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______________ is a comprehensive drug information suite accepted by all 50 state boards of pharmacy.
Clinical Pharmacology
What subscription service is used for voluntarily and anonymously reporting adverse drug events in the United States?
MEDMARX
22. A high-alert medication is
any medication known to cause harm when used in error.
34. If the prescriber indicates the medication is to be used PRN, it means______________.*
as needed
When the directions for a prescription are unclear, the pharmacy technician should
ask the pharmacist for clarification.
An example of a Schedule II drug is
Narcotic pain reliever
What organization developed the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) in response to concern about the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet?
National Association of Board of Pharmacy (NABP)
Which reference focuses on providing unbiased scientific clinical information on clinical, alternative, and integrative therapies?
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
. __________________ are published frequently and provide a useful source of current information.*
Newsletters
Child-proof containers are.. (options) not required for liquid dosages. required by law on all prescriptions without exception. not required for patients aged 65 and older. None of the above statements are correct.
None of the above statements are correct.
The PTCB requires that pharmacy technicians obtain 20 hours of continuing education credit every 2 years; which of the following also applies?
One contact hour must be in pharmacy law. One contact hour must be in patient safety.
14. Which of the following is NOT required on a valid written prescription when presented for filling?
Pharmacy name
What type of publication is America's Pharmacist?
Professional Practice Journal
What does the FDA require for some products to ensure that their benefits outweigh their risks?
REMs
9. An example of an abbreviation for a route of administration could be
SL
Which of the following is a health care website for consumers?
WebMD
Which of the following contains short abstracts from journal articles and information on clinical trials?
The Pharmacists Letter
A DUR (Drug Utilization Review) warning may concern all of the following EXCEP
a food allergy.
What specialty reference is used to find information on steroid compounding
USP Compounding Compendium <797>
19. If a prescription reads "ii gtt AU qid" it is intended for use in
the ear
15. Third-party billing means*
the patient's insurance provider will be billed
2. Prescription errors can be prevented by
the pharmacist. the technician. computer alerts.
21. A medication error may include all of the following EXCEPT
the wrong sized vial.
Patients are responsible for administering their own medications in the following setting:
their own homes.
. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides product information on....
protective measures for chemical exposure
Prescriptions are governed by federal and state rules and regulations. The primary purpose of these rules and regulations is to..
provide minimal standards of practice
23. A prescription is written for amoxicillin 500 mg with the directions "ii caps to start, then i cap tid for seven days." The number of capsules needed is
22.
17. A prescription reads "Cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL; 10 mL qid qs 5 days." Cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL, once reconstituted, comes in 100mL, or 200 mL bottles. Which would be the most logical choice of bottle for dispensing for this prescription?
A 200 mL bottle would be sufficient.
Which of the following is a source of comprehensive, evidence-based drug information grouped by therapeutic use?
AHFS Drug Information
Which of the following tasks is not the role of a pharmacy technician
Counseling patients about medication-related questions.
What common pharmacy reference is used to compare medications in the same therapeutic class?
Drug Facts and Comparisons
. What common drug information reference is the flagship publication from Lexicomp
Drug Information Handbook
Where should the pharmacy technician check for a possible incompatibility of two intravenous medications?
Handbook of Injectable Drugs
What pharmacy reference would a technician use to quickly access information on active ingredients and common side effects regarding OTC drugs?
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs
Which organization can a pharmacy technician use to check the credibility of an Internet website?
Health on the Net Foundation (HON
On which site would a pharmacy technician look for information on the privacy and security of electronic health records?
HealthIT.gov.
A pharmacy technician searching for an FDA label should consult....
Medscape
. A prescription written "i tab q hs" is correctly interpreted as
Take one tablet at bedtime.
16. A prescription reads "Cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL; 10 mL qid qs 5 days." The directions on the label for this prescription should read:
Take two teaspoonfuls (10 mL) four times a day for five days.
Which type of pharmacy literature provides summarized and interpreted information for the reader?
Tertiary
Which of the following consists of a systematic review of evidence-based primary research in human health care and health policy?
The Cochrane Library
A pharmacy technician looking for information on error-prone abbreviations would most likely want to consult which resource?
The Institute of Safe Medicine Practices (ismp.org)
Which association accredits and certifies health-care organizations and programs in the United States?
The Joint Commission
Which pharmacy publication provides information about the entire body of pharmacy practice and also includes continuing education articles?
The Journal of Pharmacy Technology
What principles must websites adhere to in order to be certified by the Health on the Net Foundation (HON)?
They must adhere to the principles of privacy, complementarity, authoritativeness, attribution, justfiability, transparency, financial disclosure and advertising policy.
. A typical review for an altered prescription includes looking for each the following EXCEPT
a prescription for a child.
. If two patients have the same name and live at the same address, the best way to ensure the correct patient is selected is to
check birth date
20. If a prescription reads: "QID pc" it is to be taken
four times a day after food.
All of the following health care professionals are allowed to order prescriptions EXCEPT:
nurses
"Sig" is an abbreviation for the Latin word Signa which means
to write.
