2. On a job interview for a position as a pharmacy technician,
the interviewer asks you what a dosage form of medication
is. You respond that a dosage form is
A. the way a medication is given.
B. the use of a medication, either locally or systemically.
C. how a medication is made.
D. how a medication is administered
What do YOU think?
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I agree, the answers are not quite precise. To me A is the best choice, but C and D are close.
To answer the question, we need to understand what a dosage form of medication is. A dosage form refers to the physical form in which a medication is administered or given to a patient. It includes factors such as the route of administration, the type of formulation, and any special characteristics of the medication.
To arrive at the correct answer, we can eliminate options that do not accurately describe a dosage form.
Option B, "the use of a medication, either locally or systemically," is incorrect because it defines the use of a medication rather than the physical form in which it is administered.
Option C, "how a medication is made," is also incorrect because it refers to the manufacturing process of a medication, which is unrelated to its dosage form.
Option D, "how a medication is administered," is partly correct but is not a complete definition. While the administration method is a component of the dosage form, it does not encompass the entire concept.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. "The way a medication is given." This option accurately defines a dosage form as it considers not just the administration method but also other physical aspects like formulation, texture, route of administration (such as oral, topical, or injectable), and other related factors.