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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


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