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Dr. Nguyen has ordered: 500cc of Solution "E" in 30% strength After reviewing your stock, you find 1000cc of 10% and some 75% Solution "E". How many cc's of the 75% will you need to compound the order? (round to the nearest whole integer) A. 154cc B. 234cc C. 121cc D. 360cc

A. 154cc

To be in compliance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, an individual's purchase of pseudoephedrine must be limited to ________ in a 24 hour period. A. 3.6g B. 7.5g C. 9g D. none of the above

A. 3.6g

500mL of a 15% is diluted to 1.5L. What is the resulting strength? A. 5.0% B. 2.5% C. 12% D. 0.8%

A. 5.0%

Given the name Accupril®(Quinapril), this drug is likely a: A. ACE inhibitor B. A2RB C. Beta blocker D. Anti-diabetic

A. ACE inhibitor

Which of the following classes of antibiotics does gentamicin belong to? A. Aminoglycosides B. Cephalosporins C. Floroquinolones D. Macrolides

A. Aminoglycosides

Which of the following are examples of calcium channel blockers? A. Amlodipine and Diltiazem B. Nifedipine and Digoxin C. Verapamil and Ramipril D. Cialis® and Felodipine

A. Amlodipine and Diltiazem

Which of the drugs listed is an SSRI? A. Celexa® B. Celecoxib® C. Cellcepta® D. Celontin®

A. Celexa®

What is the generic name for Lantus® insulin? A. Insulin glargine B. Insulin lispro C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin aspart

A. Insulin glargine

An order requires 800mL of 1.5% drug 'AA' solution. The Pharmacy stocks 15ml ampules of 80% drug 'AA' solution. You'll dilute the stock solution with D5NS. How ampules of the 80% solution will you need to open? A. ONE (1) B. TWO (2) C. THREE (3) D. FOUR (4)

A. ONE (1)

In the NDC Number: 00615-6508-39 What do the last two numbers represent ? A. Package size B. Manufacturer C. Drug strength D. Dosage form

A. Package size

The standard pediatric dose for Cefazolin is 20 mg/kg/day. The order is written for 15mg T.I.D. The infant weighs 8.5 lb. This dose is _________. A. Too low B. Too high C. Within guidelines D. Not sufficient information

A. Too low

Young's Rule

Adult Dose X (Age ÷ (Age+12)) = Child's Dose

Clark's Rule

Adult Dose X (Weight ÷ 150) = Childs Dose

You have dissolved 1400mg of a drug in 1L of water. What is the percentage strength of the solution formed? A. 0.014% B. 0.14% C. 1.4% D. 14%

B. 0.14%

If 60 grams of 1% Ointment "L" is mixed with 80 grams of 2.5% Ointment "L", what is the % of Ointment "L" in final mixture? A. 2.14% B. 1.86% C. 1.73% D. 1.25%

B. 1.86%

How much 75% ethanol is needed to make 300ml of 30% ethanol? A. 80mL B. 120mL C. 180mL D. 240mL

B. 120mL

A patient needs IV infusion of 0.9% NaCl. You have water for injection and 4.5%w/v stock solution of NaCl. There are no displacement volume effects. How much of the 4.5% w/v needs to be added to a 1L WFI bag to produce the desired concentration? A. 700mL B. 250mL C. 350mL D. 500mL

B. 250mL

The Dr. Has ordered to add 5g of a Drug "V" to 1L NS. and infuse at a rate of 500mg/hour. The device delivers 15 gtt/ml. how many gtt/min. will the device need to be set to? A. 16gtt/min B. 25gtt/min C. 37gtt/min D. None of the above

B. 25gtt/min

If 120ml of 20% Povidone Iodine solution is diluted up to 480cc with 0.9% sodium chloride, what would be the final concentration of Povidone-Iodine of the solution? A. 2.5% B. 5.0% C. 7.5% D. 10.0%

B. 5.0%

How many milliliters of a 1:2000 Drug "I" solution and a 7% Drug "I" solution mixed would make 120ml of a 3.5% solution of drug "I"? A. 54.6mL of 7% + 65.4mL of 1:2000 B. 59.6mL of 7% + 60.4mL of 1:2000 C. 20.0mL of 7% + 100 mL of 1:2000 D. 65.4mL of 7% + 54.2mL of 1:2000

B. 59.6mL of 7% + 60.4mL of 1:2000

The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. Which of the following represents the pH of normal blood plasma? A. 8.4 B. 7.4 C. 3.4 D. 1.4

B. 7.4

A pharmacist at an independent compounding pharmacy needs to concoct a batch of "LMAO". The formula calls for: Drug L - 0.1kilo Drug M - 5600mg Drug A - 0.5lb Drug O - 100grams After the batch is prepared it will be used to press 600mg tabs. How many whole tabs will be made ? A. 947 B. 721 C. 679 D. 552

B. 721

Three separate drugs are required to make a 3:5:7 450g ointment. How much of each drug is needed, respectively? A. 70g; 140g; 240g B. 90g; 150g; 210g C. 100g; 100g; 250g D. 150g; 150g; 150g

B. 90g; 150g; 210g

Agiotension converting enzyme inhibitors are used to reduce blood pressure. Which of the following drugs are ACE inhibitors? A. Captopril, Ramipril and Irbesartan B. Enalapril, Lisinopril and Fosinopril C. Benazepril, Ramipril and Donepezil D. Telmisartan, Valsartan and Candesartan

B. Enalapril, Lisinopril and Fosinopril

Which of the following organizations has 54 members, made up primarily of all of the Boards of Pharmacy in the United States and it's territories? A. United States Pharmacopeia (USP) B. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) C. The Joint Commission (TJC) D. National State Pharmacy Association (NSPA)

B. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

To make space in the pharmacy, you've been asked to consolidate 3 bottles of solution "F", then label the resulting mixture. Bottle #1 is 10oz of 30% Bottle #2 is 8oz of 50% Bottle #3 is 20oz of 60% What will your Label Say? A. Solution F 44% B. Solution F 50% C. Solution F 38% D. Solution F 54%

B. Solution F 50%

The rate at which inventory is Ordered / Used / Re-Ordered is called: A. Point of sale (POS) B. Turnover C. Order Rate D. Mini/Maxi Stock level

B. Turnover

The physician orders an IV infusion of D5W to run at 60mL/hr with a drop factor of 15gtts/mL for 24 hours. How many 1L bags of D5W will be required for this infusion? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

B. Two

Which of the following insulins has the slowest onset time? A. Lente B. UltraLente C. NPH D. Regular

B. UltraLente

Which of the following belong to the tricyclic class (TCA's) of anti-depressants? A. sertraline and clomipramine B. amitriptyline and imipramine C. trimipramine and citalopram D. mirtazapine and nortriptyline

B. amitriptyline and imipramine

To dispense one quart of 0.2% solution of atropine, how many mg of drug would be required? A.1200mg B.1920mg C.3600mg D.4800mg

B.1920mg

If 120mL of 10% Povidone Iodine solution is diluted to the 480cc mark with 0.9% sodium chloride (NACL), what would be the concentration of povidone-Iodine in mg/mL? A.50mg/ml B.25mg/ml C.75mg/ml D.100mg/ml

B.25mg/ml

Dr. I Bawl has been practicing ophthalmology in Mukilteo, WA since 1984. If the first part of his DEA number is : AB745142_ What would the last digit be ? A. 7 B. 3 C. 0 D. 2

C. 0

If 500mg of a drug are added to a 100mL IV bag, what is the percent strength of the resulting solution? A. 0.005% B. 0.0005% C. 0.5% D. 0.05%

C. 0.5%

If 50 capsules of Amoxicillin 500mg is used to make 2.5L of a solution, what is the resulting strength? A. 10% B. 5% C. 1% D. None of the above

C. 1%

The Pharmacist hands you a 1.5L bottle of a 20% solution and asks that you mix it with sterile water to make as much 12% solution as possible. How much Sterile water will you use? A. 750mL B. 675mL C. 1.0L D. None of the above

C. 1.0L

You are asked to add 1.2mg of a drug to a 25mL bag of 5% Dextrose Injection. You have a 2mL ampoule of a 1:1000 w/v solution. How many mL should you add to the bag? A. 0.12mL B. 12mL C. 1.2mL D. None of the above

C. 1.2mL

Methylprednisolone is available in 1 g vials, with instructions to add 15.6 mL of sterile water to the vial to obtain a total volume of 16 mL. How many mL will be required for a 875mg dose if the dose is added to 50 mL of D5W. A. 1.1 mL B. 0.8 mL C. 14 mL D. 16 mL

C. 14 mL

An infusion of 1.5% Drug "P" in D5W in a 1.5L bag was started at 2200. At 0800, there is still 900mL left. The infusion set is calibrated to 15gtt/mL. What was the flow rate set to? A. 10gtt/min B. 12gtt/min C. 15gtt/min D. None of the above

C. 15gtt/min

How many grams of 2.5% "H" cream should be mixed with 360 grams of 0.25% "H" cream to make a 1% "H" cream? A. 500 grams B. 360 grams C. 180 grams D. 120 grams

C. 180 grams

A patient is ordered to receive an infusion of D5NS over several hours. D5NS contains 5gm of dextrose and 900mg of NaCl per 100mL. How many 1L bags are required if the infusion is to run at 70mL/hr from 1400 until 0600? A. 4 Bags B. 3 Bags C. 2 Bags D. 1 Bag

C. 2 Bags

A patient is on an IV drip of Drug "S". The infusion started at 1300, and it's currently 1600. The administration set is calibrated to deliver 10gtt/ml and the restricting device is set to 12gtt/min. How much Drug "S' has the patient received? A. 124mL B. 360mL C. 216mL D. 420mL

C. 216mL

If 3 grams of active ingredient are needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 gallon of the suspension ? A. 50 grams B. 18 grams C. 24 grams D. 30 grams

C. 24 grams

You need to prepare a Heparin IV bag of 25,000 units in D5W 500mL. Your pharmacy usually uses 2.5mL of 10,000iu/mL to make these bags, but the only available strength of Heparin in your pharmacy is 10,000iu/10mL. What volume of Heparin needs to be added to the IV bag? A. 10mL B. 15mL C. 25mL D. 50mL

C. 25mL

If a Tadalafil 10mg/tab has a typical half life of 17.5 hours, how long will it take until the blood concentration of this dosage falls to 25% of its initial strength ? A. 70 Hours B. 52.5 Hours C. 35 Hours D. 17.5 Hours

C. 35 Hours

An IV has been ordered to run at 10 drops/min. It contains 450mg of a particular drug in a total of 1000mL. How many mg of of the drug will the patient receive per hour if the set is calibrated to delivered 60 drops/mL? A. 10mg/hr B. 14.5mg/hr C. 4.5mg/hr D. 600mg/hr

C. 4.5mg/hr

A child with severe case of poison ivy weighs 44lbs. She has uncontrollable itching on her arms. A pediatrician orders: Benadryl® po 5mg/kg/q6h. Benadryl is available as a 12.5mg/5mL solution. What dose should be given each 6 hours? A. 10ml B. 20ml C. 40ml D. 80ml

C. 40ml

A Pharmacy Technician has been given 100ml of a 25% solution and been asked to dilute the solution to 500ml with sterile water and to label the solution. What percentage should appear on the label? A. 20% B. 12.5% C. 5.0% D. 2.5%

C. 5.0%

A pharmacy tech has combined some 20% ointment "H" with 80% ointment "H". The mixture of them has created 1g of 50% ointment "H". How many mg of the 80% ointment 'H" was used? A. 125mg B. 250mg C. 500mg D. 750mg

C. 500mg

A vial contains 2g of an oral antibiotic in powder form. The medication must be reconstituted to 200mg/tsp for a patient. How much diluent must be added? A. 200mL B. 100mL C. 50mL D. None of the above

C. 50mL

Which of the following formulas will produce a 1000mL solution of 3.5% amino acid in 15% dextrose? A. Amino Acid 10% 500mL + Dextrose 30% 500mL B. Dextrose 30% 500mL + Amino Acid 10% 300mL C. Amino Acid 7% 500mL + Dextrose 30% 500mL D. Dextrose 30% 600mL + Amino Acid 7% 400mL

C. Amino Acid 7% 500mL + Dextrose 30% 500mL

Which of the following drugs is not an HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) ? A. Crestor B. Lipitor C. Avapro D. Zocor

C. Avapro

When necessary, the FDA will recall a drug from the market. From the following which type of recall is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, but has violated some FDA regulation? A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. Class IV

C. Class III

Of the following drugs, which would be the most dangerous to take after its expiration? A. Colchicine (Anti-gout) B. Propranolol (Beta-blocker) C. Doxycycline (Antibiotic) D. Sildenafil (Erectile dysfunction)

C. Doxycycline (Antibiotic)

Which of the following would a patient be prescribed Topiramate for ? A. Tinnitus B. Osteoporosis C. Epilepsy D. Alopecia

C. Epilepsy

A drug ending in "tidine" is considered a/an: A. Antiemetic B. H1 antogonist C. H2 antagonist D. Anthelmintic

C. H2 antagonist

You have mixed together enough sterile water and Sodium Chloride Solution to make 1500ml of a 0.09% solution. What tonicity is this solution? A. Hypertonic B. Isotonic C. Hypotonic D. Normal Saline

C. Hypotonic

Calcium Channel Blockers are primarily used to decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Out of the drugs listed below, which is not a calcium channel blocker? A. Diltiazem B. Verapamil C. Memantine D. Amlodipine

C. Memantine

The publication used to find approved (generic) Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence is known as: A. Merk Manual B. Generic Drug List C. Orange Book D. PDR

C. Orange Book

Parkinson's disease is a disorder within the brain. It can effect one or both sides of the body, and is commonly treated with medications called dopamine agonists. Which of the following drugs is a dopamine agonist? A. Risperidone B. Tizanidine C. Ropinirole D. Pantoprazole

C. Ropinirole

Pharmacy Dilution Math

C1 X V1 = C2 X V2 C1= Concentration 1 V1= Volume 1 C2= Concentration 2 V2= Volume 2

The maximum volume for an intradermal injection is ________. A. 2mL B. 1mL C. 5mL D 0.1mL

D 0.1mL

How much sodium chloride is in 25mL of one half normal saline? A. 12.5mg B. 11.25mg C. 225mg D. 0.1125g

D. 0.1125g

An order arrives for 600mL of 10% Solution W. Your stock has 20% and 5% solution W. What ratio of 20% and 5% would be used to mix this order? A. 2:1 ratio (400mL 20% + 200mL 5%) B. 3:1 ratio (450mL 20% + 150mL 5%) C. 1:3 ratio (150mL 20% + 450mL 5%) D. 1:2 ratio (200mL 20% + 400mL 5%)

D. 1:2 ratio (200mL 20% + 400mL 5%)

Lidocaine 5% is dissolved into D7.5W and is used parenterally for Spinal Anesthesia. Which of the formulas listed below could be used to prepare 500mL of D7.5W. A. 200mL D10W + 300mL SWFI B. 250mL D10W + 250mL SWFI C. 325mL D10W + 175mL SWFI D. 375mL D10W + 125mL SWFI

D. 375mL D10W + 125mL SWFI

A large batch of ointment needs to be compounded. Calculate the number of grams of active ingredient needed to prepare 5kg of 1:10 ointment. A. 0.5g B. 5,000g C. 50g D. 500g

D. 500g

What quantity of 95% alcohol is needed to prepare 8L of 70% v/v alcohol? A. 63.2 mL B. 589.5 mL C. 10,857mL D. 5894.7 mL

D. 5894.7 mL

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. A physician has ordered: Cefaclor 450mg tid. The drug is available as a 7.5% suspension. What volume should be given for each dose? A. 15mL B. 12mL C. 8mL D. 6mL

D. 6mL

Prochlorperazine can be used as all of the following except: A. Antiemetic B. Antipsychotic C. Antianxiety D. Antihypertensive

D. Antihypertensive

Which types of anti-biotics inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria, but do not kill bacteria ? A. Bactericidal B. Anti-Bacterial C. Hypo-Allergenic D. Bacteriostatic

D. Bacteriostatic

Which DEA form is used to report the theft or loss of controlled substances? A. DEA Form 69 B. DEA Form 224b C. DEA Form 41 D. DEA Form 106

D. DEA Form 106

Which drug is used to restore or maintain a normal heart rhythm? A. Furosemide B. Nitroglycerin C. Amoxicillin D. Digoxin

D. Digoxin

Which route of administration will give the highest blood concentration level in the shortest time. A. Sub-Lingual B. Transdermal Patch C. Vaporizer D. Intravenous

D. Intravenous

How many milligrams of a drug would be in one pint if each dram has 1/8th of a grain? A. 1750 B. 2074 C. 32 D. None of the Above

D. None of the Above

In the U.S., Medicare _________ is a stand-alone drug plan, offered by insurers and other private companies to people who get benefits through Original Medicare. Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income, health status, or current prescription expenses. A. Part A B. Part B C. Part C D. Part D

D. Part D

An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas is called: A. Type 2 diabetes B. Gestational diabetes C. Pre diabetes D. Type 1 diabetes

D. Type 1 diabetes

What does biennial mean?

Every Two Years

How would we determine the volume to fill a prescription?

RATE x TIME = VOLUME

IV Flow Rate Calculation

Volume ÷ Rate = Time

RATE OF FLOW

Volume ÷ Time = Rate

Calculate the number of 150mg capsules of Clindamycin are required to prepare 60mL of a 2% topical solution. a. 8 capsules b. 3 capsules c. 6 capsules d. 10 capsules

a. 8 capsules

The following drugs are all proton pump inhibitors except: a. anastrozole b. lansoprazole c. pantoprazole d. omeprazole

a. anastrozole

A drug interaction that can increase the risk for pregnancy may occur when________are taken with oral contraceptives. a. antibiotics b. NSAIDs c. birth control pills d. antihistamines

a. antibiotics

Ampicillin is available in 2g vials and when reconstituted with 9.6mL the total volume is 10mL. How many mL are required for a 400mg dose? a. 4mL b. 2mL c. 2.5mL d. none of the above.

b. 2mL

How much hydrocortisone and menthol would you use in a compound for 240mL of an emollient lotion containing 2% hydrocortisone and 1/4% menthol ? a. HC / 480mg + menthol / 600mg b. HC / 4.8g + menthol / 600mg c. HC / 480mg + menthol / 0.6g d. HC / 48mg + menthol / 60mg

b. HC / 4.8g + menthol / 600mg

Indapamide is an example of a ________. a. Loop diuretic b. Thiazide diuretic c. Potassium sparing diuretic d. Aldosterone antagonist

b. Thiazide diuretic

Enalapril and Ramipril are examples of: a. beta blockers b. ace inhibitors c. alpha blockers d. calcium channel blockers

b. ace inhibitors

Meglitinides are anti diabetic medications used in the management of _________. a. type 1 diabetes b. type 2 diabetes c. gestational diabetes d. all diabetes

b. type 2 diabetes

Determine the number of 0.3mg tablets required to prepare 1.5L of solution so that each mL contains 0.4mg. a. 600 tablets b. 300 tablets c. 2000 tablets d. 400 tablets

c. 2000 tablets

A patient needs 175mL of a 2% solution. Your stock solution is 10%. How much stock solution and diluent will you need? a. 140mL stock, 35mL diluent b. 75mL stock, 100mL diluent c. 35mL stock, 140mL diluent d. 45mL stock, 130mL diluent

c. 35mL stock, 140mL diluent

If a patient receives 500mL of IV solution over a 4 hour period, calculate the number of drops per minute the solution should be given. The set delivers 20 gtts/mL. a. 12 drops/minute b. 14 drops/minute c. 42 drops/minute d. 41 drops/minute

c. 42 drops/minute

How many mL of water should be mixed with 1200mL of a 65% solution to make a 45% solution? a. 1733.3mL b. 757.8mL c. 533.3mL d. 369.2mL

c. 533.3mL

An IV drip is ordered to run at 4 gtt/min. It contains 875mg of a drug in a 250mL solution. How many mg will the patient receive per hour if the infusion set is calibrated to deliver 12 gtt/ml? a. 0.70mg/hr b. 16mg/hr c. 70mg/hr d. 160mg/hr

c. 70mg/hr

Convert 169 to roman numerals. a. CXLIX b. MLXIX c. CLXIX d. none of the above

c. CLXIX

What is the measure of a drug's effectiveness called? a. availability b. bioequivalence c. efficacy d. potency

c. efficacy

The infusion rate of an IV is over 12 hours. The total volume is 800mL. What would the infusion rate be in mL/minute? a. 6.6 b. 11.1 c. 0.6 d. 1.1

d. 1.1

A patient is to receive 3 L of IV solution over a 24 hour period. If the set delivers 15 drops per mL, how many drops per minute should be administered? a. 7 drops/minute b. 21 drops/minute c. 19 drops/minute d. 31 drops/minute

d. 31 drops/minute

Sulfonylureas are effective in the treatment of diabetes. An example would be: a. Metformin b. Pioglitazone c. Repaglinide d. Glyburide

d. Glyburide

IV Infusion Set Calculation

volume(ml)/minutes x Drop Factor (gtt/ml) = Flow Rate(gtt/min)