Summative Quiz Flashcards
The phrase “Lithium should not be taken by
patients experiencing acute renal failure or
women in their first trimester of pregnancy.” is an example of
CONTRAINDICATION
A signa that says “1 tab PO QID if T >37.9°C
PRN order
Drug proven to demonstrate fetal risk in humans but can still be used if the benefits outweigh the risks
CATEGORY D
Paracetamol pregnancy risk
CATEGORY B
A prescription for an antibiotic for minor
infections is valid for __days
7
Accidental overdose resulting to patient death
CATEGORY I
Drugs associated with the development of an SLE-like syndrome
PHENYTOIN
first agent to be associated with drug-induced
lupus
Hydralazine
Dispensing error occurred but detected during rechecking at the pharmacy
CATEGORY B
DANGEROUS DRUG
OXYCODONE
Most superior powder paper for hygroscopic
drugs
WAXED PAPER
Experienced as a consequence of receiving
an inappropriately high dose of the drug to
patient characteristics
SIDE EFFECT
Manifestation of incompatibilities
PHOTOLYSIS,
EVOLUTION OF GAS, PRECIPITATION
Anaphylaxis and idiosyncratic
TYPE B (Bizzarre)
Metabolizing a standard dose of INH, Filipinos are
FAST ACETYLATORS
Teratogenicity
TYPE D
Container for UV light sensitive substances
protection
AMBER BOTTLE
In drug interaction references, the drug
affected by the interaction
OBJECT DRUG
one that “precipitates or
cause interaction
PRECIPITNANT
Pertains to physiological or psychological state resulting from drug administration
DRUG
DEPENDENCE
Compounding is concerned with
PREPARATION OF MEDICINE
Mathematical model for synergism
1+1 = 5
instruction to the pharmacist
SUBSCRIPTION
Rx symbol
SUPERSCRIPTION
body of prescription ; drug
info and qty
INSCRIPTION
Remedies for oxidative degradation
Acid
pH
Generic name in a prescription is preceded by
the brand name
ERRONEOUS PRESCIPTION
Term for migration of drug into the container
SORPTION
container components to
drug
LEACHING
For dispensing thick, viscous liquids
WIDE MOUTHED BOTTLES
Probenecid and Penicillin exhibits
COMPETITION FOR TUBULAR SECRETION
Providing the correct medicines at the right
time at the right dose and using the right route of administration to the right patient
RATIONAL DRUG THERAPY
Dispensing the customer’s choice from generally equivalent drugs
GENERIC DISPENSING
Gasping syndrome is an untoward effect
experienced by neonates when this preservative is added in parenteral preparations
BENZYL ALCOHOL
The combination of Sodium bicarbonate with Citric acid or Tartaric acid in an aqueous solution will result in
EFFERVESCENCE
A stat order means the drug has to be administered
IMMEDIATELY
NSAID should NOT be given to a patient who just underwent a minor surgery
ASPIRIN
Failure to mix or dissolve when two or more ingredients are combined
PHYSICAL INCOMPATIBILITY
An untoward effect from Aspirin when it is
administered to children with fever due to a viral infection
REYE’S SYNDROME
meaning of the abbreviation p.c. in the signa of a prescription
AFTER MEALS
Substances which absorb moisture from the air
HYGROSCOPIC POWDERS
solids whose water of
crystallization has been removed
ANHYDROUS
solids which release water
of crystallization and then liquefy
DELIQUESCENT
Simultaneous administration of Diazepam and
Cimetidine
Increased blood levels of Diazepam
Unusual result of triturating camphor and menthol during compounding
LIQUEFACTION
Type I hypersensitivity reactions
ALLERGIC REACTIONS FROM DEXTRAN
ASPIRIN INDUCED ASTHMA
Special prescription form for dangerous drugs
ACCOMPLISHED IN TRIPLICATE COPIES
Alteration of the absorption of one of the drugs due to complex formation of two
interacting drugs:
PHARMACOKINETIC INTERACTION
Automated inpatient dispensing:
BREWER SYSTEM
BAXTER ATC 212