Deck 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Question 1

The route that often results in the most rapid action is

A) oral
B) rectal
C) sublingual
D) topical

Answer 1

sublingual

Question 2

A needle has all of the following parts, EXCEPT

A) a hub
B) a lumen
C) a flange
D) a shaft

Answer 2

a flange

Question 3

All the following are considered sources of drugs, EXCEPT

A) plants
B) animals
C) minerals
D) water

Answer 3

water

Question 4

The nonproprietary name often is referred to as the

A) generic name
B) trade name
C) chemical name
D) brand name

Question 5

A prefilled syringe can be typically used how many times?

A) once
B) twice
C) three times
D) unlimited, depending on number of doses in the syringe

Question 6

An example of an emulsion that consists of water inside an oil phase is

A) liniment
B) aromatic water
C) cream
D) both a and b

Question 7

The route for administration of a medication depends on

A) the form of the drug
B) the packaging of the drug
C) the cost of the drug
D) the water solubility of the drug

Question 8

An alcohol-containing liquid that may be used pharmaceutically as a solvent is called a

A) syrup
B) fluidextract
C) spirit
D) suspension

Question 9

Which dosage form is more suited for patients who are nauseated or vomiting?

A) tablet
B) suspension
C) suppository
D) elixir

Question 10

Factors that may determine which route of administration should be used include

A) cost
B) the characteristics of the drug
C) age of the patient
D) both b and c

Question 11

When documenting the administration of a medication to a patient, the following should be documented in the patient record, EXCEPT

A) date/time drug given
B) name of medication
C) manufacturer of medication
D) dosage of medication

Question 12

Examples of minerals from the earth and soil include the following, EXCEPT

A) hydrogen
B) sodium
C) gold
D) magnesium

Question 13

The disposable syringes that are most frequently used are

A) 0.2 cc
B) 1 cc
C) 12 cc
D) 20 cc

Question 14

The administration of a drug that completely bypasses the gastrointestinal tract is

A) oral
B) sublingual
C) intravenous
D) rectal

Question 15

A small, hermetically sealed glass container that has a scored neck that is broken just before use is a(n)

A) ampule
B) vial
C) cylinder
D) cartridge

Question 16

Which of the following tablet forms is more suitable for children?

A) buccal
B) enteric coated
C) chewable
D) buffered

Question 17

Which tablet form has a special coating that is protected from stomach acid and causes the drug to dissolve in the intestines?

A) Sublingual
B) Buccal
C) Enteric coated
D) Buffered

Question 18

To ensure the right drug is to be administered, the label should be checked

A) once
B) twice
C) three times
D) ten times

Question 19

Some of the most common administration sites for suppositories are the

A) rectum
B) ear canal
C) vagina
D) both a and c

Question 20

Types of medication errors include all the following, EXCEPT

A) wrong patient
B) incorrect route
C) incorrect manufacturer
D) incorrect time

Question 21

Medication applied in patch form is called

A) buccal
B) topical ointment
C) subcutaneous
D) transdermal

Question 22

An example of an emulsion is

A) cod liver oil
B) aromatic spirits of ammonia
C) milk of magnesia
D) camphor liniment

Question 23

Allergy tests are usually administered by which route?

A) Intramuscular (IM)
B) Subcutaneous (SC)
C) Intradermal
D) Intravenous (IV)

Question 24

The administration of a drug by placing it under the tongue until it dissolves is called

A) transdermal
B) sublingual
C) buccal
D) topical

Question 25

____________________ tablets are placed between the cheek and the gum until they are dissolved and absorbed.

Question 26

A drug combined with an oil base, resulting in a semisolid preparation, is a(n)

A) cream
B) suppository
C) liniment
D) ointment

Question 27

Gold is used to prevent

A) severe hyperthyroidism
B) severe rheumatoid arthritis
C) severe hypothyroidism
D) severe hypogonadism in men

Question 28

What drug source does iron come from?

A) Plants
B) Animals
C) Minerals
D) Synthetic sources

Question 29

The tuberculosis screening test is considered positive if the induration is

A) greater than 2mm in diameter
B) greater than 5mm in diameter
C) greater than 10mm in diameter
D) greater than 20mm in diameter

Question 30

A prefilled syringe is also known as a(n)

A) tuberculin syringe
B) insulin syringe
C) hypodermic syringe
D) cartridge

Question 31

For subcutaneous injections, the maximum amount of drug that can be administered is

A) 1 cc
B) 2 cc
C) 5 cc
D) 10 cc

Question 32

If a nurse or pharmacy technician follows the ____________________ of drug administration, medication errors should not occur.

Question 33

The Mantoux test refers to a

A) cholesterol test
B) screening test for tuberculosis
C) skin test for allergies
D) screening test for HIV

Question 34

An important cardiac glycoside is

A) digoxin
B) atropine
C) morphine
D) potassium

Question 35

Nicotine and nitroglycerin patches are examples of which of the following methods of drug administration?

A) Subcutaneous
B) Intramuscular
C) Transdermal
D) Intracapillary

Question 36

____________________ are organic compounds that are combined with acids to make a salt.

Question 37

Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting?

A) sublingual
B) rectal
C) buccal
D) oral

Question 38

The ____________________ name of the drug is assigned to the manufacturer and is protected by copyright.

Question 39

A special container made of gelatin that is sized for a single dose is called a

A) troche
B) capsule
C) tablet
D) caplet

Question 40

The ____________________ name of the drug is usually not very useful for the physician, pharmacist, or other users of the drug.

Question 41

Retractable needle cover syringes are used for prevention of needle sticks, as required by ____________________ standards.

Question 42

A drug dosage form that contains a high concentration of sugar is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 43

A skin medication form that is applied to dry, scaly areas with little or no hair and that can exert a prolonged effect is a(n) ____________________.

Question 44

A(n) ____________________ is a small skin eruption that may follow injection of an antigen.

Question 45

The ____________________ the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the lumen.

Question 46

Administration of drugs other than through the digestive system is called ____________________.

Question 47

Thyroid and insulin hormones are from ____________________ sources.

Question 48

Certain drugs are soluble in water, some are soluble in ____________________, and others are soluble in a mixture of liquids.

Question 49

The ____________________ route is the safest and most convenient route chosen for most medications.

Question 50

Insulin syringes are calibrated in ____________________ specifically for diabetic use.

Question 51

Drug dosage forms are classified according to their physical state and ____________________ composition.

Question 52

Typically, a(n) ____________________ is placed on the tongue or between the cheek and gum and left in place until it dissolves.

Question 53

Any intravenous (IV) medication required for more than 2 to 3 days should result in the placement of a(n) ______________________________.

Question 54

Intramuscular injections into the vastus lateralis and gluteal sites can contain up to ____________________ mL.

Question 55

____________________ drugs should not be given to children until the age at which they can safely swallow them without danger of aspirating the drug.

Question 56

A subcutaneous injection is given below the skin in the layer of fatty tissue called ____________________ tissue.

Question 57

Oral contraceptives are examples of ____________________ drugs.

Question 58

The newest area of drug origin is ____________________ engineering.

Question 59

An oil-based medication that is enclosed in a soft gelatin capsule is known as a(n) ____________________.

Question 60

______________________ capsules are designed to release the drug contents over a special period of time.

Question 62

A drug dosage form that consists of a high concentration of a sugar in water is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 63

Name various types of medication containers.

Question 64

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Promethazine HCl 25 mg, 1 po Q4-6 hours PRN nausea and vomiting #24 + 0 refills." The pharmacist calls the physician about the patient's vomiting. The following prescription is given to the pharmacist: "Promethazine HCl 25 ml/2 ml ampule, Sig: patient to bring dose to physician's office for IM administration, dispense #1 amp + 0 refills." What is "IM" and explain how it would be administered.

Question 65

Many times tablets are mistakenly called ____________________.

Question 66

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Promethazine HCl 25 mg, 1 po Q4-6 hours PRN nausea and vomiting #24 + 0 refills." Is promethazine HCl a brand or generic name?

Question 67

Any composition of a liquid and a powder that hardens when it dries is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 68

What are the "Seven Rights" of drug administration? What process should you follow if a mistake was made?

Question 69

A mixture of drugs with oil, soap, water, or alcohol, intended for external application with rubbing, is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 70

What are four causes of medication errors? For each possible cause, list one way that each can be prevented.

Question 71

The most commonly used aerosols are used for asthma and as skin ____________________.

Question 72

Capsules are available in various sizes, ranging from the number 000 to the number ____________________.

Question 73

A drug vehicle that consists of water, alcohol, and sugar is known as a(n) ____________________.

Question 74

What is the caution for ophthalmic preparations?

Question 75

Oral syringes are an ideal way to administer liquid medications to ____________________.

Question 76

Explain three factors that may determine which route a drug may be administered. If a drug form is not available commercially for a specific medication, what options are available for a patient to receive the medication?

Question 77

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Zoloft ^Ò 100 mg, 1 po QD Disp: 30 days supply + 5 refills." Is the name of the drug written as the brand or generic name?

Question 78

Explain oxygen therapy.

Question 79

An example of a(n) ____________________ is normal saline.

Question 80

An alcoholic preparation of a soluble drug, usually from a plant source, is called a(n) ____________________.