Drugs

Question 1

should you swab insulin with alcohol prior to use?

Answer 1

NO

Question 2

Why are there different insulin syringes?

Answer 2

different insulins have different needles (in units)

Question 3

Can more than one item be written on a prescription?

Answer 3

• yes, except if it is a controlled drug

Question 4

On a prescription should I write 2000mg or 2g?

Answer 4

2g

Question 5

Can i use decimal points on a prescription?

Answer 5

not if it can be avoided

Question 6

on a prescription can i write write 0.5 mL or .5 mL ?

Answer 6

0.5

Question 7

Can microgram or nanograms be abbreviated in a prescription?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

can mL be used in a prescription?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

can c3 or cc be used in a prescription?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

what does ‘e.o.d.’ stand for?

Answer 10

every other day

Question 11

abbreviation for four times a day

Answer 11

QID

Question 12

abbreviation for three times a day

Answer 12

TID

Question 13

abbreviation for once a day

Answer 13

SID

Question 14

how do you calculate number of tablets?

Answer 14

total dose/ size of tablets

Question 15

when calculating volume % of a drug what is a useful formula

Answer 15

Triangle

Question 16

Most drugs have a ….day use after opening

Answer 16

28days

Question 17

What size needle would you use to inject a horse?

Answer 17

18G

Question 18

What size needle would you use to inject a cat

Answer 18

23g

Question 19

What size needle would you use to inject a dog

Answer 19

21g

Question 20

injection sites on a dog for IM injection

Answer 20

trapezius
epaxial
quadriceps

Question 21

Why are toes are open on a robert jones bandage?

Answer 21

• check for swelling, if limb is too hot or cold, check if claws are together or growing apart (sign of swelling)

Question 22

Prior to applying Robert jones, you can apply some cotton wool to protect which structures?

Answer 22

The malleolus and the achilles