ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION MODULE
#5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Unit dose system - Answer-Medication delivery in which each dose of medicine is
packaged separately and labeled with the medication name and expiration date. The
package can contain tablets, capsules, troches, suppositories, or a pre-measured
amount of liquid.
What will the medication label of the unit dose system provide - Answer-Information
about the medication including the form, concentration, directions for use, total dose in
the unit package, storage of information and expiration date
Pharmacy bulk system - Answer-A labeled container that holds multiple doses of
medication
Tablet - Answer-A medication compressed into a disk-like shape. A scored tablet has a
line marked into it to make it easier to divide into two equal parts
Enteric coated tablets - Answer-A medication coated with a compound that will not
dissolve until the tablet passes through the stomach and is exposed to the fluids in the
small intestine. This prevents irritation of the stomach lining
Troche - Answer-A flat, round tablet which can be called a lozenge which is designed to
be dissolved in the mouth and not swallowed
Capsule - Answer-A medication encases in a container made of gelatin. In a sustained
release capsule, the medication is contained and small beads with a coating that allows
release over period of time
Caplet - Answer-A cross between a capsule and a tablet. Maybe easier to swallow
Where are sublingual medications placed - Answer-Under the tongue
Where are buccal medications placed - Answer-Between the cheek and gums
Elixir - Answer-Contains water, alcohol, sweetener and medication
Syrup - Answer-Contains water, concentrated sugar and the medication
Suspension - Answer-Contain small particles of medication that do not dissolve
completely in water
Solution - Answer-Contains medication dissolved in water or 0.9% sodium chloride
#5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Unit dose system - Answer-Medication delivery in which each dose of medicine is
packaged separately and labeled with the medication name and expiration date. The
package can contain tablets, capsules, troches, suppositories, or a pre-measured
amount of liquid.
What will the medication label of the unit dose system provide - Answer-Information
about the medication including the form, concentration, directions for use, total dose in
the unit package, storage of information and expiration date
Pharmacy bulk system - Answer-A labeled container that holds multiple doses of
medication
Tablet - Answer-A medication compressed into a disk-like shape. A scored tablet has a
line marked into it to make it easier to divide into two equal parts
Enteric coated tablets - Answer-A medication coated with a compound that will not
dissolve until the tablet passes through the stomach and is exposed to the fluids in the
small intestine. This prevents irritation of the stomach lining
Troche - Answer-A flat, round tablet which can be called a lozenge which is designed to
be dissolved in the mouth and not swallowed
Capsule - Answer-A medication encases in a container made of gelatin. In a sustained
release capsule, the medication is contained and small beads with a coating that allows
release over period of time
Caplet - Answer-A cross between a capsule and a tablet. Maybe easier to swallow
Where are sublingual medications placed - Answer-Under the tongue
Where are buccal medications placed - Answer-Between the cheek and gums
Elixir - Answer-Contains water, alcohol, sweetener and medication
Syrup - Answer-Contains water, concentrated sugar and the medication
Suspension - Answer-Contain small particles of medication that do not dissolve
completely in water
Solution - Answer-Contains medication dissolved in water or 0.9% sodium chloride
