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A client visits her health care practitioner for her annual physical. She questions the office staff regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised on television for weight loss. What information can the health care practitioner share with her client? ANSWER The production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA Upon leaving the exam room, a client tells her health care practitioner that she is confused regarding her prescription. She asks if a cheaper, generic drug will be weaker than her current prescription. How should the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER Drug standards assure consumers that the same drug must be of uniform strength, quality, & purity. The FDA, under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, mandates which of the following? ANSWER Prescription and nonprescription drugs must be shown to be effective as well as safe.
An older adult client is reluctant to take any prescribed medications and questions her health care practitioner about the production process and safety of her medications. How should the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER Federal laws require all drugs marketed in the United States to meet the minimal standards of strength, purity, and quality. A client asks the office assistant about the relative danger of various drugs. She explains that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs that can be abused or are addictive into categories or schedules. Which of the following is NOT a factor when classifying the schedule of a particular drug? ANSWER The potential cost to produce the drug. A client in an emergency room of a hospital is admitted for complaints of chest pains. Upon evaluation, the client states that he used heroin earlier in the day. What should you know about heroin? ANSWER It can only be obtained illegally in the US. Which of the following was the first federal regulation established for consumer protection in the manufacturing of drugs and food? ANSWER The Pure Food & Drug Act
A client asks why pharmacists must offer counseling before dispensing medication. The office manager explains that this is required by which act? ANSWER Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act A client calls her health care practitioner's office to ask about a label on a new prescription bottle that has a warning about drowsiness. What does the office manager know about prescription labels? ANSWER The FDA regulations mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of all active and inactive ingredients, and that certain preparations must include warning labels. An instructor is explaining the roles of the FDA and DEA in setting standards for drug control. What area does the FDA control? ANSWER Responsible for the approval and removal of products on the market A client asks her health care practitioner if there are any regulations concerning nonprescription medicines. The health care practitioner explains that nonprescription medicines are governed by which act? ANSWER The Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
An athlete requests a prescription for an anabolic steroid (C-III) from her physician. How often can a prescription for a C-III drug be refilled? ANSWER C-III drugs may be refilled up to five times in six months. The medical assistant knows that Ritalin is a C-II controlled substance. She explains to her client that C-II medications have what level of potential for abuse? ANSWER C-II medications have a high abuse potential and may lead to severe dependence. An office manager is discussing the prescription policy to her client for some possible medications. Which drug, according to its classification, requires a new written prescription for a refill? ANSWER Codeine (C-II) Why is it important for health care practitioners to keep a current drug reference available? ANSWER To identify controlled substances Records of each controlled substance dispensed, received, or destroyed at the facility where you work must be available for review for what time period? ANSWER 2 years
compiles a current medication list. What should he know about trade names for drugs? ANSWER While there is only one generic name, there may be many trade names for the same drug. A client asks the health care practitioner when her prescription will be available at a lower cost generically. What information might the health care practitioner share with the client? ANSWER The drug company has exclusive right to market the drug for 17 years. A pharmacology student is looking up a medication in a drug reference resource. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding drug names in a reference book? ANSWER The generic name is designed by an initial lowercase letter. The client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is given a prescription for the medication Synthroid. The prescription contains the letters "DAW". What does this abbreviation mean? ANSWER The abbreviation indicates the prescription should be dispensed with
no substitutes, as written. A client with diabetes is started on a new medication. The client asks the health care practitioner why there are two names on a single prescription. How could the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER The prescription is a combination of several generic names in one medication. During the discharge of a college student from the dental clinic, the client asks the health care practitioner about the number designated on the pain-relief prescription. How would the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER The number refers to the amount of one of the generic components. A licensed practical nurse is unsure of a drug name prescribed for her client. What is the best course of action in this situation? ANSWER Use a drug reference resource. When being discharged from an orthopedic clinic, a client is directed to take an over-the- counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medication. The client asks the health
A health care practitioner is reviewing pharmacokinetics, the study of drugs and the biological processes in which drugs move through the body. Which of the following describes the four processes involved in pharmacokinetics in the correct order? ANSWER Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion While receiving discharge instructions after a hepatitis B vaccine, the client asks the health care practitioner if the injection is considered a drug. How would the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER Many sources of drugs or chemicals affect the body, including plants, animals, minerals, and synthetic and recombinant DNA. An older adult client is being treated for hemorrhoids and asks the health care practitioner whether her topical ointment cream will interact with her other medications. What can the health care practitioner tell her? ANSWER The medication should have no interaction with the client's other medications, because this is absorbed locally at the site of the hemorrhoids. The health care practitioner caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver knows that the client could potentially have difficulty in processing drugs. What phase
does the health care practitioner identify as the potential problem? ANSWER Metabolism phase The client is prescribed an antibiotic for a streptococcal infection and asks the health care practitioner whether the medicine should be taken with food or on an empty stomach. How should the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER It is acceptable to take the drug with either method; the amount of the drug absorbed depends on a variety of factors such as stomach pH and motility. In caring for a client with end-stage renal disease, the health care practitioner knows that if a drug is not excreted properly before additional doses are given, there may be a potential effect. What is this effect? ANSWER Cumulative effect The nurse is administering theophylline to her older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She knows that this medication has a narrow therapeutic range; therefore, the goal is to give just enough of the drug to cause the desired therapeutic effect. What should the nurse be aware of? ANSWER A toxic effect can develop even with properly dosed or small amounts of a drug.
ANSWER You should give the prescribed dose for the prescribed length of time, which is calculated to your child's weight. A health care practitioner knows that safety when dispensing medication is extremely important and recognizes that different dosages of a drug bring variations in the speed of action or effectiveness. Her client comments that he thinks he will be cured if he takes his medication all at once. How does the health care practitioner define this level of dosage? ANSWER Lethal dose A student is studying for her medication exam and knows that the fastest route to give a medication in an emergency situation is which of the following? ANSWER Intravenous A client is prescribed a transdermal patch for angina. What would be an appropriate instruction to the client? ANSWER Remove the old patch and apply the new one at the same time daily as prescribed. A nurse is reviewing the orders for her client in a nursing home. One drug is to be
given parenterally. Which route of administration would be considered parenteral? ANSWER Intravenous A young mother at the family health center is given a prescription for her child. The mother, looking at the prescription, asks the health care practitioner what is meant by the term elixir. How does the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER An elixir is a liquid A health care practitioner is explaining the drug form of a prescription to a client. What does the term "drug form" mean? ANSWER A drug form is the type of preparation in which the drug is supplied What type of delivery system uses skin absorption to provide a constant, even flow of a drug over a long period of time? ANSWER Transdermal At a local diabetic health fair, a health care practitioner is explaining the use of an implantable device to administer insulin. What is a benefit of using this device? ANSWER An implantable device delivers a continuous supply of insulin.
An antibiotic solution is prescribed to a client with bacterial pharyngitis at the college health office. What information should the client know regarding his medication? ANSWER Shake the bottle prior to use. The licensed practical nurse is assisting the registered nurse on the orthopedic floor. She knows that the large volumes of drugs being delivered intravenously are what? ANSWER IV infusions A health care practitioner has a good understanding of the purpose of a needleless system. How does the health care practitioner respond when asked about this type of system? ANSWER A needleless system as a safety mechanism for injury prevention of needlestick injuries. Clients are tested for tuberculosis in the occupational health office of a local hospital. How should the health care practitioner explain TB testing procedures to a new employee? ANSWER The test is done intradermally.
In assisting a physician in the orthopedic office, the health care practitioner explains to the client that he will have a procedure that involves an intra-articular injection. What is another name for this type of injection? ANSWER Intracapsular In the dermatology office, the health care practitioner demonstrates the application of an ointment. The client comments that ointments, creams, lotions, and similar treatments seem to have the same type of application use. How does the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER Ointment is applied when the skin is dry & not wet. In using the "six rights" of medication administration (right medication, right amount, right time, right route, right client, and right documentation), the health care practitioner knows that in administering a dermal patch, she should do which of the following? ANSWER Record the date and time of the patch, and instruct the client to do the same at home. A pharmacy technician student is studying for his exam on drug forms. What type of drug absorption does the term sublingual refer to? ANSWER Absorbed via the mucosa under the tongue.
What is needed when calculating a medication that does NOT come in the same unit of measure? ANSWER Convert from one system to the other Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a medication order? ANSWER Generic name and drug classification What are the two authoritative agencies that review and recommend safety practices, monitor medication administration practices and medication errors, and identify dangerous abbreviations? ANSWER The Institute for Safe Medication Practices and the Joint Commission When discharging a pediatric client from the office, a health care practitioner is questioned by the mother as to how much of an antibiotic her child needs when the prescription states 5 mL. How should the health care practitioner respond? ANSWER Give 1 teaspoon
The nurse is preparing to check her calculations before administering a medication. The order reads milligrams per kilogram. What does the nurse need to do prior to determining the dosage? ANSWER Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms A health care practitioner is converting a client's body weight to kilograms. What formula should she use? ANSWER Divide the number of pounds by 2. What are the MOST commonly used devices for measurement of liquid medication? ANSWER A medicine cup and a calibrated syringe A young mother is confused by the following prescription: Amoxicillin 250 mg PO 1 teaspoon TID. What would be an appropriate explanation from the health care practitioner? ANSWER Amoxicillin 250 mg, take 1 teaspoon by mouth three times a day To reduce the incidence of medication errors, many states have enacted legislation to improve the legibility of prescriptions. A health care practitioner knows that one
