Question 1

What is the primary site of drug metabolism in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys
B)  Liver
C)  Pancreas
D)  BloodE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which topical preparation is designed to absorb secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gels
B)  Creams
C)  Ointments
D)  PastesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

Accepted Answer

A)  syn
B)  tinc
C)  ung
D)  tabE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

MDI stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Measured dose inhaler
B)  Measured drug inhaler
C)  Metered drug inhaler
D)  Metered dose inhalerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What is the most professional way to word the label directions for one drop in the left eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put one drop in the left eye.
B)  Take one drop in the left eye.
C)  Instill one drop in the left eye.
D)  Stick one drop in the left eye.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An advantage of the IV route of administration is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fast onset of action
B)  Low cost
C)  Ease of preparation and administration
D)  Little or no time to counteract an overdoseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Liquids
B)  Spansules
C)  Chewable tablets
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Capsules, tablets, and liquids
B)  Solids, semisolids, and liquids
C)  Oral, topical, and IV
D)  Extended-release, liquids, and tabletsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The "Do Not Use List" provided by The Joint Commission (TJC)  outlines:

Accepted Answer

A)  Medications that physicians should use only as a last resort.
B)  Medications that need prior approval before being prescribed.
C)  Commonly misinterpreted medical abbreviations.
D)  Medication abbreviations that physicians are not permitted to use.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

SSRI means:

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
B)  Sliding scale regular insulin
C)  Selective serotonin regulation injection
D)  A and BE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol
B)  Sugar
C)  Calcium
D)  PotassiumE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

PO is the abbreviation for:

Accepted Answer

A)  By mouth
B)  Parenterally
C)  Topically
D)  RectallyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed-release tablet
B)  Capsule
C)  Enteric-coated tablet
D)  Scored tabletE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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) None of the above

Question 16

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) None of the above

Question 17

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 true.E) 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

What needs to be done to substitute one dosage form for another on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing needs to be done as long as the technician can figure the exact dose.
B)  The technician needs to check with the physician.
C)  Nothing needs to be done as long as the technician is changing only to a different solid dosage form.
D)  The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Administration
B)  Distribution
C)  Delivery
D)  DestinationE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

HFA:

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What needs to be done to substitute one dosage form for another on a prescription?

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Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

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SSRI means:

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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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The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:

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What is the primary site of drug metabolism in the human body?

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Which topical preparation is designed to absorb secretions?

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MDI stands for:

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An example of an evacuation enema is:

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A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n) :

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The "Do Not Use List" provided by The Joint Commission (TJC) outlines:

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Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

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What is the most professional way to word the label directions for one drop in the left eye?

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PO is the abbreviation for:

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The location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues is called:

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What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

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Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

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An advantage of the IV route of administration is:

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Caplet refers to a(n) :

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