Your sister is skeptical that generic drugs are as effective as brand name drugs because generics cost so much less. She asks for your opinion. What should you tell her?

Your sister is skeptical that generic drugs are as effective as brand name drugs because generics cost so much less. She asks for your opinion. What should you tell her?

You are reviewing Dr. Casey’s instructions and see the abbreviation d/c.  What does d/c mean?

You have misplaced the medication cup for measuring out a dose of 15 ml of medicated mouthwash. You do, however, have measuring spoons and cups for household measurement. Using your household measuring cups and spoons, how much should you take?

You are giving medication instructions to a patient who responds, “five milliliters sounds like a lot to swallow at once.”  What comparison can you accurately give the patient?   

Tina has chronic health problems requiring medications that irritate the gastric mucosa and may cause ulcers. Her doctor prescribes a medication that, when taken on an empty stomach, forms a paste that adheres to the mucosa and protects it from irritation. What drug has most likely been prescribed?

Magdalena is prescribed a diuretic to help prevent the formation of stones associated with hypercalciuria. What type of diuretic is most effective for this purpose?

Nancy is reading the doctor’s orders for Ms. Brighton, a 72-year-old with COPD, congestive heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She notices that one of the newly prescribed medications has the potential for life threatening potentiation of one of Ms. Brighton’s other medications. What should Nancy do?

The prescription states the medication should be given bid. How often should it be given?

The order specifies D5W. What does this mean?