PSI Dispensing Practice 2

Question 1

Reconstitution of an oral antibiotic suspension requires adding which liquid?

Accepted Answer

Freshly boiled and cooled water to the specified volume

Answer

Saline solution

Answer

Tap water directly to the bottle mark

Answer

Orange juice to improve taste

Question 2

A patient requires 250 mg of amoxicillin. The suspension contains 125 mg/5 mL. What volume should be dispensed per dose?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

20 mL

Question 3

Which auxiliary label should be added to tetracycline capsules?

Accepted Answer

Avoid dairy products and antacids — take on an empty stomach

Answer

Take with food and milk

Answer

May cause drowsiness

Answer

Keep refrigerated after opening

Question 4

Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis is typically prescribed at which unusual frequency that requires special patient counselling?

Accepted Answer

Once weekly

Answer

Once daily

Answer

Twice daily

Answer

Every 3 days

Question 5

Which expiry date information is mandatory on dispensed prescription labels in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Dispensing date (the label must include the date dispensed)

Answer

Manufacturer's expiry date on every label

Answer

Both dispensing and manufacturer expiry

Answer

No date required on dispensed packs

Question 6

Which device is used to measure liquid medicines accurately for paediatric doses?

Accepted Answer

Oral syringe

Answer

Standard kitchen teaspoon

Answer

Measuring jug

Answer

Dropper alone for all volumes