final.txt

ac

gr

gm

mg

mcg

NPO

pc

KCl

NaCl

NS

Cl

Fe

K

KCl

Na

Vit

Q4h

NG

KVO

PCA

25 mg conversion

25 mcg conversion

1 1/4 mg conversion

0.06 conversion

0.75 conversion

2/5 conversion

0.6 conversion

2.25 conversion

its the responsibility of the health care worker to:

morphine sulfate 2mg IV every 2 hurs PRN pain may be given:

which system of measurement is preferred at the present time:

which system is the original system for measuring medications:

which system of measurement is the least accurate:

appropriate patient education for a patient learning how to measure liquid meds includes:

all phone orders must be:

which is the correct conversion for 75 kg:

an order reads Nitrostat 1 tab SL q 5 min x 3 prn chest pain should be interpreted as:

part of a medication order:

considerations to observed when explaining drug preperation to elderly patients include:

what is the best method for calculating the correct dosage when necessary:

an important consideration to keep in mind when calculating dosages is:

older adult patients need:

incorrect format for a medication decimal #:

incorrect format for a medication decimal #:

the preferred way to write the indicated amount:

when administering meds to a pediatric patient, it must be kept in mind that:

auranofin:

codeine:

synthroid:

demerol:

hepatitis B vaccine:

digitalis:

bactrim:

morphine:

human growth hormone:

monoclonal antibody therapies:

the most actively pursued source of new drugs today is:

when medication reaches widespread areas of the body its called:

when medication effect is limited to the area of the body where its administered, its called:

the initial high dose used to quickly elevate the level of the drug in the blood is called:

amount of a drug that will produce harmful side effects or symptoms of poisoning is called:

distribution of a drug occurs in the :

metabolism of a drug occurs in the:

a condition that may slow absorption of a drug is:

an affinity or attraction of a drug to a specific organ or cell is called:

the opposing action of 2 drugs in which 1 decrease or cancels out the effect of the other is called:

an inactive substance that resembles a medication is called:

variables affecting the speed & efficiency of drugs being processed by the body are:

a unique, unusual response to a drug in a given patient is called:

a decrease response to a drug that develops after repeated doses are given is:

an immune response to a drug that may be of varying degree is:

what is an IND:

sweetened, flavored, liquid drug form is called:

liquid drug forms with an alcohol base is called:

liquid form of medication that must be shaken well before administration is called:

most common classification of drugs given rectally include:

injection directly to a vein is:

injection into a muscle is:

injection into fatty layer of tissue below the skin in known as:

injection delivered just beneath the skin is:

needle & syringe are positioned at a 90 degree angle from the skin for what type of injections:

needle & syringe are positioned at a 45 degree angle from the skin for what type of injections:

needle & syringe are positioned at a 15 degree angle from the skin for what type of injections:

a specified volume of drug injected by syringe into a peripheral lock or port on a intravenous line:

a drug diluted in a specified volume of fluid for intermitten infusion at specified intervals is called:

contains drug molecules that can be absorbed through the skin:

a semisolid preparation containing a drug is called a:

drugs in sterile liquids to be applied by drops are:

sterile, semisolid preparations for ophthalmic use only are:

a drug suspended in a substance that melts at body temp is:

solutions used to irrigate the vaginal canals are:

what is commonly used for dispensing tablets, capsules, & oral liquid meds:

a small glass container that must be broken at the neck to obtain the solution is called:

a glass container sealed at the top by a rubber stopper is called:

a sterile hypodermic syringe with a capacity of 2-3mL marked with 10 calibrations per mL is called:

a syringe with a capacity of 1 mL or less & marked in units is an:

the route of administration by which medication may be delivered via humidification directly into the respiratory system is:

an MDI is used to deliver medication by inhalation. What does it stand for:

the health care practioner understands that a complete understanding of appropriate___ for each topical medication is vital before administration:

antipruritics are used short term to relieve discomfort from dermatitis related to:

patients being treated with antipruritics should be instructed to:

corticosteroids are used _____ to treat___:

for allergic reactions the antihistamine Benedryl is administered ___ for systemic effects:

one of the side effects of long-term use of corticosteriod ointment or cream is:

topical corticosteriods are also used to treat:

use of corticosteriods is contraindicated in patients with:

when a corticosteriod ointment or cream is used for long term, a possible side effect is:

used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions, such as diaper rash, abrasions & minor burns:

used to control conditions of abnormal scaling of the skin, such as dandruff, seborrhea & psoriasis:

topical enzyme collagenase (Santyl) should only be used on wounds associated with:

2 major antiseptics in use today are__ & used for:

largest organ of the body:

absorption of topical meds will be more rapid if the skin area is:

a topical antipruritic med:

generic name for Benedryl:

a topical keratolytic med:

side effects of topical corticosteriods include:

best description of scabies a health care practioner can give a patient:

in the treatment of pediculosis, which is the safer alternative to lindane:

the best explanation of pediculosis for a patient:

when treating candidiasis of the oral cavity, how should Mycostatin oral suspension or oral lozenges be administered:

correct statement about topical acyclovir therapy:

substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria:

what topical med for burns would be ordered for a patient with an allergy to sulfa:

correctly describes pertinent education for the patient using an acne agent:

treat scabies:

prevent or treat infection of burned tissue:

prevent & treat infection:

soothe irritation:

control fungal conditions:

relieve itching:

loosen epithelial scales:

treat herpes zoster:

treat lice:

generic name for clearasil:

generic name for Mycostatin:

generic name for neutrogena t/gel:

generic name for desitin:

generic name for zovirax:

T/F: keratolytic agens are used to promoted peeling of the skin in conditions such as acne, hard corns, calluses & warts:
True False

T/F: emollients are contraindicated in immunosupressed patients & those who are presently receiving chemotherapy:
True False

T/F: with prolonged use of high-potency corticosteriod products, patients may experience side effects such as hyperglycemia & Cushing's syndrome:
True False

T/F: Lindane should be used only in patients who cannot tolerate or have failed first-line treatment w/safer meds for the treatment of lice:
True False

T/F: the oral dosage of Mycostatin for treatment of candidiasis should be used to coat the inside of the mouth & spit out asap:
True False

T/F: an infant, child or adult should be NPO for at least 1 hr after treatment w/oral Mycostatin:
True False

T/F: patients being treated w/the antiviral acyclovir is substanially more effective than systemic therapy:
True False

T/F: theres an extremely high risk that birth defects can occur if pregnancy occurs while, taking Accutane in any amount, even for a short period of time:
True False

T/F: the absorption of topical med is increased if the skin is thick & callused:
True False

T/F: the pharmaceutical manufacturer has the authority to add additional active ingredients to a previously approved pharmaceutical product:
True False

T/F: the prescriber of the medication is the only health care professional who is responsible for being aware of new meds, laws & restrictions:
True False

T/F: a double-lock system is the recommended method for maintaining security of controlled substances:
True False

T/F: controlled substance records are to be kept for 10 yrs:
True False

T/F: the PDR is a complete & comprehensive resource for all meds, both prescription & OTC:
True False

the risk of death from the use of street drugs vs. prescription meds is mostly due to:

drug standards regulate drug manufacture so that meds of the same name will be of the same:

the 1906 Pure Food & Drug Act includes which provision:

act that requires that drug preparations containing morphine have a label indicating the presence of morphine:

a provision of the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act & it's amendments:

prior to the 1906 establishment of the US Pharmacopeia, drug info was related by:

the Controlled Substances Act may limit:

professionals needing a DEA # are:

a DEA # represents:

prescriptions of the controlled substances listed in what schedules may not be called into the pharmacy:

prescriptions of the controlled substances listed in which schedules MAY be called into th pharmacy by health care workers other than the prescriber:

prescriptions of the controlled substances listed in what schedules may be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months:

which act established the USP & NF:

an orphan drug is defined as:

which legislation provides for financial incentives to be provided to pharmaceutical companies for the development of meds that would otherwise be unprofitable because they are designed to treat diseases that affect only a small # of people:

which name is the name by which the pharmaceutical company identifes its product, is copyrighted & used exclusively by that companyt with a capitalized first letter:

which name is the exact molecular formula of the drug:

trade name Tylenol 3 indicates:

drugs with no purchasing restrictions by the FDA are:

characteristics of a good drug reference for health care provides include:

info be included on a drug card includes:

damage to the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in impaired hearing or ringing in the ears is:

damage to the kidneys that results in impaired kidney function, decreased urinary output, & renal failure is described as:

a list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect is:

a broad subcategory of drugs that affects the body in similar ways is called:

conditions for which the drug should not be given are:

medical condition or diseases for which a drug is intended to be used are referred to as:

drugs or that may alter the effect of a drug & aren't to be given during the same course of therapy are:

Vitamin necessary for resistance to infection, proper visual function at night, normal growth & development of bones, healing of wounds

Retinol, Retinal, Beta Carotene

Defiencies of this Vit: malabsorption of fats or diarrhea, obstruction of bile, overcooking of veggies in an open container

characteristics of the PDR: