NCCT Pharmacology Exam : Questions
&Answers
The generic name for Motrin is:
(Ans- Ibuprofen
What is a reliable source for MA when looking up information about specific
medication
(Ans- Physicians’ desk reference, dosage handbook, pharmaceutical
package insert
The patient lost her bottle of medication but found one pill in the bottom of
her purse what reference would allow the MA to determine what kind of
medication it is by looking at the pill?
(Ans- PDR
The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) what side effect is likely to
occur if to much of the medication is taken?
(Ans- Hypotension
The MAs obtaining a patient's current medication history. What OTC
products has the potential to cause a drug herb interaction and it's
important to include on the medication list?
(Ans- St. John's wort
, Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal
harm?
(Ans- x
The physician orders a first dose of amoxicillin 150 mg p.o for a patient in
the clinic diagnosed with bilateral otitis media. The available amount is 500
mg and 5 mL. How much medication should the MA administered to the
patient?
(Ans- 2 tabs
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S I000 mg p.o q
day. The amount on hand is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to
administer?
(Ans- 2 tabs
The physician orders Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg po tid x3days Xanax 1mg
scores tablets are available. The MA should write what numbers of tablets
on the dispense line for this prescription?
(Ans- 4.5
Your patient with hypertension has verapamil 80mg po tid ordered. You
have 40 mg tabs on hand. How many tablets will you administer per dose?
(Ans- 2 tablets
The licensed prescriber orders Zyprexa 15 mg po qd. You have Zyprexa
7.5 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets will you administer?
(Ans- 2 tablets
&Answers
The generic name for Motrin is:
(Ans- Ibuprofen
What is a reliable source for MA when looking up information about specific
medication
(Ans- Physicians’ desk reference, dosage handbook, pharmaceutical
package insert
The patient lost her bottle of medication but found one pill in the bottom of
her purse what reference would allow the MA to determine what kind of
medication it is by looking at the pill?
(Ans- PDR
The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) what side effect is likely to
occur if to much of the medication is taken?
(Ans- Hypotension
The MAs obtaining a patient's current medication history. What OTC
products has the potential to cause a drug herb interaction and it's
important to include on the medication list?
(Ans- St. John's wort
, Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal
harm?
(Ans- x
The physician orders a first dose of amoxicillin 150 mg p.o for a patient in
the clinic diagnosed with bilateral otitis media. The available amount is 500
mg and 5 mL. How much medication should the MA administered to the
patient?
(Ans- 2 tabs
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S I000 mg p.o q
day. The amount on hand is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to
administer?
(Ans- 2 tabs
The physician orders Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg po tid x3days Xanax 1mg
scores tablets are available. The MA should write what numbers of tablets
on the dispense line for this prescription?
(Ans- 4.5
Your patient with hypertension has verapamil 80mg po tid ordered. You
have 40 mg tabs on hand. How many tablets will you administer per dose?
(Ans- 2 tablets
The licensed prescriber orders Zyprexa 15 mg po qd. You have Zyprexa
7.5 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets will you administer?
(Ans- 2 tablets
