Domain 5 quizizz and focused quiz

Which of the following pieces of information does not need to appear on a prescription label for a controlled substance?

Prescriber's DEA number

A pharmacy technician is preparing unit doses of a medication. What form must be completed?

Unit-dose log

In multiples of what number should medication be counted?

five

A patient asks a pharmacy tech why their medications have a child-resistant cap when they have no children living at home. What response should the tech make?

"The Poison prevention Act of 1970 requires child-resistant caps on prescription medications."

What aspect of the prescription below indicates that the prescription might have been altered? Hydrocodone/APAP 5 mg-325mg Take 1-2 tabs every 4 hours #60 +1 RF

+1 RF

What relationship code would be used to identify the cardholder of a prescription drug card?

01

A physician prescribes a prescription for a noncontrolled schedule prescription with "prn" refills. For what period of time is the prescription valid?

1 year from the date the prescription was written

The pharmacy receives a prescription for the following: Amoxicillin 500 mg #30 1 cap po tid How many days will this prescription last?

10 days

Which expiration date should be applied to magic mouthwash that contains water?

14 days

What size bottle should the tech use to fill a prescription for VI fluid oz of promethazine syrup?

180 mL

What container should be used to dispense a prescription for hydrocortisone ointment 45g?

2 oz

A pharmacy tech receives a prescription to dispense 120 mL of codeine/guaifenesin solution 10-100 mg/5mL. What package should the tech use to dispense this medication?

4 oz prescription bottle

A prescription is written for one pint of a prescription drug. What volume must be entered in the computer system?

480 mL

What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a schedule IV prescription?

5

When filling a prescription, a pharmacy tech notes a label that reads: Ranitidine 150 mg tab NDC: 49769-701-52. Which set of numbers indicates the medication , its strength, and the dosage form?

701

A pharmacy tech receives a prescription for sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) suspension 1 tsp qid x 10 days. What package should the tech use to dispense this prescription?

8 oz prescription bottle

Which of the following is true regarding EZ-open prescription bottle lids?

A prescriber or a patient may request that one is placed on the container

Which of the following medications does not require that a patient package insert be given to the patient?

ACE inhibitors

What is the meaning of the prefix hyper-?

Above

Which of the following must be done if a patient requests an easy-open container?

Have the patient sign the back of the prescription indicating that he or she has requested an easy-open container.

What type of container prevents air from reaching the medication?

Hermetic

Which OTC drug poses a risk for increased GI (gastrointestinal) bleeding?

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Which medication should be included in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Program?

Isotretinoin (Accutane)

What action should be done during the filling stage of prescription preparation?

Match the medication label to the prescription

What should be included with a prescription to inform a patient about safe medication use?

Medication guide

Which of the following is not required on a medication order label?

Medication number

What aspect of an automated medication delivery system increases patient safety during the medication dispensing process?

Medications are dispensed from a specific storage bin

Which medication can a tech put in an automated dispensing machine?

Metformin (Glucophage)

Which medication is available to patients over-the-counter (OTC)?

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

What information is required on an OTC medication label?

Net contents

What medication should be dispensed in its original glass packaging and stored at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light?

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets

Which piece of legislation requires a pharmacy tech to offer patients the opportunity to receive counseling from a pharmacist?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Which federal act requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)

A noncontrolled prescription is written with three refills and filled today at the pharmacy. Two weeks later the patient requests that it be transferred to another pharmacy. How many times may it be transferred?

One time

Which of the following drug classifications does not need to be dispensed in a child-resistant container?

Oral contraceptives

Of the following tasks, which may a pharmacy technician not perform?

Patient counseling

Which of the following pieces of information is not needed on a patient's prescription?

Patient's ID number

Which of the following is not required on a prescription?

Patient's social security number

Which piece of information is not required on a medication order label?

Pharmacist or technician who processed the order

Which of the following pieces of information does not need to appear on a prescription for fluoxetine?

Prescriber's DEA Number

What must be included on the prescription label?

Prescription's expiration date

What is the purpose of an auxiliary label?

Provides additional information about the medication that may include when to take the medication, storage, and possible adverse effects

Which medication is required to be stored behind the pharmacy counter?

Pseudoephedrine (Sudaphed)

What is the meaning of the following sig: "2 tab po qid ac and hs"?

Take two tablets by mouth four times a day before meals and at bedtime

Which auxiliary label should you place on a bottle of clindamycin (Cleocin) oral suspension?

Take with a full glass of water

Which information should a pharmacy tech record when repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit-dose package?

The lot number of the medication

A pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for fluoxetine 10 mg capsules with an NDC number of 50111-0647-03. The tech pulls a stock bottle with an NDC number of 50111-0647-01. The tech should recognize what?

The package size is incorrect

What does "prn" refills mean?

The patient may refill the prescription at any time

What information is required on a prescription label?

The prescriptions' expiration date

What is the primary goal of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program?

To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication

A patient asks the pharmacy technician to use a container that is not child-resistant for their prescriptions. Which type of consent should the technician obtain?

Written consent from the patient

Which finding is an indication of possible prescription forgery?

Written in red ink

A prescriber requests over-the-counter (OTC) aspirin EC. What aspirin should a pharmacy tech select?

Enteric-coated

Which of the following is not found on a patient package insert?

Expiration date and lot number of medication

What does dtd mean on a prescription?

Give of such doses

A pharmacy tech is assisting a patient who states they want to purchase omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg tablets. What statement should the tech make to the patient?

"Prilosec can be purchased over the counter"

The handling of what type of medication requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Antineoplastic

Which task is the final step in the filling process of a new prescription?

Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check

What term is used to describe the date assigned to a unit-dose package?

Beyond-use date

What should a tech ask a patient who is picking up their prescription to verify that they got the correct prescription?

Can you verify your name and date of birth?

What dosage form would be placed in an amber blister pack?

Capsule

Which of the following does not need to appear on a unit-dose log?

Color of medication

An individual's patient profile indicates he has CHF. What does this mean?

Congestive Heart Failure

Which does the FDA require to be published in a medication's monograph?

Contraindications

What term refers to a temperature of 10 degrees C?

Cool

A pharmacy technician may not:

Counsel patients

What DAW code is assigned if no product is selected?

DAW 0

A prescriber writes in her own handwriting: "Brand Name Medically Necessary." What DAW number should be assigned to the prescription?

DAW 1

What form should a pharmacy tech complete when ordering and shipping controlled substances?

DEA form 222

What medication should a pharmacy technician dispense in the original packaging to protect it from moisture?

Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

How often should a tech inspect floor stock medications?

Daily

To avoid contamination in the pharmacy, what action should be taken?

Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol

What information would you expect a medication barcode to include?

Dosage form

What is a benefit of automated medication delivery systems?

Reduces medication errors

What is a pharmacy tech's role in using the automated dispensing system in a hospital setting?

Restock medication in the system

A pharmacy tech fills a prescription that requires a medication guide. What information is included in the guide?

Safe usage instructions

What contains information about hazardous medications and chemicals that are stored or used in the pharmacy?

Safety Data sheet

Which of the following auxiliary labels would be appropriate for a suspension?

Shake well

Which auxiliary label should be put on a prescription for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)?

Shake well before use

A pharmacy tech should place which auxiliary label on a bottle of liquid amoxicillin with potassium clavulanate (Augmentin).

Shake will before using

Which part of a prescription indicates the directions to the patient?

Signa

What does the suffix -ology mean?

Study of

Levothyroxine (Synthroid) should have what auxiliary label on the bottle?

Take on an empty stomach