Medication
What medication class does atorvastatin belong to?
cholesterol-lowering drug | statin
Convert 1 gram to mg
1000 mg
Which schedule has the highest abuse potential but accepted medical use?
Schedule II
What does BID mean?
What does QNS stand for?
Quantity Not Sufficient
What medication is commonly used to treat anxiety and is Schedule IV: alprazolam or lisinopril?
alprazolam
A patient needs 500 mg. Stock: 250 mg tablets. How many tablets?
2 tablets
Schedule IV
As needed
What is the purpose of patient counseling?
Ensure patient understands medication use and safety
What is the brand name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
Convert 5 mL to teaspoons
1 teaspoon
What agency regulates controlled substances: DEA or FDA?
DEA
What does PO mean?
By mouth
What should be done first if a medication error occurs?
Report/document error immediately and protects patient safety
Which medication requires avoiding grapefruit juice: atorvastatin or amoxicillin?
Atorvastatin
Rx: 30 tablets; take 1 tablet BID. Days supply?
15 days
Which schedule drugs have NO accepted medical use?
Schedule I
Every bedtime
What is required before selling pseudoephedrine products?
Government ID + logbook requirement
What medication class does metformin belong to?
Biguanide
Order: 250 mg. Stock: 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL?
10 mL
How many times may Schedule III-IV medications generally be refilled within 6 months?
5 refills
Translate: “1 tab PO TID PRN pain”
Take 1 tablet by mouth three times daily as needed for pain
Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL
Sig: 10 mL PO BID x 7 days
140 mL