IPS1: Dispensing - Part 3 -Type of Containers

Proverbs 16:3

A

Packaging for solid dosage forms; cap and tab

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

B

Packaging for liquids of low viscosity

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

C

Packaging for

• bulk powders

• large quantities of capsules

• viscous liquids

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

D

Packaging for ophthalmic, nasal, otic, or oral medication administered by drops

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

C

Packaging for bulk powders, large qty of capsules, viscous liquids that is not readily poured

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

E

Packaging for semisolid dosage forms

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

F

Packaging for powders applied by sprinkling

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

G

Packaging for suppositories and powder dispensed in packets

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

A

Packaging for solid dosage forms

a. round vials

b. prescription bottles

c. wide mouth bottles

d. dropper bottles

e. collapsible tube and ointment jar

f. sifter top containers

g. hinged lid containers

D

High alert medications

I. Insulin

II. Opiates and narcotics

III. Injectable Potassium Chloride concentrate (or Phosphate)

IV. Intravenous Anticoagulants

V. Sodium Chloride above 0.9%

a. II, IV

b. II, III, IV

c. I, II, III, IV

D. I, II, III, IV, V

Nifedipine

[Identify what Drug]

_____ photodegradation result to dehydronifedipine which can further degrade to dehydronitrosonifedipine which are inactive forms

Bisacodyl

[Identify what Drug]

_____- can cause uncomfortable gastric spasms when chewed

Anthelmintic drugs

Example of drug that should take effect in intestines

• Diclofenac sodium

• Alendronate

Drugs that can produce irritant effect [2]

Alendronate

[Identify what Drug]

____-

• Crushing lead to mucosal ulceration and irritation

• Cause lichenoid reaction when taken crushed

Carcinogenic drug

Tamoxifen is a ___ [carcinogenic/teratogenic drug]

Valganciclovir

[Identify what Drug]

___- is a teratogenic antivirals which cause irritations upon exposure

E

Drugs that can affect occupational health and safety

a. HRT

b. Dexamethasone

c. Finasteride

d. Mycophenolate

e. All of the choices

A

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• Pradaxa = Anticoagulant

• Valganciclovir = Antiviral

• Lanoxin = Cardiac glycoside

• Dexamethasone = Corticosteroid

Which among the following is an anticoagulant

a. Pradaxa

b. Valganciclovir

c. Lanoxin

d. Dexamethasone

E

Tamoxifen, Valganciclovir, Nifedipine are commonly employed as

a. enteric coated

b. film coated

c. sugar coated

d. immediate release

e. b and c

D

Taken on an empty stomach except

a. Ampicillin

b. Bisacodyl

c. Captopril

d. Erythromycin

B

Taken on full stomach except

a. Aspirin

b. Captopril

c. Griseofulvin

d. Metformin

C

Omeprazole, amlodipine, and metoprolol should be taken

a. empty stomach

b. full stomach

c. either a or b

d. at first bite

C

Cause purpura (small amount of blood vessel burst)

a. lovastatin + food

b. lovastatin + rosuvastatin

c. grapefruit + cilostazol + aspirin

d. ciprofloxacin + aspirin

A

Lovastatin taken with food lead to enhanced gastrointestinal absorption and bioavailability

a. True

b. False

B

Rosuvastatin's absorption increased in fed state

a. True

b. False

A

Avoid intake with food rich in divalent ions such as calcium and magnesium that complexes with some antibiotics and prevent their absorption

a. Ciprofloxacin

b. Alendronate

c. Dabigatran

d. Aspirin

A

Paracetamol is more ideal to be taken in an empty stomach

a. True

b. False