Pharmacology Flashcards
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A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available suspension is 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the medical assistant prepare?
Answer: 10 mL
Using the ratio: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5 mL = 10 mL.
Which of the following is an example of a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Answer: Tetracycline
Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for angina. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
Answer: Place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve
Sublingual nitroglycerin must be placed under the tongue to dissolve for rapid absorption through the mucous membranes.
Which of the following medications requires refrigeration for storage?
Answer: Insulin
Insulin must be refrigerated to maintain its potency and effectiveness; unrefrigerated insulin degrades more quickly.
The Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is used in a medical office primarily to:
Answer: Look up drug information including dosages, interactions, and contraindications
The PDR is a comprehensive drug reference guide used to find detailed prescribing information, drug interactions, and contraindications.
A medical assistant administers a medication to the wrong patient. Which action should be taken first?
Answer: Notify the physician immediately
Patient safety is the priority; the physician must be notified immediately so appropriate assessment and intervention can occur.
Which of the following describes the pharmacokinetic process of 'distribution'?
Answer: How the drug moves from the bloodstream to body tissues
Distribution refers to the process by which a drug moves from the systemic circulation into tissues and organs throughout the body.