PHARM WEEK 1 EDAPT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which term describes the propriety name for a medication - ANSWER Trade name
Which word describes how the drug is delivered through the body? - ANSWER Distribution
Which of the following substances can be defined as a drug? select all that apply
Marijuana
Garlic
St. John's Wort
Ibuprofen
Lemon water
Lisinopril - ANSWER Marijuana
St. John's Wort
Ibuprofen
Lisinopril
Place the following in the order they occur in the body
Excretion
Absorption
Effect
Distribution - ANSWER Absorption
Distribution
Effect
Excretion
Chemical name - ANSWER Name describing the molecular structure of a drug
,Generic name - ANSWER Name identifying the drug within a class
Brand name - ANSWER Propriety name used for marketing
Which actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? - ANSWER Change the way a
generic medication is absorbed
Change the way a generic medication is distributed
Combine two medications
Create a new medication
Name the routes of drug administration - ANSWER Ophthalmic: in the eye
Otic: in the ear
Oral: pills, liquid
Topical: delivered directly to an area, usually on the skin
Nasal: in the nostrils/ nose
Buccal: in the side of the mouth
Sublingual: under the tongue
Inhalation: breathed into the lungs
Intramuscular: in a muscle
Intravenous: in a vein
Subcutaneous: underneath the skin
Rectal: suppositories
Phenytoin, an anti-seizure drug can cause drowsiness. Which medication term best describes this
occurrence? - ANSWER Side effect
Bill is looking at a BP medication. The label Basicide 10mg/25mg. Which of the following is accurate? -
ANSWER There is a combination product containing two medications
Name the following pertaining to children's tylenol
, Generic name
Trade name
Strength
Route
Form - ANSWER Generic: acetaminophen
Trade: Tylenol
Strength: 160 mg
Route: oral
Form: suspension
What does suspension mean? - ANSWER A liquid with small pieces of drug
What must the nurse consider when administering a medication? - ANSWER Ethical issues
Pregnancy status
Cultural status
Legal issues
Age
State the actions in order to be taken following a medication error - ANSWER 1. Assess the patient for an
adverse reaction
2. Notify the healthcare provider
3. Review the facilities procedure for adverse event reporting
4. Complete the incident report
5. Reflect on the incident to determine future precautions needed to prevent error
The U.S. Food and and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of which products. - ANSWER
Cosmetics
Cigarettes
Food labels
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which term describes the propriety name for a medication - ANSWER Trade name
Which word describes how the drug is delivered through the body? - ANSWER Distribution
Which of the following substances can be defined as a drug? select all that apply
Marijuana
Garlic
St. John's Wort
Ibuprofen
Lemon water
Lisinopril - ANSWER Marijuana
St. John's Wort
Ibuprofen
Lisinopril
Place the following in the order they occur in the body
Excretion
Absorption
Effect
Distribution - ANSWER Absorption
Distribution
Effect
Excretion
Chemical name - ANSWER Name describing the molecular structure of a drug
,Generic name - ANSWER Name identifying the drug within a class
Brand name - ANSWER Propriety name used for marketing
Which actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? - ANSWER Change the way a
generic medication is absorbed
Change the way a generic medication is distributed
Combine two medications
Create a new medication
Name the routes of drug administration - ANSWER Ophthalmic: in the eye
Otic: in the ear
Oral: pills, liquid
Topical: delivered directly to an area, usually on the skin
Nasal: in the nostrils/ nose
Buccal: in the side of the mouth
Sublingual: under the tongue
Inhalation: breathed into the lungs
Intramuscular: in a muscle
Intravenous: in a vein
Subcutaneous: underneath the skin
Rectal: suppositories
Phenytoin, an anti-seizure drug can cause drowsiness. Which medication term best describes this
occurrence? - ANSWER Side effect
Bill is looking at a BP medication. The label Basicide 10mg/25mg. Which of the following is accurate? -
ANSWER There is a combination product containing two medications
Name the following pertaining to children's tylenol
, Generic name
Trade name
Strength
Route
Form - ANSWER Generic: acetaminophen
Trade: Tylenol
Strength: 160 mg
Route: oral
Form: suspension
What does suspension mean? - ANSWER A liquid with small pieces of drug
What must the nurse consider when administering a medication? - ANSWER Ethical issues
Pregnancy status
Cultural status
Legal issues
Age
State the actions in order to be taken following a medication error - ANSWER 1. Assess the patient for an
adverse reaction
2. Notify the healthcare provider
3. Review the facilities procedure for adverse event reporting
4. Complete the incident report
5. Reflect on the incident to determine future precautions needed to prevent error
The U.S. Food and and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of which products. - ANSWER
Cosmetics
Cigarettes
Food labels
