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EE Chapter 90 Hospital Pharmacy Q&A (1 OF 54) Sample Questions

1. Hospital doctor prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg for 8 hourly administration. What is correct?

A. Unit dose is dispensed with one dose of Amoxicillin 500 mg one capsule
B. Unit dose is dispensed with three capsule of amoxicillin 500 mg for an 8 hourly administration.
C. Unit dose is dispensed with nine capsule of amoxicillin 500 mg for 8 hourly for 3 days administration.
D. Call the doctor to clarify.

Ans: B

Strategic thinking:
1. Read the question. Identify and organize the information provided.
2. To answer this question, understand that patient’s medications in a hospital setting are dispensed to supply a 24-hour period as patients are in close surveillance for possible allergic reaction. In light of the question, since the antibiotic is given every 8 hours, 3 capsules will be administered in 24 hours.
3. Thus, the correct answer is C.

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