calls for one teaspoon. What is the metric equivalent?

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5 cc

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Available are furosemide 80 mg tablets. The order is for furosemide 480 mg. How many tablets should be given with each dose?

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6

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Order Pravachol 30 mg. Available: Pravachol 10 mg tablets. Dose to be given: _____

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3 tablets

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Ordered cimetidine 300mg PO Q8h. Available 100mg tablets. Total amount of tablets to be given in a week is

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63 tablets

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Use the label below to answer the following questions. The concentration of this vial is

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100 units/mL

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The physician orders 500 mg of a medication to be given intramuscularly. Available: 1000 mg/2 mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

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1

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You have been asked by the physician to administer 40,000 units of a medication. Available: 200,000 units/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is

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0.2 mL

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Insulin should never be administered in a syringe that is calibrated in milliliters

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True

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A patient is to be administered a dose of 250 mg of a medication subcutaneously. Available: 250 mg/1.5 mL amp. Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

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1.5

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Order cyanocobalamin 1 mg/wk IM. Available: cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg/mL. Dose to be given: ________

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1 mL

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Order cleocin phosphate 0.25 g IM. Available: cleocin phosphate 150 mg/mL. Dose to be given: ________

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1.66 mL

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A physician orders 0.2 mg of a medication to be given subcutaneously. Available: 0.4 mg/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is

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0.5 mL

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The basic strength unit for parenteral medications is usually the gram

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False

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The physician has ordered 75 mg of a medication to be given intramuscularly. Available: 50 mg/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

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1.5

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The definition of drug dosage is

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the amount of medication in a single dose

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Pharmacology is defined as the

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study of drugs, their uses, and their interactions in living tissue

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What government agency or agencies control prescription or legend medications?

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a and c

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The physician must keep which of the following records when using drugs found on the DEA list of scheduled medications?

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all of the above

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Controlled substances in Schedule II should be kept separate from other drugs and in a secure area.

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True

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Component(s) of medications include all of the following EXCEPT

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inactive medicinal ingredient

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Factors concerning drug absorption that are important in patient teaching are

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a and b

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Metabolism is

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all of the above

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Drug interactions may occur in the form of _____ interactions.

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a, b, and c

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All medications should be taken on an empty stomach.

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False

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Drugs that are marked by ® are _____ drugs.

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trade name

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An allied health professional is not familiar with a medication that is to be administered. Where may information concerning the medication be found?

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all of the above

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Topical preparations include medications used in the eye and ear, as well as on the skin.

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True

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Dispersions are medications with drug particles throughout a liquid.

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True

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Enteric coated medications are intended to be absorbed in the stomach.

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False

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Drugs that may cause fetal defects are called

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teratogens

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To assist the elderly with compliance

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all of the above

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OTC medications are safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.

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False

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Chronologic age is well correlated to the development of organ systems in children.

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False

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Age is a reliable factor in prescribing medications for children.

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False

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Which of the following is not true?

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The medication order should include the patient's name and address.

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Prescriptions may be written and signed on

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all of the above

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Interpret the following order. Lasix 20 mg tab i qd @ 9A and again at 3P prn edema

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Lasix 20 mg one tablet each day at 9 in the morning and again at 3 in the afternoon if needed for edema

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Which of the following documentation is correct for this medication order? Dr. Jones wants Mrs. Benton to have Benadryl 50 milligram capsules number 50 to be taken every four hours as needed for itching.

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Benadryl 50 mg # 50 capsule one q4h prn itching

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Prescription orders should be held to certain times of the day before calling the pharmacy, rather than calling in the prescription as soon as possible after it is obtained from the physician.

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False

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Common medications measured in units include

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all of the above

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The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the

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liter

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The volume of measurements studied in this chapter include

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liter

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Drugs in which measurement system may be derived from animal sources that could have different strengths of raw materials?

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units

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4 c = _____ oz

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32

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The most correct notation for a comfortable room temperature would be _____° F.

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76.4

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Two tablespoons of medication is equal to

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30 mL

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The metric quantity of 480 cc is usually rounded to

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500 cc

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A patient is instructed to take 2 fluid drams of a medication. Convert this amount to tablespoons.

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2/3 tbs

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vi = _______ tbsp

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2

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Using the proportional method, solve for x in this ratio: 2 : x :: 4 : 2

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1

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A medication order calls for one teaspoon. What is the metric equivalent?

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5 mL

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Commonly, nonparenteral medication measuring devices designed for at-home use are labeled in units of which system?

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a and c only

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Order Voltaren 0.05 g. Available: Voltaren 50 mg/tab. Dose to be given: ______

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1 tab 1 tablet 1

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Order rifampin 300 mg daily in two divided doses. Available: rifampin 150 mg tablets. Dose to be given: ______

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1 tab 1 tablet 1

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A physician orders 0.2 mg of a medication to be given subcutaneously. Available: 0.4 mg/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is

answer

0.5 mL

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The physician orders 400,000 units of a medication to be given subcutaneously. Available: 250,000 units/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is

answer

1.6 cc

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The physician has ordered 75 mg of a medication to be given intramuscularly. Available: 50 mg/mL. Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

answer

1.5

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Order Kantrex 125 mg IM. Available: Kantrex 500 mg/mL. Dose to be given: ______

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0.25 mL 0.25 0.25 mls

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Order Compazine 10 mg. Available: Compazine 5 mg /mL in 10-mL vial. Dose to be given: _____

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2 mL 2 mls 2

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