When is it acceptable to use abbreviations on a prescription label?
a. Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
b. It's okay if the prescription is written at an inpatient facility.
c. It's okay to use only approved, easy-to-understand abbreviations on a prescription
label
d. Because prescription labels are so small, it's important to abbreviate as much as
possible in order to fit the maximum amount of information
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, a. Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
What is the generic name of the drug Spiriva?
a. Fluticasone
b. Ziprasidone
c. Tiotropium
d. Oxycodone
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c. Tiotropium
Find the median of these six numbers: 20,22,24,26,28,30
a. 24
b. 26
c. 25
d. 20
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c. 25
If a doctor requests an IV drip of half-normal saline for a patient, what should the ratio
of sodium chloride to water be?
a. 0.45 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
b. D10 in 100mL of water
c. 0.225 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
d. D5NS in 0.9% NaCi
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a. 0.45 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
What is the definition of a legacy drug?
a. This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that don't
change, regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded them.
b. This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their particular
medication formulations.
c. It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly labeled for
home use.
d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies
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d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must
be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies.
Which of the following is not an element of a proper IV solution label?
a. The sequence number of the bag or bottle, if necessary
b. The prescribed flow rate (ml/hour)
c. The BSA of the patient to whom the IV is being administered
d. The initials of the person who prepared the solution, and the initials of the person
who checked it
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c. The BSA of the patient to whom the IV is being administered
a. Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
b. It's okay if the prescription is written at an inpatient facility.
c. It's okay to use only approved, easy-to-understand abbreviations on a prescription
label
d. Because prescription labels are so small, it's important to abbreviate as much as
possible in order to fit the maximum amount of information
Give this one a try later!
, a. Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
What is the generic name of the drug Spiriva?
a. Fluticasone
b. Ziprasidone
c. Tiotropium
d. Oxycodone
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c. Tiotropium
Find the median of these six numbers: 20,22,24,26,28,30
a. 24
b. 26
c. 25
d. 20
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c. 25
If a doctor requests an IV drip of half-normal saline for a patient, what should the ratio
of sodium chloride to water be?
a. 0.45 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
b. D10 in 100mL of water
c. 0.225 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
d. D5NS in 0.9% NaCi
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a. 0.45 g NaCl in 100 mL of water
What is the definition of a legacy drug?
a. This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that don't
change, regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded them.
b. This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their particular
medication formulations.
c. It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly labeled for
home use.
d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies
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d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must
be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies.
Which of the following is not an element of a proper IV solution label?
a. The sequence number of the bag or bottle, if necessary
b. The prescribed flow rate (ml/hour)
c. The BSA of the patient to whom the IV is being administered
d. The initials of the person who prepared the solution, and the initials of the person
who checked it
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c. The BSA of the patient to whom the IV is being administered
