Deck 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of capsule?

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

Answer 1

C
A caplet is considered a tablet formulation in a different shape. Gelatin, pulvules, and spansules are all types of capsules.

Question 2

SSRI means:

A)Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
B)Sliding scale regular insulin
C)Selective serotonin regulation injection
D)A and B

Answer 2

D
SSRI is considered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor but has also been used for sliding scale regular insulin, although the latter is not recommended.

Question 3

Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

A)syn
B)tinc
C)ung
D)tab

Answer 3

C
The abbreviation for ointment is ung.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Caplet refers to a(n):

A)Little capsule
B)Different-shaped tablet
C)Easy-to-swallow form of tablet
D)B and C

Question 8

Some tablets are enteric coated to:

A)Delay disintegration until the tablets are through the alkaline environment of the stomach.
B)Make the tablets easier to swallow.
C)Avoid the release of the medication in the stomach, which could be irritating.
D)Accomplish all of the above.

Question 9

MDI stands for:

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

Question 10

Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?

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

Question 11

In which of the following dosage forms are medications often aimed at a local action in the mouth or throat?

A)Sublingual tablets
B)Ointments
C)Lozenges and troches
D)A and C

Question 12

What factors influence manufacturers' choices of dosage forms?

A)Desired speed of release and action
B)Target age of the patient
C)Metabolism of the drug
D)All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following abbreviations does not refer to releasing medication over an extended period?

A)IR
B)SA
C)SR
D)XR

Question 14

The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:

A)Capsules, tablets, and liquids
B)Solids, semisolids, and liquids
C)Oral, topical, and IV
D)Extended-release, liquids, and tablets

Question 15

Transdermal medication patches:

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 16

Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

A)Alcohol
B)Sugar
C)Calcium
D)Potassium

Question 17

Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

A)Liquids
B)Spansules
C)Chewable tablets
D)All of the above

Question 18

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

A)SubQ
B)SQ
C)SC
D)SUBCUT

Question 19

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

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)Nothing needs to be done as long as the technician is changing only to a different solid dosage form.
D)The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber.

Question 20

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

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 21

Which of the following routes of administration have 100% bioavailability?

A)Intramuscular (IM)
B)IV
C)SUBCUT
D)B and C

Question 22

What can be added to a mixture of water and oil to bind them together in a medication base?

A)Flavoring
B)Coloring
C)Emulsifier
D)Mixer

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

What is the most professional way to word the label directions for 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 25

Half-life refers to the time is takes the:

A)Body to break down and excrete one half of the medication
B)Body to absorb one half of the dose
C)Plasma concentration of the medication to decrease by 50%
D)A and C

Question 26

Which topical preparation is designed to absorb secretions?

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

Question 27

What is the primary site of drug metabolism in the human body?

A)Kidneys
B)Liver
C)Pancreas
D)Blood

Question 28

Which of the following are ways a drug may be eliminated from the body?

A)Urine and feces
B)Sweat
C)Breast milk
D)All of the above

Question 29

ADME stands for:

A)Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
B)Administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
C)Absorption, delivery, metabolism, and elimination
D)Absorption, delivery, metabolism, and excretion

Question 30

Powders have the advantage(s) of:

A)Covering a large area
B)Decreasing moisture
C)Easing of application
D)All of the above

Question 31

An example of an evacuation enema is:

A)Diazepam gel (Diastat) for seizures
B)Antiinflammatory for ulcerative colitis
C)Fleet Enema for constipation
D)A and C

Question 32

The location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues is called:

A)Administration
B)Distribution
C)Delivery
D)Destination

Question 33

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

A)Locally
B)Systemically
C)Topically
D)A and C

Question 34

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?

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 35

All of the following are excipients except:

A)Fillers
B)Preservatives
C)Flavorings
D)Active ingredients

Question 36

Which one of the following statements is not true? Suspensions:

A)Must always be shaken.
B)Are available for many routes of administration.
C)Have very small solid particles suspended in a base solution.
D)Are a good choice for children and some seniors.

Question 37

PO is the abbreviation for:

A)By mouth
B)Parenterally
C)Topically
D)Rectally

Question 38

Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of:

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

Question 39

An advantage of the IV route of administration is:

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

Question 40

HFA:

A)Is the abbreviation for hydrofluoroalkane.
B)Replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in inhalers in 2009.
C)Is more expensive than CFC.
D)All of the above statements are true.