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  1. A prescription is written for amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID x 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed if each capsule contains 500 mg?

    Answer: 30 capsules

    TID means three times daily. 3 doses/day x 10 days = 30 capsules. Each capsule is 500 mg so 30 capsules are dispensed.

  2. Which of the following is the brand name for metformin?

    Answer: Glucophage

    Glucophage is the brand name for metformin, an oral biguanide used for type 2 diabetes management.

  3. Under DEA regulations, which schedule contains drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

    Answer: Schedule I

    Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD) have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use in the United States.

  4. A patient has a prescription for warfarin 5 mg daily. The pharmacy has 2.5 mg tablets in stock. How many tablets should be dispensed per dose?

    Answer: 2 tablets

    5 mg dose ÷ 2.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose. Warfarin tablets are scored for easy splitting when needed.

  5. Which auxiliary label is most appropriate for a prescription of metronidazole?

    Answer: Avoid alcohol

    Metronidazole causes a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, producing nausea and vomiting. Patients must avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48–72 hours after.

  6. The NDC number format for a drug is 12345-6789-10. What does the middle segment represent?

    Answer: Drug product code

    The NDC (National Drug Code) has three segments: labeler/manufacturer (first), drug product code (middle identifying strength and dosage form), and package size (last).