Pharmacy Tech
Vinblastine is available in a concentration of 60 mg/10 ml. What quantity is required for a 2 mg test dose?
0.33 ml
Reconstitution with Ampicillin (Omnipen) IVPB should be done with:
0.9% NaC
Stability of Ampicillin IVPB is better with:
0.9% NaCl
The infusion rate of an I.V. is over 12 hours. The total exact volume is 1000 ml. What would be the infusion rate in mls per minute?
1.39 ml/minute
What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid for compounding?
10 ml cylindrical
A class " A " blance has a 6 mg sensitivity. For medication to be within the 5% error permitted by the USP what is the minimum amount that can be weighed?
120 mg
How many 10 mg Hydrocortisone tablets would be needed to make 60 ml of a 20 mg/ml solution?
120 tablets
Reconstituted Ceclor is stable in the refrigerator for:
14 days
What household measurement is 30 ml?
2 tablespoonfuls
at which temperature should procaine penicillin G be stored?
2-8 degrees centigrade
A prescription is written for Amoxicillin 250 mg tab's po qid for 10 days. If the patient cannot swallow tablets and requests a liquid dosage form, what volume of 250 mg/5 ml suspension should be dispensed?
200 ml
A patient is to be administered Amoxicillin that has a recommended dosage of 30 mg/kg of body weight. The patient is an infant weighing 15 lb. The amount of the drug the patient is to receive is:
204 mg
How old must a person be to sign the exempt narcotic log:
21
How many units of NPH U-I 00 would be administered if the patient's noon dose was 0.25 ml?
25 units
What ratio of 25% KCl and 10% KCl should be mixed to make a 20% KCl solution?
2:01
A Pharmacy Technician dilutes a 2 g vial of ampicillin with 6.8 ml of sterile water for injections. When properly mixed, the concentration of the drug solution is 250 mg/ml. If the prescribed dose is 750 mg, the volume of the drug solution required is:
3 ml
To prepare sterile products, the laminar flow hood should be running for a minimum of:
30 minutes
the laminar flow hood should be left operating continuously. If it is turned off, it should not be used it has been running for at least
30 minutes
A prescription reads "hydrocortisone 1%. Clotrimazole 1%, aa ap qhs". How many gms of hydrocortisone would be required to make 90 gms?
45 gm each
The risk of a decimal point error is reduced by writing "five milligrams" as:
5 mg
Lanoxin Elixir is available in a concentration of 0.05 mg/ml. What quantity is required for a 0.25 mg dose?
5 ml
what is the maximum number of refills permitted for a schedule III medications?
5 refills in 6 months
If 75 gm's of codeine phosphate is dissolved in 1.5 liters of sterile water, what is the resultant percentage strength of the solution?
5%
A pharmacy technician re-packs bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year.
What is the total amount of Hydrocortisone found in eight 1-ounce tubes of Hytone cream 2.5%?
6 gm
Tylenol No. 4 is Acetaminophen 325 mg and Codeine ______ mg.
60 mg
The use of Isopropyl Alcohol is important as a means to prevent contamination of an IV product. What should the minimum percent of Isopropyl Alcohol used be?
70%
Consider the following Rx: Depakote 250 mg #180 Sig:1 tab po tid refill x3. If the patient pays a $7.00 copay for a 30 day supply, what quantity should be dispensed for the patient to pay no more than the $7.00 copay?
90 tabs
hospital borne
A "Nosocomial" infection is also known as a ______________ infection.
0.3 mg
A bottle of Nitroglycerin has the labeled strength of l/200 grains. What would this strength be in milligrams?
You inform the Pharmacist of the call and only the Pharmacist can make the determination.
A doctor wants to phone in a prescription for Demerol.
The purchasing of drugs directly from the manufacturer usually requires:
A minimum order set by the manufacturer.
Explain the situation to the pharmacist, correct the error, and document the error per procedures.
A patient calls the pharmacy asking why his Lanoxin is white instead of the usual yellow color. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?
tell the patient that the medication is not refillable
A patient hands you an empty vial of Methylphenidate and asked for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do?
percodan
A patient on Warfarin 2 mg therapy should never take which of the following pain medications?
BD 4695283
A patient presents a prescription order for Morphine Sulfate tablets, prescribed by John Doe, M.D. Which of the following DEA registration numbers is consistent with the prescriber?
cross sensitivity
A patient who is allergic to Penicillin may exhibit an allergic response to Cefaclor because they are chemically similar. This tendency is referred to as:
75 units/ ml
A pharmacy technician is preparing heparin 25,000 units in 500 ml of NS. what concentration should appear on the label?
50 minutes is the correct answer
A piggyback has 100 ml of ANCEF infusing at a rate of 30 gtts/min. How long will it take for this solution to be administered if the set is calibrated to deliver 15 gtts/ml?
true
A prescription can be written for over the counter drugs
The computer term "mnemonic" is defined as:
A shortened term used to facilitate data entry.
Finely divided insoluble solid particles dispensed in a liquid in a two-phase system is called:
A suspension
transport records
According to federal law, control substances must be safeguarded by all of the following EXCEPT:
schedule III
According to the Federal Controlled Substance Act, a prescription for Acetaminophen No. 4 would be filed in which schedule?
If a patient cannot tolerate a NSAID, which one of the following medications may he/she take?
Acetaminophen
Which of the following is a Schedule III controlled substance under federal law?
Acetaminophen with Codeine
Place the syringes in a sealed plastic bag and dispose in special waste.
After syringes are used for preparation of hazardous substances, the pharmacy technician should:
All the following are correct when opening an ampule except:
After wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towel.
Snipping them into a Sharps Container.
All needles not used in chemo solution preparation should be discarded by:
The "Do Not Use Listing of Abbreviations to Avoid" were put in place to prevent which of the following?
All of the above
When filling a prescription for Acetaminophen with Codeine 60 mg, a technician should do which of the following:
All of the above
address of patient
All of the following are requirements for a prescription label except:
Ceftriaxone.
All of the following medications must be prepared in a vertical laminar airflow hood except:
Which of the following medications is Schedule IV substance?
Alprazolam
The Physician's Desk Reference is a commercially published compilation of manufacturer's prescribing information on prescription drugs. It is updated_____________________.
Annually
Which of the following is not a type of respiratory system medication?
Antibiotic
Your receive a prescription for Fluoxetine (Prozac) qd x 30 days. What is Fluoxetine?
Antidepressant.
According to The Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) and ther Joint Commission (JC) using abbreviations in writing prescriptions:
Are prone to be misinterpreted
hydrocodone
As of October 6, 2014 the US Drug Enforcement Administration required all products containing what to become a Schedule II controlled substance?
The procedures for preparation of sterile products that is designed to prevent contamination is called:
Aseptic technique
If a patient with a Veetids prescription has experienced a allergic reaction to penicillin, the technician should:
Ask the patient the type of allergic reaction experienced, note the patient's response, and alert the pharmacist.
Which problem can be avoided by administering Promethazine I.V.?
Aspiration
How far within a hood should the pharmacy technician work?
At least 6 inches within the hood
Which of the following drugs is not a beta-blocking agent?
Benazepril
The fraction of the administered dose of Demerol that reaches systemic circulation and the rate at which this occurs is the Demerol's
Bioavailability
A semi-rigid cup-like plastic package that is normally used for oral solid medications and sealed with a foil type material is called a:
Blister package
Schedule V medications must be ordered in which of the following ways?
Calling the wholesaler directly
can cause severe itching and burning upon contact
Caution should be exercised during reconstitution of alkylating agents because these agents
If a manufacturer's labeling results in a strong likelihood the product will cause serious adverse effect, what type FDA recall would be instituted?
Class I
schedule II
Codeine, Demerol and Percodan all belong to which controlled schedule?
Which of the following is a "Capital Expense"
Computer hardware,Shelving, and Fixtures are all capital expenses. all of the above
co-pay amount
Computer systems with POS soft ware help the pharmacy to determine the patinet's
Which of the following best describes controlled substances in Schedule I?
Controlled substances that are Schedule I are drugs with no accepted medical use in the United States, drugs with a high potential for physical dependence, and drugs such as heroin, opium, and marijuana all of the above
What is the process called by which a health insurance company determines if it should be the primary or secondary payer of medical claims?
Coorination of benefits (COB)
Which of the following is the most accurate device for measuring 30 ml of Diphenhydramine?
Cylindrical graduate
Medicare part B will cover which of the following?
DME
Which of the following medications belong to the same class of drugs as Etodolac?
Diclofenac
What is the therapeutic generic equivalent for Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine.
the devise that links computers via communication lines is called the:
Disc
If you believe someone has presented a fraudulent prescription at your pharmacy, the best action would be to:
Discreetly notify the pharmacist so that the appropriate action may be taken.
What auxiliary label should be affixed to a Metronidazole prescription?
Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to the vial when dispensing Metronidazole?
Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Which of the following medications have different chemical forms?
Doxcycline, Metoprolol and Diclofenac all are available in two different chemical (salt) forms
Handling drug interaction messaging.
During prescription computer entry, the technician is responsible for all of the following except:
Which of the following gives prescribers a way of sending an error-free prescription to the pharmacy?
E-prescribing
Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of an intravenous solution?
Effervescence.
When a drug is filtered by the kidney into the bladder, this process is called:
Elimination
Federal regulations required a Package Patient Insert (PPI) to be dispensed each time when which medication is dispensed?
Estrogens
How often must controlled substances be physically inventoried?
Every two years
Adverse drug reactions and outcomes should be reported to the:
FDA
tall man lettering is approved by which organization
FDA
Which information source would a technician use for information concerning the dosing of a newly marketed antibiotic?
Facts and Comparisons
federal law requires that all controlled substances dispensed bear the following statement on the dispensing label?
Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to another person.
Auxiliary label for cerumenex would include the following:
For the ear.
trituration
Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example:
Cimetidine, Famotidide and Ranitidine are examples of a:
H2 receptor blocker
Therapeutic equivalency indicates that the two drugs:
Have the same quantity of active ingredient.
Pastilles are:
Held in the mouth and sucked
Anticoagulant
Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category?
210 ml
How many ml of 95% of ethyl alcohol should be added to sterile water for injection to make 1/2 liter of a 40% ethyl alcohol solution?
once every two years
How often must Schedule II controlled substances be physically inventoried?
every 6 months
How often must a vertical laminar flow hood be checked?
As of October 6, 2014 the US Drug Enforcement Administration required all products containing what to become a Schedule II controlled substance?
Hydrocodone
Which category of drugs stimulates insulin release in the body?
Hypoglycemic agents
A small volume intravenous bag specifically used to deliver medication, which is hung higher than the primary IV bag, is called an:
IVPB
Refrigerator, at 2 degrees C to 8 degrees C (35 degrees F to 46 degrees F).
If Phenergan suppositories is to be stored in a "cold place," the appropriate temperature range for storage is:
the more stringent law
If State, Local and Federal pharmacy law differ, which law applies?
If a prescription is created, signed, transmitted, and received electroncially, all records related to that prescription must be
If a prescription is created, signed, transmitted, and received electronically, all records related to that prescription must be retained electronically.
A generic drug can usually be dispensed (state law may vary).
If a prescription is written Amoxicillin and is marked may not substitute:
31- aug-24
If a product is labeled to expire 8/24, what is the last date it should be used by?
Which of the following drugs is not a laxative?
Imodium
Therapeutic Equivalence
In the Orange Book, "TE" is short for ______________________.
Physician's Desk Reference
In what publication can the information found on a manufactures package insert for Premarin be found?
Finished preparation release checks and tests include all the following except:
Infectious microbial carcinoma testing
Which solution is recommended for cleaning a Biological Safety Cabinet?
Isopropyl alcohol
Which non-governmental agency is responsible for the accreditation of institutional settings?
JCAHO.
glycosides
Lanoxin is a member of which of the following classes of drugs?
personal protective equipment
Latex gloves, gowns, respirators, face shields, and chemical splash googles used in Antineoplastic agents preparation are known as:
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
Legal name of pharmacy and address.
The Ante Area is which of the following:
Located between the buffer area and the common pharmacy
the responsibility for the initial ordering of investigation drugs belongs to whom?
MD
When a consumer uses a medical device and it results in adverse effects, what report should be filled out?
MEDWATCH
Which of the following is used to ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials?
MSDS
The first five digits of the National Drug Code (NDC) number identifies the:
Manufacturer
Materials management personnel are responsible for:
Materials management include the drug procurement process, inventory control and drug storage. All of the above
Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a prescription for Diphenhydramine elixir?
May Cause Drowsiness.
flu shots
MediCare Drug Coverage under MediCare Part B covers the following items:
Antipsychotics
Medications used to relieve the signs and symptoms of psychosis are classified as
Which drug requires a follow-up "cover" prescription when dispensed as a verbal order?
Meperidine
Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
Meperidine and Methylphenidate
Which of the following medications would be prescribed to treat an amoeba infection?
Metronidazole
Alzheimer's Disease
NMDA Receptor Antagonists is a classification of drugs that is used to treat
Which of the following medications is an over the counter analgesic?
Naproxen tablets
An example of a Schedule II controlled substance is
Norco
At cart fill, you identify an order to refill both Aspirin 81 mg and Warfarin for a patient. You should:
Notify the pharmacist. It is possible that this potential drug interaction was "missed" by the pharmacist.
Which federal legislation enacted in 1990 requires Pharmacist to counsel Medicaid patients?
OBRA
Safety at the work place is the responsibility of which government agency?
OSHA
which of the following are true about Cimetidine
OTC, stomach acid, interacts with many other drugs
drug recall I
Of the following Drug Recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in the dispensing of a prescription (Doctor, Pharmacy and patient) must be notified due to the drugs potential or serious harm?
Are unable to accept a Luer-lock needle.
Oral syringes are:
A Pharmacy with a DEA Form 222 is allowed to:
Order controlled substances.
Who implements formulary review for new drugs?
P & T Committee
analgestics
PCA pumps administer
What class of medication is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems?
Parasympathomimetics agents.
Estraderm is available in which dosage form?
Patch
To Whom does Medicaid provide drug coverage?
People with limited income
A patient on Warfarin therapy should never take which of the following medications?
Percodan
All outpatient prescription requires which of the following?
Perscribers phone number and address.
all of the above
Pharmacist may substitute a generic product for a brand name product if the following criteria are met:
Sublingual (SL) tabs are:
Placed under the tongue
Which of the following is important to emphasize when establishing policies and procedures?
Policies and procedures formally establish a system to prevent the occurrence of medication errors
Which of the following drugs in not an OTC product?
Poly-Vi-Flor drops
You receive an order for Vinblastine. In preparing this drug you should:
Prepare it in a biological safety cabinet
Labels for Patient Med Pak should not contain _____________________.
Prescribers DEA number
inthrathecal
Preservative-free injectable drugs must be used when drugs will be injected by which route of administration?
A pharmacy has to call to receive approval to dispense non-formulary medication is called ?
Prior Authorization
The purpose of a horizontal laminar airflow workbench is to:
Provide a sterile environment for admixture compounding
Which of the following medications would not interfere with the action of Tetracycline?
Pseudoephedrine
Which of the following correctly describes the manner in which records of the receipt and disposition of all controlled substances must be kept?
Records of Schedule II substances must be maintained separately from all other records of the registrant
What must a Pharmacy Technician do if asked to transfer a prescription to another pharmacy?
Refer the patient to the Pharmacist
Insulin is to be added to a TPN. What type of insulin may be used?
Regular
The pharmacy technician is asked to assist in the compounding of a lotion. In what drug information source would this information be looked up?
Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences
An investigational drug Isoxicam has been discontinued by the Physician. The remaining drug should be:
Returned to the person(s) responsible for investigational drugs
According to the Controlled Substances Act, a prescription for Dexedrine should be filed under which schedule?
Schedule II
Schedule II narcotic prescriptions may be refilled how many times?
Schedule II Narcotic prescriptions may not be refilled.
All of the following are the technician's responsibility except?
Signing the DEA form from the wholesaler.
All aseptic manipulations in the horizontal laminar flow hood should be performed at least:
Six inches within the hood.
Which characteristic is important when preparing an IV admixture in a Laminar Flow Hood?
Sterility, solubility and stability are all important when preparing IV admixtures. all of the above
Goals, Policies and Procedures and Mission Statements are all examples of:
Strategic planning
I.V. products containing dextrose, amino acids, trace mineral, vitamins, and other pharmacological agents are referred to as:
TPN
The pharmacy technician receives a call from a patient that indicates their 2-year-old child has just ingested half a bottle of Motrin Chewable. What may the pharmacy technician not do?
Tell them to induce vomiting immediately
The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990 places anabolic steroids under the regulatory provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. These drugs are defined as "any drug or hormonal substance chemically and pharmacologically related to:
Testosterone
Herbal products are medications
That can be sold without being tested to prove they are safe and effective.
in red in the lower right hand corner of the RX
The "C" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription:
schedule III-V
The 1 inch Red Letter "C" designation for controlled substances applies to:
the NDC on a medication bottle refers to the
The NDC refers to the manufacturer, drug product and quantity packaged. all of the above
A physician prescribes Amoxicillin 500 mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription?
The Rx lacks duration of therapy.
While a mother is waiting for an Amoxicillin prescription for her 8-year old, she asks the technician what to give the child for fever. The technician should:
The Technician should inform the Pharmacist that the mother would like help choosing a nonprescription product.
You receive the following prescription: Vancenase (Beclomethasone) inhaler Dispense #1 Sig:ii puffs inhaled bid In filling the prescription, the technician should:
The Technician should provide the patient with the Patient Package Insert (PPI) or the "For the Patient" instructions included with the inhaler.
The United States Pharmacopoeia.
The active ingredient of a drug product is labeled USP. What does USP mean?
An order is received for Mylanta 30 cc PO q4h, Ranitidine 300 mg PO hs, enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg PO qd and Tetracycline 250 mg PO q6h. What possible problem is noticeable?
The antacid should not be given with Tetracycline
was exposed to cold
The appearance of crystals in mannitol injection would indicate that the product:
What does DAW mean on a written prescription?
The brand name is to be dispensed as written.
The patient does not appear to be enrolled in the insurance program; check for errors such as misspelling of the patient's name, ID number.
The computer insurance error message "patient not found" or invalid ID number" indicates:
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990, led to most states requiring:
The counseling of patients by pharmacists.
A patient is receiving Vancomycin q12 hours via a CADD Plus pump at home. Which of the following information is mandatory on a label in the home care setting?
The following information is mandatory on a label of a pump in the home care setting: Patient name, prescription serial number and drug name.
dispensing
The last step performed in the prescription-processing function is:
Provision of optimal drug therapy for all patients.
The main concern of pharmacy practice today is the:
The computer error message "refill too soon" indicates:
The patient is attempting to get the prescription earlier than the "day supply" indicated.
oxycodone
The pharmacist must complete DEA Form 222 to obtain which of the following medications?
brand and generic names of medications
The pharmacy technician can best prevent data entry errors by knowing_______.
remington's pharmaceutical sciences
The pharmacy technician is asked to assist in the compounding of a lotion. In what drug information source would this information be looked up?
a therapeutic duplication
The pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for Cephalexin and notices in the patient profile that the patient is taking Cefaclor. This is an example of:
Universal Precautions
The pharmacy technician should use what kind of precautions to protect themselves and other from infection?
The middle set of digits in a National Drug Code (00013-5112-10) number represents:
The product strength and dosage form.
from back to front using side to side motions
The proper technique for cleaning a horizontal laminar flow hood (Laminar air flow workbench) is to wipe:
Assure a safe and healthful workplace.
The purpose of OSHA is to:
prevent the transmission of blood borne pathogens
The purpose of complying with the "Universal Precautions" is to:
schedule III,IV, or V controlled substance.
The red "c" in the lower right corber of a prescription designates that the drug is:
42
The roman numeral XlII is equivalent
deductible
The set dollar amount which a patient must accumulate in pharmacy costs before the insurance company contributes to pharmacy cost is the:
too high is the correct answer
The standard pediatric dose for Amoxicillin is 20 mg/kg/day. The order is written for 150 mg TID. The infant weighs 8 lbs. Is this dose:
Therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs.
The two letter code assigned by the Orange Book indicates the:
the tip and plunger
The two parts of the syringe that should not be touched are:
The decrease of effectiveness of the drugs when ampicillin and gentamicin are given together is an example of which incompatibility?
Therapeutic
Between 15 to 30 degrees C or 59 to 86 degrees F.
Tigan suppositories need to be stored at room temperature. What is the definition of room temperature?
Patch
Transderm-Nitro is available in which dosage form?
Patients taking Piroxicam for an inflammation should be advised by the pharmacist to use which drug for simple headache?
Tylenol
This reference book contains official drug standards and is a required reference source in all licensed pharmacy settings.
USP
The following term(s) may be used to describe a repackaged unit:
Unit dose, pre-count, and blister pack may be used to describe a repackaged unit. all of the above
Zantac, Tagamet and Pepcid are H2 blockers, which are now available over-the-counter (OTC). What are these drugs used for?
Used to inhibit stomach acid secretion
Which medication is used in serious or severe infections not treatable with other antimicrobials?
Vancomycin
Which of the following ophthalmic medications must be refrigerated?
Viroptic
The technician receives a prescription for Cyanocobalamin. What should the technician dispense?
Vitamins B-12.
An example of a major drug-drug interaction would be:
Warfarin-aspirin.
Pepcid.
What drug in a dose of 20 mg qd, is used to treat dyspepsia?
tamoxifen
What is the generic name for Nolvadex an anti-estrogen type medication that is often used in the treatment of breast cancer?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
What is the official name of ObamaCare and the reforms in the health industry?
Lovastatin.
What is the proper generic name for Mevacor?
All of the above
What protective apparel must be worn when reconstituting Vinblastine
facts and comparisons
What reference book should a Pharmacy Technician look to find drug to drug interactions.?
0.22
What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter?
0.22 micron
What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter?
MEDWATCH
When a consumer uses a medical device and it results in adverse effects, what report should be filled out?
Notify the pharmacist if the patient is also buying asprin. There is aan interaction with these medications
When accepting a prescription for Warfarin from a patient the technician should:
the cost of medication
When developing a policy and procedure for ensuring the safety of a medication in a multi-dose vial, all the following should be considered except:
Every time the prescription is dispensed
When dispensing Ortho-Cyclen, how often must the patient package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product?
every time the prescription is dispensed
When dispensing Ventolin Inhaler, how often must the Patient Package Insert (PPI) be included with the drug product?
syringe must not be able to accept a needle.
When medications are repackaged into syringes for use in respiratory devices or oral medication, the syringes must:
take 1 tab qod
When reading a script, what sig would be considered an easy way to cause an error?
longest time period
When state and federal requirements differ on how long records should be kept, what should take precedence?
The weight goes on the right pan and the powder goes on the left pan.
When using a Class A Torsion balance:
If Betadine ointment is received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked?
Where the bacitracin ointment is stored
clintistix
Which Diagnostic Kit is used to test glucose in the urine?
DSHEA
Which act states that before a dietary supplement or dietary ingredient can be marketed, the manufacturer must ensure it is safe?
Hypoglycemic agents
Which class of drugs stimulates insulin release in the body and is used in Type II Diabetes?
enteric coated
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?
checking with the direcor of nursing to see which pharmacist mixed the IVB
Which is not an example of quality control measures utilized when preparing an IVPB:
clinistix
Which of the following Diagnostic Kit tests for glucose in the urine?
all of the above
Which of the following best describes controlled substances in Schedule I?
orange book
Which of the following books is used for FDA's list of approved generics?
diazepam and klonopin
Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
Diltiazem
Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker?
nitroglycerin
Which of the following drugs is a coronary vasodilator?
all of the above
Which of the following functions may a Pharmacy Technician participate in?
physical therapy representatives
Which of the following groups is usually not a member of the P + T Committee?
Xanax
Which of the following is a schedule IV controlled substance?
none of the above
Which of the following is not a part of the respiratory system?
Antihyperlipidemic agent.
Which of the following is not a type of cardiac medication?
temazepam
Which of the following medications is available by prescription only?
clean the hood from front to back
Which of the following statements is appropriate for a laminar flow hood?
All of the statements are true.
Which of the following statements is true regarding quality?
anthelmintics
Which of the following types of medications is not commonly used on the skin?
isotonic
Which solution is safest for a newborn?
A prescription order of Flagyl is added to a patient's computerized profile by means of a:
a database program
clean up the spill with a spill kit
a vial of reconstituted mutamymycin breaks inside a vertical flow hood. what should the technician do?
The process whereby a drug crosses a membrane into the blood stream is called:
absorption
Which of the following drug pairs is most likely to be associated with a medication error?
all of the above
Which of the following is a essential part of a pharmacy quality assurance program?
all of the above
Which of the following is a type of amino acid product used in admixing TPN?
all of the above
A Policy and Procedure Manual may provide guidance in each of the following areas:
all of the above A Policy and Procedure Manual could provide guidance in personnel orientation, training and evaluation, correct aseptic technique (sterile technique), and position or job descriptions.
Which agent is used for the treatment of tuberculosis?
all of the above Pyrazinamide, Rifampin, and Ethambutol.
American Drug Index provides the following information
all of the above The American Drug Index provides all the following: (A) Brand to generic name cross referencing. (B) Available medication dosage forms. (C) Manufacturer name, address and phone number.
The iPledge program, restricts the distributiion of:
all of the above. isotretinoin (accutane, Clavaris)
antibiotics
an "autmatic stop order" in the hospital setting would apply to which category of drug?
Prochlorperazine belongs to what classification of drugs?
antiemetic
notify the pharmacist. it is possible that this potential drug interaction was "missed" by the pharmacist
at a cart fill, you identify an order to refill both aspirin 81 mg and warfarin for a patient. you should:
The PBM routing mechanism for real-time third party claims is a:
bin number
A prescriber's DEA number is needed to prescribe which drugs?
both A and C Acetaminophen with Codeine and Talwin NX
Which of the following medications is available in transdermal form?
catapres
what are some key elements pharmacy technician should take to prevent errors?
check NDC #, demonstrate quality assurance, and tech check tech. All of the above.
Which drug can be used as a patch?
clonidine
which of the following documents is proof of receipt of class III controlled substances?
commercial invoice
co-pay amount
compuer system with POS soft ware help the pharmacy to determine the patinet's
sharps used in hazardous waste are
disinfected in an autoclave or microwave
Electronic medication administration record
eMAR is an acronym for:
all of the above
factors affecting giving medication by oral route include:
Who is responsible for recalling drugs?
fda
antitussive
for a dry hacking cough, what class of drug would be needed?
the pharmacist asked you to check the compatibility of parenteral dilantin with sodium chloride 0.9%. which reference would you select to find this information?
handbook on injectable drugs
Which of the following inventory turnover rates is an indication of good inventory management?
higher rate
19
how many gallons are contained in 72 quarts
every 6 month
how often must a laminar flow hood be checked
Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states?
hypertension
Red blood cells can burst when exposed to _______ I. V. solution.
hypo onic
follow the manufacturer's return policy
if medication has expired, the pharmacy technician should:
12/31/23
if the manufacturer's expiration date for a drug is 12/23, the drug is considered okey to be dispense until which date:
Gowns used in preparing Cancer Chemotherapy drugs must close:
in the back
The pharmacy technician receives a call from a patient that indicates their 16-month-old child has just ingested half a bottle of Children's Tylenol. What may the pharmacy technician not do?
induce vomiting immediately
regular
insulin is to be added to an IV admixture. what type of insulin may be used?
Parasympatholytic agents are not used to treat which of the following?
irritable bowel syndrome
cleaning of a vertical laminar airflow hood includes using which of the following agents?
isopropyl alcohol
CII
meperidine belongs to which category of controlled substances
the process whereby a drug is transmitted by the liver is referred to as:
metabolism
OSHA's main purpose is to:
monitor labeling requirements
24 hours
most unit-dose systems provide each patient with storage bin, in which can be found a supply of drugs that will last:
the diameter of the needle
needle gauge represents?
How long may Demerol be refilled?
no refills
Which of the following is not a means of contamination?
none of the above
Preservative-free drugs must be used when drugs will be injected by which route of administration?
ntrathecal
DEA Form 222 allows the pharmacy to:
order controlles substances
Which of the following substances is not classified as a Schedule II controlled substance?
oxazepam
Transderm-Nitro is available in which dosage form?
patch
Which of the following phase of investigational drug clinical studies is usually performed on 5 -20 volunteer patients?
phase I
needed on outpatient prescriptiond for controlled substances
prescriber's DEA number is
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) are companies that only handle?
prescription billing
which of the following are true about formulary?
reduce drug inventory cost, limit medications used based on safety, efficiency cost, used by HMO, and institutional pharmacies
A physician calls the pharmacy asking about the maximum dose of Levaquin. The technician answering the phone remembers hearing the pharmacist answer this question earlier that same day. How should the technician handle this call?
refer the question to a pharmacist
CII
ritalin belongs to which schedule of controlled substances?
bar-code reader
scanning for drug prices and inventory levels would be accomplished with the aid of
Of the following schedules, which one deals with drugs that have no medicinal use in the United States and have a high abuse potential?
schedule I
Opiates or Narcotics are generally found in this classification
schedule II
a tracking log should be kept for?
schedule II order forms
In which controlled substance schedule is Tylenol No. 2 classified?
schedule III
CIII
schedule drugs within which class of controlled substances cobtain no legal use in the united states
What auxiliary label should be attached to Amoxil 250mg/5cc suspension?
shake well
Computer generated safety features include drug alerts that _______________________.
should be relayed to the pharmacist on duty
motrin
take with food auxiliary label should be used on with which medication?
When developing a policy and procedure for ensuring the safety of a drug in a multi-dose vial, all the following should be considered except:
the cost of medication
When developing a policy and procedure for ensuring the safety of a medication in a multi-dose vial, all the following should be considered except:
the cost of medication
8 ml
the doctor wants to give a dose of amoxicillin 400 mg bid to a 13 year old male. You have amoxicillin 250 ml bittles. what would be the dose in ml?
manufacturer
the first set of numbers of a national drug code identifies the:
DEA form 222
the form number for ordering schedule II drugs is:
according to most insurance coverage, if a prescription is written for a brand name product and "may substitute" is marked:
the generic drug must be dispensed
package size
the last two digits of the NDC represents
want book
the name of the book that drugs and OtC products are listed daily in the pharmacy that will be used to order from?
in red in the lower right hand corner of the rx
the one inch "c" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription
all of the above
the poison prevention packaging act of 1970 mandated which of the following:
legal name of pharmacy and address
the prescription label on an outpatient pharmacy medication requires:
Absorption
the process where a drug is taken up from the site of administration and is transported to the blood stream is:
a listening of committee- approved pharmaceuticals and therapeutic in stock
the purpose of a formulary is a document
qHS pm
the sig: for triazolam would most likely be:
4 doses
the technician receives an order for prednisone 2 mg 2 qid pc and hs. How much of the drug needs to be placed in the medication drawer for a 24 hour period?
cancer
the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal human cells is defined as
monthly
the walls of a clean room should be washed how often?
all of the above
typical data collected from the patient by the technician include:
The appearance of crystals in Osmitrol (Mannitol) injection would indicate that the product:
was exposed to cold
all of the above
what protective apparel must be worn when reconstituting a chemotherapeutic agent
class I
when use of or exposure to a product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, it's recall is designated:
remington's pharmaceutical sciences
which drug information source would be the pharmacy technician check for compounding information
meperidine
which drug requires a follow up "cover" prescription when dispensed as a verbal order?
antithrombotics
which is not a therapeutic class that is used in the treatment of cancer
pyridium
which of the following drugs requires the auxillary label may discolor urine red?
accept a verbal medication order from a physician
which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
omnibus budget reconcilliation act
which of the following federal regulations requires that a pharmacist counsel medicaid patients
phenylpropanolamine
which of the following is not an antihistamine
carbamazepine
which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?
Amphotericin B
which of the following medications must be protected from light?
Oxazepam
which of the following substances is not classified as a schedule II controlled substance?
promethazine can be stored at 6 degrees centigrade
which of the following suppositories should be stored in the refrigerator?
isotonic
which solution is safest for a patient?
hypotonic
which type of IV solution can cause the red blood cells to burst
a doctor wants to phone in a prescription for demerol
you inform the pharmacist of the call and only the pharmacist can make the determination
