Question 1

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

Accepted Answer

A)   SubQ
B)   SQ
C)   SC
D)   SUBCUTE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Half-life refers to the time it takes for the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Body to break down and excrete one half of the medication
B)   Body to absorb one half of the dose
C)   Plasma concentration of the medication to decrease by 50%
D)   A and CE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Some tablets are enteric coated to:

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A)   Delay disintegration until the tablets are through the alkaline environment of the stomach
B)   Make the tablets easier to swallow
C)   Avoid the release of the medication in the stomach, which could be irritating
D)   Accomplish all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

All of the following are true statements except:

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A)   Suspensions must always be shaken.
B)   Suspensions are available for many routes of administration.
C)   Suspensions have very small solid particles suspended in a base solution.
D)   Suspensions are a good choice for children and some seniors.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

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A)   Liquids
B)   Spansules
C)   Chewable tablets
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:

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A)   Capsules, tablets, and liquids
B)   Solids, semisolids, and liquids
C)   Oral, topical, and IV
D)   Extended release, liquids, and tabletsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Caplet refers to a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Little capsule
B)   Different-shaped tablet
C)   Easy-to-swallow form of tablet
D)   B and CE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 8

What is the meaning of ADME?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
B)   Administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
C)   Absorption, delivery, metabolism, and elimination
D)   Absorption, delivery, metabolism, and excretionE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

In which of the following dosage forms are medications often aimed at a local action in the mouth or throat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sublingual tablets
B)   Ointments
C)   Lozenges and troches
D)   A and CE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Pharmacies that compound medications must comply with __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   FDA standards
B)   NABP standards
C)   USP monographs
D)   USP E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following routes of administration have 100% bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intramuscular (IM) 
B)   IV
C)   SUBCUT
D)   B and CE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

An example of an evacuation enema is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Diazepam gel (Diastat)  for seizures
B)   Antiinflammatory for ulcerative colitis
C)   Fleet Enema for constipation
D)   A and CE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Powders have the advantage(s)  of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Covering a large area
B)   Decreasing moisture
C)   Easing of application
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

HFA:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is the abbreviation for hydrofluoroalkane
B)   Replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)  in inhalers in 2009
C)   Is more expensive than CFC
D)   All of the above statements are trueE) B) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 15

A(n)  __________ is a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids; one liquid is dispersed throughout the other.

Accepted Answer

A)   elixir
B)   emulsion
C)   suspension
D)   syrupE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

__________ contain medication in a glycol or oil base, such as petrolatum.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cream
B)   Lotion
C)   Ointment
D)   PasteE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which dosage form usually has medications in a base that is part oil and part water and is intended for topical or local use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cream
B)   Gel
C)   Ointment
D)   PasteE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

What can be added to a mixture of water and oil to bind them together in a medication base?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flavoring
B)   Coloring
C)   Emulsifier
D)   MixerE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol
B)   sugar
C)   calcium
D)   potassiumE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 20

The primary site of drug metabolism in the human body is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidneys
B)   Liver
C)   Pancreas
D)   BloodE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

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Half-life refers to the time it takes for the:

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Some tablets are enteric coated to:

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All of the following are true statements except:

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Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

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The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:

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Caplet refers to a(n) :

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What is the meaning of ADME?

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In which of the following dosage forms are medications often aimed at a local action in the mouth or throat?

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Pharmacies that compound medications must comply with __________ __________.

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Which of the following routes of administration have 100% bioavailability?

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An example of an evacuation enema is:

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Powders have the advantage(s) of:

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HFA:

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A(n) __________ is a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids; one liquid is dispersed throughout the other.

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__________ contain medication in a glycol or oil base, such as petrolatum.

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Which dosage form usually has medications in a base that is part oil and part water and is intended for topical or local use?

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What can be added to a mixture of water and oil to bind them together in a medication base?

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Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

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The primary site of drug metabolism in the human body is:

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