NAPLEX Drug Formulations Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: What dosage forms does olanzapine come in?
Answer: IR tablet, ODT, short and long acting injectables
Question 2: What dosage forms does ondansetron come in?
Answer: IR tablet, ODT, oral solution, oral film, injection
Question 3: Which 5HT3i comes as a patch?
Answer: granisetron (Sancuso)
Question 4: osmotic controlled-release delivery system
Answer: OROS - long-acting system that absorbs water from the GI tract, forcing the drug out; may leave a
ghost tablet/capsule in stool
Question 5: When are chewables used?
Answer: for children or large tablets (Calcium)
Question 6: When are lozenges/troches used?
Answer: to treat a condition within the oral mucosa
Question 7: How do ODTs help with nonadherence?
Answer: dissolve quickly, cannot "cheek" and spit out
Question 8: What are recommendations for opening capsules with pellets?
Answer: do not chew, don't let sit too long in water, don't use hot water
Question 9: What can montelukast granules be mixed with?
Answer: 5mL formula or breastmilk; applesauce, carrots, rice, ice cream
Question 10: What can Vyvanse granules be mixed with?
Answer: water, yogurt, orange juice
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, Question 11: sorbitol ADE
Answer: gas, cramping, bloating
Question 12: Which sweetener contains phenylalanine?
Answer: aspartame
Question 13: What is the most common excipient used in drug manufacturing?
Answer: lactose
Question 14: How should ODTs be opened?
Answer: peel back foil with dry hands (do not push through)
Question 15: Do IM or subQ injections hurt more?
Answer: IM - muscle soreness
Question 16: Which injection technique is used for long-acting medications?
Answer: IM
Question 17: What are 3 counseling points for self-injections?
Answer: do not rub skin near anticoagulant injections (bruising); do not use if discolored or has particles;
allow to warm to RT before injecting
Question 18: In general, where can patches be placed?
Answer: chest, back, upper arm, flanks; alternate sites
Question 19: What can you do to treat skin irritation from patches?
Answer: rotate sites, hydrocortisone cream after removal
Question 20: Where can Exelon patches be placed?
Answer: chest, back, upper arm
Question 21: Where can Daytrana patches be placed?
Answer: hip only - alternate daily
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: What dosage forms does olanzapine come in?
Answer: IR tablet, ODT, short and long acting injectables
Question 2: What dosage forms does ondansetron come in?
Answer: IR tablet, ODT, oral solution, oral film, injection
Question 3: Which 5HT3i comes as a patch?
Answer: granisetron (Sancuso)
Question 4: osmotic controlled-release delivery system
Answer: OROS - long-acting system that absorbs water from the GI tract, forcing the drug out; may leave a
ghost tablet/capsule in stool
Question 5: When are chewables used?
Answer: for children or large tablets (Calcium)
Question 6: When are lozenges/troches used?
Answer: to treat a condition within the oral mucosa
Question 7: How do ODTs help with nonadherence?
Answer: dissolve quickly, cannot "cheek" and spit out
Question 8: What are recommendations for opening capsules with pellets?
Answer: do not chew, don't let sit too long in water, don't use hot water
Question 9: What can montelukast granules be mixed with?
Answer: 5mL formula or breastmilk; applesauce, carrots, rice, ice cream
Question 10: What can Vyvanse granules be mixed with?
Answer: water, yogurt, orange juice
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, Question 11: sorbitol ADE
Answer: gas, cramping, bloating
Question 12: Which sweetener contains phenylalanine?
Answer: aspartame
Question 13: What is the most common excipient used in drug manufacturing?
Answer: lactose
Question 14: How should ODTs be opened?
Answer: peel back foil with dry hands (do not push through)
Question 15: Do IM or subQ injections hurt more?
Answer: IM - muscle soreness
Question 16: Which injection technique is used for long-acting medications?
Answer: IM
Question 17: What are 3 counseling points for self-injections?
Answer: do not rub skin near anticoagulant injections (bruising); do not use if discolored or has particles;
allow to warm to RT before injecting
Question 18: In general, where can patches be placed?
Answer: chest, back, upper arm, flanks; alternate sites
Question 19: What can you do to treat skin irritation from patches?
Answer: rotate sites, hydrocortisone cream after removal
Question 20: Where can Exelon patches be placed?
Answer: chest, back, upper arm
Question 21: Where can Daytrana patches be placed?
Answer: hip only - alternate daily
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