PTCB Final
A physician writes for #30 tablets to be taken 1q8h. What is the Day Supply?
10
If 720mL is infused over 3 days what is the flow rate (mL/hr)?
10
A physician writes for #60 tablets to be taken 2 tabs q8h. What is the day supply?
10 Remember, to calculate day supply, you must divide the total number of tablets by the total daily dose that the patient will be taking. Remember to always round day supply down when calculating.
2.2lbs = ?g
1000
If 1250 mL is infused over 4 days, what is the flow rate (mL/hr)? (Round to the nearest hundredth with no units!)
13.02
Rx: 0.2 L of 20% Diphenhydramine Soln. Your Pharmacy Stocks: 10% and 50% Diphenhydramine Soln. How many mL of 10% Diphenhydramine Soln is necessary to fill this prescription? (Round to the nearest mL with no units)
150
Using Clark's Rule, determine the appropriate dose based on the information below:7 year old child, weighing 75 lbs, normal adult dose = 325mgRound your answer to the nearest tenth of a mg!
162.5
If 2000 mL is infused over 7 days, what is the flow rate (gtts/min)? The calibration of the tubing is 15 gtts/mL. (Round to the nearest hundredth mL with no units!)
2.98
Rx: 425 mL of 30% NaCl Soln. Your Pharmacy stocks 22% and 40% NaCl Soln. How may mL of 22% NaCl Soln would you need to formulate the prescription? (Round to the nearest mL with no units!)
236
How many hours would be necessary to infuse 120 mL @ 5mL/hr?
24
Your pharmacy stocks 60% Lansoprazole Suspension and a prescription is written for 360mL of 40% Lansoprazole Suspension. How many mL of the 60% Lansoprazole Susp. is necessary to carry out the dilution?
240
Convert 3427 g to kg.
3.4
Convert 8 pts to qts. (Round to nearest tenth place, with no units entered!)
4
Convert 82 oz to lbs. (Report your answer to the hundredths decimal place with no units!)
5.13
Convert 9872 mcg to mg.
9.872
How long is a non-controlled prescription with PRN refills valid? Select one: a. 12 months b. 6 months c. As long as the patient wants d. No refills
a. 12 months Correct! Non-controlled medications can be filled for up to one year after the date that the prescription is written, regardless of the number of refills.
Mr. Davis came in with a prescription for prednisone 5 mg with a sig of 1 bid pc. What does p.c stand for? Select one: a. After meals b. With meals c. Without meals d. Before meals
a. After meals Correct! The sig "p.c." stands for "after meals". An easy way to remember this is that "ac" could stand for "ante-cheeseburger", or "before cheeseburger", and "pc" could stand for "post-cheeseburger", or "after cheeseburger".
A prescription was written for Elavil® 25mg 1 bid #30. What is the generic for this prescription? Select one: a. Amitriptyline b. Paroxetine c. Citalopram d. Sertraline
a. Amitriptyline Correct! Amitriptyline is the generic for Elavil and belongs to the tri-cyclic antidepressant class of medications.
Which of the following best describes acyclovir? Select one: a. Anti-Viral b. Anti-Pathogenic c. Antibacterial d. Anti-Fungal
a. Anti-Viral Correct! Acyclovir, or Zovirax, is considered an anti-viral.
Robert McDonald would like to know if he should take his diclofenac 75mg with or without food because his physician did not specify. Select one: a. Ask him to wait to speak to the pharmacist b. Tell him to call his doctor's office and ask c. Offer to call his doctor's office because he is a regular d. Read the monograph and tell him it is okay
a. Ask him to wait to speak to the pharmacist Correct! As a pharmacy technician, you are not legally allowed to discuss therapeutics with patients, including how they should take their medications. It is always best to refer them to the pharmacist so that they can receive appropriate counseling.
Which of the following can be used to treat asthma? Select one: a. Beta-agonists b. ACE Inhibitors c. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors d. Beta-Blockers
a. Beta-agonists beta blockers are used to lower bp
Which of the following cannot be given refills? Select one: a. C-II Medication b. Non-Controlled Legend Medication c. C-V Medication d. C-III Medication
a. C-II Medication Correct! C-II medications may only be filled one time per prescriptions and may not have any refills.
A manufacturer recall due to temporary adverse health consequences would be: Select one: a. Class II b. Class IV c. Class III d. Class I
a. Class II Correct! A class II recall is one in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
D5NS was ordered for a parenteral injection, what is D5NS? Select one: a. Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride (Normal saline) b. Dextrose 5% in 0.75% sodium chloride (Normal saline) c. Dextrose 5cc in 0.9% sodium chloride (Normal saline) d. Dextrose 5cc in 0.45% sodium chloride (Normal saline)
a. Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride (Normal saline) Correct! The combination D5NS comes from D5W, which is commonly used for Dextrose 5%, and NS, which is commonly used for 0.9% NaCl.
What type of filter is utilized on a laminar flow hood? Select one: a. HEPA b. OBRA c. OSHA d. HIPAA
a. HEPA Correct! HEPA, or High Efficiency Particulate Air, filters are utilized in laminar flow hoods in order to help sterilize the airfield.
Mrs. Mayfield would like to refill her heartburn medication. Which one of these medications can be used for heartburn? Select one: a. Lansoprazole b. Fluoxetine c. Atorvastatin d. Tamsulosin
a. Lansoprazole Correct! Lansoprazole, or Prevacid, belongs to the proton pump inhibitor, or PPI, class of acid-suppressing medications.
What clearly distinguishes controlled medication from other non-controlled legend drugs? Select one: a. Manufacturer bottle has a Control Stamp on the label b. Child proof lid c. Must be dispensed in quantities less than 100 d. Must be signed for at pick up
a. Manufacturer bottle has a Control Stamp on the label Correct! All controlled medications will have a Control Stamp on the label indicating what schedule that medication is.
Mr. Robinson's doctor faxed in a prescription for azithromycin with a sig of 1 qd for 3 days. What is wrong with this prescription? Select one: a. Missing strength b. Missing quantity c. Missing adequate directions d. Missing drug
a. Missing strength Correct! In the event that a prescription does not have a strength, have your pharmacist consult the provider to clarify the correct strength. Never assume the strength that a provider would like to use for a prescription.
Mrs. Mitchell would like fill her blood pressure medication and she told you it was amlodipine. What is the brand name of this medication? Select one: a. Norvasc® b. Actos® c. Liptor® d. Elavil®
a. Norvasc® Correct! The generic for Norvasc is amlodipine, which is a member of the calcium channel blocker class of anti-hypertensives.
A prescription for lisinopril 10mg - 1 QD #60. What does QD stand for? Select one: a. Once a day b. Twice a day c. Three times a day d. Four times a day
a. Once a day
What of the following is characterized by reduced bone mineral density? Select one: a. Osteoporosis b. Osteoblast c. Osteoclast d. Osteocyte
a. Osteoporosis Correct! Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mineral density, and can commonly be found in older women.
Mr. Johnson's insurance rejected his meclizine prescription because it is available OTC. What does OTC stand for? Select one: a. Over the counter b. Over the set control c. All of the Answers are Correct d. Oral therapy control
a. Over the counter
Which of the following acronyms best describes the morphine button? Select one: a. PCA b. USP c. PCAB d. PCCA
a. PCA Correct! PCA stands for Patient-Controlled Analgesia.
Which of the following agencies offers a national examination for pharmacy technicians? Select one: a. PTCB b. FDA c. PTCE d. ExCPT
a. PTCB Correct! PTCB stands for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This is the agency that offers the PTCE or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Which of the following is considered a female sex hormone? Select one: a. Progesterone b. Glucose c. Amylase d. Insulin
a. Progesterone Correct! Female sex hormones include estrogen, estradiol, and progesterone, to name a few.
Which of the following injections are under the skin? Select one: a. SC b. None of the Answers are Correct c. IV d. IM
a. SC Correct! SC or SQ stands for subcutaneous, meaning the injection is given just below the skin.
Who regulates the practice of pharmacy? Select one: a. State Board of Pharmacy b. National Pharmaceutical Association c. American Association of Health-System Pharmacists d. American Pharmacy Association
a. State Board of Pharmacy
A prescription for metoprolol tartrate 50mg - 1 BID #60. What does BID stand for? Select one: a. Twice a day Correct! "BID" means that this patient should take their medication twice daily. b. Three times a day c. Four times a day d. Once a day
a. Twice a day Correct! "BID" means that this patient should take their medication twice daily.
When should you use a filter needle? Select one: a. When drawing liquid out of an ampule b. When drawing liquid out of a bigger syringe c. All of the Answers are Correct d. When drawing liquid out of a vial
a. When drawing liquid out of an ampule filter needles are needed when drawing a liquid out of an ampule, as it may have gotten glass fragments inside during opening
Which of the following is used for ADHD? Select one: a. phenytoin b. Adderall c. fentanyl d. benztropine Feedback
b. Adderall Correct! Adderall, or mixed amphetamine salts, are typically used for the treatment of ADHD.
Which one of these is considered Protected Health Information? Select one: a. Patients name b. All of the Answers are Correct c. Patients date of birth d. Patients Rx #
b. All of the Answers are Correct Correct! All of these are Protected Health Information.
Dr. Preston Williams called in a prescription for Atenolol, which one of the following is a valid DEA number for this Doctor? Select one: a. AC7567896 b. BW2345785 c. AB8966739 d. AW2389782
b. BW2345785 Correct! Remember, to determine if a DEA number is valid follow the following steps:Confirm that the second letter of the DEA number matches the first letter of the prescriber's last name - in this case, the prescriber's last name is Williams and the second letter of the DEA number is "W".Add the first, third, and fifth numbers together. Ex. 2+4+7=13Add the second, fourth, and sixth numbers together, then multiply them by 2. Ex. 3+5+8=16, 16*2=32Add your values from step 2 and step 3 together, then confirm that the last digit of the sum is equal to the seventh digit of the DEA number. Ex. 13+32=45, the last number of Dr. William's DEA number is 5, so this DEA number is valid.
Mr. Lewis asks the cost of his medication after you type in his prescription. What should you do in this case? Select one: a. Ask him to pay the cash price and send his receipt to his insurance for reimbursement. b. Bill his insurance and provide him with price c. Quote him the cash price and ask him to come back when your pharmacist is free d. Ask the pharmacist to provide the price since technician are not allowed to bill his insurance
b. Bill his insurance and provide him with price Correct! As a pharmacy technician you are legally allowed to process Mr. Lewis's prescription through his insurance and provide him with the co-pay.
Which act allowed for the creation of the DEA? Select one: a. Orphan Drug Act b. Controlled Substances Act c. Drug Listing Act d. Poison Prevention Act
b. Controlled Substances Act Correct! The Controlled Substances Act established the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, which then assigned drugs to appropriate schedules based on their likelihood of dependence or abuse.
A prescription was written for Celexa® with a DAW 0, you should Select one: a. Have the pharmacist call the doctor's office for a new prescription that says citalopram. b. Dispense citalopram but indicate on the label that it is the generic of Celexa® c. Ask the patient to go to another pharmacy that has Celexa® d. Dispense citalopram and leave the label as is because it is the generic of Celexa®
b. Dispense citalopram but indicate on the label that it is the generic of Celexa® Correct! Legally, you must include "Generic for Celexa" on the label since it was written for Celexa.
The amount a patient must pay per plan year before the insurance begins paying a benefit is known as: Select one: a. Deductible b. Donut Hole c. Copay d. Formulary
b. Donut Hole The "Donut Hole" is common among Medicare patients and refers to when the insurance has reached the maximum amount of spending for the year and the patient now has to pay out-of-pocket for the remainder of the year until they reach a maximum yearly amount.
Which piece of legislation separated medication into two groups, OTC and Legend Drugs? Select one: a. Kefauver-Harris Amendment b. Durham-Humphrey Amendment c. Pure Food and Drug Act d. Controlled Substances Act
b. Durham-Humphrey Amendment Correct! The Durham-Humphrey Amendment separated drug classes into OTC and legend medications requiring a prescription.
Mrs. Lake came in with a warfarin 5mg prescription with a sig of 1 qod. What does qod stand for? Select one: a. Every evening b. Every other day c. Every day d. Every other week
b. Every other day Correct! The sig "qod" indicates that the patient should take the prescription every other day.
What does FDA stand for? Select one: a. Food and Diversion Agency b. Food and Drug Administration c. Federal Department Agency d. Federal Division of America
b. Food and Drug Administration Correct! The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of all drugs.
What does HIPAA stand for? Select one: a. Health Information and Prescription Acknowledgement b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act c. Health Insurance per Prescription Amount d. Health Information in Prescriptions Act
b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Correct! HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, provides a standard of privacy for patients, ensuring that their protected health information, or PHI, does not get disclosed to others.
Which piece of legislation standardized labeling requirements, required package inserts, and a good manufacturing process? Select one: a. Durham-Humphrey Amendment b. Kefauver-Harris Amendment c. Controlled Substances Act d. Pure Food and Drug Act
b. Kefauver-Harris Amendment Correct! In an effort to keep patients safe, the Kefauver-Harris Amendment enacted the above requirements.
Which of the following can be used for more than one dose? Select one: a. Ampule b. MDV c. SDV d. All of the Answers are Correct
b. MDV Correct! MDVs, or Multi-dose vials, can be used more than once.
Mr. Curtis would like to know the brand name of the medication he is taking because he doesn't like generics. You found out he is on gabapentin, and you tell the brand name is: Select one: a. Tricor® b. Neurontin® c. Lexapro® d. Lyrica®
b. Neurontin® Correct! Neurontin is the brand name for gabapentin, which is an anti-convulsant.
Oxycontin is what type of medication? Select one: a. Depressant b. Opiate c. NSAID d. Stimulant
b. Opiate Correct! OxyContin, or oxycodone, is an example of an opiate.
Which of the following auxillary labels should always be on a reconstitution? Select one: a. Expires in 7 days b. Shake Well c. All of the Answer are Correct d. Store in the refrigerator
b. Shake Well not all medications will expires in 7 days, or have to be stored in the refigerator
1/4 Normal Saline is what percentage NaCl? Select one: a. None of the Answers are Correct b. 0.45% c. 0.225% d. 0.125%
c. 0.225% Correct! Whole normal saline, or NS, is 0.9%, meaning 1/4 will be equal to 0.225% NaCl.
Which of the following DEA numbers is valid: Select one: a. AH2361425 b. AH1462137 c. AH3126427 d. AH1327143
c. AH3126427
SC, IM, and IV medications are delivered: Select one: a. By mouth b. In small volumes c. By Parenteral route d. Rectally
c. By Parenteral route some medications, especially IV medications can actually be of much larger volumes
Mr. Lovelace calls and wants to know if his furosemide prescription was ready and the cost. Your pharmacist is busy talking to a patient, what would you do? Select one: a. Ask if the pharmacist could call him back at a later time b. Ask Mr. Lovelace to call back at another time c. Check the ready bin and tell him the price of his medication d. Place Mr. Lovelace on hold and ask him to wait until the pharmacist is done
c. Check the ready bin and tell him the price of his medication Correct! As a technician you are both capable and expected to check on the status of patients' prescriptions yourself.
Which of the following is not a step in the drug development process conducted by the FDA? Select one: a. Approval b. Research c. Design d. Testing
c. Design Correct! While steps such as research, testing, and approval are part of the drug development process, design is NOT a part of the drug development process.
Which of the following needs to be shaken before dispensing and before administration? Select one: a. Solution b. Syrup c. Emulsion d. Elixir
c. Emulsion Correct! Emulsions are typically combinations or oil and water, similar to italian salad dressing. With this being said, to ensure the drug is evenly distributed, all emulsions should be shaken prior to both dispensing and administration.
Which of the following is dissolved in the small intestines rather than the stomach? Select one: a. Effervescent Tablets b. Buccal Tablets c. Enteric Coated Tablets d. Sublingual Tablets
c. Enteric Coated Tablets Correct! Enteric coated tablets are meant to be swallowed whole. The coating on the tablet provides protection from the harsh stomach environment so that the tablet may dissolve and be absorbed once it reaches the small intestines.
The GI tract is known as the: Select one: a. Gastrointerologial Tract b. Glandular Tract c. Gastrointestinal Tract d. None of the Answers are Correct
c. Gastrointestinal Tract
At the Data entry computer, you received a notification that a new prescription (carvedilol) has been electronically sent (e-prescribed) what should you do? Select one: a. Ask the pharmacist to send it into the work flow b. Ask the pharmacist to print you a copy so you can start working on it. c. Get started on the prescription and send it into the workflow d. Delete the prescription because e-script are illegal
c. Get started on the prescription and send it into the workflow Correct! Managing the data entry portion of the workflow is critical in terms of timeliness. Try to process prescriptions as soon as they come in to ensure they are ready when patients need them.
What is the best way to measure a liquid? Select one: a. Mortar b. Graduated Conical c. Graduated Cylinder d. Beaker
c. Graduated Cylinder Correct! Graduated Cylinders have been calibrated and are considered to be accurate.
Mrs. Gilmore has a prescription for albuterol MDI - 1 puff q4h prn SOB. The label should read: Select one: a. Inhale two puffs by mouth every hour as needed b. Inhale one puff by mouth every four hours as needed for seizures c. Inhale one puff by mouth every four hours as needed for shortness of breath d. Inhale one puffs by mouth every hour for shortness of breath
c. Inhale one puff by mouth every four hours as needed for shortness of breath Correct! The sig "q4h prn SOB" in this prescription means "every four hours as needed for shortness of breath".
Prescription drugs are covered by which part of Medicare? Select one: a. Part A b. Part B c. Part D d. Part C
c. Part D Correct! Medicare Part D is the prescription coverage portion of Medicare.
What does it mean when a prescriptions has a DAW 1? Select one: a. Generic available but not in stock b. Patient requests brand name c. Physician requests brand name d. Pharmacist requests brand name
c. Physician requests brand name Correct! A DAW 1 means that the prescriber requests that the prescription be filled with the brand name of the medication.
Neomycin Otic was written with a sig of 2 gtts a.s bid #5 ml. what should the label read? Select one: a. Place one drop in right ear twice daily b. Place two drops in right ear twice daily c. Place two drops in left ear twice daily d. Place one drop in left eye daily
c. Place two drops in left ear twice daily Correct! The sig "a.s." means "left ear" and "bid" means "twice daily".
Which act required child safety caps? Select one: a. Controlled Substances Act b. Orphan Drug Act c. Poison Prevention Act d. Drug Listing Act
c. Poison Prevention Act Correct! The Poison Prevention Act required that child safety caps be placed on dangerous medications to help prevent child exposure.
Which of the following is placed under the tongue? Select one: a. Effervescent Tablets b. Buccal Tablets c. Sublingual Tablets d. Enteric Coated Tablets
c. Sublingual Tablets Correct! Sublingual tablets should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve.
What is the purpose of the HIPAA privacy rule? Select one: a. To protect patients from incompetent pharmacists b. To create better insurance coverage for patients c. To help protect patients' private health information d. To prevent fraudulent Medicaid and Medicare claims
c. To help protect patients' private health information Correct! The purpose of HIPAA is to protect our patients' private health information from others around us.
How many times may a Schedule II medication be refilled? Select one: a. 10 b. 6 c. 2 d. 0
d. 0 Correct! Schedule II medications may be filled only one time per prescription. Prescriber's can not add any refills to Schedule II medication prescriptions, should you receive a Schedule II prescription with refills on it, always consult your pharmacist as it may be forged.
Typically how long does a reconstituted medication last after reconstitution? Select one: a. 7-10 days b. 5-7 days c. 3 days d. 10-14 days
d. 10-14 days Correct! Most reconstituted antibiotics will remain good for 10-14 days; always remember to check the storage requirements and label appropriately (Refrigerate, Room Temperature, Shake, etc.).
Dr. Gilmore wrote a prescription for Hydrocodone/APAP and you want to verify his DEA. Which one of these DEA number is valid? Select one: a. MC6745360 b. BC6785643 c. BG2478901 d. AG1456791
d. AG1456791
Why do some medications require prior authorization? Select one: a. Expense b. Other medications would treat the ailment c. The medication is not on the formulary d. All of the Answers are Correct
d. All of the Answers are Correct Correct! All of these could be the reason that a medication requires a prior authorization.
You receive a prescription for cephalexin 500 mg 1 bid #20, but your pharmacy doesn't have enough of this medication in stock, you should: Select one: a. All of the Answers are Correct b. Ask them to get a new prescription for something you have the full amount in stock c. Ask the pharmacist to call the doctor for a new prescription d. Ask the patient if you can partial fill their medication and they can pick up the completion fill at a later date
d. Ask the patient if you can partial fill their medication and they can pick up the completion fill at a later date Correct! It is common practice for pharmacies to do "partial fills" of non-controlled medications and will complete that fill when the medication arrives from the wholesaler.
Which of the following is the smallest? Select one: a. Organs b. Tissues c. Organ Systems d. Cells
d. Cells
What is the simplest unit of living matter? Select one: a. Organs b. Organ Systems c. Tissues d. Cells
d. Cells Correct! Cells are considered to be the simplest unit of living matter. They progress to form tissues, which form organs, that form organ systems.
Ms. Sharon who has an infection and is also hypoglycemic was prescribed ceftriaxone in D5W? What is D5W? Select one: a. 5 cc of dextrose in water b. Dextrose 5 parts, water 1 part c. All of the Answers are Correct d. Dextrose 5% in water
d. Dextrose 5% in water Correct! D5W is the common abbreviation for dextrose 5% in water.
What does DAW mean? Select one: a. Dispense after written b. Drugs in adjudication this week c. Dispense after waiver has been signed d. Dispense as written
d. Dispense as written Correct! DAW stands for "dispense as written". The most common DAW codes include 0, meaning a generic substitution is permitted, 1, meaning the prescriber requests that the medication be filled as a brand name, and 2, meaning the patient requests that the medication be filled as a brand name.
Which act allowed for market exclusivity of brand name medications? Select one: a. HIPAA b. FDA Modernization Act c. OBRA d. Hatch-Waxman Act
d. Hatch-Waxman Act Correct! The Hatch-Waxman Act helped to allow for market exclusivity for brand name medications by changing the approval process for generic medications.
A prescription for ibuprofen 800mg was faxed in with a sig of 1 tid prn HA. What does HA stand for? Select one: a. As needed b. Keep taking until finished c. Hypertension d. Headache
d. Headache Correct! "HA" means that this patient is taking the prescription for their headache.
Which of the following is an example of an institutional pharmacy? Select one: a. Wal-Mart Pharmacy b. Bobby Joe's Independent Pharmacy c. Walgreens Pharmacy d. Hospital Pharmacy
d. Hospital Pharmacy Correct! Hospital pharmacies are an example of institutional pharmacies.
Mrs. Strain was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and was prescribed HCTZ. What blood pressure medication was prescribed? Select one: a. Hydrocortisone b. Hytrin c. Hydrocodone d. Hydrochlorothiazide
d. Hydrochlorothiazide Correct! HCTZ is commonly used to abbreviate the drug name hydrochlorothiazide. Other common abbreviations include "APAP" for acetaminophen, and "ASA" for aspirin.
An Injection into the vein is referred to as: Select one: a. Intrasynovial b. Intrathecal c. Intradermal d. Intravenous
d. Intravenous Correct! intravenous refers to an injection in the veins.
Mr. Smith brought in prescription for Mevacor®. What is the generic for this medication? Select one: a. Pravastatin b. Rosuvastatin c. Simvastatin d. Lovastatin
d. Lovastatin Correct! Lovastatin is the generic for Mevacor, which is a member of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class of cholesterol lowering medications.
Substances that are not scheduled by the DEA but require a prescription to obtain are: Select one: a. CV b. CII c. OTC d. Non-Controlled Legend Drugs
d. Non-Controlled Legend Drugs Correct! Non-controlled legend medications are not scheduled by the DEA; however, they still require a valid prescription in order to purchase them.
Which act allowed for research grants, tax incentives, and market exclusivity for medications that treat rare diseases? Select one: a. Controlled Substances Act b. Poison Prevention Act c. Drug Listing Act d. Orphan Drug Act
d. Orphan Drug Act Correct! The Orphan Drug Act was established to aid in the development of medications for rare diseases.
Mr. Reams is looking to return to his doctor's office and ask him to change his separate oxycodone and acetaminophen prescriptions to a single combination product. Which of these would fulfill Mr. Ream's desire? Select one: a. Benicar® b. Oxycontin® c. Lotrel® d. Percocet®
d. Percocet® Correct! Percocet, or oxycodone and acetaminophen, is a combination tablet that is an opioid analgesic.
Mrs. Stewart came in to your retail pharmacy and wants to know what aisle your acid reflux medications are? You should: Select one: a. None of the answers are correct b. Ask her to speak to the senior pharmacy technician c. Ask her to speak to the pharmacist d. Point her to the correct aisle
d. Point her to the correct aisle Correct! You should guide Mrs. Stewart to the correct aisle, but not make a therapy recommendation. Should she request a recommendation, inform her that you are not legally allowed to make a recommendation and you will grab a pharmacist to answer her question promptly.
Injectable dosage forms include which of the following? Select one: a. Sublingual b. Topically c. Rectally d. Subcutaneous
d. Subcutaneous Correct! Medications given by subcutaneous route must be injected.
Which of the following describes a liquid where the solute is not totally dissolved in the solvent? Select one: a. Syrup b. Elixir c. Emulsion d. Suspension
d. Suspension Correct! Solutes do not completely dissolve into the solvent in suspensions; therefore, the drug commonly settles onto the bottom of the bottle. For this reason, it is important to shake suspensions before dispensing or administration so that the drug is uniformly suspended in the bottle.
Which one of the following can be given via an oral administration? Select one: a. Subcutaneous b. All of the Answers are Correct c. Intramuscular d. Suspension
d. Suspension Correct! Suspensions are typically given by oral route, unless specified that it is an injectable suspension.
Which of the following describes a liquid that is a combination of sugar and water? Select one: a. Elixir b. Suspension c. Emulsion d. Syrup
d. Syrup Correct! Syrups are typically a combination of sugar and water, and therefore do not require any additional sweeteners.
Mr. Fox would like to fill his Viagra 50mg 1 prn and as directed. The label should read: Select one: a. Take one tablet by mouth every one hours b. Take one tablet by mouth every day c. Take one tablet by mouth every night at bedtime d. Take one tablet by mouth as needed and as directed
d. Take one tablet by mouth as needed and as directed Correct! The sig "prn" in this prescription means "as needed". You may also see "as directed" written as "ad".
Allegra® 180 mg with a sig of 1 qd prn. The label should read? Select one: a. Take one tablet by mouth every other day as needed b. Take one tablet by mouth three times a day. c. Take one tablet by mouth twice daily d. Take one tablet by mouth every day as needed
d. Take one tablet by mouth every day as needed Correct! The "qd" of this sig means "every day", and "prn" means "as needed".
The third set of digits (two numbers) in a National Drug Code represents: Select one: a. The manufacturer b. The product strength and dosage form c. The cost d. The pack size
d. The pack size Correct! The third set of numbers, or the last 2 numbers, represent the package size. This number is important for inventory purposes, as it indicates how many tablets/capsules come in a package.
A ciprofloxacin 500mg prescription was phoned in for Mrs. Scrubb with a sig of 1 bid # 20 for UTI? What UTI mean? Select one: a. Urinary tract intestinal infection b. Urinalysis testing information c. Urinalysis tract information d. Urinary tract infection
d. Urinary tract infection
Once you obtain the title of a Pharmacy Technician, from experience alone, you can do all of the following except: Select one: a. become a Technician Trainer b. become a Pharmacy Scheduler c. specialize in Nuclear Pharmacy d. become a Pharmacy Manager
d. become a Pharmacy Manager Correct! You must be a licensed pharmacist in order to become a pharmacy manager. Pharmacy technicians can not hold this position.