MS Pharmacology & Drug Administration 5

Question 1

A patient has a known sulfa drug allergy. Which common antibiotic should be avoided based on this allergy?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Azithromycin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Question 2

Which term describes a decreased drug effect over time requiring higher doses to achieve the same result?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

Answer

Synergism

Answer

Potentiation

Answer

Bioavailability

Question 3

When documenting discharge medications, a scribe notices a prescription for 'atorvastatin 40 mg PO QHS.' What drug class is atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Diuretic

Question 4

A physician notes 'insulin glargine 20 units SQ QHS.' How does glargine differ from regular insulin?

Accepted Answer

It is long-acting with no peak effect

Answer

It acts within 15 minutes

Answer

It must be given intravenously

Answer

It is inhaled, not injected

Question 5

Which documentation practice is MOST important when scribing a verbal medication order from a physician?

Accepted Answer

Read back the order to confirm accuracy

Answer

Administer the medication immediately

Answer

Contact the pharmacist directly

Answer

Notify the patient before recording

Question 6

A patient is prescribed 'albuterol 2.5 mg NEB q4h PRN wheeze.' What condition does this medication primarily treat?

Accepted Answer

Bronchospasm/asthma exacerbation

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Cardiac arrhythmia

Answer

Nausea and vomiting

Question 7

In a medication order, 'AC' indicates the drug should be administered:

Accepted Answer

Before meals

Answer

After meals

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At bedtime

Answer

Around the clock