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Practice Quiz 1.
Which of the following is an example of a combination drug? -
Enalapril maleate -
Phenytoin sodium -
Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides -
Lactated Ringer’s Combination drugs contain two or more generic drugs in one formulation. 2.
In human medicine, what type of medication order has utility for patients in long-term care facilities where a physician may not be readily available? Standing order Standing orders are prescribed based on the anticipation of abrupt changes in patient condition and are often used in critical care units. Standing orders are also used in long-term care facilities where physicians aren’t available rapidly. A prn order is written for a drug to be administered when the patient needs it (such as those for pain). A stat order is for drugs to be administered immediately, as in emergencies. A routine order is for drugs administered until the order is discontinued or until the treatment time limit is reached. 3.
Rimadyl can’t be given to dogs with active hepatic disease. What’s the term included on drug labels that would be associated with the hepatic disease condition? Contraindication
Contraindications are medical conditions that would make taking a drug inadvisable and that can increase a particular health risk(s). 4.
Understanding and accurately using dose frequency designations such as b.i.d. are important for adhering to which of the six rights of medication administration? Right documentation The “Right Time” refers to drug administration according to the prescriber’s indicated time and frequency. However, “Right Documentation” also applies because it’s necessary to document the
name, dosage, route, and time of administration of a drug on the medication administration record (MAR). 5.
What type of information is included in the section on prescription drug labels regarding drug interactions? Other drugs that cause concern if taken in combination with the drug The drug interactions section of a prescription drug label lists other drugs that may cause health issues if taken in combination with the drug. 6.
Drugs in which of the following controlled substance schedules have the lowest potential for abuse? V Controlled substances are divided into five categories (Schedules I-V). Schedule I drugs have the
highest potential for abuse and Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse.
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