Dosage Forms
The Prescription
Misc
Potpourri
Factors Influencing Drug Action
100
Name 4 advantages of the solid dosage forms
What is (1) accurate dosing, (2) increased stability of the drug, (3) convenience, (4) little or no taste/smell
100
This is the legal order for a specific product to be dispensed to a patient by a licensed pharmacist.
What is a prescription
100
Abbreviation for both eyes
What is "OU"
100
Name the 5 "Rights of Correct Drug Administration"
What is (1) the right patient, (2) the right drug, (3) the right dose, (4) the right route, (5) the right time
100
What two groups of patients can have the greatest influence of the effect of drugs on their body
What are children and the elderly
200
This a tablet shaped like a capsule
What is a caplet
200
List 5 healthcare professionals that can write a prescription
What are physicians, dentists, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, optometrists and veterinarians.
200
What gauge needle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection
What is 24 to 27 gauge
200
What is the most common route of administration
What is the oral route (PO)
200
What is the best measure to use to determine drug dosages in children because it correlates with all body parameters
What is body-surface area
300
Enteric coated tablets dissolve in
What is the intestine
300
List the options a prescription can be transmitted to a pharmacy
What are directly given to a patient, mailed to pharmacy, verbal telephone order, via fax, secure e-prescribing service
300
What percent of an administered ophthalmic solution is delivered into the eye
What is 20%
300
What route of administration has the fastest onset of action
What is the intravenous route (IV)
300
Which oral formulation is characterized by a high sucrose content
What is a syrup
400
When a rapid onset of action is required a drug can be administered by placing it between the cheek and gum, the is known as
What is the buccal route of administration
400
List the 8 components that must be on a hard copy prescription
What are the prescribers name/address/phone number, name of patient, date Rx is written, name/strength/quantity of medication, directions for use, number of refills allowed, physician signature and DEA number if Rx is for a controlled substance
400
A local effect occurs at
The site of administration
400
What route of administration is useful if the patient is unconscious, nauseated and/or vomiting
What is the rectal route of administration (PR)
400
Failure to adhere to the prescribed drug regimen (especially common in the elderly) is known as
What is noncompliance
500
Drugs that are available in injectable formulations can be administered parenterally via 3 routes of administration
What is intravenously (IV), subcutaneously (SC, SQ) or intramuscularly (IM)
500
List the required components of a prescription label:
What is the name of patient, name of prescriber, date Rx was filled, number of refills remaining, name/strength/quantity of medication, directions for use, Rx number, Pharmacy name/address/phone number, when product/Rx expires, necessary auxiliary labels and Federal warning, if it's a controlled substance
500
An oral liquid formulation in which one non-miscible liquid is dispersed throughout another in the form of small droplets is called
What is an emulsion
500
What is the term used to describe concurrent use of multiple medications
What is polypharmacy
500
Name five changes in physiology that can affect metabolism and elimination of some drugs that occur with age
What is (1) cardiovascular changes, (2) urinary changes, (3) gastrointestinal changes, (4) body weight changes, (5) mental acuity changes
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