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3 Dosage Forms and Routes Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Dosage Forms and Routes, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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1 point

Which statement correctly distinguishes a medicine’s dosage form from its route of administration?

A
The dosage form is the path into the body; the route is the medicine’s physical preparation.
B
The dosage form is the medicine’s physical preparation; the route is how it enters or contacts the body.
C
The dosage form identifies the medicine’s strength; the route identifies its release speed.
D
The dosage form identifies the intended body site; the route identifies the active ingredient.

True or false

1 point

A liquid medicine is a solution in which the drug is dissolved. The preparation is generally uniform.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What route places medicine against the inside of the cheek for absorption through the mouth’s lining?

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1 point

In a suspension, drug particles are dispersed in liquid and may . Shake the product as directed before measuring.

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1 point

A patient receives an inhaler they have not used before. What is the best guidance about how to use it?

A
Use the inhaler as if it were a nasal spray because both devices deliver aerosols.
B
Choose any inhalation technique because all inhalers use the same steps.
C
Follow the specific inhaler’s instructions, since device type and technique affect delivery.
D
Skip device instructions if the medicine has already been prescribed.

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Select all statements that correctly describe the listed routes of administration.

A
Oral medicines are swallowed.
B
Sublingual or buccal medicines should be swallowed immediately like ordinary oral medicines.
C
Topical medicines are applied to a body surface, usually for local action.
D
Parenteral administration includes only intravenous delivery.
E
Parenteral administration can include intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous delivery.

True or false

1 point

A product labeled for nasal use can automatically be used as an inhaled lung product.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is one appropriate tool for measuring a dose of oral liquid medicine?

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1 point

When reconstituting a powder, use the and the , then mix as directed.

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1 point

A patient has a cream labeled for application to a specific skin site and asks whether it can be used like a transdermal patch. Which response is most appropriate?

A
Apply the cream anywhere on the body because all skin products have the same intended site.
B
Apply it only to its labeled site; do not assume it serves the same purpose as a transdermal product.
C
Use the cream on the eye if the patient wants a local effect.
D
Treat the cream and any patch as interchangeable if they contain the same drug.

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Select all statements that accurately describe release characteristics or safe handling of modified-release products.

A
Immediate-release products release medicine without a deliberate release-modifying design.
B
Delayed-release products are designed to release medicine later.
C
Extended-release products are designed to release medicine over a longer period.
D
Any modified-release tablet can safely be crushed if the dose is unchanged.

True or false

1 point

Ear drops can be substituted for eye drops whenever both products are liquids.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A patient wants to cut a medicine patch before applying it. What should they do?

A
Cut the patch to fit the application site, because patch size does not affect delivery.
B
Do not cut the patch unless its labeling specifically permits it.
C
Remove the patch whenever it feels uncomfortable, regardless of its instructions.
D
Use the patch on any body site because all transdermal products have the same application directions.

Open ended

1 point

A patient is given an oral liquid medicine and assumes the same volume will always provide the same dose, even if the product concentration changes. Explain why that assumption is unsafe and describe what should be checked and used to measure the dose.

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1 point

A medicine is labeled for sublingual use. Which action follows this route of administration?

A
Swallow it immediately with water
B
Place it under the tongue and use it as directed
C
Apply it to the skin
D
Inhale it into the lungs

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1 point

A patient is about to measure a dose from a liquid suspension that has been standing. What should the patient do first?

A
Measure the liquid without mixing it
B
Add water each time before measuring
C
Shake it as directed before measuring
D
Use a household spoon to stir and measure it

Written response

1 point

A liquid preparation has its drug dissolved throughout the liquid, making the preparation generally uniform. What dosage-form term describes it?

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1 point

A patient has difficulty swallowing a delayed-release tablet. What is the safest general guidance?

A
Crush it to make it easier to swallow
B
Keep it intact unless product-specific directions permit altering it
C
Split it whenever the dose seems too large
D
Open it and mix the contents into food without checking directions

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1 point

A patient wants to cut a medicine patch to change the amount delivered. Which guidance is appropriate?

A
Cut it in half to reduce the dose
B
Cut off a corner so it fits the application site
C
Do not cut it unless its labeling specifically permits cutting
D
Fold it over so it delivers medicine for a shorter time

Written response

1 point

What specific device does the material recommend for measuring an oral liquid dose instead of using a household spoon?