Exam 3: Drug Forms and Routes of Drug Administration

The pharmacist is preparing to dispense a medication to a patient. What are the checks that must occur prior to the medication being released to the patient? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which of the following would be a way to increase patient compliance? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which of the following statements is false?

The physician ordered amlodipine (Norvasc) 5mg tab PO bid. How should the patient take the medication?

You are to give a presentation to young adults on forms of birth control. List the variety of forms available in Canada.

The six rights of drug administration is the right patient gets the right drug via the right route at the right dose and time, followed by the right documentation.

When dispensing medications, the pharmacy technician is expected to be familiar with the general principles of drug delivery such as: (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Sublingual and rectal administration are two examples of routes that bypass destructive enzymes of the liver.

Which routes are appropriate for the nurse to use when administering enteral medications? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

What are some tips to be given to the patient when using vaginal suppositories?

If counseling is done by the pharmacist with a new prescription, the patient will be 100% compliant in taking their medications.

Which of the following is important for otic administration of medications in a child?

The signa of "ii q12h ac" would translate into "take 2 tablets every 12 hours after meals".

"Unwrap and insert" are typically added to suppository directions.

Since Canadians have adopted the metric system of measurement, there is no need to learn how to convert household or apothecary systems of measurement.

Following dispensing of a drug to a patient, who has the greatest responsibility for monitoring the patient for adverse reactions?

All topical forms of medication produce a local effect.

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of taking medications via inhalation.

After taking a medication, the patient mentions to the pharmacy technician that he has itching and a runny nose. What is the pharmacy technician's priority?

A drug taken by one route will be as effective if taken via another route.