Pharmacy EXcpt Questions with correct answers

1. Which of the following cannot be refilled under any circumstances?a. Metoprolol b. Methylphenidate c. Mitomycin d. Hydroxyurea CORRECT ANSWER-1. (b) Methylphenidate is a controlled class II drug. It is indicated for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It cannot be refilled under any circumstances. 2. Valproic acid syrup is available as 250 mg/5 cc. If a patient were taking 1000 mg in the morning and 750 mg in the evening, how many cc of syrup would you dispense for a 30-day supply ? a. 1500 cc b. 1050 cc c. 500 cc d. 480 cc CORRECT ANSWER-2 (b)1050cc. In this type of calculation first find out number of cc required for 1 day. Morning dose Drug ml of solution 250 mg present 5 cc of solution 1000 mg ? 1000 x 5cc / 250 = 20 cc of solution. Evening dose Drug ml of solution 250 mg present in 5 cc of solution 750 mg ?