How many 500 mg metronidazole tablets are needed to compound the following
prescription: "metronidazole 6% 150 mL"?
a. 18
b. 16
c. 8
d. 4
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a. 18
Use ratio and proportion first to find the total amount of the drug needed.
Setup: 6 g / 100 mL = x g/ 150 mL, x = 9 g. Then find how many tablets you
need to make. Setup:
1 tab/500 mg = x tabs/9,000 mg, x = 18 tablets
,Which medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker?
a. nitroglycerin
b. enalapril
c. atenolol
d. amlodipine
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d. Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, nitroglycerin is a vasodilator,
enalapril is an ACE inhibitor, and atenolol is a beta-blocker
According to the CSA, what is the maximum number of refills permitted for a schedule
IV controlled substance?
a. 6 refills in six months
b. 11 refills in one year
c. 5 refills in six months
d. no refills allowed
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c. 5 refills in six months
A schedule IV controlled prescription is only valid for a period of six
months. During that time, a patient can only refill it five times. This also
applies to all controlled drugs that are CIII through CV. CII drugs cannot
have any refills
The federal program that covers medical expenses for patients over the age of 65 is
a. TRICARE
b. Medicare
,c. Medicaid
d. CHAMPVA
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b. Medicare
Medicare covers expenses for patients over the age of 65. TRICARE is a
program for military patients. Medicaid is for low-income patients, and
CHAMPVA is for veterans.
What is the proper temperature for storing an item in the refrigerator?
a. less than 36 degrees Fahrenheit
b. 2 to 8 degree Celsius
c. 15 to 30 degrees Celsius
d. 59 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
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b. 2 to 8 degree Celsius
Celsius is equal to 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the required
temperature for refrigerated storage.
In some hospitals, what is utilized for electronic documentation of medication
administration?
a. eMAR
b. drug database
c. patient profile
d. none of the above
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, a. eMAR
Electronic medication administration records lower medication errors by
improving documentation of medication administration times and
occurrences.
Quality assurance includes
a. documented training and evaluation of pharmacy personnel
b. programs for monitoring and evaluating products produced in the pharmacy
c. a written plan for corrective actions if problems are identified
d. all of the above
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d. All of the above
Quality assurance includes documented training an devaluation of all
pharmacy staff programs for monitoring and evaluating products in the
pharmacy, and a written plan of action if any problems are identified.
What size syringe should be used to fill a 3.4 mL dose?
a. 1 mL
b. 3 mL
c. 5 mL
d. 10 mL
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prescription: "metronidazole 6% 150 mL"?
a. 18
b. 16
c. 8
d. 4
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a. 18
Use ratio and proportion first to find the total amount of the drug needed.
Setup: 6 g / 100 mL = x g/ 150 mL, x = 9 g. Then find how many tablets you
need to make. Setup:
1 tab/500 mg = x tabs/9,000 mg, x = 18 tablets
,Which medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker?
a. nitroglycerin
b. enalapril
c. atenolol
d. amlodipine
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d. Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, nitroglycerin is a vasodilator,
enalapril is an ACE inhibitor, and atenolol is a beta-blocker
According to the CSA, what is the maximum number of refills permitted for a schedule
IV controlled substance?
a. 6 refills in six months
b. 11 refills in one year
c. 5 refills in six months
d. no refills allowed
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c. 5 refills in six months
A schedule IV controlled prescription is only valid for a period of six
months. During that time, a patient can only refill it five times. This also
applies to all controlled drugs that are CIII through CV. CII drugs cannot
have any refills
The federal program that covers medical expenses for patients over the age of 65 is
a. TRICARE
b. Medicare
,c. Medicaid
d. CHAMPVA
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b. Medicare
Medicare covers expenses for patients over the age of 65. TRICARE is a
program for military patients. Medicaid is for low-income patients, and
CHAMPVA is for veterans.
What is the proper temperature for storing an item in the refrigerator?
a. less than 36 degrees Fahrenheit
b. 2 to 8 degree Celsius
c. 15 to 30 degrees Celsius
d. 59 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
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b. 2 to 8 degree Celsius
Celsius is equal to 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the required
temperature for refrigerated storage.
In some hospitals, what is utilized for electronic documentation of medication
administration?
a. eMAR
b. drug database
c. patient profile
d. none of the above
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, a. eMAR
Electronic medication administration records lower medication errors by
improving documentation of medication administration times and
occurrences.
Quality assurance includes
a. documented training and evaluation of pharmacy personnel
b. programs for monitoring and evaluating products produced in the pharmacy
c. a written plan for corrective actions if problems are identified
d. all of the above
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d. All of the above
Quality assurance includes documented training an devaluation of all
pharmacy staff programs for monitoring and evaluating products in the
pharmacy, and a written plan of action if any problems are identified.
What size syringe should be used to fill a 3.4 mL dose?
a. 1 mL
b. 3 mL
c. 5 mL
d. 10 mL
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