Medications, Dose Calculations, Conversions

Question 1

Antilipemics do what. Give examples.

Answer 1

Lower cholesterol. Atorvastatin, Fenofibrate

Question 2

Antihypertensives do what. Give examples (4)

Answer 2

Lower blood pressure. Metroprolol, Lisinopril, Valsartan, Clonidine

Question 3

Anxiolytics do what. Give 3 examples.

Answer 3

Anti-anxiety. Clonazepam, Diazepam, Lorzepam

Question 4

Central Nervous System Stimulants are used for what? Give 2 examples.

Answer 4

Reduce hyperactivity. Methylphenidate, Modafinil.

Question 5

Oral Hypoglycemics do what. Give 3 examples.

Answer 5

Reduce blood glucose. Metformin, Acarbose, Glyburide

Question 6

Schedule I drugs are under what restrictions? Give examples.

Answer 6

They are illegal. Dr’s. can not prescribe them. Heroin, Mescaline and LSD. Marijuana federally though legal in some states.

Question 7

Schedule II drugs are under what restrictions? Give examples.

Answer 7

Handwritten Rx. No refill. Morphine, methadone, Oxi and Hydrocodone Fentanyl and Methamphetamines. Highly addictive.

Question 8

Schedule III drugs are under what restrictions. Give examples.

Answer 8

Moderate to low addiction. Dr. must give handwritten RX and can only be filled 5x in 6 mo. Ketamine, Steroids, Testosterone.

Question 9

Schedule IV drugs are under what restrictions. Give examples.

Answer 9

Low potential for abuse/dependance. Dr. must sign RX. Staff can authorize refills. (5x in 6 mo.) Diazepam, Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, Alprazolam, Clonazepam.

Question 10

Schedule V Drugs have what restrictions? Give examples.

Answer 10

Limited amts. of some narcotics. Dr. must sign Rx and staff can auth refills (5x in 6 mo.) Diphenoxylate w/Atropine, Opium/kaolin/pectin/belladonna.

Question 11

1 Teaspoon = __________ mL

Answer 11

5 mL

Question 12

1 mL = __________ drops

Answer 12

15 drops

Question 13

1 Tablespoon = __________ mL

Answer 13

15 mL

Question 14

1 oz. (2 Tablespoons) = ___________mL

Answer 14

30 mL

Question 15

1 kg = _______ lbs.

Answer 15

2.2 lbs

Question 16

Convert pounds to kg by _____________

Answer 16

Dividing pounds by 2.2. (1 kg = 2.2 lbs.)

Question 17

________ is considered the best way to calculate pediatric doses in a child under 12.

Answer 17

Body Surface Area (BSA)

Question 18

Convert Inches to Centimeters by _________

Answer 18

Multiply by 2.54

Question 19

Convert pounds to kg by __________

Answer 19

Multiply by .45

Question 20

Convert convert 100.4 F to Celcius.

Answer 20

100.4 -32 = 68.4 x5 = 342 /9 = 38 celcius