PTCE Practice Exam Questions

Which of the following is not one of the current FDA labeling requirements for patients who may be pregnant or nursing. Select one: a. pregnancy (includes patients in labor and delivery) b. individuals of Reproductive Potential c. A, B, C, D, and X d. lactation (includes nursing patients)

A, B, C, D, and X

Which DEA number would be valid for Dr. Shelly Franklin? Select one: a. AB3472194 b. AF5692137 c. AF3472194 d. BA6143277

AF5692137

To prepare animal-oriented preparations a compounding technician would need to follow rules set forth by the ___________. Select one: a. ISMP b. PTEC c. ASHP d. AVMA

AVMA

When a manufacturer is ready to apply to market a generic medication, they must complete a ____________ with the FDA. Select one: a. Investigational New Drug Application b. Abbreviated New Drug Application c. New Drug Application d. Intent to Market Application

Abbreviated New Drug Application

_________ is part of a REMS program due to the possibility of extreme hypotension and syncope. Select one: a. Gabapentin b. Thalidomide c. Addyi d. Relprevv

Addyi

_________ is part of a REMS program due to the possibility of extreme hypotension and syncope. Select one: a. Thalidomide b. Gabapentin c. Relprevv d. Addyi

Addyi

A medication guide with this medication would include the warnings that it may cause sleepwalking and next day drowsiness. Select one: a. Ambien b. NSAIDS c. Amidarone d. Warfarin

Ambien

All of the following should be stored at room temperature after reconstitution except ____________. Select one: a. Amoxicillin b. Azithromycin c. Clarithromycin d. Cefdinir

Amoxicillin

__________ is a swelling under the skin that can be a life-threatening allergic reaction to ACE inhibitor. It often manifests as a selling of the lip, tongue or eyes. Select one: a. Angioedema b. Sepsis c. Pitting edema d. Subcutaneous reaction

Angioedema

_____ suspension should be kept at room temperature once reconstituted. Select one: a. Azithromycin b. Amoxicillin c. Ampicillin d. Augmentin

Azithromycin

This 6-digit number on the insurance card designates the pharmacy benefits manager. Select one: a. BIN b. SID c. PBM d. PCN

BIN

A unit dose label must have a BUD. What does this stand for in the pharmacy setting? Select one: a. Best Use Date b. Better use Date c. Beyond Use Date d. Bar Code for Unit Dispense

Beyond Use Date

__________ drugs come from live or once live sources and include yeast, bacteria, and fungi as examples. Select one: a. Biotechnical b. Biosimilar c. Natural d. Biological

Biological

_______ insulin is an insulin that should be given 15-30 minutes prior to a meal. Select one: a. Basal b. Bolus c. Lantus d. Long acting

Bolus

_________ is an antidepressant agent that is known to be used as a smoking cessation drug. Select one: a. Amitriptyline b. Cymbalta c. Ambien d. Bupropion

Bupropion

This organization works to stop pandemics, food-borne diseases, and sexually transmitted infections. Select one: a. FDA b. OSHA c. DEA d. CDC

CDC

Unless allowed by state law prescriptions for ______ medications may not be faxed. Select one: a. CII b. any non-controlled c. CV d. CIII

CII

Pharmacists in some states may use an electronic CII ordering system known as ___________. Select one: a. DEA order form b. EDOS c. DEA 222 d. CSOS

CSOS

You are new to a community and looking for a job in a hospital pharmacy. How will you know if the hospital provides quality care? Select one: a. Check with your area newspaper. b. Ask to read the policy and procedure manual. c. Check the hospital accreditation standing. d. Look at the latest satisfaction survey.

Check the hospital accreditation standing.

This medication requires a medication guide be dispensed with the prescription because it may cause tendon ruptures. Select one: a. Warfarin b. Cipro c. Xarelto d. NSAIDS

Cipro

A drug recall has just been received in the mail today. What is the first thing that a technician should do? Select one: a. Alert the pharmacist that you have a recall. b. Compare the letter with the stock bottles on the shelf and remove the product if it matches. c. Notify your patients that are on the medication. d. Only the pharmacist can respond to recalls.

Compare the letter with the stock bottles on the shelf and remove the product if it matches.

Which regulation established the classification system for drugs with potential for abuse based on their risk of abuse and dependence? Select one: a. Drug Quality and Security Act b. Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act c. Anabolic Steroids Control Act d. Controlled Substance Act

Controlled Substance Act

A patient comes in and request a Brand name drug. This would be indicated by a _______ Select one: a. DAW 2 b. DAW 1 c. brand medically necessary d. DAW 0

DAW 2

A patient comes in and request a Brand name drug. This would be indicated by a _______ Select one: a. brand medically necessary b. DAW 2 c. DAW 1 d. DAW 0

DAW 2

Your pharmacy has just completed its inventory and realized that you are missing a significant amount of a controlled substance. What form must be completed? Select one: a. DEA 106 b. DEA 41 c. DEA 224 d. DEA 222

DEA 106

The ________ act states that supplements must be safe and accurately labeled while not promising and effective treatment for any conditions. Select one: a. Durham Humphrey Amendment b. DSHEA c. supplement d. OBRA

DSHEA

The ________ act states that supplements must be safe and accurately labeled while not promising and effective treatment for any conditions. Select one: a. OBRA b. DSHEA c. Durham Humphrey Amendment d. supplement

DSHEA

The ________ act states that supplements must be safe and accurately labeled while not promising and effective treatment for any conditions. Select one: a. OBRA b. Durham Humphrey Amendment c. DSHEA d. supplement

DSHEA

Once a pharmacy receives a CSP order the order will be inputted and a ________ will be performed checking for any contraindications or possible interactions. Select one: a. MRC b. DUR c. ADR d. MTM

DUR

After a pharmacy technician has entered a prescription into the computer what is the next step that must be completed prior to printing the label for the prescription? Select one: a. Store completed prescription b. Retrieve medication c. Pharmacist must review d. DUR and resolve medication issues

DUR and resolve medication issues

The drug nitrofurantoin should have the auxiliary label ______________ on it prior to the medication leaving the pharmacy. Select one: a. Discolors urine or feces b. Avoid exposure to sunlight c. May cause dizziness d. Do not drink alcohol

Discolors urine or feces

A pharmacist might use the _________________ as a reference of clinical information for both prescription and OTC products. Select one: a. Orange book b. Green book c. Drug Facts and Comparisons d. Orange book

Drug Facts and Comparisons

A pharmacist might use the _________________ as a reference of clinical information for both prescription and OTC products. Select one: a. Orange book b. Green book c. Orange book d. Drug Facts and Comparisons

Drug Facts and Comparisons

A pharmacist might use the _________________ as a reference of clinical information for both prescription and OTC products. Select one: a. Orange book b. Orange book c. Drug Facts and Comparisons d. Green book

Drug Facts and Comparisons

Which legislation was passed to aim at decreasing the number of counterfeit drugs and provide more safety oversight for compounding facilities? Select one: a. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act b. Drug Quality and Security Act c. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act d. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act

Drug Quality and Security Act

Very high doses of vitamin _____ can cause increased risk for heart disease or prolonged blood clotting. Select one: a. E b. C c. A d. D

E

This organization is responsible for the review and approval of all prescriptions and over the counter medications. Select one: a. FDA b. DEA c. TJC d. ASHP

FDA

_________ would be an example of a SGLT2 inhibitor that treats diabetes by preventing kidneys from reabsorbing glucose back into the blood. Select one: a. Farxiga b. Glyburide c. Metformin d. Janumet

Farxiga

_________ would be an example of a SGLT2 inhibitor that treats diabetes by preventing kidneys from reabsorbing glucose back into the blood. Select one: a. Farxiga b. Metformin c. Janumet d. Glyburide

Farxiga

Disposal or destruction of any controlled substance must be recorded by a pharmacist on DEA _____ and witnessed and signed by another pharmacist. Select one: a. Form 250 b. Form 106 c. Form 41 d. Form 222

Form 41

If a pharmacy submits a claim for prescriptions that will not be dispensed to the patient, they have committed the following? Select one: a. Waste b. Theft c. Abuse d. Fraud

Fraud

A pharmacist has a question about a medication that has been prescribed for a patient from a local veterinarian. The reference that could provide information on approved animal drug products would be the _____________. Select one: a. Orange Book b. Red Book c. Purple Book d. Green Book

Green Book

A tool used to help pharmacies track and improve their policies to reduce errors is known as ____________. Select one: a. ISMP look alike/sound alike list b. MedWatch c. HAMMERS d. Do Not Use List

HAMMERS

What product would be most likely to be prepared by a technician in a vertical airflow hood with a shield on the front causing the air flow to be suctioned away from the technician. Select one: a. Large volume parenteral b. Small volume parenteral c. Vial and bag d. Hazardous compound

Hazardous compound

Shirley comes to drop off a prescription at your pharmacy. You are currently on the phone with an insurance company and ask her if she can wait for a moment. While waiting she notices a script for anxiety medicine laying on the counter that belongs to her coworker. What Act has the technician allowed to be violated? Select one: a. Drug Quality and Security Act b. Durham-Humphrey Amendment to the FDCA c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act d. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

The ________________ in a hospital works on preventing inadvertent transmission of infection and disease. Select one: a. HAIs b. OSHA c. Hospital safety committee d. ICC

ICC

Scott Davis comes in to pick up his testosterone and wants to know why his script only has 5 refills on it. You explain to him that the medication is listed as a schedule ___ medication and by federal law can only be refilled for 5 refills. Select one: a. II b. III c. V d. IV

III

__________ is a narrow therapeutic drug that is used to treat bipolar disorder. Select one: a. Lamictal b. Lyrica c. Lithium d. Neurontin

Lithium

__________ is a narrow therapeutic drug that is used to treat bipolar disorder. Select one: a. Lithium b. Lamictal c. Neurontin d. Lyrica

Lithium

Lantus is an example of a(n) _________ acting insulin that helps to control blood sugar between meals and during sleep. Select one: a. Long acting b. intermediate acting c. short acting d. rapid acting

Long acting

The ___________ allows healthcare providers who have made a medication error to self-report anonymously. Select one: a. MedWatch b. VAERS c. MERP d. ASHP

MERP

This act created the use of Health Savings Accounts and Medicare Part D. Select one: a. CMEA b. ACA c. MMA d. PDMA

MMA

This is a voluntary program that allows health care professionals and consumers to anonymously report severe adverse event with medications or medical devices. Select one: a. MedWatch b. REMS c. VAERS d. FAERS

MedWatch

_____________ are printed handouts that accompany a patient's receipt and provide information and guidelines on the safe and effective use of high-risk medications. Select one: a. Package Insert b. REMS c. Medication guides d. Black boxed warning

Medication guides

Which of the following medications must be dispensed with a patient package insert? Select one: a. Insulin b. Metered-dose inhalers c. Ace inhibitors d. Potassium Sparring Diuretics

Metered-dose inhalers

A pharmacist might use the _______________ as a reference for pricing and patient education. Select one: a. Orange Book b. Micromedex c. Drug Facts and Comparisons d. Purple Book

Micromedex

When a brand name or high cost medication is not covered by the PBM formulary the insurance rejection a technician would see is ____________. Select one: a. incorrect days supply b. refills too soon c. NDC not covered d. out of network prescriber

NDC not covered

Many pharmacies are now using a real time online tracking log for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products that is known as ____________. Select one: a. PTCE b. PTEC c. NORAD d. NPLEx

NPLEx

_________ is a treatment often given to try to slow the progression of severe Alzheimer's disease. Select one: a. Geodon b. Haldol c. Namenda d. Latuda

Namenda

________ is a once a month birth control that is is used intravaginally and must stay refrigerated prior to use. Select one: a. NuvaRing b. Camila c. Ella d. Tri-Sprintec

NuvaRing

________ is a once a month birth control that is is used intravaginally and must stay refrigerated prior to use. Select one: a. NuvaRing b. Tri-Sprintec c. Camila d. Ella

NuvaRing

A Medicaid patient has come into your pharmacy to pick up their prescription. You forgot to offer free counseling with the pharmacist. What Act did you fail to follow? Select one: a. FDCA b. MMA c. OBRA-90 d. CSA

OBRA-90

When an order has been received what order should prescriptions be filled? Select one: a. OOS b. controlled scripts c. partial fill d. regular scripts

OOS

The ________ book is found online and references documents drug products that have been approved by the FDA as therapeutically equivalent to each other. Select one: a. Green b. Purple c. Orange d. Red

Orange

The ________ book is found online and references documents drug products that have been approved by the FDA as therapeutically equivalent to each other. Select one: a. Orange b. Red c. Green d. Purple

Orange

The ________ book is found online and references documents drug products that have been approved by the FDA as therapeutically equivalent to each other. Select one: a. Red b. Orange c. Purple d. Green

Orange

To determine if a generic substitution can be safely substituted a pharmacy technician might use the reference material known as the _______________. Select one: a. Drug Facts and Comparisons b. Purple Book c. Red Book d. Orange Book

Orange Book

This act allowed pharmacy products to be developed for treatment of "rare diseases" by providing financial incentives to the drug developer. Select one: a. FDAMA b. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act c. DSHEA d. Orphan Drug Act

Orphan Drug Act

_______ is a five-day therapy of antiviral that is prescribed for flu outbreak in youth or adults. Select one: a. Fluconazole b. Oseltamivir c. Vancomycin d. Lamisil

Oseltamivir

_______ is a five-day therapy of antiviral that is prescribed for flu outbreak in youth or adults. Select one: a. Lamisil b. Oseltamivir c. Vancomycin d. Fluconazole

Oseltamivir

Nexium is an example of a(n) ______ that prevents stomach acid production. Select one: a. H2 blocker b. calcium channel blocker c. opioid d. PPI

PPI

Nexium is an example of a(n) ______ that prevents stomach acid production. Select one: a. PPI b. opioid c. calcium channel blocker d. H2 blocker

PPI

In 2005 this act was passed to support the collection of data on medication errors by protecting the reporter from lawsuits or employer punishment. Select one: a. CQI b. PSQIA c. PSO d. ICC

PSQIA

In 2005 this act was passed to support the collection of data on medication errors by protecting the reporter from lawsuits or employer punishment. Select one: a. PSQIA b. PSO c. CQI d. ICC

PSQIA

This information is attached to stock bottles and provides the technician with precautions, contraindications, and warnings. Select one: a. REMS b. Package insert c. Black Boxed Warning d. Medication guides

Package insert

Upon adjudication of a prescription you receive the rejection refill to soon. Which of the following might be the reason for this rejection? Select one: a. Patient has switched doctor's and is now using an out of network provider. b. Patient has been taking their medication twice daily instead of once daily as prescribed. c. The NDC number that was submitted to the third party is not covered. d. Patient is taking the medication as prescribed by the doctor.

Patient has been taking their medication twice daily instead of once daily as prescribed.

The warning "Caution Federal Law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it is prescribed" should be found where? Select one: a. Patient prescription bottle label b. Patient package insert c. Stock Bottle label d. OTC monograph

Patient prescription bottle label

Who can order CII medications in the pharmacy? Select one: a. Technician only b. Technician or Pharmacist c. Lead Technician d. Pharmacist Only

Pharmacist Only

This is the study or trial of a drug that focuses on healthy participants and the overall safety of medication. Select one: a. Phase 1 b. Phase 4 c. Phase 2 d. Phase 3

Phase 1

In this phase of study or trial of a drug the safety of a drug and the effectiveness of a drug are evaluated on a select group of participants. Select one: a. Phase 2 b. Phase 4 c. Phase 3 d. Phase 1

Phase 2

In this phase of study or trial of a drug the safety of a drug and the effectiveness of a drug are evaluated on a select group of participants. Select one: a. Phase 3 b. Phase 2 c. Phase 4 d. Phase 1

Phase 2

In this phase of study or trial of a drug the safety of a drug and the effectiveness of a drug are evaluated on a select group of participants. Select one: a. Phase 3 b. Phase 4 c. Phase 1 d. Phase 2

Phase 2

____________ evaluates the benefits and risks of an investigational drug on a large group of people. Select one: a. Phase 1 b. Phase 2 c. Phase 4 d. Phase 3

Phase 3

____________ evaluates the benefits and risks of an investigational drug on a large group of people. Select one: a. Phase 1 b. Phase 3 c. Phase 2 d. Phase 4

Phase 3

____________ evaluates the benefits and risks of an investigational drug on a large group of people. Select one: a. Phase 1 b. Phase 4 c. Phase 3 d. Phase 2

Phase 3

____________ evaluates the benefits and risks of an investigational drug on a large group of people. Select one: a. Phase 2 b. Phase 3 c. Phase 1 d. Phase 4

Phase 3

__________ is a narrow therapeutic index medication that is used to manage seizures. Select one: a. Cyclosporine b. Theophylline c. Neurontin d. Phenytoin

Phenytoin

__________ is a narrow therapeutic index medication that is used to manage seizures. Select one: a. Phenytoin b. Cyclosporine c. Neurontin d. Theophylline

Phenytoin

__________ is a narrow therapeutic index medication that is used to manage seizures. Select one: a. Theophylline b. Neurontin c. Phenytoin d. Cyclosporine

Phenytoin

Omeprazole should not be taken with _________ because it will interfere with the beneficial effects of this blood-clotting prevention drug. Select one: a. Plavix b. pantoprazole c. Lasix d. Levofloxacin

Plavix

A pharmacy technician has been hired on to your pharmacy. He has a knowledge of the state and federal regulations but needs to learn the workflow for your pharmacy. Where might he find this information? Select one: a. State Pharmacy Board website b. National Pharmacy Board website c. Policy and Procedures Manual for your pharmacy d. The Red Book

Policy and Procedures Manual for your pharmacy

A medication that is tested is found to have adulterated ingredients. What act have the developers of this medication violated? Select one: a. PSQIA b. PPPA c. Pure Food and Drug Act d. DQSA

Pure Food and Drug Act

The FDA lists biological products that are biosimilar to each other in the ___________book. Select one: a. Purple b. Green c. Red d. Orange

Purple

The FDA lists biological products that are biosimilar to each other in the ___________book. Select one: a. Purple b. Orange c. Green d. Red

Purple

A pharmacy technician would use the online _____________ to determine if a drug has been identified as an interchangeable biological drug. Select one: a. Orange Book b. Red Book c. Purple Book d. Drug Facts and Comparison

Purple Book

A pharmacy technician would use the online _____________ to determine if a drug has been identified as an interchangeable biological drug. Select one: a. Purple Book b. Red Book c. Drug Facts and Comparison d. Orange Book

Purple Book

A drug safety program for medications with serious safety concerns that is used to support the safe use of medications is known as? Select one: a. REMS b. SDS c. MSDS d. Medical Release Program

REMS

If a medication that poses significant health risk, the FDA requires manufacturers to develop ____________ for providers and patients to follow. This strategy will often include additional lab work or check in with their doctors. Select one: a. VAERS b. Package Inserts c. REMS d. Medication guides

REMS

Due to post injection delirium and sedation patients that have _________ administered monthly must be watched for three hours post injection. Select one: a. transmucosal Fentanyl b. Flibanserin c. Buprenorphine d. Relprevv

Relprevv

What special number must be placed on a prescription for Claravis? Select one: a. Risk management authorization number b. REMS number c. DEA number d. STEPS number

Risk management authorization number

_________ is often prescribed to a patient to be taken at bedtime to help with a condition known as restless leg syndrome. Select one: a. Ropinirole b. Trazadone c. Lithium d. Concerta

Ropinirole

A spill has happened in the pharmacy for a new chemical that has just started being used to clean the counters in the pharmacy. Where might an employee look for information on how to safely clean up the spill? Select one: a. NIOSH list b. Safety Data Sheets c. Policy and Procedures Manual d. Patient Package insert

Safety Data Sheets

____________ are a type of supply item that will help to prevent accidental needle sticks. Select one: a. Safety needles b. Disposable gloves c. Hazardous waste containers d. Spill kits

Safety needles

Which of the following behaviors might raise a red flag by someone presenting a possible fraudulent prescription? Select one: a. Sally drops off a prescription for her husband. She fills this script every month for him. He is being treated for end stage cancer of the kidney. b. Sally comes in on Saturday night with a prescription from the emergency room for hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a 10-day supply and has never filled with you before. She is in town on vacation and got injured at the lake today. She is wanting to pay cash because her insurance from Alabama does not work here. c. Sally drops off a prescription to be picked up after work. The patient gives the technician her insurance information and social security number. Her driver's license is already on file in the computer. d. Sally comes in on Saturday night with a prescription from the emergency room for hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a 3-day supply. She is a regular client and has been in a car wreck earlier tonight.

Sally comes in on Saturday night with a prescription from the emergency room for hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a 10-day supply and has never filled with you before. She is in town on vacation and got injured at the lake today. She is wanting to pay cash because her insurance from Alabama does not work here.

A vial that does not have any preservatives thus requiring it to be used immediately after opening is known as a __________. Select one: a. Low risk vial b. Single stick vial c. Single dose vial d. Multiple dose vial

Single stick vial

A 50 mL bag of antibiotics is given by attaching it to the large volume parental lines to merge the two medications. What is this type of parenteral solution? Select one: a. IV bolus b. Large volume parenteral c. IV push d. Small volume parenteral

Small volume parenteral

Which abbreviation is not on The Joint Commission's Official Do Not Use List? Select one: a. TID b. QD c. U d. MS

TID

Which abbreviation is not on The Joint Commission's Official Do Not Use List? Select one: a. U b. MS c. TID d. QD

TID

The ___________ published a Do Not Use list of abbreviations as an error prevention strategy. Select one: a. USP b. DEA c. ASHP d. TJC

TJC

This error prevention strategy uses capitalized and bold lettering to emphasize the differences between two or more medications that may be easily confused on the shelves. Select one: a. Do not use list b. EHRs c. USP-NF d. Tall man lettering

Tall man lettering

This error prevention strategy uses capitalized and bold lettering to emphasize the differences between two or more medications that may be easily confused on the shelves. Select one: a. USP-NF b. Do not use list c. Tall man lettering d. EHRs

Tall man lettering

Which of the following people associated with the pharmacy is not required to obtain a DEA number in the pharmacy setting? Select one: a. Prescribers b. Technicians c. Pharmacists d. Wholesalers

Technicians

The patient Frank Boothe fills a prescription for diazepam #30 tablets and can take up to 2 tablets per day. Frank comes back to ask for a refill a week later because he happens to be in the area. What do you do? Select one: a. Tell the patient that you cannot fill the prescription because it is too early b. Fill the prescription c. Override the early fill warning and tell patient that they will have to wait next time d. Call the doctor for permission to refill the prescription

Tell the patient that you cannot fill the prescription because it is too early

This Federal organization is responsible for supervising and enforcing laws related to the use and sale of legal and illegal controlled substances. Select one: a. The Food and Drug Association b. The Joint Commission c. The Drug Enforcement Administration d. The American Society of health-system Pharmacists

The Drug Enforcement Administration

This amendment stated that drugs not only have to be safe but also must be effective. One way that this is accomplished is by the filing of an INDA prior to human trials. What is the name of this amendment? Select one: a. Hatch-Waxman Amendment b. Kefauver-Harris Amendment c. Durham-Humphrey Amendment d. The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act

The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act

This association sets high standards of care for hospitals and other healthcare institutions. Select one: a. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy b. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists c. The Joint Commission d. National Pharmacy Technician Association

The Joint Commission

This association sets high standards of care for hospitals and other healthcare institutions. Select one: a. The Joint Commission b. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists c. National Pharmacy Technician Association d. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

The Joint Commission

For nonsterile compounding to be legally performed in a pharmacy which of the following is required? Select one: a. The final drug preparation is commercially available but the pharmacy can prepare at a cheaper price b. The customer has requested that the product be made by your location c. The drug preparation is not commercially available to meet a specific medication prescription order d. The doctor would like to create a stock pile of medications for their clients

The drug preparation is not commercially available to meet a specific medication prescription order

Savannah Marie Scott presents as a new client at your pharmacy. She tells you that she goes by Marie. What name should be entered into the computer for billing the third party? Select one: a. Marie b. Savannah Marie c. The name that is listed with the insurer is the one that should be placed in the computer d. Savannah Scott

The name that is listed with the insurer is the one that should be placed in the computer

There is a conflict between your state's law and the federal law. Whose law takes precedence? Select one: a. State b. A technician must follow both laws c. Federal d. The strictest law is the one that must be followed

The strictest law is the one that must be followed

__________ is a supplement that may be purchased by older adult customers who can add it to their water or juice to help with swallowing or digestion. Select one: a. Thick-It b. goldenseal c. Slim Quick d. echinacea

Thick-It

Sylvia Smith called last month and transferred her script for Acetaminophen with Codeine to Florida while she was on vacation at the beach. She is now back home and has come in to transfer her prescription back to your store. What is the problem with this customer interaction? Select one: a. This medication is a CIII and can only be transferred one time. She will have to get a new prescription for her regular pharmacy to fill. b. A pharmacy cannot fill a prescription that is from out of state and the last pharmacy it was filled at was out of state. c. All prescriptions can only be transferred one time d. This medication is a CIII and cannot be transferred. Each fill will need a new prescription

This medication is a CIII and can only be transferred one time. She will have to get a new prescription for her regular pharmacy to fill.

A technician that is needing to look up information on the stability of a parenteral drug would use the reference book known as ________________. Select one: a. Orange Book b. Drug Facts and Comparisons c. Microdex d. Trissel's

Trissel's

A technician that is needing to look up information on the stability of a parenteral drug would use the reference book known as ________________. Select one: a. Orange Book b. Microdex c. Trissel's d. Drug Facts and Comparisons

Trissel's

To see if two medications are compatible a technician may consult __________. Select one: a. Orange book b. Red book c. Purple book d. Trissel's Stability of Compound Formulation

Trissel's Stability of Compound Formulation

____________ is the process of rubbing, grinding, or pulverizing a substance to create a finer particle. Select one: a. Trituration b. Pulverization by intervention c. Levigation d. Blending

Trituration

Which nonprofit organization decides quality standards for prescription drugs, OTC drugs and dietary supplements? Select one: a. TJC b. ISMP c. ASHP d. USP

USP

To compound hazardous substances, technicians will need to have additional training on the handling of these substances as found in the __________. Select one: a. AVMA b. policy and procedure manual c. USP <800> d. USP <795>

USP <800>

A compounding technician must use high-grade chemicals and ingredients that have been approved by the _______________ guidelines for compounding. Select one: a. ISMP b. USP-NF c. FDA d. SDS

USP-NF

A safety surveillance program that monitors the adverse reactions or possible side effects from vaccinations is known as the _______________. Select one: a. FAERS b. MedWatch c. VAERS d. REMS

VAERS

Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid dependency that requires the prescriber to have a special DEA number that starts with a(n) _________. Select one: a. A b. B c. F d. X

X

What item must be found on a hazardous drug label that is not found on a normal drug label? Select one: a. Storage requirements b. BUD c. Yellow caution label d. Red hazardous label

Yellow caution label

To prevent thrush a patient must rinse their mouth after using ________. Select one: a. a corticosteroid inhaler b. antibiotic suspension c. any inhaler d. magic mouthwash

a corticosteroid inhaler

A prescription is submitted that has been written by Paul Smith DVM for his daughter Samantha who has been suffering from an earache the past few days. This prescription is not legal because _________. Select one: a. a prescriber can only prescribe within their profession b. a doctor cannot write a prescription for their own family c. we do not have Samantha's last name d. Samantha is not present

a prescriber can only prescribe within their profession

Reglan if used for prolonged use can cause ____________. Select one: a. increased ocular pressure b. abnormal muscle movements c. reproductive issues d. cancer

abnormal muscle movements

Reglan if used for prolonged use can cause ____________. Select one: a. increased ocular pressure b. reproductive issues c. cancer d. abnormal muscle movements

abnormal muscle movements

The ________ is the price that the pharmacy pays for a medication. Select one: a. markup amount b. retail price c. acquisition cost d. average wholesale price

acquisition cost

A muscle relaxer may be prescribed as a ________ medication with narcotics to help aid with pain relief. Select one: a. antagonist b. adjuvant c. indicative d. analgesic

adjuvant

If a patient has an injury or severe harmful response caused by a single dose or an extended use of a drug they have been known to have a(n) ____________. Select one: a. allergic reaction b. pharmacodynamic c. indication d. adverse drug reaction

adverse drug reaction

If a patient has an injury or severe harmful response caused by a single dose or an extended use of a drug they have been known to have a(n) ____________. Select one: a. pharmacodynamic b. allergic reaction c. indication d. adverse drug reaction

adverse drug reaction

A pharmacy can prepare excess amount of a compound for refills and similar prescriptions in a short period of time. This is known as ____________. Select one: a. refill compounding b. anticipatory compounding c. excess compounding d. surplus compounding

anticipatory compounding

Diphenhydramine is an example of a(n) ______________ that is used to help with symptoms related to redness and itching in an allergic reaction. Select one: a. antihistamine b. histamine 2 antagonist c. sedative d. anticholinergic

antihistamine

A Pyxis is an example of a(n) __________ that helps to reduce the number of dispensing errors in a pharmacy setting. Select one: a. procedure b. automated machine c. skilled technician d. pharmacist desk reference

automated machine

A patient has been on an antibiotic for seven days while in the hospital. A(n) _______ will require the physician to review the medication for the patient prior to continuation of the medication. Select one: a. daily order b. automatic stop order c. continuation order d. standing order

automatic stop order

Colorful labels that are attached to the pill vial and indicate information that the patient needs to know about their medication is known as ___________ labels. Select one: a. auxiliary b. prescription c. caution d. warning

auxiliary

Colorful labels that are attached to the pill vial and indicate information that the patient needs to know about their medication is known as ___________ labels. Select one: a. caution b. prescription c. auxiliary d. warning

auxiliary

A ______solution is the bag into which the additives are injected. An example would be a one-liter bag of normal saline. Select one: a. base b. acid c. PPN d. TPN

base

The pharmacist must check the calculations and measurements ________mixing. Select one: a. during b. before c. they must perform the mixing d. after

before

To help reduce the pharmacy wait time for patients the pharmacy technician should verify and update the insurance information __________ the prescription. Select one: a. before processing b. after processing c. while producing d. while checking

before processing

Psychoactive drugs in the _________ family are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, seizures, and insomnia. Select one: a. MAOIs b. benzodiazepine c. SNRIs d. serotonin receptor agonist

benzodiazepine

According to the USP <795> the date after which a compounded product should not be used is known as the _________. Select one: a. beyond use date b. use by date c. sell by date d. expiration date

beyond use date

Compounded medications have a __________ date that is a date when the stability or potency of a medication can no longer be guaranteed. Select one: a. use by b. best use date c. expiration d. beyond use date

beyond use date

The DEA requires that all pharmacies complete an inventory ___________. Select one: a. biennially b. daily c. every 6 months d. annually

biennially

In order for a generic to be able to be substituted for a name brand drug is must be considered ___________. Select one: a. pharmaceutically equivalent b. therapeutically equivalent c. generically equivalent d. bioequivalent

bioequivalent

Pharmaceutical waste must be labeled and disposed in a ________ waste container. Select one: a. red b. yellow c. blue d. black

black

Chantix works by ____________. Select one: a. replacing the nicotine b. decreasing cravings for nicotine c. blocking the stimulation from nicotine d. making cigarettes taste bad

blocking the stimulation from nicotine

Biotechnological drugs such as Enbrel require a _________warning because it suppresses the immune system leaving the patient susceptible to rare bacterial infections. Select one: a. high risk b. strict c. primary d. boxed

boxed

Biotechnological drugs such as Enbrel require a _________warning because it suppresses the immune system leaving the patient susceptible to rare bacterial infections. Select one: a. strict b. boxed c. high risk d. primary

boxed

The FDA has mandated that _______ warnings are listed for drugs that have serious and possible life-threatening risks. This way the patient can decide if the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks. Select one: a. high-risk b. adverse drug c. boxed d. contraindication

boxed

The FDA has mandated that _______ warnings are listed for drugs that have serious and possible life-threatening risks. This way the patient can decide if the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks. Select one: a. high-risk b. boxed c. adverse drug d. contraindication

boxed

These warnings are found on a box and must be followed by prescribers and physicians when dispense higher risk medications. Select one: a. boxed warnings b. Med Guide c. ADR d. Package Insert

boxed warnings

The _________ name is owned by the company that develops the drug and gets FDA approval. Select one: a. brand b. generic c. common d. chemical

brand

The _________ name is owned by the company that develops the drug and gets FDA approval. Select one: a. common b. generic c. brand d. chemical

brand

Lovenox can be used as a(n) __________ therapy to prevent blood clots while waiting on warfarin to take effect. Select one: a. last resort b. bridging c. starter d. standard

bridging

A medication with the instructions "Place between gum and inner lining of the cheek...." refers to a medication that is the dosage formulation of _________ product. Select one: a. buccal b. inhalation solution c. sublingual d. transdermal

buccal

Otic solutions _______ used in the eyes. Select one: a. are almost always b. sometimes may c. can be d. cannot be

cannot be

Prolonged use of corticosteroids could lead to ulcers, weight gain, glaucoma, or even ___________. Select one: a. cataracts b. gout c. prolonged erections d. urinary tract infections

cataracts

When unpackaging an order of vaccines what is important to check and make sure that the vaccine has not been exposed to temperatures outside of the proper storage range? Select one: a. check the color-coded tracking device b. feel the temperature of the ice packs c. verify the thermometer included in the package d. review where the package has traveled from

check the color-coded tracking device

An antihyperlipidemic medication is prescribed to a patient who is having difficulty with their _____________. Select one: a. cholesterol levels b. kidney function c. central nervous system d. thyroid

cholesterol levels

An antihyperlipidemic medication is prescribed to a patient who is having difficulty with their _____________. Select one: a. cholesterol levels b. thyroid c. central nervous system d. kidney function

cholesterol levels

A pharmacy has successfully submitted a claim to an insurance company and received payment. This process is called ________. Select one: a. net billing b. drug reimbursement c. claim capturing d. insurance payment

claim capturing

__________ is an antibiotic that is used to treat dental infections and also acne in adolescents. Select one: a. clindamycin b. ciprofloxacin c. metronidazole d. levofloxacin

clindamycin

__________ is an antibiotic that is used to treat dental infections and also acne in adolescents. Select one: a. metronidazole b. clindamycin c. ciprofloxacin d. levofloxacin

clindamycin

A hospital will often only carry limited options in a drug class to help control expenses. This is known as a(n) _________________. Select one: a. independent formulary b. closed formulary c. open formulary d. specialized formulary

closed formulary

Which of the following groups is not considered a special population for which potential dosing errors may result from a failure to check or verify information. Select one: a. college age students b. geriatric c. pregnant d. pediatric

college age students

A specially trained compounding technician prepares a modified release preparation. This type of compounding is known as __________________. Select one: a. specialty compounding b. anticipatory compounding c. complex nonsterile compounding d. moderate nonsterile compounding

complex nonsterile compounding

A report that is sent from the wholesaler to the inventory manager at the pharmacy that lists all the medications that had been ordered that were not on the contract bid is known as a(n) ___________. Select one: a. compliance report b. usage report c. inventory report d. bid report

compliance report

A _____is a PEC that has an enclosed DCA in a glove box. Select one: a. HEPA b. vertical laminar hood c. compounding aseptic isolator d. horizontal laminar hood

compounding aseptic isolator

A compounding technician will use the master formulation record chosen by the pharmacist to generate a _______________ that will show the specific information for that particular compound. Select one: a. compounding recipe b. SDS c. compounding record d. BUD

compounding record

What type of error has occurred if a drug recall has not been addressed in a timely manner? Select one: a. documentation error b. incomplete information c. incorrect assumption d. contaminated product error

contaminated product error

Emergency ___________ are checked and refilled by technicians with the most used emergency medications. Select one: a. crash carts b. boxes c. stations d. fills

crash carts

A doctor has ordered an oil in water emulsion that is not greasy and is water washable. What type of product will be dispensed? Select one: a. lotion b. ointment c. gel d. cream

cream

To process a worker's compensation claim you will need what additional information to input into the computer? Select one: a. date of the injury b. treatment code c. cause of the injury d. diagnosis code

date of the injury

A patient is getting ready to be sent home from the hospital after an extended stay. A nurse may go over a ________ order for home therapy upon leaving the hospital. Select one: a. standing order b. daily order c. discharge order d. continuation order

discharge order

What is the recommended way for patients to dispose of unused or expired medications? Select one: a. dispose of in regular trash if it is in original container b. combine with kitty litter and throw out with regular trash c. flush down the toilet d. drop off at a local take back program

drop off at a local take back program

A patient that has recently been placed on warfarin has been asked how many leafy green vegetables that they consume in a week. This is because the doctor is concerned about a possible ___________ issue. Select one: a. drug-nutrient b. drug-disease c. drug-dietary supplement d. drug-laboratory

drug-nutrient

Which of these medications is not a look alike or sound alike medication group? Select one: a. bupropion vs. buspirone b. Xanax vs Zantac c. duloxetine vs Cymbalta d. guanfacine vs guaifenesin

duloxetine vs Cymbalta

When a nurse administers a medication to a patient in the hospital, they will scan a bar code on the medication and on the patient's wrist before administering the first dose. This will reconcile the medication through a(n) Select one: a. eMAR b. medication order c. administration order d. filling order

eMAR

A patient comes in and requests a refill on their heart medication which is considered a treatment for a chronic condition. When the profile is reviewed there are no additional refills available. What type of fill might a pharmacist complete to help this patient until their prescriber can call in a new prescription? Select one: a. emergency fill b. pharmacist's fill c. partial fill d. needs-based fill

emergency fill

ISMP recommends instead of using q.d. as an abbreviation in the pharmacy that you use ______ instead to help prevent errors. Select one: a. quality drug b. every day c. quantity per day d. q.i.d

every day

A patient's allergy medication should be updated __________. Select one: a. once a year b. when a patient tells you that there is a change c. when new insurance is inputted to the computer d. every time a new prescription is presented

every time a new prescription is presented

A patient's profile should be updated ________________. Select one: a. once a year b. only when the patient notifies the pharmacy of a change in information c. every 6 months d. every time the patient presents a prescription

every time the patient presents a prescription

Which of the following person codes is matched correctly? Select one: a. third child - 02 b. cardholder - 02 c. spouse - 00 d. first child - 03

first child - 03

A technician is placing an order for a medication and wants to choose a product that is made by the same manufacturer. What part of the NDC number would be the same on the new bottle? Select one: a. second set of numbers b. first set of numbers c. third set of numbers d. the NDC number would not provide this information

first set of numbers

The drug class ____________should have a medication guide that includes a warning that these medications can cause ruptured tendons or severe tendonitis. Select one: a. macrolides b. cephalosporins c. fluoroquinolones d. tetracyclines

fluoroquinolones

Which item should be put on last when a technician is putting on their PPE Select one: a. shoe covers b. face mask c. gloves d. gown

gloves

The most accurate of the volumetric equipment is a(n) ________. Select one: a. beaker b. graduated cylinder c. pipette d. flask

graduated cylinder

A drug nutrient interaction that should be mentioned to patients in counseling about statin drugs is ____________ because it can cause a decreased metabolism of the medication causing an increase chance of side effects. Select one: a. grapefruit juice b. alcohol c. cranberry juice d. orange juice

grapefruit juice

A drug nutrient interaction that should be mentioned to patients in counseling about statin drugs is ____________ because it can cause a decreased metabolism of the medication causing an increase chance of side effects. Select one: a. orange juice b. alcohol c. grapefruit juice d. cranberry juice

grapefruit juice

A patient comes into your pharmacy and states that they believe that the body will heal itself if the immune system is only stimulated using a very dilute version of the pathogen. What type of remedy is this patient referring to in this situation? Select one: a. alternative b. integrative c. dietary d. homeopathic

homeopathic

A patient comes into your pharmacy and states that they believe that the body will heal itself if the immune system is only stimulated using a very dilute version of the pathogen. What type of remedy is this patient referring to in this situation? Select one: a. dietary b. alternative c. homeopathic d. integrative

homeopathic

A patient comes into your pharmacy and states that they believe that the body will heal itself if the immune system is only stimulated using a very dilute version of the pathogen. What type of remedy is this patient referring to in this situation? Select one: a. integrative b. alternative c. homeopathic d. dietary

homeopathic

A technician is pulling medication from the shelf from memory and does not notice that the medications on the shelf have been relocated. The root cause of this error is_____________. Select one: a. manufacturing b. technical c. human d. organizational

human

Bulging eyes is a possibly symptom of ____________. Select one: a. gout b. hypothyroidism c. hyperthyroidism d. high blood pressure

hyperthyroidism

Bulging eyes is a possibly symptom of ____________. Select one: a. hyperthyroidism b. gout c. hypothyroidism d. high blood pressure

hyperthyroidism

A patient who has a sulfonamide allergy should probably avoid __________ because they can have a reaction to it. Select one: a. prednisone b. Mobic c. ibuprofen d. Celebrex

ibuprofen

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is a team process that has the final goal of __________. Select one: a. implement a plan, and measure its effectiveness b. conducting a team analysis c. discussing alternative and make decisions d. clarify the source and extent of the problem

implement a plan, and measure its effectiveness

How can nonhazardous pharmaceutical waste be disposed of in the pharmacy? Select one: a. it must be returned using a return distributor b. in regular trash that will be transported to the dumpster after being double bagged c. in a red trash can designated for hazardous waste d. in a designated bin or regular trash if it will be incinerated

in a designated bin or regular trash if it will be incinerated

Zostavax is required to be stored _____________. Select one: a. In the refrigerator b. in the freezer c. at room temperature d. in a dark location that does not have moisture

in the freezer

Zostavax is required to be stored _____________. Select one: a. in the freezer b. in a dark location that does not have moisture c. In the refrigerator d. at room temperature

in the freezer

It is important for a pharmacy to have a separate designated compounding area that is removed from excessive traffic and airflow to prevent ___________. Select one: a. interruptions from customers b. inaccuracy of the scales c. spillage due to crowding d. poor lighting

inaccuracy of the scales

It is a busy day at the pharmacy and the technician is running behind at Drop off. She is having troubles reading a doctor's handwriting and does not call to verify the prescription. The wrong drug was selected. What error has happened? Select one: a. selection error b. distraction error c. incorrect assumption d. habit/error

incorrect assumption

To be able to participate in human trials participants must be given an ____________ stating the purpose and risks of a study in easily understandable terms. Select one: a. release from harm document b. informed consent form c. IRB d. IND

informed consent form

A patient that is using both chemotherapy and acupuncture is said to be practicing ____________ medicine. Select one: a. alternative b. nontraditional c. integrative d. progressive

integrative

A patient that is using both chemotherapy and acupuncture is said to be practicing ____________ medicine. Select one: a. integrative b. progressive c. alternative d. nontraditional

integrative

A patient who is taking warfarin must routinely take a blood test known as __________ to measure how well the blood clots. Select one: a. international normalized ratio b. platelet count c. IGG testing d. normal prothrombin time

international normalized ratio

A patient who is taking warfarin must routinely take a blood test known as __________ to measure how well the blood clots. Select one: a. international normalized ratio b. platelet count c. normal prothrombin time d. IGG testing

international normalized ratio

A drug accountability record must be maintained for the receiving and dispensing of what type of drugs? Select one: a. investigational b. birth control medications c. OTC d. controlled

investigational

The __________ must be filed after in-depth animal studies before a brand name drug can be tested in human trials. Select one: a. abbreviated new drug application b. new drug application c. investigational new drug application d. informed consent form

investigational new drug application

The __________ must be filed after in-depth animal studies before a brand name drug can be tested in human trials. Select one: a. investigational new drug application b. abbreviated new drug application c. new drug application d. informed consent form

investigational new drug application

If prescriptions written for CIII and CIV cannot be filed separate from other prescriptions what must be placed in the lower right corner? Select one: a. the schedule of the medication b. the name of the medication c. the word control written in red d. large red C of at least 1-inch height

large red C of at least 1-inch height

___________ is the amount of time necessary to special order or compound a drug for a patient. Select one: a. production time b. PAR c. lead time d. reorder time

lead time

A patient that is being treated with an ___________ has come into the pharmacy today to speak to the pharmacist because they have a dry cough that they cannot get rid of no matter what they try to do. The pharmacist tells them that this is a common side effect of ace inhibitors. Select one: a. atenolol b. lisinopril c. verapamil d. losartan

lisinopril

A patient that is being treated with an ___________ has come into the pharmacy today to speak to the pharmacist because they have a dry cough that they cannot get rid of no matter what they try to do. The pharmacist tells them that this is a common side effect of ace inhibitors. Select one: a. lisinopril b. verapamil c. atenolol d. losartan

lisinopril

A specific prescription and/or extemporaneous compounding ____________number must be assigned to each compounding record, so the compound can always be traced. Select one: a. lot b. batch c. expiration date d. date of preparation

lot

The _________ allows the product to be traced if there needs to be a product recall because of a contamination to a particular batch. Select one: a. lot number b. NDC c. BIN d. tracker number

lot number

When looking at a nonsterile compounding label which item will NOT be included? Select one: a. directions for use b. patient's name c. lot numbers for products used d. BUD

lot numbers for products used

When looking at a nonsterile compounding label which item will NOT be included? Select one: a. patient's name b. lot numbers for products used c. directions for use d. BUD

lot numbers for products used

When looking at a National Drug Code the first set of numbers identifies the _________. Select one: a. manufacturer b. package size c. product code d. package type

manufacturer

Two different drugs have remarkably similar name and packaging and a filling error is made due to this. What type of root cause would this be considered? Select one: a. technical b. manufacturing c. human d. organizational

manufacturing

A pharmacist will select a(n) ___________ which will be used like a compounding recipe for the technician when preparing a compound. Select one: a. master formulation record b. compounding label c. compounding record d. log sheet

master formulation record

In the absence of stability data, USP <795> has established maximum BUD recommendations for nonsterile compounded drug preparations. This is _____________. Select one: a. 6 months b. not later than 14 days c. may never be later than the expiration date on the label of any component d. not later than 30 days

may never be later than the expiration date on the label of any component

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm is known as a(n) ________________. Select one: a. medication error b. sentinel event c. medication failure event d. adverse drug reaction

medication error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm is known as a(n) ________________. Select one: a. medication failure event b. adverse drug reaction c. medication error d. sentinel event

medication error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm is known as a(n) ________________. Select one: a. medication failure event b. medication error c. sentinel event d. adverse drug reaction

medication error

A patient has called in to request a refill on their medication but does not have the prescription number. What part of the patient profile would the technician use to refill the medication? Select one: a. allergy information b. insurance information c. drug utilization review d. medication history

medication history

A person with opioid dependency may be prescribed _________ to help with detoxification due to opioid dependency. Select one: a. methadone b. morphine c. tramadol d. hydromorphone

methadone

A person with opioid dependency may be prescribed _________ to help with detoxification due to opioid dependency. Select one: a. tramadol b. hydromorphone c. morphine d. methadone

methadone

An immediate release form of a beta blocker has been prescribed to your patient. When you look at the prescription you see that ___________ is listed. You contact the pharmacist because you know this is an extended release medication and cannot be interchanged due to the differences in salt. Select one: a. metoprolol tartrate b. Procardia XL c. metoprolol succinate d. Bystolic

metoprolol succinate

A patient that has been taking ___________ is having severe nausea and vomiting after drinking a glass of wine last night. Which of the following antibiotics is most likely to blame? Select one: a. clindamycin b. ciprofloxacin c. levofloxacin d. metronidazole

metronidazole

A patient that has been taking ___________ is having severe nausea and vomiting after drinking a glass of wine last night. Which of the following antibiotics is most likely to blame? Select one: a. metronidazole b. ciprofloxacin c. levofloxacin d. clindamycin

metronidazole

A reference guide that is included with each drug product is called a(n) ________________. Select one: a. medication guide b. monograph c. information packet d. black box warning

monograph

Which item would you find on a compounding record? Select one: a. patient's name b. names and quantities of all components c. directions for use d. name of preparation

names and quantities of all components

A __________ is specific situations in which a drug should not be used because it will be harmful to the patient. Select one: a. contraindication b. indication c. narrow therapeutic index d. pharmacognosy

narrow therapeutic index

A __________ is specific situations in which a drug should not be used because it will be harmful to the patient. Select one: a. pharmacognosy b. contraindication c. narrow therapeutic index d. indication

narrow therapeutic index

Digoxin is found on the FDA's ___________for drugs in which a small difference in dose can lead to adverse drug reactions. Select one: a. controlled list b. high risk medication list c. narrow therapeutic index d. do not use list

narrow therapeutic index

Digoxin is found on the FDA's ___________for drugs in which a small difference in dose can lead to adverse drug reactions. Select one: a. do not use list b. controlled list c. narrow therapeutic index d. high risk medication list

narrow therapeutic index

When ordering ___________ a technician must take into consideration out of stock items, partial fills, and stock replenishment. Select one: a. special order b. annual inventory c. next day inventory d. just in time ordering

next day inventory

For water based oral formulations the BUD is _______________ when stored at controlled cold temperatures. Select one: a. not later than the earliest expiration date b. not later than 6 months c. not later than 14 days d. not later than 30 days

not later than 14 days

A product that is a semisolid formulation would have a BUD of ___________. Select one: a. the same date as the product that has the earliest expiration date b. one year from the date of preparation c. 6 months from the date of preparation d. not more than 30 days

not more than 30 days

If a patient reports to you that they have an ADR what should you do as a technician? Select one: a. discuss with the patient what their symptoms were b. notify the pharmacist so they can counsel the patient c. tell the patient to contact their doctor d. place an alert in the allergy section of the patient's profile

notify the pharmacist so they can counsel the patient

In a closed formulary ____________ could be possibly substituted for esomeprazole. Select one: a. lasix b. metformin c. Tums d. omeprazole

omeprazole

A nurse forgets to administer a medication to a patient at a prescribed time. Select one: a. distraction error b. documentation error c. omission error d. rushed error

omission error

When looking at a patient's insurance card a(n) ___________ is a unique 9-digit number that designates the insurance holder. Select one: a. patient identification number b. BIN c. PCN d. person code

patient identification number

What information will you find on both a prescription and a medication order? Select one: a. patient's name b. rationale for medication c. patient's room number d. date and hour written

patient's name

Counting trays must be cleaned with alcohol or soap and water after dispensing __________ or sulfa drugs to due to possible cross-contaminating of drugs known to cause allergic reactions. Select one: a. amlodipine b. sucralfate c. Cymbalta d. penicillin

penicillin

In a hospital pharmacy a pharmacist has just finished dispensing a CII product and is now completing paperwork showing what was dispensed. This provides an accurate count of what is supposed to be in the inventory at any given time and is known as the _______________. Select one: a. DEA 222 log b. controlled drug log c. perpetual Inventory log d. CSOS

perpetual Inventory log

In a hospital pharmacy a pharmacist has just finished dispensing a CII product and is now completing paperwork showing what was dispensed. This provides an accurate count of what is supposed to be in the inventory at any given time and is known as the _______________. Select one: a. perpetual Inventory log b. DEA 222 log c. CSOS d. controlled drug log

perpetual Inventory log

A barcode POS system that removes an item automatically from inventory provides a(n) ___________ showing a real time inventory count. Select one: a. POS inventory b. perpetual inventory c. bar coded inventory d. biannual inventory

perpetual inventory

If a generic drug does not exist for a brand name medication a ____________ might be dispensed instead because it contains the same active therapeutic ingredients. Select one: a. pharmaceutical alternative drug products b. bioequivalent c. therapeutically equivalent d. pharmaceutically equivalent

pharmaceutical alternative drug products

When a patient is picking up their prescription counseling by the ___________ must be offered and a signature captured saying that is was offered to the patient. Select one: a. prescriber b. pharmacist c. pharmacy technician d. patient

pharmacist

Which position in the pharmacy is responsible for overriding a drug utilization review? Select one: a. patient b. technician c. prescribing physician d. pharmacist

pharmacist

Which position in the pharmacy is responsible for overriding a drug utilization review? Select one: a. prescribing physician b. pharmacist c. patient d. technician

pharmacist

Who is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and dispensing of prescriptions from the pharmacy? Select one: a. all pharmacy employees b. technician c. both the pharmacist and technician d. pharmacist

pharmacist

A technician by law is required to offer ____________ when a prescription is dispensed. Select one: a. pharmacist counseling b. correct change c. syringes with any liquid medications for children d. great customer service

pharmacist counseling

A medication that is found as a natural source of drug or herb is known as __________. Select one: a. pharmacognosy b. pharmacokinetics c. therapeutics d. pharmacodynamics

pharmacodynamics

A medication that is found as a natural source of drug or herb is known as __________. Select one: a. pharmacokinetics b. pharmacognosy c. therapeutics d. pharmacodynamics

pharmacodynamics

A medication that is found as a natural source of drug or herb is known as __________. Select one: a. pharmacokinetics b. therapeutics c. pharmacognosy d. pharmacodynamics

pharmacodynamics

A medication that is found as a natural source of drug or herb is known as __________. Select one: a. therapeutics b. pharmacodynamics c. pharmacokinetics d. pharmacognosy

pharmacodynamics

To be ________, a generic drug must be both pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug. Select one: a. pharmacognosy b. contraindicated c. bioequivalent d. biosimilar

pharmacognosy

To be ________, a generic drug must be both pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug. Select one: a. pharmacognosy b. contraindicated c. biosimilar d. bioequivalent

pharmacognosy

The movement of drugs within the body; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of the drug from the body is known as ____________. Select one: a. pharmacokinetics b. therapeutics c. pharmacognosy d. pharmacodynamics

pharmacokinetics

When a technician receives an order a process known as ____________ allows the technician to update the stock to reflect any changes received in the shipment. Select one: a. perpetual inventory b. receiving c. counting d. posting

posting

If calcium gluconate and potassium phosphate are added in the wrong order or too high of a volume in a TPN a _________ may form from nonsoluble particles. Select one: a. solute b. precipitate c. cloud d. reaction

precipitate

When a prior authorization is needed who is responsible for providing justification of using a more expensive medication? Select one: a. technician b. pharmacist c. prescribing physician d. patient

prescribing physician

The second section of the NDC represents the _______________. Select one: a. package code b. product code c. expiration code d. labeler code

product code

When looking at a stock bottle the following NDC is noted on the bottle 63323-280-02. What does the section middle section of numbers (280) tell you? Select one: a. product code b. package size c. package type d. manufacturer

product code

Tetracyclines should have an auxiliary label attached that says avoid ___________. Select one: a. cranberry juice b. prolonged sun exposure c. grape fruit juice d. alcohol

prolonged sun exposure

Tetracyclines should have an auxiliary label attached that says avoid ___________. Select one: a. grape fruit juice b. prolonged sun exposure c. alcohol d. cranberry juice

prolonged sun exposure

A patient may receive a _________ suppository if they are having vomiting from a viral illness. Select one: a. famotidine b. promethazine c. Zofran d. pantoprazole

promethazine

A patient may receive a _________ suppository if they are having vomiting from a viral illness. Select one: a. famotidine b. promethazine c. pantoprazole d. Zofran

promethazine

An abbreviation of _____ might be used on a prescription that has a medication amount that varies day to day, for example prednisone. This will require the pharmacy technician to calculate the final amount needed to fill the prescription. Select one: a. q12h b. p.c c. q.s. d. prn

q.s.

When a medication is to be given at bedtime the abbreviation ______ should be used. Select one: a. hr b. q.s. c. b.t. d. h.s.

q.s.

Rx stands for the Latin word __________________. Select one: a. compound b. medication c. recipe d. prescription

recipe

A patient's at home medications may be _________ into unit doses that are bar coded and placed on daily dose carts. Select one: a. scheduled b. repackaged c. counted d. opened

repackaged

What document needs to be filled out electronically or by hand after a drug is packaged in unit doses? Select one: a. compounding log b. repackaging control log c. reformulation log d. unit dose log

repackaging control log

When a patient does not complete their entire course of antibiotics they are creating a possibility of future drug ___________. Select one: a. resistance b. intolerance c. sensitivity d. instability

resistance

You receive a prescription from on optometrist for a medication to be placed in OD. Where should the patient place the medication? Select one: a. an optometrist cannot write for medications to be used in the eyes b. right eye c. both eyes d. left eye

right eye

Which of the following is not one of the rights of medication safety Select one: a. right drug b. right room c. right documentation d. right patient

right room

Which of the following would be found on a medication order that is not found on a prescription Select one: a. rationale for use b. NPI c. room number d. birth date

room number

ROA is an abbreviation in the pharmacy setting for _________ Select one: a. risk of association b. route of assessment c. route of administration d. risk of assessment

route of administration

Before a medication may be stocked in the automatic dispensing machine, what should be done to ensure the correct drug is being loaded? Select one: a. scan barcode. b. match the lot number and expiration date. c. read the label twice. d. match the tablet markings.

scan barcode.

A state Medicaid program may require a paper prescription to have a ________ to help prevent counterfeiting of the prescription. Select one: a. control number b. lot number c. security mark d. social security number

security mark

When preparing look-alike sound-alike medications to help prevent errors a pharmacy should _______. Select one: a. allow frequent breaks b. make sure that all technicians are certified c. have a well-lit area d. separate stock containers in inventory so they are not stored next to each other

separate stock containers in inventory so they are not stored next to each other

Investigational drugs must be stored __________in the pharmacy. Select one: a. in the safe with the controlled substances b. separately from the regular drug inventory c. behind the counter with the regular drug inventory d. in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy with other high-risk medications

separately from the regular drug inventory

Investigational drugs must be stored __________in the pharmacy. Select one: a. separately from the regular drug inventory b. in the safe with the controlled substances c. in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy with other high-risk medications d. behind the counter with the regular drug inventory

separately from the regular drug inventory

A zone of turbulence is created by objects inside the hood. This allows a process known as _______ if the technicians hands get closer to the air vent than the CSP. Select one: a. manipulating b. shadowing c. filling d. scooping

shadowing

The compounding method of using a fine wire mesh sieve to mix powders is known as __________. Select one: a. filtering b. sifting c. levigation d. pulverization

sifting

When a compounding technician adds one or more ingredients as directed by the manufacturer they are performing _______________________. Select one: a. complex nonsterile compounding b. simple nonsterile compounding c. manufacturing compounding d. moderate nonsterile compounding

simple nonsterile compounding

When looking for a larger needle size the technician would use the needle with the ________ Select one: a. easiest number to read b. same number as the syringe c. smaller number d. larger number

smaller number

In a solution the part that contains the active ingredient is the ______________. Select one: a. solvent b. solute c. liquid vehicle d. aqueous

solute

An example of a potassium sparring diuretic is _____________. Select one: a. torsemide b. bumetanide c. spironolactone d. Lasix

spironolactone

Methylphenidate treats ADHD by ____________ the central nervous system to help support the brain in focusing. Select one: a. paralyzing b. correcting c. stimulating d. depressing

stimulating

Where should Hazardous Drugs be stored? Select one: a. stored in a negative pressure room b. stored in the refrigerator in a separate area from the other medications c. can be stored on shelves with regular medications d. stored away from patients, visitors, and employee break areas

stored away from patients, visitors, and employee break areas

The _________ is the part of a prescription that gives instructions to the pharmacist on dispensing the medication. Select one: a. additional instructions b. inscription c. signa d. subscription

subscription

A female patient has been suffering from migraines. The prescription that she brought into the pharmacy today is for a serotonin receptor agonist known as __________. Select one: a. gabapentin b. phenytoin c. sumatriptan d. carbamazepine

sumatriptan

Chemotherapy dispensing pins and closed system transfer devices are examples of ___________. Select one: a. supplemental engineering controls b. primary engineering control c. secondary engineering controls d. radiopharmaceuticals

supplemental engineering controls

Which of the following dosage forms is prepared using a compression mold? Select one: a. suspensions b. gels c. suppositories d. lotions

suppositories

An epidural pain medication must always be exact with no overfill. The base solution and the medication must be drawn into a new _________. Select one: a. syringe b. order c. vial d. bag

syringe

A solid dosage form made from dry powdered ingredients being pressed together is a(n) __________. Select one: a. suppository b. troche c. tablet d. capsule

tablet

____________ is a medication that is used to treat prostate issues by blocking alpha receptors in the prostate improving the outflow of urine. Select one: a. tamsulosin b. finasteride c. sildenafil d. tadalafil

tamsulosin

____________ is a medication that is used to treat prostate issues by blocking alpha receptors in the prostate improving the outflow of urine. Select one: a. tamsulosin b. tadalafil c. finasteride d. sildenafil

tamsulosin

A _________ system is used when an advanced pharmacy technician checks the work of a less experienced technician before the pharmacist verifies the medication. Select one: a. tech-check-tech b. technician pre-check c. pre-verification d. second step verification

tech-check-tech

When retrieving a prescription from the automatic dispensing machine you realize that there are two different medications in one bottle. Upon inspection it was found that the machine had experienced a computer glitch and mixed two patient's medications together. The root cause of this error is ____________. Select one: a. organizational b. technical c. human d. organizational

technical

A drug that is identified as causing a disruption in embryo or fetus development is a hazardous drug that is recognized as having __________________. Select one: a. reproductive toxicity b. genotoxicity c. carcinogenicity d. teratogenicity

teratogenicity

A drug that is identified as causing a disruption in embryo or fetus development is a hazardous drug that is recognized as having __________________. Select one: a. reproductive toxicity b. teratogenicity c. carcinogenicity d. genotoxicity

teratogenicity

A recall has been issued for you current stock bottle of Metformin. The recall is listed as a level III. What does this level recall mean? Select one: a. there is a moderate probability that the product can cause an adverse health event b. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause an adverse event c. the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication d. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause death

the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication

A recall has been issued for you current stock bottle of Metformin. The recall is listed as a level III. What does this level recall mean? Select one: a. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause an adverse event b. the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication c. there is a moderate probability that the product can cause an adverse health event d. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause death

the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication

A recall has been issued for you current stock bottle of Metformin. The recall is listed as a level III. What does this level recall mean? Select one: a. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause death b. there is a reasonable probability that the medication may cause an adverse event c. there is a moderate probability that the product can cause an adverse health event d. the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication

the product will probably not cause an adverse health event but there is a quality issue with the medication

When using a Class III prescription balance, you should place the weights on _______ pan. Select one: a. the right b. the bottom c. the left d. either

the right

A ______________ drug will provide the same medical benefit at the same dosage with the same degree of safety if taken the same way. Select one: a. bioequivalent b. therapeutically equivalent c. pharmaceutically equivalent d. brand equivalent

therapeutically equivalent

Why are REMS strategies put in place? Select one: a. to decrease the cost of the medication b. to ensure pharmacists are counseling patients c. to ensure that the benefits of a high-risk drug outweigh the risks d. to put undue hardship on pharmacy staff and doctors

to ensure that the benefits of a high-risk drug outweigh the risks

A pharmacist from the patient's new pharmacy calls the old pharmacy to obtain a prescription that has been previously filled at their pharmacy. The former pharmacist will __________ and close the prescription. Select one: a. call the prescriber b. transfer in c. refuse to transfer the remaining refills d. transfer out

transfer out

Finasteride should not be used when trying to conceive because it can be _____________ and may harm the fetus. Select one: a. transmitted through the semen b. transmitted through the breast milk c. transmitted topically d. transmitted through the placenta

transmitted through the semen

A technician has been asked to make a compound for a buccal administration. Which compound will the technician make? Select one: a. suppository b. lotion c. troche d. cream

troche

A(n) _________ compares the total annual cost of acquisition to the value of the current inventory. Select one: a. current inventory value b. perpetual inventory c. turnover ratio d. turnover rate

turnover ratio

Medicated shampoo is an example of _____________ item that is dispensed in the original packaging. Select one: a. unit of use b. single use c. discounted d. personal use

unit of use

Gout is an arthritis caused by buildup of ________ acid in the blood. Select one: a. ascorbic b. uric c. amino d. lactic

uric

What safety measure enforced by the Consumer Protection Agency has decreased the number of accidental ingestions of medications by children? Select one: a. requirement of MedGuides for high-risk drugs b. use of child-resistant packaging c. establishment of a Poison Prevention Center d. reporting of adverse drug reactions

use of child-resistant packaging

A client comes in with Medicare insurance and the pharmacy bills for a brand-name drug but dispenses generic. This is an example of Medicare _________. Select one: a. abuse b. waste c. fraud d. theft

waste

A doctor has ordered an additional order of medication for his patient even though the patient has enough to complete his entire treatment plan. This could be an example of Medicare ______________. Select one: a. fraud b. waste c. theft d. abuse

waste

Which of the following questions is a technician allowed to answer for a patient? Select one: a. what a tablet looks like b. if they think a bump is a spider bite c. therapeutic substitution d. missed dosages

what a tablet looks like

A patient was prescribed Ondansetron oral disintegrating tablets but was dispensed oral swallowing tablets. What type of error was this? Select one: a. wrong documentation error b. wrong formulation error c. wrong dosage error d. wrong label error

wrong formulation error

Upon final review of a prescription the pharmacist finds that the technician has entered the prescription data into the wrong patient profile. This type of medication error is what type of dispensing error? Select one: a. adverse drug error b. wrong drug error c. wrong label/mislabeling error d. wrong amount/dosage error

wrong label/mislabeling error

A medication order is presented to change IV fluids to 0.45 NS from NS at a rate of 125mL/ hour. Which bag of intravenous fluids would be sent to the patient's floor? Select one: a. 10% dextrose b. lactated ringers c. ½ normal saline d. normal saline

½ normal saline

Disposal containers for hazardous drug waste must be clearly labeled with what warning? Select one: a. "caution drug waste" b. "hazardous drug waste only" c. "infectious materials only" d. "employee use only"

"hazardous drug waste only"

Which of the following choices demonstrates using a leading zero to help with patient safety? Select one: a. 2.00 b. 2.0 c. 0.2 d. 20

0.2

A patient has an order for levothyroxine 112 mcg daily. How many milligrams will the patient take in a week? Select one: a. 0.784 mg b. 784,000 mg c. 112,000 mg d. 0.112 mg

0.784 mg

A compound was made on 1/18/2022. It was produced using the following products. What would be the BUD for the final product?Drug A powder Expiration date: 04/15/2022Drug B powder Expiration date: 07/30/2022Petrolatum Expiration date: 05/16/2022 Select one: a. 07/30/2022 b. 6 months from the date of preparation c. 04/15/2022 d. 05/16/2022

04/15/2022

A medication order is to be administered during the following standard times: 7:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 6:30 pm. Convert to military time. Select one: a. 1930, 2330, 1830 b. 1930, 1330, 0630 c. 0730, 0130, 0630 d. 0730, 1330, 1830

0730, 1330, 1830

The herbal product ginkgo should be discontinued ______ prior to surgery. Select one: a. 3 days b. 2 weeks c. 1 week d. 3 days

1 week

A powder is measured out for a final weight of 1.5 kg. How many mg would this weight be equal to if the technician was to perform a conversion? Select one: a. 1,500,000 mg b. 0.0015g c. 0.00015mg d. 1500 g

1,500,000 mg

A ________ solution should be used to clean up blood spills. Select one: a. biohazard cleaning solution b. warm water and soap c. 1-part bleach to 10 parts water d. pure bleach solution

1-part bleach to 10 parts water

A prescriber orders Amoxicillin 500mg PO q 12H for 10 days. On hand the pharmacy has 400mg/5mL. What is the prescribed dosage in teaspoons? Select one: a. 2.5 teaspoons b. 1.25 teaspoons c. 25 teaspoons d. 1.25 milliliters

1.25 teaspoons

A pharmacy has determined that it needs a safety stock of 200 tablets. The lead time for this medication is 4 days with an average daily usage of 100 tablets. The bottles are available in 60 count. What would be the reorder point for this medication? Select one: a. 2 b. 10 c. 5 d. 1

10

A technician is asked to calculate how many milligrams of NaCL is in a liter bag of Normal Saline. Select one: a. 100 mg b. .001 mg c. 100,000 mg d. 1000 mg

100,000 mg

A CV prescription has been received at your pharmacy. How many refills is the maximum allowed on this type of controlled substance? Select one: a. 11 refills up to 1 year from prescribing date b. no refills c. 6 refills d. 5 refills

11 refills up to 1 year from prescribing date

How many grams of active drug are in 45 mL of a 1:4 w/v solution? Select one: a. 11.25g b. 56g c. 15g d. 23g

11.25g

A pharmacy has a monthly acquisition cost of $100,000.00. They currently have $92,000.00 worth of inventory in stock. What is the inventory turnover rate? Select one: a. 4 b. 12 c. 6 d. 10

12

A prescription bottle will hold 480mL of medication. If a patient is to take 10mL by mouth four times daily how long will this bottle of medication last? Select one: a. 10 days b. 30 days c. 20 days d. 12 days

12 days

How many fluid ounces are there in 360 mL? Select one: a. 12 fl oz. b. 36 fl oz. c. 8 fl oz. d. 16 fl oz.

12 fl oz.

How many fluid ounces are there in 360 mL? Select one: a. 36 fl oz. b. 12 fl oz. c. 16 fl oz. d. 8 fl oz.

12 fl oz.

You have 60 mL of a 40% solution. How many milliliters of 20% solution can be made if you add sterile water? Select one: a. 24 mL b. 120 mL c. 60 mL d. 20 mL

120 mL

CV cough medicines are stored behind the pharmacy counter and can only be purchased by those of 18 years of age or older with proof of identity. How many mls of medication can a patient purchase of this type of medication in a 48-hour period? Select one: a. 90mL b. 120mL c. 180 mL d. 60 mL

120mL

If a solution has a final volume of 200 mL and an initial volume of 75 mL how many milliliters of sterile water was added to the original volume? Select one: a. 125 mL b. 1500 mL c. 2.6 mL d. No water was added

125 mL

A 0.26 mL dose of medication is to be given. The pharmacy stock solution contains 7 mg/12 mL. How many micrograms are in the dose? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Select one: a. 152 mcg b. 3.12 mg c. 0.15 mg d. 1 mg

152 mcg

What is the markup rate if a prescription cost the pharmacy $110.59 and the selling price is $129.59? Select one: a. 15% b. 16% c. 14% d. 17%

17%

In order to purchase over the counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan a person must be at least _____ years old. Select one: a. 16 b. 18 c. 21 d. 12

18

In order to purchase over the counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan a person must be at least _____ years old. Select one: a. 21 b. 16 c. 12 d. 18

18

How many milligrams of drug are in 90mL of a 2% w/v solution? Select one: a. 4.8 mL b. 1800mg c. 4800mg d. 1.8 g

1800mg

A technician must prepare 250mL of 12.5% dextrose solution from D10W and D5W. How much of each is required? Select one: a. 187.5 mL of 10% and 62.5 mL of 5% b. 187.5 mL of 10% and 62.5 mL of 12.5% c. 187.25 mL of 12.5% and 62.5 mL of 5% d. 187.5 mL of 5% and 62.5mL of 10%

187.5 mL of 10% and 62.5 mL of 5%

A 1:250 w/v solution has ____of active ingredient and _______ of a total product. Select one: a. 0.001g; 250 mL b. 1mg; 250 ml c. 1g; 250 mL d. 1000mg; 250 mL

1g; 250 mL

How many grams of active ingredient are in 1L of 1:500mL w/v solution? Select one: a. 2 g b. 500 g c. 500 mL d. 2 mL

2 g

Thyroid medications should be taken on an empty stomach and not within _____ of dairy products. Select one: a. 4 hours b. 0.5 hours c. 2 hours d. Twenty minutes

2 hours

Federal Law requires Scheduled II prescriptions to be kept for a minimum of _________. Select one: a. 10 years b. 7 years c. 5 years d. 2 years

2 years

Federal Law requires Scheduled II prescriptions to be kept for a minimum of _________. Select one: a. 2 years b. 7 years c. 5 years d. 10 years

2 years

If a patient purchases medication containing ephedrine they must sign a logbook that will be kept for a minimum of ____ years to allow for FDA and DEA tracking. Select one: a. 2 years b. 5 years c. 10 years d. 7 years

2 years

If a patient purchases medication containing ephedrine they must sign a logbook that will be kept for a minimum of ____ years to allow for FDA and DEA tracking. Select one: a. 7 years b. 10 years c. 5 years d. 2 years

2 years

If a patient purchases medication containing ephedrine they must sign a logbook that will be kept for a minimum of ____ years to allow for FDA and DEA tracking. Select one: a. 7 years b. 5 years c. 2 years d. 10 years

2 years

A prescriber orders Augmentin® 457mg/5mL. They have asked for the patient to receive 5 mL of medication daily. If the medication is prescribed to be given twice daily how many milliliters would be given in each dose? Select one: a. 2.5 mL b. 10 mL c. 5 mL d. 3 mL

2.5 mL

A prescription for insulin is received. If a 10 mL vial of U-100 insulin is dispensed and the patient has been instructed to take 15 units pc how many days supply will this vial provide? Select one: a. 28 days b. 22 days c. 30 days d. 66 days

22 days

After receiving a CII order a pharmacist should fill out the delivery receipt section of the DEA form _____. Select one: a. 41 b. 104 c. 222 d. 106

222

A patient is seen in the doctor's office and weighed 245lbs. If the medication that is prescribed to be given at 2mg/kg/day how many mg will the patient receive in one day? Select one: a. 222.7 mg b. 269.5 mg c. 1078 mg d. 22.7 g

222.7 mg

The pharmacy receives a prescription for a patient to take Humalog ® U-100 insulin after meals. The prescription states the following: Humalog ® insulin. Take 15 units pc. A quantity of 1 (10mL) vial is to be dispensed. How long will this vial last? Select one: a. 23 days b. 60 days c. 28 days d. 30 days

23 days

The technician has been asked to make a dilution. If the final volume is 500 mL and the initial volume is 250 mL how many mL will the technician add in diluent to make this suspension? Select one: a. 500 mL b. 200 mL c. 250 mL d. 2 mL

250 mL

Nitroglycerin is prescribed to be taken every five minutes for up to _______ doses. If the chest pain continues the patient must then go to the emergency room as soon as possible. Select one: a. 2 b. 3 c. 7 d. 5

3

A mother is to give her child a 3/4 teaspoon dose. How many milliliters should the mother give the child? Select one: a. 3.65 mL b. 5 mL c. 4.7 mL d. 3.75 mL

3.75 mL

The pharmacy receives a prescription for Metformin 1000mg PO BID. The quantity to be dispensed is 60 tablets. What would be the day supply on this prescription? Select one: a. 2 b. 10 c. 60 d. 30

30

A ciprofloxacin suspension in syrup is prepared on July 18, 2021. It is prepared using the following products. What would be the BUD?Ciprofloxacin Expiration date: September 17 2021Syrup Expiration date: November 19 2021 Select one: a. 1 year b. the date of the earliest expiration date c. 30 days d. 6 months

30 days

A ciprofloxacin suspension in syrup is prepared on July 18, 2021. It is prepared using the following products. What would be the BUD?Ciprofloxacin Expiration date: September 17 2021Syrup Expiration date: November 19 2021 Select one: a. 30 days b. 1 year c. 6 months d. the date of the earliest expiration date

30 days

Primary Engineering Control prefilters must be changed every ________. Select one: a. year b. beginning of every shift c. 60 days d. 30 days

30 days

What is the weight in pounds of a 14 kg child? Select one: a. 6.4 lb b. 30.8 lb c. 12.6 lb d. 26.4 lb

30.8 lb

A child weighing 20 kg is to receive amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. How many milligrams will the patient receive per dose? Select one: a. 1000mg b. 250 mg c. 500mg d. 333mg

333mg

Four liters of 28% iodine solution is requested. The stock solutions available in the pharmacy are 16% and 32%. How many L of each solution are needed? Select one: a. 1 L of the 32% an 3L of 16% b. 3L of the 32% and 1L of 16% c. 1000 mL of the 32% an 3000mL of the 16% d. 3000 mL of the 32% and 1000mL of the 16%

3L of the 32% and 1L of 16%

How many pints would be dispensed if we are dispensing 1892 milliliters? Select one: a. 10 b. 4 c. 6 d. 1

4

How many grams of NaCl are in 500mL of Ns Select one: a. 0.9g b. 4.5g c. 0.45g d. 5.4g

4.5g

The maximum dosage for acetaminophen a day would be ________. Select one: a. 400 mg b. 4000 mg c. 0.04 g d. 4000 g

4000 mg

Calibrated spoons can be used for volumes up to ____ mLs. Select one: a. 15 b. 5 c. 20 d. 10

5

The smallest capsule size is _____. Select one: a. 1 b. 2 c. 5 d. 0

5

A prescription is presented to you. Upon review you realize that the medication is a Scheduled III medication. How many refills is allowed on this prescription? Select one: a. 6 refills b. 11 refills c. 5 refills d. Prescription has unlimited refills for 1 year

5 refills

A liter bag will usually contain ____ mL of overfill. Select one: a. 7 b. 30 c. 50 d. 25

50

The pharmacy receives an order for a 1 L bag of 5% Dextrose. How many grams of dextrose are in this bag? Select one: a. 500 g b. 50 g c. 5 g d. 0.5 g

50 g

A physician ordered 10 mL of Augmentin to be given to a pediatric patient twice daily for 7 days. Augmentin is available as a 150 mL bottle with a dosage strength of 250 mg/5 mL. How many milligrams will the pediatric patient receive at each dose? Select one: a. 7000 mg b. 1000 mg c. 500 mg d. 0.2 mg

500 mg

A patient weighs 100lb and is prescribed to take 2 teaspoons of a medication TID. How many milliliters will need to be prepared for a 30-day supply? Select one: a. 18 mL b. 30 mL c. 450 mL d. 540 mL

540 mL

A bottle with 236 milliliters of liquid allergy medication contains Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg/5mL. How milligrams of Diphenhydramine HCl are in the bottle? Select one: a. 590 mg b. 2950 mg c. 94.4 mg d. 2576 mg

590 mg

A pharmacy dispenses an average of 900 Amlodipine 10mg tablets a day. However, they have recently sold as many as 1200. If the pharmacy has a 2-day lead time on 100 count bottles what would be the reorder point? Select one: a. 9 b. 24 c. 10 d. 6

6

Drug tracking documentation completed by compounders must be kept on file for a minimum of ___ years. Select one: a. 7 b. 6 c. 2 d. 10

6

Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original container and be replaced at least every ____ months. Select one: a. 4 b. 5 c. 12 d. 6

6

The FDA does not recommend OTC cough and cold products be used on anyone younger than the age of _____ years of age. Select one: a. 16 b. 12 c. 6 d. 18

6

According to federal law a medication is not scheduled. Your state has decided due to abuse to list the medication is a CIV medication. This prescription is valid for ________ according to the law that you must follow. Select one: a. 5 months b. 6 months c. 12 months d. 60 days

6 months

Mike Richardson comes into your pharmacy and completes a HIPAA acknowledgement. This paper is then scanned into the computer and must be kept how long after the last affiliation with the patient. Select one: a. 6 years b. 10 years c. 7 years d. 2 years

6 years

Biophosphonates should be given with a full glass of water and the patient should remain upright for _____ minutes. Select one: a. 20 b. 30 c. 15 d. 60

60

What is the inventory turnover rate of a pharmacy if it has an annual inventory of 670,000 and a current inventory of 102,000? Select one: a. 7 b. 12 c. 5 d. 78

7

When compounding hazardous medications, the buffer room must have an ISO Class ____air. Select one: a. 7 b. 8 c. 4 d. 5

7

A patient that is enrolled in the iPLEDGE program has to fill their Isotretinion prescription within ____ days from their last pregnancy test. Select one: a. 7D 30 b. 5 c. 10

7D 30

A pediatric patient is to take 0.8 mL of furosemide oral solution, and the medication isavailable as a 10 mg/1 mL concentration. How many milligrams will the child take with each dose? Select one: a. 0.8 mL b. 8 mg c. 8 mL d. 0.8 mg

8 mg

A child resistant container is defined as one that cannot be opened by _____ of children but can be opened by _____ of adults. Select one: a. 80%; 90% b. 75%; 80% c. 25%; 60% d. 80%; 75%

80%; 90%

USP chapter ______ is guidelines for personnel that may come in contact with hazardous medications. Select one: a. 700 b. 900 c. 795 d. 800

800

A prescription with a future use notation of "Do not fill until XX/XX/XXXX" cannot be filled more than ____ days after being written. Select one: a. 60 days b. this notation is not allowed c. 90 days d. 30 days

90 days

A new mother has contacted your pharmacy and states that she needs help. She has taken her child's temperature but the thermometer is stuck on Celsius and she cannot get it to change. Can you convert the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit? The reading was 37.2O C. Select one: a. 99 O F b. 72 O F c. 100 OF d. 80 O F

99 O F