Question 1

Which of the following is the universal or pharmacological name of a drug?

Accepted Answer

Generic name

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. The order is for 50 mg, but the supplied tablets are 25 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse give?

Accepted Answer

$$2$$ tablets

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a required component on a drug label?

Accepted Answer

Patient's name

Question 4

A medication label reads 'Ibuprofen 200 mg tablets.' What is the dosage strength?

Accepted Answer

$$200 \ \mathrm{mg/tablet}$$

Question 5

Which of the following routes of administration is represented by the abbreviation 'IM'?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Question 6

A drug label includes the symbol 'C-IV.' What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The drug is a controlled substance in Schedule IV

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'sustained-release' (SR) tablet?

Accepted Answer

A tablet designed to dissolve slowly and release medication over time

Question 8

A nurse finds a medication container with an unreadable label. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Do not administer the medication and report the issue

Question 9

Which of the following is a liquid medication form that contains an insoluble drug in a liquid base?

Accepted Answer

Suspension

Question 10

A medication order reads: 'Give 500 mg of amoxicillin.' The pharmacy supplies 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should be administered?

Accepted Answer

$$2$$ capsules

Question 11

Which of the following is a parenteral route of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Question 12

Why is the lot number on a drug label important?

Accepted Answer

It allows identification of recalled medications

Question 13

A nurse is preparing to mix a powdered medication. What information should be checked on the drug label before mixing?

Accepted Answer

Instructions for mixing and storage information

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a fixed-dose combination drug?

Accepted Answer

A tablet containing both amlodipine and atorvastatin

Question 15

A medication label states: 'Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).' What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The temperature range for proper storage

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct example of Tall Man lettering on a drug label?

Accepted Answer

hydrOXYzine vs hydrALAZINE

Question 17

A nurse is reviewing a drug label and sees 'USP' after the drug name. What does this signify?

Accepted Answer

The drug meets United States Pharmacopeia standards

Question 18

Which of the following is the best example of a scenario requiring the nurse to check for a boxed warning on a drug label?

Accepted Answer

Administering a medication with a high risk of serious adverse effects

Question 19

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by the subcutaneous route. Which abbreviation should be found on the drug label?

Accepted Answer

subcut

Question 20

A medication order reads: 'Give 1.5 g of a drug.' The supplied vials contain 500 mg per vial. How many vials are needed to provide the ordered dose?

Accepted Answer

$$3$$ vials$$\ (1.5\ \mathrm{g} = 1500\ \mathrm{mg};\ 1500\ \mathrm{mg} \div 500\ \mathrm{mg/vial} = 3)$$

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