Pharmacology questions!!!!!!!!!Please please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

Drug manufacturers must follow federal guidelines maintained by the
a. USP
b. PSD
c. NDC
d. FDA
e. DEA

The best way to discard expired medicines is to flush them down the toilet.
True
False


The label expiration date can be greatly affected by the
a. manufacturer
b. shipper
c. pharmacist
d. patient
e. storage requirements

Which of the following is the correct documentation for the medication order?
Flagyl five hundred milligram tablets; number fourteen; one tablet twice a day with meals for seven days
a. Flagyl 500 mg # 14 tab i tid meals � 7 days
b. Flagyl 500 mg # 14 tab i bid meals � 7days
c. Flagyl 500 mg # 14 tab i daily with breakfast � 7 days
d. Flagyl 500 mg # 14 tab i qid meals � 7 days

Interpret the following prescription.
Digitoxin 0.25 mg Sig: tab i qd pc breakfast if pulse is above 60
a. Digitoxin 0.25 mg. Take one tablet after breakfast

Answer 1

1. This is a bad question. The good manufacturing practice guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturers are physically in the USP. However, they are enforced by the FDA.
2. False
3.Another unclear question because anyone who handles the medication can affect the expiration date by mishandling it. A patient who stores their medication in the bathroom will cause the expiration date to be sooner.
4. b

Answer 2

1. D
2. False
3. E
4. B

Answer 3

1. D

2. False

3. E

4. B