U3.3-3.4 Medication Safety REVIEW

Which of the following is a prescription medication?

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• Ibuprofen (Advil)

• Amoxicillin

• Loratadine (Claritin)

The generic name of a medication is:

• Capitalized and used for advertising

• Related to the drug’s chemical name

• Always shorter than the brand name

• A nickname chosen by the manufacturer

Which organization publishes lists of error-prone abbreviations?

• FDA

• CDC

• ISMP

• OSHA

Which abbreviation is considered unsafe to use?

• PO

• BID

• QD

• PRN

Which factor is most likely to cause accumulation of a drug in the body?

• Fast metabolism

• Decreased kidney function

• Low body weight

• Daily exercise

Match the following therapeutic classification with a medication in that class:

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• Anticoagulant

• warfarin (Coumadin)

• Antibiotic

• lisinopril

• Antihyperlipidemic

• atorvastatin (Lipitor)

• Analgesic

• amoxicillin

• Antihypertensive

Rewrite the following using approved/safe terminology:

Take 1 tab qhs

Rewrite the following using approved/safe terminology:

Give MSO₄ IV stat

Rewrite the following using approved/safe terminology:

Take 1 tab qod

Explain the difference between brand name and generic name medications.