Mosbys Pharmacy Technician 3rd Edition by Teresa Hopper – Test Bank

Mosby Pharmacy Technician 3rd Edition by Teresa Hopper -Test Bank

Hopper: Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician, 3rd Edition

Chapter 5: Dosage Forms, Routes of Administration and Drug Classifications, Drug Abbreviations, and Medical Terminology

Test Bank

TRUE/FALSE

1. None of the abbreviations that are used in prescribing medication look very much alike.

ANS: F

Many of the abbreviations that are used in prescribing medication look very much alike. For instance, mg (milligram) can look like mcg (microgram) when written quickly.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 145

NAT: Module 18 | IO 2.3.2 (Knowledge) When given an abbreviated instruction for medication use, state the full wording of the instruction.

2. Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) require water to dissolve.

ANS: F

Orally-disintegrating tablets (ODTs) may be dissolved in the mouth without water, easing administration for those with difficulty swallowing medication.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 154

NAT: [none]

3. Sprays are composed of various bases such as alcohol or water in a pump-type dispenser.

ANS: T

Sprays are composed of various bases such as alcohol or water in a pump-type dispenser.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 158

NAT: Module 7 | IO 34.2.6 (Knowledge) State the dosage forms of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the respiratory system.

4. All inhalers must be able to be inhaled easily into the lungs.

ANS: T

Inhaler agents are available in a variety of forms, but all must be able to be inhaled easily into the lungs.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 159

NAT: Module 7 | IO 34.2.6 (Knowledge) State the dosage forms of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the respiratory system.

5. One of the main uses of topical powders involves increasing the amount of wetness of an area.

ANS: F

One of the main uses of topical powders involves decreasing the amount of wetness of an area

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 162

NAT: Module 13 | OBJ 34.11 (Comprehension) Explain the use and side effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases affecting the dermatologic system.

6. Nitroglycerin tablets bypass the gastrointestinal system.

ANS: T

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets (placed under the tongue) bypass the long trek through the gastrointestinal system and are absorbed readily into the bloodstream.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 165

NAT: Module 6 | IO 34.1.6 (Knowledge) State the dosage forms of prescription and nonprescription medications commonly used to treat diseases of the cardiovascular system.

7. IVPB stands for intravenous parenteral vessel.

ANS: F

IVPB stands for intravenous piggyback.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 145

NAT: Module 15 | IO 1.2.4 (Knowledge) When given a list of commonly used medical terms, write the accepted abbreviation for each, or when given the abbreviation, write the term.

8. The majority of a drug’s final metabolism takes place within the liver.

ANS: T

Most of the final metabolism of a drug takes place in the liver.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 145

NAT: Module 8 | IO 34.3.2 (Comprehension) Explain the basic physiology of the gastrointestinal system.

9. The various storage requirements of medications are unimportant for the technician to learn.

ANS: F

The various storage requirements of medications are important for the technician to learn.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 174

NAT: Module 17 | OBJ 10.3 (Application) Follow established policies and procedures for placing pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies in inventory under proper storage conditions.