Writing prescriptions

Question 1

HMG, 3/F with watery diarrhea for 2 days. You want to prescribe ORS. Which prescription is

correct?

A. R/ ORS sachet #10

Sig: Mix 1 sachet in 200 ml dH2O after each episode of diarrhea

B. R/ oral rehydration solution sachet #10

Sig: Mix 1 sachet in 1 cup distilled water and let patient drink solution after each episode of

diarrhea

C. R/ oral rehydration solution sachet #10

Sig: Mix 1 sachet in 200 mL distilled water after each episode of diarrhea

D. R/ oral rehydration solution sachet #10

Sig: Mix 1 sachet in 1 cup dH2O and let the patient drink the solution after each episode of

diarrhea

Answer 1

B

Question 2

1/M needs 15 mg/kg/day IV amikacin. What is the most appropriate dosing regimen?

A. 15 mg/kg one dose

B. 7.5 mg/kg twice a day

C. 5 mg/kg thrice a day

D. 3.75 mg/kg four times a day

Answer 2

A

Since amikacin is an aminoglycoside, it is a concentration-dependent antibiotic. Hence we want

the highest plasma concentration possible.

Question 3

What is the most appropriate dosing regimen for a 3 year old male to be given ampicillin 200

mg/kg/day?

A. 200 mg/kg ampicillin single dose every 24 h

B. 100 mg/kg ampicillin every 12 h
C. 50 mg/kg ampicillin every 6 h

D. NOTA

Answer 3

A

Question 4

63) If there are no studies done and the patient is Child Pugh class A (mild), how much of the

dose will you give?

A. 75% maintenance dose

B. 50% maintenance dose

C. 25% maintenance dose

Answer 4

B

Question 5

68) The following are important factors in determining the maximum dosing interval EXCEPT

A. Maximum therapeutic concentration

B. Minimum toxic concentration

C. Clearance

D. Volume of distribution

Answer 5

A

Question 6

The good prescriber is one who is discriminatory, who knows when to suggest a medicine,

and most importantly, when not to. T/F

Answer 6

T

Question 7

Within the rational drug use framework, selecting a drug should be based on the following

criteria: safety, efficacy, need, affordability, and quality. T/F

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Guidelines used in prescribing pharmaceutical drugs to pregnant women?

A. Old, more established drugs over new drugs

B. Negative effects in animal studies are always present in humans in the therapeutic ratio

C.

D. AOTA

Answer 8

A

Question 9

7. Which of these factors pose the most risk when prescribing drugs for ailments in a 75 year

old male is? BONUS DAW

A. Change in drug absorbtion

B. Polypharmacy

C. Inability to procure drugs

D. All of the above

Answer 9

D