Medication Administration

• A patient's medication administration record indicates they are receiving ampicillin (UNASYN) piggyback qid.
• Ampicillin (UNASYN) is delivered via intravenous injection.
• Small volume parenteral medications can be administered in a piggyback.
• Intravenous infusion describes an IV route of administration in which a dose is given gradually over time.
• Intravenous push describes an IV route of administration in which a dose is given immediately over a short period of time.
• A prescription for Levothyroxine should include an auxiliary label stating: "Take medication on an empty stomach (for 1 hour)."
• "Right patient" is one of the rights of administration, verified by asking for the patient's date of birth.
• Pregnancy is a contraindication of taking Liptor (atorvastatin).
• All statins are for cholesterol.
• (NitroSTAT) Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should be dispensed in its original glass packaging.
• Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should be stored at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
• A patient's home address is required in their electronic profile in the pharmacy.
• An amber-colored bottle protects medication from light exposure.
• Pharmacy technicians should check expiration dates during a floor stock inspection.
• Buccal dosage forms are placed orally between the cheek and gum line.
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used for cold/sneezing symptoms.
• The pharmacist should consult the Policy and Procedures Manual if theft or loss of a controlled substance occurs.
• Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is used for motion sickness.
• The best time for a pharmacist to offer counseling is during pickup.
• Getting rid of expired medications is one of the best practices to ensure medication potency.
• Vytorin is the brand name of Simvastatin/Ezetimibe; both medications are for cholesterol.

Pharmaceutical Math

• If 100g of salicylic acid in Euerin ointment costs $8.95, then 60g of the ointment would cost $5.37.
• If the prescription says "II tsp q8h x 10 days", dispense 300mL of the liquid.
• 1 tsp = 5mL, therefore 2 tsp = 10mL.
• q8h means 3 times a day, therefore 10mL x 3 x 10 days = 300mL
• A 200g compound ointment contains 10 grams of active ingredient, the strength is 5%.
• A label stating "Take ss tsp po 14 days" means to dispense 35mL.
• "ss tsp" = ½ tsp = 2.5 mL
• 2.5 mL x 14 days = 35mL
• 1 g = 1,000 mg
• Mili means a thousand (divided by 1,000)
• 1 g = 1,000,000 mcg (micrograms)
• Micro means a millionth (divided by 1,000,000)
• 1 mg = 1,000 mcg
• 1 kg = 1,000g
• Kilo means thousand (x 1,000)
• 3 kg = 3,000 g
• 9,000 g = 9 Kg