Chapter 6

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Unit dosage label.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Generic or official name

Question 4

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

Answer 4

True

Question 5

U.S.P.

Answer 5

United States Pharmacopeia

Question 6

NF

Answer 6

National Formulary

Question 7

MAR

Answer 7

Medication Administration Record

Question 8

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

Answer 8

three

Question 9

What is the generic name for Carafate?

Answer 9

sucralfate

Question 10

What is the trade name for sucralfate?

Answer 10

Carafate

Question 11

Lanoxin

Answer 11

digoxin

Question 12

Brethine

Answer 12

terbutaline sulfate

Question 13

Altace

Answer 13

ramipril

Question 14

Verelan

Answer 14

verapamil HCl

Question 15

Librium

Answer 15

chlordiazepoxide HCl

Question 16

Azulfidine

Answer 16

sulfasalazine

Question 17

DiaBeta

Answer 17

glyburide

Question 18

Stelazine

Answer 18

trifluoperazine HCl

Question 19

Dilatrate

Answer 19

isosorbide dinitrate

Question 20

Synthroid

Answer 20

levothyroxine

Question 21

Aldomet

Answer 21

methyldopa

Question 22

Minipress

Answer 22

prazosin hydrochloride

Question 23

HydroDiuril

Answer 23

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 24

Amoxil

Answer 24

amoxicillin

Question 25

Prozac

Answer 25

fluoxetine hydrochloride

Question 26

Oral solutions are most commonly measured using a disposable ______________________.

Answer 26

calibrated medication cup

Question 27

How are oral solutions most safely poured?

Answer 27

Eye level

Question 28

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

Answer 28

hypodermic syringes

Question 29

Two features differentiating oral syringes from hypodermic syringes:

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Which of the two types of syringes is sterile?

Answer 30

Hypodermic

Question 31

Most labels contain both generic and _____________ names.

Answer 31

trade

Question 32

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

Answer 32

multiple drugs

Question 33

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

Answer 33

dosages

Question 34

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

Answer 34

official generic listings

Question 35

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

Answer 35

action of the drug

Question 36

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 _____________.

Answer 36

error

Question 37

Check __________________ dates on labels before use.

Answer 37

dates

Question 38

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

Answer 38

eye level

Question 39

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

Answer 39

needle

Question 40

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

Answer 40

sterile

Question 41

Glucotrol

Answer 41

glipizide

Question 42

Feldene

Answer 42

piroxicam

Question 43

Procanbid

Answer 43

procainamide

Question 44

Lortab

Answer 44

hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen

Question 45

Calan

Answer 45

verapamil hydrochloride

Question 46

Augmentin

Answer 46

amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

Question 47

Blocadren

Answer 47

timolol maleate

Question 48

Halcion

Answer 48

triazolam

Question 49

Neurontin

Answer 49

gabapentin

Question 50

Eskalith

Answer 50

lithium carbonate

Question 51

Xanax

Answer 51

alprazolam

Question 52

Antivert

Answer 52

meclizine HCl

Question 53

Aldactone

Answer 53

spironolactone

Question 54

Kadian

Answer 54

Morphine Sulfate ER

Question 55

Lopressor

Answer 55

metoprolol tartrate

Question 56

Nitrostat

Answer 56

nitroglycerin

Question 57

Lomotil

Answer 57

diphenoxylate HCl and atropine sulfate

Question 58

Procardia

Answer 58

nifedipine

Question 59

Cipro

Answer 59

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Question 60

Flagyl

Answer 60

metonidazole

Question 61

Allegra

Answer 61

fexofenadine HCl

Question 62

Feldene

Answer 62

piroxicam

Question 63

Lopid

Answer 63

gemfibrozil

Question 64

Vantin

Answer 64

cefpodoxime proxetil