PT110
Final
Math
Theory
Review
100
Dose ordered: Coumadin 7.5mg mg stat
Stock on hand: Coumadin (warfarin) 2 1/2 mg tablets
How many tablets are needed for the stat dose?
3 tabs
100
xii = ________ 
Math book Ch 5 pg 105
The question is: Convert 12 oz into tsp/dram
If 1 oz is 8 drams then 12 oz = 96 drams
100
Dose ordered: Premarin 1.875 mg daily
Stock on hand: Premarin 625 mcg tablets
How many tablets are needed for one dose?
3 tabs
100
What is the most important aspect of dealing with errors? pg 326
The reporting process
100
Which of the following medications is not indicated for hyperlipidemia? pg 463
a. Colestid
b. Lopid
c. Tenormin
d. Lovaza
C. Tenormin
200
A dose of Tagamet (cimetidine) 225 mg po is ordered for a patient and the available stock is Tagamet liquid 300 mg/5 mL. What is the dose in metric and in household measurements?
3.75mL
200
Which one of the following drugs is not prescribed for heart failure (HF)? pg 475
a. Primacor
b. Lanoxin
c. Dobutrex
d. Lipitor
d. Lipitor
200
A physician orders a one and a half gram dose of Gantrisin. On hand are 500 mg tablets. How many tablets are needed?
3 tabs
200
What step must be done to substitute one dosage form for another on a prescription? pg 104
The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber
200
ivss = ________ 
Math book Ch 5 pg 105
The question is: Turn 4.5 drams into minims
If 1 dram is 60 minims, then 4.5 drams is 270 minims
300
A single dose of docusate sodium 75 mg is to be administered from a stock bottle of docusate sodium liquid 100 mg/10 mL. What volume should be given?
7.5mL
300
For what reasons are individuals older than 80 years of age will be in the fastest growing segment of the population for the next 40 years? pg 323
Increased activity
Better diets
Improved healthcare
300
Dose ordered: Dilaudid 7 mg
Stock: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) 2 mg tablets
How many tablets are needed for one dose?
3.5 tabs
300
What is a Prescribing Error? pg 317
When a prescriber orders a medication that is incorrect (incorrect usage, dosage form, route, concentration, rate of infusion) or is selected incorrectly based on indications or contraindications (allergies, existing condition) and it reaches the patient
300
Which types of OTC products should a patient with hypertension be aware of? pg 457
NSAID's, antihistamines, decongestants, and some cold and allergy remedies
400
Dose ordered: Geodon 240mg mg
Stock on hand: Geodon (ziprasidone) 60 mg capsules
How many capsules are needed for one dose?
4 caps
400
What are the advantages of the IV route of administration? pg 114
Fast acting, completeness of dosing, perfect for emergency situations or with combative patients, or patients unable to swallow
400
What is a conversion factor? Math Book Ch 5 pg 94
A ratio equal to 1 that is used to change one unit to another without changing the value of the answer
400
What is a trandermal patch and how is it discarded? pg 107
A solid pieces of material that is easily applied that holds a specific amount of medication to be released into the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream over time.
It is recommended that the patch be folded onto itself to cover the adhesive area; then place the patch in a pouch or baggie and discard out of the reach of children or pets.
400
What is a Wrong Administration Error? pg 317
When a drug is given using the wrong procedure or technique (giving an intramuscular (IM) dose as intravenous (IV), or placing an opthalmic solution in the wrong eye)
500
A physician orders VEETIDS 725 mg qid for an elderly patient who cannot swallow tablets. The available medication is VEETIDS 250 mg/5 mL after reconstitution. The label states: reconstitute with 61 mL of water in two portions for a total of 100 mL of medication. What is the dose volume for the patient?
14.5mL
500
Which MERP Category states that an error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in temporary or permanent harm to a patient? pg 317
Category G - Please study all of the Categories
500
Dose ordered: Vistaril 120 mg
Stock:hydroxyzine pamoate oral susp 25 mg/5 mL
How many mL should be given?
24mL
500
How many times should a technician check a medication during the filling process? pg 334
3 times
500
According to ASHP, what are the common causes of medication errors? pg 319
All of Box 14.2 Please study them all