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The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? (ANS- left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? (ANS- pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 ... h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? (ANS- suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? (ANS- 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? (ANS- midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? (ANS- the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? (ANS- enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? (ANS- absorption What is "room temperature" (ANS- 15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; (ANS- metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: (ANS- tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? enter a prescription data into the computer call the wholesaler for a drug order affix a drug label to a prescription container accept a verbal medication order from a physician (ANS- accept a verbal medication order from a physician The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? (ANS- in both ears [Show More]

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