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PHARMA 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following steps precedes the others in selecting a P-drug?

A. Make an inventory of effective groups of drugs
B. Define the diagnosis
C. Choose an effective group according to criteria
D. Specify the therapeutic objective

A

B. Define the diagnosis

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2
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Which of the following is NOT a Latin abbreviation used in writing hospital orders or prescriptions?

A. ANST
B. PRN
C. QID
D. CC

A

A. ANST

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3
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Which data in the prescription paper is part of the “signatura”?

A. Refill and safety cap information
B. Name and strength of the drug to be dispensed
C. Amount of drug to be taken by the patient
D. Signature and license number of the physician

A

C. Amount of drug to be taken by the patient

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4
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Match the following data or statement to its correct part of the prescription.
Dispense 21 tablets

A. Subscription
B. Superscription
C. Transcription
D. Inscription

A

A. Subscription

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5
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Match the following data or statement to its correct part of the prescription.
Rx

A. Subscription
B. Superscription
C. Transcription
D. Inscription

A

B. Superscription

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6
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Match the following data or statement to its correct part of the prescription.
Apply thinly to affected areas once a day at bedtime

A. Subscription
B. Superscription
C. Transcription
D. Inscription

A

C. Transcription

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7
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Match the following data or statement to its correct part of the prescription.
Montelukast 10 mg + Levocetirizine 5 mg tablets

A. Subscription
B. Superscription
C. Transcription
D. Inscription

A

c. Inscription

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8
Q

Schedule 3 drugs have currently accepted medical use, have _____ potential for psychological dependence and have _____ potential for physical dependence.

A. high; high
B. moderate-low; high
C. moderate; low
D. high; moderate-low

A

D. high; moderate-low

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9
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Which of the following is consistent with a well-written prescription?

A. Name of the drug written in full
B. Use of leading zeroes
C. Avoidance of trailing zeroes
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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10
Q

A prescription containing the Latin abbreviation, “emp”, is an example of

A. inappropriate drug prescription
B. omission of information
C. poor prescription writing
D. e-prescribing

A

B. omission of information

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11
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Which step immediately precedes the start of treatment based on the 6-step WHO model?

A. Specify the therapeutic objective
B. Define the patient’s problem
C. Verify the suitability of your P-treatment
D. Give information, instructions and warnings

A

C. Verify the suitability of your P-treatment

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12
Q

Which step in WHO model/guide to good prescribing needs cognitive, communicative and motor skills?

A. Specify the therapeutic objective
B. Define the patient’s problem
C. Give information, instructions, and warnings
D. Start treatment

A

D. Start treatment

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13
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Which of the following should be considered LEAST when selecting P-drugs?

A. Endorsements from medical representatives
B. Existing standard treatment guidelines
C. Good scientific evidence
D. National list of essential drugs

A

A. Endorsements from medical representatives

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14
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Which of the following is an advantage of using Latin abbreviations in prescription-writing?

A. Better patient compliance
B. Improved writing skills of the physician
C. Lesser occurrence of medication errors
D. More difficult alteration by the patient

A

D. More difficult alteration by the patient

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15
Q

Which of the following is considered as the first selection criterion when making an inventory of effective groups of
drugs?

A. Cost of treatment
B. Efficacy
C. Safety
D. Suitability

A

B. Efficacy

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16
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Match the following controlled substances to its correct classification.
Meperidine

A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
E. Schedule V
A

B. Schedule II

17
Q

Match the following controlled substances to its correct classification.
Morphine

A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
E. Schedule V
A

B. Schedule II

18
Q

Match the following controlled substances to its correct classification.
Phenobarbital

A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
E. Schedule V
A

D. Schedule IV

19
Q

Match the following controlled substances to its correct classification.
Atropine

A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
E. Schedule V
A

E. Schedule V

20
Q

A prescription was made for an antibiotic which is to be taken BID for 2 weeks. How many tablets of the drug should be dispensed in total?

A. 14
B. 21
C. 28
D. 42

A

C. 28

21
Q

What is a possible consequence of irrational drug use?

A. Wastage of scarce resources that could have been spent on other essential services
B. Development of drug-induced diseases
C. Exacerbation or prolongation of illness
D. Any of these

A

D. Any of these

22
Q

Match the following drugs to its correct category according to the drug safety standards in pregnancy.
Metformin

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. X
A

B. B

23
Q

Match the following drugs to its correct category according to the drug safety standards in pregnancy.
Clonazepam

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. X
A

D. D

24
Q

Match the following drugs to its correct category according to the drug safety standards in pregnancy.
Tramadol

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. X
A

C. C

25
Q

Match the following drugs to its correct category according to the drug safety standards in pregnancy.
Methotrexate

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. X
A

E. X

26
Q

A drug has to be taken “hs”. This means that it has to be taken

A. every hour
B. with meals
C. at bedtime
D. after meals

A

C. at bedtime

27
Q

A prescription was made for an antibiotic which is to be taken TID for 2 weeks. How many tablets of the drug should be dispensed in total?

A. 28
B. 42
C. 21
D. 14

A

B. 42

28
Q

Which of the following factors is the most important prerequisite in rational prescribing?

A. Therapeutic objective
B. Appropriate dosing regimen
C. Drug of choice
D. Specific diagnosis

A

D. Specific diagnosis

29
Q

Aside from prescribing drugs, which of the following can also be a form of P-treatment?

A. Giving information or advice
B. Discontinuation of a drug
C. Referral to a specialist
D. Any of the above

A

A. Giving information or advice
B. Discontinuation of a drug
C. Referral to a specialist

30
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of using Latin abbreviations in prescription writing?

A. More difficult alteration by the patient
B. Lesser occurrence of medication errors
C. Improved writing skills of the physician
D. Better patient compliance

A

A. More difficult alteration by the patient

31
Q

Which of the following step is common between P-drug and rational treatment via the 6-step model of WHO?

A. Specify the therapeutic objective
B. Verify the suitability of your P-treatment
C. Give information, instructions and warnings
D. Choose an effective group according to criteria

A

A. Specify the therapeutic objective

32
Q

If a physician writes a prescription, what stage is he in the process of rational writing?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

A

B. 4

33
Q

Which of the following substance has the least likely to become substance abuse?

A. atropine
B. ketamine
C. mepiridine
D. Phenobarbitals

A

A. atropine

34
Q

A 6-month old child, weighing 8kg, was treated with paracetamol 100mg/mL oral dose. If the recommended dose is 10-15mg/kg/dose, up to what point can the drug be safely administered?

A. 0.6 mL
B. 0.8 mL
C. 1.0 mL
D. 1.2mL

A

D. 1.2mL

35
Q

A 3 year old boy came in for consult due to fever and cough. He was diagnosed with pneumonia. Your P drug for pneumonia is Tetracycline. However, you remembered it can cause serious side effects in young children. What is the best thing to do?

A. Write a prescription of tetracycline antibiotic
B. Switch to an alternative drug such as Cotrimoxazole
C. Withheld antibiotic, prescribe anti-pyrretic and anti-tussive
D. Refer patient to the closest hospital, for in patient management

A

B. Switch to an alternative drug such as Cotrimoxazole

36
Q

When 2 or more drugs are similar, preference should be based on:

  1. Thoroughness of investigation of drug
  2. Favor of pharmacokinetics of drug
  3. Reliability of manufacturing facility
  4. Dictates from colleagues and superiors
A
  1. Thoroughness of investigation of drug
  2. Favor of pharmacokinetics of drug
  3. Reliability of manufacturing facility
37
Q

Verifying the suitability of a P-drug includes checking for the efficacy and safety of the drug in terms of:

  1. Standard dosage schedule
  2. Standard duration of treatment
  3. Active substance and dosage form
  4. Patient’s preferred route of administration
A
  1. Standard dosage schedule
  2. Standard duration of treatment
  3. Active substance and dosage form
38
Q

Refill: 3 times only

A. Inscription
B. Subscription
C. Superscription
D. Transcription

A

B. Subscription

39
Q

Which of the following drugs are contraindicated to pregnant women?

A. levothyroxin
B. tramadol
C. gabapentin
D. methotrexate

A

D. methotrexate

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