Basics of Pharmacology Practice Quiz PF U.3
Instill, in medical terms, generally refers to
placing medication drops in the nose, eyes, or ears.
OD
right eye
According to the FDA, therapeutic equivalence is when two drugs have
the same active ingredients in the same amount but different inactive ingredients.
The abbreviation tid pc stands for
three times a day after meals.
Sublingual
under the tongue
PV
vaginally
Phleb(o)
vein
Which one of the following can potentially cause a problem of dose misinterpretation?
5.0 mg
What's irrigation?
A method of infusing medications into a body cavity
The abbreviation prn means
As needed
Film-Coated
Coated to allow for easier swallowing
Entric-Coated
Coated to prevent dissolving in the stomach
The abbreviation qhs means
Daily at bedtime
What does the abbreviation IVP mean?
Intravenous push
Slow Release
Introduced at a reduces speed
Controlled release
Introduced based on a specific time
Which of the following organs has/have a significant role in eliminating drugs from the body?
Kidneys
How can you find out if two drugs are therapeutic equivalents?
Look up the drugs in the Orange Book.
The abbreviation mEq stands for
Milliequivalent
The abbreviation pr for route of administration stands for
Per rectum
The abbreviation SubQ stands for
Subcutaneous
Percocet, a combination opioid constructed from oxycodone and acetaminophen, is a stronger painkiller than oxycodone and acetaminophen taken separately. This is an example of
Synergistic effect
Drugs with a narrow therapeutic window require closer monitoring for
Toxicity
The _______ route of medication administration crosses the skin barrier and comes in the form of a patch.
Transdermal
Cyst(o)
bladder
GTT
drop
HTN
hypertension
What does the abbreviation im mean?
intramuscular
Nephr(o)
kidney
Pneum(o)
lung