Pharmacy Day Supply Calculations

Pharmacy Day Supply Calculations

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Mathematics, Science, Life Skills, Professional Development

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

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Amanda, a pharmacist, explains day supply calculations for various medication forms, including solid dosage forms, oral liquids, inhalers, nasal sprays, eye and ear drops, and injectables, with a focus on insulin. She provides examples and conversion calculations to determine the correct day supply for prescriptions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basic definition of day supply in pharmacy?

The dosage strength of a medication

The total number of tablets in a prescription

The number of days a prescribed quantity of medication will last

The number of refills allowed for a prescription

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a prescription is for 2 tablets per day for 30 days, how many tablets should be dispensed?

60 tablets

30 tablets

90 tablets

120 tablets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a prescription of metformin 500 mg tablets, 1 bid for 30 days, how many tablets should be dispensed?

30 tablets

90 tablets

45 tablets

60 tablets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days will 21 capsules of amoxicillin 500 mg taken 1 tid last?

5 days

7 days

10 days

14 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much amoxicillin suspension should be dispensed for a prescription of 1 teaspoon bid for 10 days?

100 ml

150 ml

50 ml

75 ml

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a prescription of Robitussin AC cough syrup, 1 teaspoon every 4-6 hours as needed, how many milliliters are needed for a 4-day supply?

60 ml

90 ml

150 ml

120 ml

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days will an albuterol inhaler with 200 metered doses last if used 1-2 puffs q6h prn?

30 days

20 days

25 days

15 days

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