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1
Q

The most common type of label seen in clinical setting in which each tablet or capsule is packaged separately.

A

Unit dosage label.

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2
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The first name on a drug label. Always capitalized and printed first.

A

Trade name (R registration symbol). May be several different names.

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3
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The smaller print, and second name on a drug label.

A

Generic or official name

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4
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Medications that contain more than one drug are usually ordered by trade name and number of tablets or capsules. (T/F)

A

True

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5
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U.S.P.

A

United States Pharmacopeia

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6
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NF

A

National Formulary

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7
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MAR

A

Medication Administration Record

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8
Q

Learn to question orders for more than ___________ tablets or capsules.

A

three

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9
Q

What is the generic name for Carafate?

A

sucralfate

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10
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What is the trade name for sucralfate?

A

Carafate

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11
Q

Lanoxin

A

digoxin

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12
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Brethine

A

terbutaline sulfate

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13
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Altace

A

ramipril

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14
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Verelan

A

verapamil HCl

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15
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Librium

A

chlordiazepoxide HCl

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16
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Azulfidine

A

sulfasalazine

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17
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DiaBeta

A

glyburide

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18
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Stelazine

A

trifluoperazine HCl

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19
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Dilatrate

A

isosorbide dinitrate

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20
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Synthroid

A

levothyroxine

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21
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Aldomet

A

methyldopa

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22
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Minipress

A

prazosin hydrochloride

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23
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HydroDiuril

A

hydrochlorothiazide

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24
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Amoxil

A

amoxicillin

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25
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Prozac

A

fluoxetine hydrochloride

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26
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Oral solutions are most commonly measured using a disposable ______________________.

A

calibrated medication cup

27
Q

How are oral solutions most safely poured?

28
Q

Oral syringes have safety features built into their design to prevent their being mistaken for _______________.

A

hypodermic syringes

29
Q

Two features differentiating oral syringes from hypodermic syringes:

A

1) color

2) syringe tip is different size and shape; often tip is off center (eccentric)

30
Q

Which of the two types of syringes is sterile?

A

Hypodermic

31
Q

Most labels contain both generic and _____________ names.

32
Q

Dosages are clearly printed on the label, including preparations containing _____________.

A

multiple drugs

33
Q

Combined dosage tablets and capsules may be ordered by trade name and number of tablets/capsules to be given and may include ______________.

34
Q

The letters U.S.P. and NF on drug labels identify their _______________________________.

A

official generic listings

35
Q

Additional letters that follow a drug name are used to identify additional drugs in the preparation or a special __________________.

A

action of the drug

36
Q

Most dosages of tablets or capsules consist of one half to three tablets (1-3 capsules, which cannot be broken in half). An unusual number of tablets or capsules may indicate an _____________.

37
Q

Check __________________ dates on labels before use.

38
Q

For accurate measurement solutions are poured at ______________________ when a medicine cup is used.

39
Q

Liquid oral medications may be measured and administered using an oral medication syringe or a hypodermic syringe without a ________________.

40
Q

Care must be taken not to use oral syringes for hypodermic medication preparation because these are not _______________.

41
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Glucotrol

42
Q

Feldene

43
Q

Procanbid

A

procainamide

44
Q

Lortab

A

hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen

45
Q

Calan

A

verapamil hydrochloride

46
Q

Augmentin

A

amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

47
Q

Blocadren

A

timolol maleate

48
Q

Halcion

49
Q

Neurontin

A

gabapentin

50
Q

Eskalith

A

lithium carbonate

51
Q

Xanax

A

alprazolam

52
Q

Antivert

A

meclizine HCl

53
Q

Aldactone

A

spironolactone

54
Q

Kadian

A

Morphine Sulfate ER

55
Q

Lopressor

A

metoprolol tartrate

56
Q

Nitrostat

A

nitroglycerin

57
Q

Lomotil

A

diphenoxylate HCl and atropine sulfate

58
Q

Procardia

A

nifedipine

59
Q

Cipro

A

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

60
Q

Flagyl

A

metonidazole

61
Q

Allegra

A

fexofenadine HCl

62
Q

Feldene

63
Q

Lopid

A

gemfibrozil

64
Q

Vantin

A

cefpodoxime proxetil

Drug Calculations (3 decks)

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