Question 1

After taking a medication, the patient mentions to the pharmacy technician that he has itching and a runny nose. What is the pharmacy technician's priority?

Accepted Answer

A, C

Question 2

Following dispensing of a drug to a patient, who has the greatest responsibility for monitoring the patient for adverse reactions?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist is responsible for monitoring the patient for adverse reactions because they are the ones who dispense the drug and have the most knowledge about the drug's potential side effects.

Question 3

When dispensing medications, the pharmacy technician is expected to be familiar with the general principles of drug delivery such as: (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy technicians must understand how a patient should take medication, the consequences of the drug's route of delivery, how the drug form affects its effectiveness and patient compliance, and how the route of delivery influences the drug's effectiveness. These principles ensure proper medication use and patient safety.

Question 4

The pharmacist is preparing to dispense a medication to a patient. What are the checks that must occur prior to the medication being released to the patient? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist must check the drug when taking it out of the container and preparing it, verify it against the original medication order or prescription, and check it when entering the prescription into the dispensing system to ensure accuracy and safety before dispensing to the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following would be a way to increase patient compliance? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

Using a pill organizer, blister packaging, and a dosing calendar can help patients remember to take their medications as prescribed, thereby increasing compliance. Talking to patients about taking medications only when they feel symptoms can lead to non-compliance with prescribed regimens.

Question 6

The physician ordered amlodipine (Norvasc) 5mg tab PO bid. How should the patient take the medication?

Accepted Answer

The prescription "PO bid" means "by mouth, twice a day," so the patient should take one tablet orally twice per day.

Question 7

An infant has been weighed during a well-care visit at the physician's office. The nurse weighs the child in pounds and ounces but the pharmacy technician needs the weight kilograms. The pharmacy technician calculates the weight based on which conversion?

Accepted Answer

One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds, which is the standard conversion rate used in converting pounds to kilograms.

Question 8

Which routes are appropriate for the nurse to use when administering enteral medications? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

Eye ointments, compared to eye drops, often cause blurred vision temporarily after application. This is because ointments have a thicker consistency, which can interfere with the clarity of vision until they are adequately dispersed or absorbed.

Question 10

Which of the following is important for otic administration of medications in a child?

Accepted Answer

For otic (ear) administration in children, gently pulling the pinna down and back helps to straighten the ear canal, facilitating the delivery of medication.

Question 11

A drug taken by one route will be as effective if taken via another route.

Accepted Answer

not always true, for example insulin if taken orally is ineffective but it taken SC is effective

Question 12

It not important for pharmacy technicians to know about routes of administration as they do not administer drugs to patients.

Accepted Answer

it is important to ensure effectiveness of therapy, reduce errors, obtain better patient outcomes and ensure safe use of products

Question 13

The six rights of drug administration is the right patient gets the right drug via the right route at the right dose and time, followed by the right documentation.

Accepted Answer

The six rights of medication administration are a set of guidelines that medical professionals follow to ensure patient safety. They include verifying the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, the right time, and the right documentation.

Question 14

If counseling is done by the pharmacist with a new prescription, the patient will be 100% compliant in taking their medications.

Accepted Answer

other factors may cause the patient to not be 100% compliant; counseling along does not guarantee compliance

Question 15

The signa of "ii q12h ac" would translate into "take 2 tablets every 12 hours after meals".

Accepted Answer

before meals

Question 16

Since Canadians have adopted the metric system of measurement, there is no need to learn how to convert household or apothecary systems of measurement.

Accepted Answer

measurements can be given by prescribers or patients in household or apothecary terms so it is important for the pharmacy technician to be able to convert those terms into metric for use.

Question 17

"Unwrap and insert" are typically added to suppository directions.

Accepted Answer

"Unwrap and insert" are common instructions for suppositories, indicating that the user should remove the packaging and then insert the suppository into the body, usually into the rectum or vagina.

Question 18

Sublingual and rectal administration are two examples of routes that bypass destructive enzymes of the liver.

Accepted Answer

Sublingual (under the tongue) and rectal administration allow drugs to enter the bloodstream directly, bypassing the liver's first-pass metabolism, which can break down drugs before they can exert their effects.

Question 19

All topical forms of medication produce a local effect.

Accepted Answer

some topical forms, such as nitroglycerin transdermal patches, produce a systemic effect.

Question 20

You are to give a presentation to young adults on forms of birth control. List the variety of forms available in Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Drug Forms and Routes of Drug Administration