Mid term chapters 1-13 PART TWO

One-half normal saline is: 0.45% sodium chloride 0.5% sodium chloride 0.45% normal saline None of the above

0.45% sodium chloride

The minimum weighable quantity for a class A balance is _____ mg. 6 60 100 120

120

What is the smallest volume that can be accurately measured with a 100-mL graduated cylinder? 5 mL 10 mL 20 mL 50 mL

20mL

What percent isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning a horizontal laminar airflow hood? 50 100 90 70

70

Between 2014 and 2024, the expected employment growth in the pharmacy technician field is: 15% 5% 9% 24%

9%

Regardless of the state, every pharmacy is required to have a current copy of the: Federal Controlled Substance Act United States Pharmacopoeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) A and B

A and B

The aseptic technique is a(n): Method to prevent contamination Important preparation for all intravenous (IV) medications Delivery system for medication orders A and B

A and B

According to USP <797>, the storage temperature for a pharmacy refrigerator should be: 2° to 8° C 10° to 20° C 36° to 46° F A and C

A and C

Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is being promoted because it: Is no longer necessary to decipher illegible handwriting Is more expensive Checks for drug interactions and contraindications A and C

A and C

For continuity of measurement with a class A balance, the weights are always placed on the: Right side Left side Weighing boat or paper A and C

A and C

Accreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) is required to: Open a pharmacy Fill a controlled substance prescription Accept Medicare and Medicaid payments Accreditation is required for all of the above

Accept Medicare and Medicaid payments

A medication reconciliation technician can help prevent: Drug-drug interactions Drug omissions and duplications Dosing errors All of the above

All of the above

In which of the following setting(s) is(are) pharmacy technicians likely to prepare CSPs? Hospitals Long-term care Home health services All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following reasons account for the expected growth in employment opportunities for pharmacy technicians? Medication safety regulations. Growth of the older adult population. Increasing number of medications being developed. All of the above.

All of the above

Which of the following statements is(are) true regarding a class A balance? Class A balance is also called a torsion or class III balance. Class A balance is required by most states' boards of pharmacy. Class A balance uses special milligram and gram weights for counterbalance. All of the above statements are true.

All of the above statements are true.

Which reference book is used in determining whether the generic drug is the same as a brand drug? Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Drug Facts and Comparisons Ident-A-Drug Reference Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

The proper and accurate way to read a graduated cylinder is: At eye level From a distance At the top of the meniscus A and C

At eye level

What is the meaning of AWP? Allowable wholesale price Average wholesale price Average wholesale purchase Acceptable wholesale price

Average wholesale price

Which of the following advanced practice positions involve(s) communication with patients? Pharmacy purchasing agent Medication reconciliation technician Managed care pharmacy technician B and C

B and C

Which term means the opening of a needle? Hub Cap Shaft Bore

Bore

The anteroom is adjacent to the: Non-sterile compounding room Primary engineering control room Clean or buffer room Green room

Clean or buffer room

What should be done with pill trays that are used for guiding tablets into unit-dose containers after each use? Nothing Clean with alcohol Rinse with water B and C

Clean with alcohol

What is medication reconciliation? Ensuring all of the ordered prescriptions are filled. Comparing patients' medication orders with the medications they were taking before admission to the hospital. Ensuring all of the prescriptions are correctly filled. All of the above.

Comparing patients' medication orders with the medications they were taking before admission to the hospital.

CSP stands for: Compounded sterile preparations Compounded sterile products Combination sterile preparations Combination sterile products

Compounded sterile preparations (usp-797)

When a chunk of rubber from a stopper is found in a vial, what has occurred? Chunking Clumping Coring Beveling

Coring

An area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle, or ampule, is called a: Critical site First-air site Sterile site Clean site

Critical site

eMAR stands for: Excellent medical administration recording Exceptional medication administration recording Electronic medication administration record Electronic medication activity record

Electronic medication administration record

The United States Pharmacopoeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) provides access to the official standards of the: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) United States Pharmacists Pharmacopoeia

FDA

All of the following are examples of medications found in a crash cart except: Adult Geriatric Neonatal Pediatric

Geriatric

Which pharmacy setting may tech-check-tech take place if approved by state law? Hospital pharmacy Nuclear pharmacy Community pharmacy Long-term care pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy

USP <797> regulations state that compounding should take place within an ______ or better clean room. International Standards Organization (ISO) Class 1 ISO Class 2 ISO Class 8 ISO Class 9

ISO Class 8

Durable medical equipment (DME) includes all of the following except: Wheelchairs Incontinence supplies Hospital beds Commodes

Incontinence supplies

What dosage forms are found in Crash or code carts? Oral suspensions Creams Suppositories Injectable medications

Injectable medications

Which term refers to the name, dosage form, strength, and quantity of a medication on a prescription? Insignia Inscription Subscription Superscription

Inscription

An example of a sole proprietorship is a(n): Locally owned independent pharmacy Wal-Mart pharmacy Walgreens pharmacy Inpatient pharmacy

Locally owned independent pharmacy

All of the following pieces of information are required to be recorded on a repackaging log except: Dosage form Drug Drug manufacturer's lot number Manufacturer's expiration date

Manufacturer's expiration date

Which of the following auxiliary labels would be appropriate to be affixed to a prescription for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug? May cause dizziness/drowsiness May cause sensitivity to light Take as directed Take with plenty of water

May cause dizziness/drowsiness

All of the following are GMPs (good manufacturing practice) for repackaging bulk medication except: Equipment is in good, clean condition Appropriate packaging is used Correct beyond-use date (BUD) is assigned Medication is checked by a technician

Medication is checked by a technician

Which of the following drug classifications require patient product information (PPI) be provided to the patient? ACE inhibitors NSAIDs Tetracyclines Thiazide diuretics

NSAIDs

A legal prescription label must include all of the following except: Name, address, and telephone number of the dispensing pharmacy Name, address, and telephone number of the prescriber Date the prescription was dispensed Directions for use

Name, address, and telephone number of the prescriber

NDC stands for: National Drug Code Normal Drug Classification Natural Drug Classification National Drug Classification

National Drug Code

Which of the following is(are) required for a pharmacy technician to teach at an accredited college? National certification Retail and hospital pharmacy experience An associate or bachelor's degree All of the above

National certification

Which of the following is not true of a pharmaceutical sales representative position? Associate or bachelor's degree is required. The annual pay is approximately $20,000 more than traditional technician jobs. One must possess exceptional communication skills. National certification is required.

National certification is required.

Drugs that are not normally stocked by the pharmacy or covered by insurance are called: Formulary Non-formulary Legend Extra

Non-formulary

Health care-associated infections are also called: Hospital-induced infections Health care-spread infections Hospital-spread infections Nosocomial infections

Nosocomial infections

When a workers' compensation claim prescription is presented to the pharmacy, the technician should: Fill it, and obtain permission from the government agency at a later time Obtain information from the patient's human resource department before filling Fill it, and collect full payment from the patient Wait until receiving payment from the insurance company before filling

Obtain information from the patient's human resource department before filling

Which type of medications bypass the digestive system but are intended for systemic action? Enteral Oral Topical Parenteral

Parenteral

Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies hire pharmacy technicians to: Provide benefit information to patients Process claims for members according to their benefits Prepare mail-order prescriptions Perform all of the above tasks

Perform all of the above tasks

PPO means: Preferred provider option Preferred provider organization Preferred physician option Preferred physician organization

Preferred provider organization

Every prescription must contain all of the following except: Prescriber's name Prescriber's address and telephone number Prescriber's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number All of the above must be on every prescription

Prescriber's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number

Medicare Part D specifically covers: Prescription medications Surgery Physicians' visits Physical therapy

Prescription medications

Which reference book would a pharmacy technician use when looking for average and wholesale drug costs and prices? Orange Book PDR USP-NF Red Book Drug Topics

RedBook

Which one of the following is not a reason for a pharmacy to repackage a bulk medication? Repackaging helps the technicians learn the drug names and strengths. Purchasing a bulk medication is less expensive than purchasing a unit-dosed medication. Certain medications are not available in unit doses. Repackaging may decrease the wait time for the patient to receive the medication.

Repackaging helps the technicians learn the drug names and strengths.

Which of the following trade names is related to the indication of the medication? Restoril Benadryl Lasix Tylenol

Restoril

Which one of the following is not necessary when manually repackaging? Gloves Laboratory coat Hand washing Shoe covers

Shoe covers

Which of the following is not a true statement about PPOs? The copay is usually lower for an office visit than with an HMO. PPOs may have an annual deductible. PPOs do not require a PCP. The patient may have to pay full price for the prescription and then send in the receipt for later reimbursement.

The copay is usually lower for an office visit than with an HMO.

What is meant by a back-ordered item? The item is automatically replaced by the wholesaler on a weekly basis. The item must be reordered since it did not arrive with the order. The ordered item is not currently in stock but will be sent as soon as it is available. The item has been discontinued.

The ordered item is not currently in stock but will be sent as soon as it is available.

________ is a guide for the specifications—tests, procedures, and acceptance criteria—required for pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations: The Orange Book American Drug Index USP-NF Clinical Pharmacology

USP-NF

Which organization establishes the standards for a non-sterile compounding area? U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

The name a company assigns to a commercial drug product for marketing and identification purposes is called the _____________ name. trade brand proprietary all of the above

all of the above

Drugs that are not normally stocked by the pharmacy or covered by insurance are called: Non-formulary Legend Extra Formulary

non-formulary

The suffix -prazole indicates the drug is classified as a __________. corticosteroid proton pump inhibitor cephalosporin loop diuretic

proton pump inhibitor