Pharmacy Standards and Dosage Forms

Questions and Answers

What does 'os' mean in the directions for use for Timoptic?

left eye

What is the Latin abbreviation for 'after meals'?

What dosage form should be dispensed for 'Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn'?

suppositories

What expiration date will appear on a repackaged bulk solid dosage form?

50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year Signup and view all the answers

When does a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets with an expiration date of 4/09 expire?

midnight 4/30/09 Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with the prescription for Ceclor 375mg po bid?

the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?

enteric-coated Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream?

absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the range for 'room temperature'?

15-30 degrees Centigrade Signup and view all the answers

What is the process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver called?

metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What should a pharmacy technician do if a patient complains of persistent heartburn?

tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? (Select one)

Accept a verbal medication order from a physician Signup and view all the answers

What does 'au' mean in the medication directions 'ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d'?

in both ears Signup and view all the answers

What does the dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription require?

legal name of pharmacy and address Signup and view all the answers

What does NDC stand for on a medication bottle? (Select all that apply)

Manufacturer Signup and view all the answers

What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication?

film-coated tablets Signup and view all the answers

What dosage form has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation?

a tincture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? (Select one)

Storage requirements Signup and view all the answers

Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.

False Signup and view all the answers

How stable is amoxicillin oral suspension in a refrigerator after reconstitution?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? (Select one)

Tetracycline Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'PCN' mean?

penicillin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drug classes have cross sensitivity? (Select one)

Penicillin and Cephalosporin Signup and view all the answers

What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml?

36 to 46 degrees F Signup and view all the answers

Translate the following: 'gtt ii o.u.q 4 h prn'

Place 2 drops into both eyes every 4 hours as needed Signup and view all the answers

How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription order?

as needed for one year Signup and view all the answers

What schedule are the following drug products?

Vicodin = 3 Valium = 4 Codeine = 2 Lomotil = 5 Signup and view all the answers

Acetaminophen possesses all of the following effects except: (Select one)

Anti-inflammatory Signup and view all the answers

How does activated charcoal work in an overdose?

absorbs the poison Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose of syrup of ipecac for children?

15 ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal dose of fexofenadine?

60 mg bid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Timoptic and Latin Abbreviations

Timoptic medication directions specify "os", meaning the left eye.
The Latin abbreviation for "after meals" is "pc".

Dosage Forms and Packaging

An order for "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn" indicates suppositories.
Repacking bulk solid dosage forms requires an expiration date of 50% of labeled expiration, max 1 year.
Expiration for Cipro 500mg tablets on 4/09 is midnight on 4/30/09.
Film-coated tablets mask objectionable medication tastes; enteric-coated forms dissolve in the intestine.

Pharmacy Prescription Standards

Ceclor 375mg po bid is incomplete; lacks duration of therapy.
Required labeling on outpatient prescriptions includes the legal name and address of the pharmacy.
Nonprescription drugs are included in patient profiles, contrary to some beliefs.

Drug Administration and Storage

Room temperature is defined as 15-30 degrees Centigrade.
Absorption refers to the process of substances being transported into the bloodstream.
Reconstituted Amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml should be stored between 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drug Interactions and Adverse Reactions

Tetracycline is likely to cause photosensitivity reactions.
Cross-sensitivity exists between penicillin and cephalosporin.
Acetaminophen has analgesic and antipyretic properties but is not anti-inflammatory.

Medication Guidelines

Activated charcoal works by absorbing poison during an overdose.
The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is 15 ml.
Normal dosage for fexofenadine is 60 mg bid.

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Pharmacy technicians may not accept verbal medication orders from physicians, but they can enter prescription data, call wholesalers, and affix drug labels.
Unscheduled prescriptions can be refilled as needed for one year.
The National Drug Code (NDC) on medication bottles details the manufacturer, drug product, and quantity packaged.

Translations and Directions

Directions for medication "gtt ii o.u.q 4 h prn" translates to placing 2 drops in both eyes every 4 hours as needed.
"M.ft ung" means to mix and make an ointment.
"tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching" translates to taking one teaspoon by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itching.

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This quiz covers essential information about pharmacy prescription standards, dosage forms, and medication abbreviations. You'll explore key concepts such as drug administration, storage conditions, and other protocols that are critical for pharmacy practice. Test your knowledge on the nuances of medication directions and labeling requirements.