Wenger and Watson Interview Questions and Answers

Dosage forms refer to the physical form in which a medication is presented for administration.

• Common dosage forms include tablets, capsules, liquids, injections, and topical creams

• Dosage forms can affect the rate and extent of drug absorption

• Different dosage forms may be used for different routes of administration

• Dosage forms may also be tailored to specific patient needs, such as pediatric or geriatric formulations

Crud drugs are classified into three categories based on their potential for abuse and dependence.

• Crud drugs are classified as Schedule I, II, or III substances.

• Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, such as heroin and LSD.

• Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but are accepted for medical use, such as oxycodone and fentanyl.

• Schedule III drugs have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II drugs, such as codeine and ketamin...read more

Drugs can be classified based on their chemical structure, therapeutic use, and legal status.

• Chemical structure classification includes opioids, benzodiazepines, and steroids.

• Therapeutic use classification includes analgesics, antibiotics, and antihypertensives.

• Legal status classification includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and controlled substances.

• Some drugs can fall into multiple classifications, such as codeine which is both an opioid and an analgesic.

Fatty liver symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, and enlarged liver.

• Fatigue

• Abdominal pain

• Enlarged liver

• Loss of appetite

• Weight loss

• Weakness

• Confusion

• Jaundice

There are three types of prescription: written, verbal, and electronic.

• Written prescription is the most common type and is given directly to the patient.

• Verbal prescription is given over the phone or in person and must be documented by the pharmacist.

• Electronic prescription is sent directly to the pharmacy from the prescriber's computer.

• Prescriptions can also be classified as controlled or non-controlled substances.

• Controlled substances require additional documentation and ha...read more