Question

1. medications that are in the inventory but are considered \slow movers\ are generally:

a: sold at a reduced price b: ordered less frequently
c: thrown out to make room for new drugs d: put in a special area

1. the term that defines the rules and standards governing the conduct of the members of the health care profession is called:

a: medical tort b: medical rules
c: medical ethics d: medical malice

1. 10% of 50 g =

a: 500 mg b: 5 g
c: 5000 mg d: 5 mg

1. the pharmacologic effects of morphine include all except:

a: behavioral changes b: miosis
c: respiratory depression d: diarrhea

1. the correct time to balance a pharmacy torsion scale includes all of the following, except:

a: when the scale is moved to a new location b: before the weighing papers are placed on the pans
c: after the weighing papers are placed on the pan d: none of the above

Explanation:

1. Slow - moving medications in inventory are ordered less frequently as their demand is low.
2. Medical ethics defines the rules and standards for healthcare professionals' conduct.
3. Calculate \(10\%\) of \(50g\): \(0.1\times50g = 5g\).
4. Morphine causes constipation, not diarrhea.
5. The balance should be checked before placing weighing papers, not after.

Answer:

1. B: ordered less frequently
2. C: medical ethics
3. B: 5g
4. D: diarrhea
5. C: after the weighing papers are placed on the pans