Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize which of the following medication instructions will be included on a prescription for levothyroxine (synthroid)?
\take the medication on an empty stomach.\
\take the medication at least 2 hours after a meal.\
\take the medication at bedtime.\
\take the medication with dinner.\
question 18
1 point
what is the generic name for the gastrointestinal drug sold under the brand name \prilosec\?
omeprazole
loperamide
bismuth subsalicylate
ranitidine

Explanation:

1. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) has optimal absorption when taken on an empty stomach, typically 30-60 minutes before food, so this is the correct instruction.
2. Prilosec is the brand name for the generic drug omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastrointestinal conditions.

Answer:

1. "Take the medication on an empty stomach."
2. Omeprazole