Ch5- drug forms

Question 1

the nonproprietary name often is referred to as the

Answer 1

generic name

Question 2

all the following are considered sources if drugs, EXCEPT

Answer 2

water

Question 3

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

Answer 3

hydrogen

Question 4

to ensure the right drug is to be administered, the label should be check

Answer 4

three times

Question 5

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

Answer 5

manufacture of medication

Question 6

the route for administration of a medication depends on

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the form of the drug

Question 7

types of medication errors include all the following, EXCEPT

Answer 7

incorrect manufacture

Question 8

which of the following tablet forms is more suitable for children

Answer 8

chewable

Question 9

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

Answer 9

enteric coated

Question 10

some of the most common administration site for suppositories are the

Answer 10

rectum, ear canal, both A and C

Question 11

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

Answer 11

spirit

Question 12

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

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cream

Question 13

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

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the characteristics of the drug, age of the patient, both B and C

Question 14

the route that often results in the most rapid action is

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sublingual

Question 15

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

Answer 15

intravenous

Question 16

a needle has all of the following parts, EXCEPT

Answer 16

flange

Question 17

the disposable syringes that are most frequently used are

Answer 17

1 cc

Question 18

a prefilled syringe can be typically used how many times

Answer 18

once

Question 19

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

Answer 19

ampule

Question 20

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

Answer 20

suppository

Question 21

the Mantoux test refers to a

Answer 21

screening test for tuberculosis

Question 22

allergy test are usually administered by which route

Answer 22

intradermal

Question 23

the tuberculosis screening test is considered positive if the induration is

Answer 23

greater than 10mm in diameter

Question 24

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

Answer 24

2 cc

Question 25

what drug source does iron come from

Answer 25

minerals

Question 26

an important cardiac glycoside is

Answer 26

digoxin

Question 27

gold is used to prevent

Answer 27

severe rheumatoid arthritis

Question 28

a prefilled syringe is also known as a(n)

Answer 28

cartridge

Question 29

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

Answer 29

rectal

Question 30

medication applied in patch form is called

Answer 30

transdermal

Question 31

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

Answer 31

ointment

Question 32

an example of an emulsion is

Answer 32

cod liver oil

Question 33

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

Answer 33

capsule

Question 34

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

Answer 34

transdermal

Question 35

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

Answer 35

sublingual

Question 36

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

Answer 36

chemical

Question 37

the _______________ name of the drug is assigned to the manufacturer and is protected by copyright

Answer 37

brand/trade

Question 38

________________ are organic compounds that are combined with acids to make a salt

Answer 38

alkaloids

Question 39

if a nurse or pharmacy technician follows the _______________ of drug administration, medication errors should not occur

Answer 39

7 rights

Question 40

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

Answer 40

buccal

Question 41

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

Answer 41

sustained

Question 42

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

Answer 42

gel cap

Question 43

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

Answer 43

troche

Question 44

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

Answer 44

syrup

Question 45

the ___________ route is the safest and most convenient route chosen for most medications

Answer 45

oral

Question 46

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

Answer 46

solid

Question 47

the _________ the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the lumen

Answer 47

larger

Question 48

retractable needle cover syringes are used for prevention of needle sticks, as required by ___________________

Answer 48

occupational health and safety administration

Question 49

insulin syringes are calibrated in _______________ specifically for diabetic use

Answer 49

units (u)

Question 50

a(n) _____________ is a small skin eruption that may follow injection of an antigen

Answer 50

wheal

Question 51

administration of drugs other than through the digestive system is called ___________-

Answer 51

parenteral

Question 52

a subcutaneous injection is given below the skin in the layer of fatty tissue called ___________ tissue

Answer 52

adipose

Question 53

intramuscular injectionterm-54s into the vastus laterals and gluteal sites can contain up to __________ mL

Answer 53

5

Question 54

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

Answer 54

central venous catheter

Question 55

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)

Answer 55

ointments

Question 56

oral contraceptives are examples of _____________ drugs

Answer 56

synthetic

Question 57

the newest area of drug origins is ____________ engineering

Answer 57

genetic

Question 58

drug dosage forms are classified according to their physical state and __________ composition

Answer 58

chemical

Question 59

certain drugs are soluble in water, some are soluble in ____________ , and others are soluble in a mixture of liquids

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alcohol

Question 60

many times tablets are mistakenly called _______

Answer 60

pills

Question 61

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

Answer 61

plaster

Question 62

capsules are available in a various sizes, ranging from the number 000 to the number

Answer 62

5

Question 63

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

Answer 63

syrup

Question 64

an example of a(n) __________ is normal saline

Answer 64

solution

Question 65

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

Answer 65

elixer

Question 66

an alcoholic preparation of a soluble drug, usually from a plant source, is called a(n) _)_____________

Answer 66

tincture

Question 67

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

Answer 67

liniment

Question 68

the most commonly used aerosols are used for asthma and as skin ____________

Answer 68

sprays

Question 69

oral syringes are an ideal way to administer liquid medications to ____________

Answer 69

children