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Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Indra K. Reddy, Mansoor A. Khan

Chapter 5

Interpreting Medication Orders - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Atrovent ${ }^{\mathbb{E}}$ Inhaler (ipratoprium bromide): ii inhalations qid, ud

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Problem 1

Habitrol ${ }^{\circledR} 14 \mathrm{mg}$ (nicotine TDDS): i patch qd, 8 wks

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Problem 2

Betoptic (betaxolol $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): ii gtt, ou bid, ud

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Problem 3

Blocadren $10 \mathrm{mg}$ (timolol maleate): i tab qd, prn migraine

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Problem 4

Capoten $50 \mathrm{mg}$ (captopril): ss tab stat, i tid, ud

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Problem 5

Cartrol ${ }^D 5 \mathrm{mg}$ (carteolol $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): i tab stat, ii qd

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Problem 6

Catapress TTS $^5-2$ Patch (clonidine $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): Apply to upper arm or chest, q7d, ud

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Problem 7

Clinoril ${ }^{\mathbb{s}} 200 \mathrm{mg}$ (sulindac): i tab bid, pc, 10 days

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Problem 8

Doxycycline $100 \mathrm{mg}\left(\right.$ Vibramycin $^{\infty}$ ): i cap bid, 10 days

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Problem 9

Duricef ${ }^E 1 \mathrm{~g}$ (cefadroxil monohydrate): i qd, 10 days

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Problem 10

Diflucan ${ }^{\infty} 100 \mathrm{mg}$ (fluconazole): ii stat, i qd

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Problem 11

Diphenhydramine $\mathrm{HCl}$ Syrup $\left(\right.$ Benadryl $\left.^{\star}\right)$ : i tsp tid, and ii tsp hs

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Problem 12

E-Mycin ${ }^{\varpi} 333 \mathrm{mg}$ (erythromycin): i q8h, p.c., 7 days

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Problem 13

Fiorinal ${ }^{7 / 8}$ (aspirin, butalbital, caffeine): ii caps, $\mathrm{q} 4 \mathrm{~h}$ prn, pain

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02:28

Problem 15

$\mathrm{K}-\mathrm{Lor}^{\sqrt{6}}$ oral solution (potassium chloride): $\mathrm{M}$ i tsp in glassful of $\mathrm{OJ}$ and drink

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Problem 16

Lomotil ${ }^{\otimes}$ (diphenoxylate $\mathrm{HCl}+$ atropine sulfate): i tsp tid, prn diarrhea

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Problem 17

Maxain Autohaler (pirbuterol acetate): ii puffs q4-6h, UD

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Problem 18

Normodyne $200 \mathrm{mg}$ (labetolol $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): i tab bid, ic

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Problem 19

Pediazole ${ }^{\mathbb{E}}$ susp (erythromycin es+sulfisoxazole acetyl): $\mathrm{i}$ tsp q6h, 10 days

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Problem 20

Prednisone $5 \mathrm{mg}$ (Deltasone, ${ }^{\oplus}$ Orasone ${ }^{\circledR}$ ): ii tab tid, ud

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Problem 21

Reglan $5 \mathrm{mg}$ (metoclopramide $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): i tab bid, ac and i hs

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Problem 22

Suprax $200 \mathrm{mg}$ (cefixime): i bid, finish all

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Problem 23

Terazol ${ }^{\circledR} 7 \mathrm{~cm}$ (terconazole): $i$ applicatorful in vag, qhs, 7 days

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Problem 24

Tobrex op oint (tobramycin): $1 / 2$ inch, bid-tid, in affected eye, UD

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Problem 25

Toradol ${ }^{\circledR} 10 \mathrm{mg}$ tab (ketorolac tromethamine): i po, qid $\times 5$ days, UD

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Problem 26

If a medication order reads "Insulin 200 units/cc, \# 10 cc; Sig: 10 units bid, sc," how many days would the medication last?

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Problem 27

If the available atropine vial reads gr $1 / 150$ per $\mathrm{mL}$, how many milliliters of the injection should be administered?

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Problem 28

How many grams of aspirin would be needed to fill the following scription?
$\mathrm{R}_x$
Aspirin gr v
Caffeine gri
Lactose qs
Ft. cap. DTD \# xx

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Problem 29

If a calibrated dropper delivers 40 drops per $2-\mathrm{mL}$, how many drops should the patient instill in each ear every time?
R.
Dr. Zogg's otic drops $15 \mathrm{cc}$
Sig: $0.1 \mathrm{cc}$ au tid, prn

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Problem 30

How many grams of acetaminophen are needed to compound the following prescription?
R
Acetaminophen gr xx
Codeine phosphate gr v
M. et. Ft. cap. \# Xx
Sig. i q 8 hr prn pain

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Problem 31

How many milligrams of codeine phosphate are required to compound the following prescription?
$\mathrm{R}$
Codeine phosphate gr viiss
Lactose q.s. gr C
M. et. Ft. DTD cap. \# xx
Sig. 1 q $6 \mathrm{hr}$, prn pain

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Problem 32

If the available atropine vial reads gr $1 / 110$ per $\mathrm{mL}$, how many milliliters of the injection should be administered?
$\mathrm{R}$
Atropine Sulfate $0.6 \mathrm{mg}$
Sig: Administer intramuscularly

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Problem 33

If a medication order reads "Inderal $20 \mathrm{mg}$ p.o. t.i.d." and the pharmacy has $10 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets of inderal, how many tablets can be given for a 3- day supply?

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Problem 34

If a medication order reads "Duricef $1 \mathrm{~g}$ p.o. qid ac for 10 days" and if $500 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets are in stock, how many tablets are dispensed?

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Problem 35

When a prescription for Tylenol with codeine was called in as, "gr i p.o. q4h p.r.n. pain," and the supply has tylenol with codeine $30 \mathrm{mg}, 65 \mathrm{mg}$ and $100 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets, which of these tablets may be dispensed?

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Problem 36

If a medication order reads, "Motrin $600 \mathrm{mg}$ p.o., b.i.d.," and the patient has 32 capsules $300 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{each}$, how many days would his supply last?

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Problem 37

If a medication order reads, "Lanoxin $0.25 \mathrm{mg}$, p.o., q.d.," how many $0.125 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets of lanoxin should be dispensed to last the patient for 10 days?

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Problem 38

How many fluid ounces of Dimetapp elixir are needed to fill the following prescription?
$\mathrm{R}$
Benadryl elixir
Dimetapp elixir aa q.s. $120 \mathrm{~mL}$

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Problem 39

If a physician order reads "Trandate $300 \mathrm{mg}$ p.o. b.i.d 7 days" and the supply has $150 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets of trandate, how many tablets are dispensed?

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01:49

Problem 40

How many grams of dimenhydrinate are required to compound the following?
R
Dimenhydrinate
Pantothenic acid aa $\quad 30 \mathrm{mg}$
Thiamine $\mathrm{HCl} \quad 10 \mathrm{mg}$
Calcium carbonate $100 \mathrm{mg}$
M. Ft. cap DTD \#12
Sig. i cap qid for nausea

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