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  1. What is the maximum number of times a Schedule III prescription may be refilled within 6 months under federal law?

    Answer: 5 refills

    Schedule III-V prescriptions may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the issue date.

  2. Which agency assigns and regulates the DEA registration number for prescribers and pharmacies?

    Answer: DEA

    The Drug Enforcement Administration issues DEA numbers authorizing controlled substance handling.

  3. A prescription reads 'Take 1 tablet PO BID.' How many tablets are needed for a 10-day supply?

    Answer: 20 tablets

    BID means twice daily, so 2 tablets x 10 days equals 20 tablets.

  4. What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean on a medication order?

    Answer: Nothing by mouth

    NPO is from Latin 'nil per os,' meaning nothing by mouth.

  5. Which reference book is the standard source for drug compatibility and stability of IV admixtures?

    Answer: Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs

    Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs is the authoritative source for injectable compatibility.

  6. The 'auxiliary label' instructing 'Take with food' is most appropriate for which medication?

    Answer: Ibuprofen

    NSAIDs like ibuprofen can irritate the stomach and should be taken with food.

  7. What is the proper storage temperature range for a standard household refrigerator used to store medications?

    Answer: 2-8 degrees C

    Refrigerated medications are stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius (36-46 degrees F).