Hospi Phar Lab Semestral Pre-test

What is the primary focus of hospital pharmacy practice?

• Manufacturing cosmetics for commercial use

• Providing clinical and drug-related services in a hospital setting

• Dispensing medicines in retail pharmacies

• Conducting animal testing for new drugs

Which of the following best describes a medication order?

• A doctor's prescription in a community pharmacy

• A hospital bill issued to the patient

• A written or electronic instruction for the administration of medication in a hospital

• A laboratory request form

Which dosage form is typically used for immediate drug action in emergencies?

• Oral tablets

• Intravenous injections

• Suppositories

• Creams

Drugs classified as 'antihypertensives' are primarily used to treat which condition?

• Asthma

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Infections

What is an example of a commonly used healthcare supply in hospital pharmacies?

• Textbooks

• Patient charts

• Syringes and IV sets

• Uniforms

Which reference material is typically used in a hospital pharmacy for drug information?

• Fashion magazines

• USP-NF or Philippine National Drug Formulary

• Hospital meal plans

• Radiology equipment manuals

What information is most important when calculating a patient-specific drug dosage?

• Lifestyle

• Height

• Body weight and clinical condition

• Medication history

Pediatric and geriatric patients require special dosing because:

• They prefer smaller tablets

• Their organs may metabolize drugs differently than adults

• They cannot afford expensive medications

• They dislike injections

Which of the following is NOT typically part of a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) formula?

• Carbohydrates

• Electrolytes

• Oxygen

• Amino acids

Which emergency drug is commonly used for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)?

• Paracetamol

• Epinephrine

• Loratadine

• Metformin