Deck 5: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Solids, semisolids, and liquids

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

IR

Question 3

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

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

Answer 3

SUBCUT

Question 4

MDI stands for:

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

Question 5

Which of the following is not a type of capsule?

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

A) alcohol
B) sugar
C) calcium
D) potassium

Question 8

Which 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 9

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 10

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 11

Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?

A) Syn
B) Tinc
C) Ung
D) Tab

Question 12

SSRI means :

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Caplet refers to a(n):

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

Question 15

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 16

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) The technician needs to check with the pharmacist.
D) The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber.

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?

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

Question 19

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 20

Dosage forms appropriate for children include:

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

Question 21

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 22

Half-life refers to the time it takes for 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 23

__________ are a topical preparation that is designed to absorb secretions.

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

Question 24

Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of:

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

Question 25

The primary site of drug metabolism in the human body is:

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

Question 26

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 27

All of the following are excipients except:

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

Question 28

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 29

What is an advantage of the IV route of administration?

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

Question 30

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 31

Which 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 32

Powders have the advantage(s) of:

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

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 is the meaning of ADME?

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 35

Which term refers to the location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues?

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

Question 36

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 37

PO is the abbreviation for:

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

Question 38

All of the following are true statements except:

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

Question 39

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

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

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

Question 41

A(n) __________ is a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids; one liquid is dispersed throughout the other.

A) elixir
B) emulsion
C) suspension
D) syrup

Question 42

What type of vial keeps the medication separate from the diluent until it is time to reconstitute?

A) ADD-Vantage
B) Multidose
C) Single dose
D) All of the above

Question 43

Pharmacies that compound medications must comply with __________ __________.

A) FDA standards
B) NABP standards
C) USP monographs
D) USP <797>

Question 44

__________ contain medication in a glycol or oil base, such as petrolatum.

A) Cream
B) Lotion
C) Ointment
D) Paste

Question 45

Which term refers to the proportion of the drug that is delivered to its destination and is available to the site of action for which it was intended?

A) Bioavailability
B) Bioequivalence
C) Pharmacodynamics
D) Pharmacokinetics

Question 46

Ondansetron (Zofran) is available as an __________ dosage form.

A) ODT
B) Rectal
C) SL
D) Topical

Question 47

Which dosage form usually has medications in a base that is part oil and part water and is intended for topical or local use?

A) Cream
B) Gel
C) Ointment
D) Paste

Question 48

Which dosage form is inserted into a body cavity or under the skin?

A) Biomaterials
B) Buccal tablet
C) Implant
D) Suppository

Question 49

Which of the following is used to adjust the pH of the compound?

A) Base
B) Buffer
C) Filler
D) Preservative