PTCE Dosage Calculations

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'Five Rights' in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To prevent medication errors: right patient, drug, dose, route, time

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To determine pricing

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To classify medications

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To organize inventory

Question 2

What does 'PRN' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Twice daily

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Before meals

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At bedtime

Question 3

What is a drug contraindication?

Accepted Answer

A condition that makes a particular treatment inadvisable

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A positive drug interaction

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A drug recommendation

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A dosage calculation

Question 4

What is the difference between generic and brand-name drugs?

Accepted Answer

Generic drugs have the same active ingredient but different name and typically lower cost

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Generic drugs are less effective

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Brand names are always better

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There is no difference

Question 5

What is a side effect?

Accepted Answer

An unintended effect of a medication beyond its intended action

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The intended therapeutic effect

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A dosing error

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An expired medication

Question 6

What does 'QID' mean in prescription abbreviations?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

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Once a day

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Twice a day

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Every other day