Route of Administration
What are the two categories of route of administration?
Nonparental and Parental
How many drops is in 1mL?
20 drops
What DEA form allows a pharmacist to purchase medications?
DEA Form 222
What is compounding?
Mixing two or more products together
How many refills can schedule IV have?
5 times within 6 months
Buccal doses are given:
Inside the cheek
A prescription is for “Take 1 tablet twice daily" and 60 tablets are dispensed. What is the day supply?
30 days
When receiving new medications, how should they be ordered on the shelf?
Oldest/Closest to expiration first, new ones in the back (Rotating Stock)
Where can compounding be practiced and by who?
Retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, by practitioners or pharmacists (interns and technicians under supervision of pharmacist)
What is D5W?
Dextrose 5% in water
Which dosage form is to be shaken well prior to administration?
Otic suspension
T 1 tsp po qid f 5D” What is the quantity
100 mL
Where do you keep Schedule II drugs?
Stored in a secure, locked location.
In sterile compounding what must you be trained on?
Trained to pass both written and procedural examinations
What form is used to report theft in a pharmacy
Form 106
Which of the following is NOT a common site for IM injections?
Abdomen
A 500 mL bag of NS needs to be infused for over 2 hours. What is the flow rate?
250 mL/hr
What is AWP?
Average Wholesale Price
What is the maximum length of a beyond use dating (BUD)?
6 months or 1 year depending on state board
Sumatriptan is used for?
Migraine/Headaches
At what angle is an intradermal injection given?
15 Degrees
200 mL over 2 hours, macrodrip tubing has a drip factor of 20 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute are needed?
33.3 gtt/min
What are the consequences of overstocking and understocking medications?
Overstocking leads to increased carrying costs, risk of expiration, and cash flow issues.
Understocking results in stockouts, patient dissatisfaction, possible treatment delays, and lost revenue.
In compounding, what is a negative pressure isolation room?
Used to store radioactive materials and other substances
What agency inspects and approves hospitals to provide care for Medicaid patients?
(CMS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services