Dispensing (GREEN) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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Which type of prescription requires a physician’s signed order before dispensing?
a. OTC prescription
b. Herbal remedy
✔✔ c. Ethical prescription
d. Household remedy
What is the Latin abbreviation for “take thou”?
a. Sig.
✔✔ b. Rx
c. qid
d. bid
The instruction “bid” in a prescription means:
a. Take three times a day
b. Take once daily
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,✔✔ c. Take twice a day
d. Take every 4 hours
Which dosage form is designed for application into the eye?
a. Syrup
✔✔ b. Ophthalmic solution
c. Elixir
d. Lotion
What is the main advantage of suspensions over solutions?
a. Easier to manufacture
✔✔ b. Suitable for poorly soluble drugs
c. Faster absorption
d. Better taste always
Which measuring device is most accurate for dispensing small liquid doses?
a. Household spoon
b. Dropper
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,✔✔ c. Oral syringe
d. Graduated cylinder
Which auxiliary label is most appropriate for tetracycline capsules?
a. For external use only
✔✔ b. Do not take with milk or antacids
c. May cause drowsiness
d. Shake well before use
What is the usual solvent for elixirs?
a. Glycerin only
✔✔ b. Alcohol and water
c. Oil and water
d. Syrup base
Which of the following is an example of a semisolid dosage form?
a. Tablet
✔✔ b. Ointment
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, c. Solution
d. Elixir
A pharmacist prepares a medication in advance without a prescription. What is this called?
a. Compounding
✔✔ b. Extemporaneous preparation
c. Manufacturing
d. Dispensing error
What is the proper storage condition for suppositories to avoid melting?
✔✔ a. Refrigerator temperature
b. Room temperature
c. Freezer
d. Direct sunlight
Which dispensing container is best for light-sensitive liquids?
a. Clear glass bottle
✔✔ b. Amber glass bottle
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which type of prescription requires a physician’s signed order before dispensing?
a. OTC prescription
b. Herbal remedy
✔✔ c. Ethical prescription
d. Household remedy
What is the Latin abbreviation for “take thou”?
a. Sig.
✔✔ b. Rx
c. qid
d. bid
The instruction “bid” in a prescription means:
a. Take three times a day
b. Take once daily
1
,✔✔ c. Take twice a day
d. Take every 4 hours
Which dosage form is designed for application into the eye?
a. Syrup
✔✔ b. Ophthalmic solution
c. Elixir
d. Lotion
What is the main advantage of suspensions over solutions?
a. Easier to manufacture
✔✔ b. Suitable for poorly soluble drugs
c. Faster absorption
d. Better taste always
Which measuring device is most accurate for dispensing small liquid doses?
a. Household spoon
b. Dropper
2
,✔✔ c. Oral syringe
d. Graduated cylinder
Which auxiliary label is most appropriate for tetracycline capsules?
a. For external use only
✔✔ b. Do not take with milk or antacids
c. May cause drowsiness
d. Shake well before use
What is the usual solvent for elixirs?
a. Glycerin only
✔✔ b. Alcohol and water
c. Oil and water
d. Syrup base
Which of the following is an example of a semisolid dosage form?
a. Tablet
✔✔ b. Ointment
3
, c. Solution
d. Elixir
A pharmacist prepares a medication in advance without a prescription. What is this called?
a. Compounding
✔✔ b. Extemporaneous preparation
c. Manufacturing
d. Dispensing error
What is the proper storage condition for suppositories to avoid melting?
✔✔ a. Refrigerator temperature
b. Room temperature
c. Freezer
d. Direct sunlight
Which dispensing container is best for light-sensitive liquids?
a. Clear glass bottle
✔✔ b. Amber glass bottle
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