Question 1

Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syn 
B)  Tinc 
C)  Ung 
D)  Tab 
A)  Syn 
B)  Tinc 
C)  Ung 
D)  Tab

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be a universal language in medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  English 
B)  Latin 
C)  French 
D)  Spanish 
A)  English 
B)  Latin 
C)  French 
D)  Spanish

Question 3

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

Question 4

Ondansetron (Zofran) is available as an __________ dosage form.

Accepted Answer

A)  ODT 
B)  Rectal 
C)  SL 
D)  Topical 
A)  ODT 
B)  Rectal 
C)  SL 
D)  Topical

Question 5

What type of vial keeps the medication separate from the diluent until it is time to reconstitute?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADD-Vantage 
B)  Multidose 
C)  Single dose 
D)  All of the above 
A)  ADD-Vantage 
B)  Multidose 
C)  Single dose 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is used to adjust the pH of the compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Base 
B)  Buffer 
C)  Filler 
D)  Preservative 
A)  Base 
B)  Buffer 
C)  Filler 
D)  Preservative

Question 7

Rectal suppositories act _______ when they are used for nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A)  locally 
B)  systemically 
C)  topically 
D)  A and C 
A)  locally 
B)  systemically 
C)  topically 
D)  A and C

Question 8

__________ are a topical preparation that is designed to absorb secretions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gels 
B)  Creams 
C)  Ointments 
D)  Pastes 
A)  Gels 
B)  Creams 
C)  Ointments 
D)  Pastes

Question 9

Which of the following is not a type of capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gelatin 
B)  Pulvule 
C)  Caplet 
D)  Spansule 
A)  Gelatin 
B)  Pulvule 
C)  Caplet 
D)  Spansule

Question 10

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)  The technician needs to check with the pharmacist. 
D)  The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber. 
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)  The technician needs to check with the pharmacist. 
D)  The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber.

Question 11

Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syrup 
B)  Suspension 
C)  Elixir 
D)  Spray 
A)  Syrup 
B)  Suspension 
C)  Elixir 
D)  Spray

Question 12

What is an advantage of the IV route of administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fast onset of action 
B)  Low cost 
C)  Ease of preparation and administration 
D)  Little or no time to counteract an overdose 
A)  Fast onset of action 
B)  Low cost 
C)  Ease of preparation and administration 
D)  Little or no time to counteract an overdose

Question 13

Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prefixes 
B)  Suffixes 
C)  Root words 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Prefixes 
B)  Suffixes 
C)  Root words 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

MDI stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Measured dose inhaler 
B)  Measured drug inhaler 
C)  Metered drug inhaler 
D)  Metered dose inhaler 
A)  Measured dose inhaler 
B)  Measured drug inhaler 
C)  Metered drug inhaler 
D)  Metered dose inhaler

Question 15

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 
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

Question 16

The process by which the body breaks down or converts medications to active or inactive substances is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption 
B)  Distribution 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Elimination 
A)  Absorption 
B)  Distribution 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Elimination

Question 17

Transdermal medication patches:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are easily administered 
B)  Should be folded in half with the sticky parts together before disposing 
C)  Are void of medication once they are removed 
D)  A and B 
A)  Are easily administered 
B)  Should be folded in half with the sticky parts together before disposing 
C)  Are void of medication once they are removed 
D)  A and B

Question 18

What should the pharmacy technician do if he or she get a prescription for cortisporin otic solution with directions to instill 1 drop in the left eye two times daily (bid) for 5 days?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fill it since physicians write these directions all of the time. 
B)  Fill it and let the pharmacist decide whether to call the physician. 
C)  Alert the pharmacist since Otic medications are never used in the eyes. 
D)  Give the prescription back to the patient, and tell him or her to ask the physician about it. 
A)  Fill it since physicians write these directions all of the time. 
B)  Fill it and let the pharmacist decide whether to call the physician. 
C)  Alert the pharmacist since Otic medications are never used in the eyes. 
D)  Give the prescription back to the patient, and tell him or her to ask the physician about it.

Question 19

Which 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. 
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.

Question 20

Creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories, and inhalant powders are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Solids 
B)  Semisolids 
C)  Liquids 
D)  Topical 
A)  Solids 
B)  Semisolids 
C)  Liquids 
D)  Topical

Exam 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

Which of the following is considered to be a universal language in medicine?

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

Ondansetron (Zofran) is available as an __________ dosage form.

What type of vial keeps the medication separate from the diluent until it is time to reconstitute?

Which of the following is used to adjust the pH of the compound?

Rectal suppositories act _______ when they are used for nausea and vomiting.

__________ are a topical preparation that is designed to absorb secretions.

Which of the following is not a type of capsule?

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

Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?

What is an advantage of the IV route of administration?

Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of:

MDI stands for:

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

The process by which the body breaks down or converts medications to active or inactive substances is called:

Transdermal medication patches:

What should the pharmacy technician do if he or she get a prescription for cortisporin otic solution with directions to instill 1 drop in the left eye two times daily (bid) for 5 days?

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

Creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories, and inhalant powders are considered:

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