CPHT Pretest 1 Questions with Correct Answers

CPHT Pretest 1 Questions with Correct Answers Which route of administration has the quickest onset action A) IM B) IV C) PO D)PR - Answer-B) An intervaneous injection will result in the quickest onset of action. If a Physician prescribes 250 mg qid for 10 days how many mililiters of Keflex oral suspension containing 250 mg/5ml should be dispensed? A) 75 ml B) 100ml C) 150ml D) 200ml - Answer-D) The patient is to receive 20ml per day. A 10 day supply would be 200mL How many 250 mg capsules are needed to fill the following prescription: Amoxicillin 500 mg tid for 10 days ? A) 20 B) 40 C) 60 D) 80 - Answer-C) One dose is equal to two capsules, and the patient would be recieving three dosess a day for 10 days ( 2 capsules/dose x 3 doses/day x 10 days = 60 capsules) What is the percentage strength of a 1:1500 solution? A) 0.0006 B)0.0066 C)0.0666 D)0.6666 - Answer-C) Convert the ratio to a fraction, then covert the fraction decimal and multiply by 100. How should Nitrostat tablets be taken? A) PO B) PRT C) SC D) SL - Answer-D) Nitrostat is available in a sublingual dosage form.