LPN pharmacology Test 1 Questions
and Answers
what are the levels of drug safety for pregnancy - ANSWER-A (lowest level) B
(slight) C (moderate) D (risky) X (highest)
Schedule I - ANSWER-high abuse level not medically accepted for use
Schedule II - ANSWER-(severe dependency) high abuse level acceptable medical
uses but must have a new prescription for each new dose sever restrictions
schedule III - ANSWER-(may lead to moderate or low physical or psychological
dependency) lower abuse potential acceptable medical use; moderate to low
dependence risk. up to 5 refills in 6 months
Schedule IV - ANSWER-(may lead to limited dependency) Low abuse potential
acceptable medical use 5 refills in 6 months
Schedule V - ANSWER-(may lean to limited dependency) lower abuse level then
schedule IV over the counter drugs
OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational safety and health administration - heath care worker
safety ensures workers are not exposed to job related risks
FDA - ANSWER-Food and Drug administration- safety of food and drug supply and
the approval of new drugs
DEA - ANSWER-Drug Enforcement Administration- enforcement of controlled
substances Act- public safety
cap - ANSWER-capsule
elix - ANSWER-elixer
g - ANSWER-gram
gr - ANSWER-grain
gtt - ANSWER-drops
mcg - ANSWER-microgram
mEq - ANSWER-milliequivalent
and Answers
what are the levels of drug safety for pregnancy - ANSWER-A (lowest level) B
(slight) C (moderate) D (risky) X (highest)
Schedule I - ANSWER-high abuse level not medically accepted for use
Schedule II - ANSWER-(severe dependency) high abuse level acceptable medical
uses but must have a new prescription for each new dose sever restrictions
schedule III - ANSWER-(may lead to moderate or low physical or psychological
dependency) lower abuse potential acceptable medical use; moderate to low
dependence risk. up to 5 refills in 6 months
Schedule IV - ANSWER-(may lead to limited dependency) Low abuse potential
acceptable medical use 5 refills in 6 months
Schedule V - ANSWER-(may lean to limited dependency) lower abuse level then
schedule IV over the counter drugs
OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational safety and health administration - heath care worker
safety ensures workers are not exposed to job related risks
FDA - ANSWER-Food and Drug administration- safety of food and drug supply and
the approval of new drugs
DEA - ANSWER-Drug Enforcement Administration- enforcement of controlled
substances Act- public safety
cap - ANSWER-capsule
elix - ANSWER-elixer
g - ANSWER-gram
gr - ANSWER-grain
gtt - ANSWER-drops
mcg - ANSWER-microgram
mEq - ANSWER-milliequivalent
