31
Jan
20. You have a bottle of Ceclor suspension 125mg/5ml. The dose needed is 425mg. How many ml need to be
dispensed?
a. 19.5
b. 20
c. 17
d. 11
21. You have a vial of Testosterone for injection 200mcg/ml. The dose needed is 275mcg. How many ml will be
needed for this dose?
a. 2.32
b. 1.38
c. 1.83
d. 3.83
22. The term “antitussive” refers to:
a. [...]
30
Jan
1. What is the flow rate to be used to infuse 1200 ml of dextrose 5% in water over 4 hours if the set delivers 15 drops
per ml?
a. 25 gtt/min
b. 50 gtt/min
c. 75 gtt/min
d. 90 gtt/min
2. The physician orders cefaclor 450mg tid. The drug is available as a 375mg/5ml suspension. What volume should be
given for [...]
16
Jan
Diazepam
Generic Name: Diazepam (dye AH zeh pam)
Brand Names: Diastat, Valium
What is Diazepam?
Diazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms.
Diazepam is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat [...]
15
Jan
Cymbalta
Generic Name: duloxetine (du LOX e teen)
Brand Names: Cymbalta
What is Cymbalta?
Cymbalta is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Cymbalta affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also used [...]
14
Jan
Cephalexin
Generic Name: cephalexin (sef a LEX in)
Brand Names: Biocef, Keflex, Keftab, Panixine, Zartan
What is cephalexin?
Cephalexin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. Cephalexin fights bacteria in the body.
Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
Cephalexin may also be used for [...]
13
Jan
Ativan
Generic Name: lorazepam (oral) (lor A ze pam)
What is Ativan?
Ativan is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Ativan affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Ativan is used to treat anxiety disorders.
Ativan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
12
Jan
Atenolol
Generic Name: atenolol (ah TEN oh lol)
Brand Names: Tenormin
What is atenolol?
Atenolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Atenolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.
Atenolol may also [...]
11
Jan
Amoxicillin
Generic Name: amoxicillin (am OKS i sil in)
Brand Names: Amoxicot, Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox, Wymox
What is amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.
Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, [...]
10
Jan
Amitriptyline
Generic Name: amitriptyline (a mee TRIP ti leen)
Brand Names: Elavil, Endep, Vanatrip
What is amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression.
Amitriptyline may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
10
Jan
Each Pharmacy will have its own set of “Sigs”. Some of the most common Sigs are:
# QD -> Take # tablets by mouth every day
# BID -> Take # tablets by mouth twice a day
# TID -> Take # tablets by mouth three times a day
# QID -> Take # tablets by mouth four [...]
