CRITICAL REASONING PROBLEM FOR THE DAY

Use the label above to answer the questions below.

1. What is the optimal storage temperature range for this medication?

     A. 15-30 degrees Fahrenheit
     B. 15-30 degrees Celsius
     C, 59-86 degrees Celsius
     D, 20-25 degrees Celsius

2. What is the route of administration of this medication?

     A. Intravenous
     B. By mouth
     C. Via rectum
     D, Intramuscular

3. Which statement is true about this medication?

     A. Moisture helps the medication to last longer in storage
     B. Light helps the medication to last longer in storage
     C. The medication must be stored away from light
     D, Moisture is needed but light must be avoided.

4. If a person takes in two tablets of the medication, that person would have taken in how many     milligrams of Carbidopa?

     A. 200 mg
     B. 100 mg
     C. 10 mg
     D, 20 mg

5. If a person takes in two tablets of the medication, that person would have taken in how many     milligrams of Levodopa?

     A. 200 mg
     B. 100 mg
     C. 10 mg
     D, 20 mg



Answers
1. D        2. B          3. C         4. D          5. A