Pharmaceutical Tech Midterm Review 2019/2020
Which of the following required the labeling, "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription?"
1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment
In what year was the PTCB, responsible for creating the PTCB examination, formed
1995
Convert the following time to 12- hour or 24-hour as appropriate: 7:05 PM
19:05
use the BSA formula where applicable. An adult who is 165 cm tall and weighs 56 kg with a severe bacterial infection is prescribed acyclovir 500 mg/m2 q8h. The medication is available in 400-mg tabletes. How many tablets should the patient receive with each dose?
2
All conversions are based on 5 mL per tsp or dram, 1 drop per minim, and 20 drops per mL. Calculate the following conversion within the measurement systems: 2.25 kg=_________________ mg
2,250,000
Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 98 degrees C
208.4 F
A physician orders Lanoxin Elixir for a child based on 6mcg/kg/day. The child weight 85 pounds.What is the dose of the medication for this child?
231.8 mcg
250 mg = _______________mcg
250,000 mcg
All conversions are based on 5 mL per tsp or dram, 1 drop per minim, and 20 drops per mL. Calculate the following conversion within the measurement systems: 6 pt=_________________qt
3
a physician writes an order for 1/2 oz of antacid qid ac and hs. When the patient gets home, the only utensil available is a teaspoon. How many teaspoons of the antacid should the patient take?
3
The purchase of pseudoephedrine is limited to:
3.6 g per calendar day, 9 g per 30 days from a retailer, 7.5 g per 30 days by mail order
Most people judge others within ________ of first meeting them.
30 seconds
All conversions are based on 5 mL per tsp or dram, 1 drop per minim, and 20 drops per mL. Calculate the following conversion within the measurement systems: 8 qt=_________________c
32
A physician orders 105 tablets to be given: i po tid. When the prescription is taken properly, it will last how long?
35 days
All conversions are based on 5 mL per tsp or dram, 1 drop per minim, and 20 drops per mL. Calculate the following conversion within the measurement systems: 16 qt=_________________gal
4 gal
Lanoxin elixir is packaged 50mcg/1mL. A physician orders it for an 85 pound child based on 6mcg/kg/day. What is the volume of the daily dose?
4.64 mL
Convert the following temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius: 104.2 degrees F
40.1 C
Which DEA form is needed to destroy damaged, outdated, or unwanted controlled substances?
41
Physician orders Amoxicillin 3 caps po bid x 7 days. How many capsules are needed for this order?
42
Convert the following Roman numerals to Arabic numbers: XLIV
44
All conversions are based on 5 mL per tsp or dram, 1 drop per minim, and 20 drops per mL. Calculate the following conversion within the measurement systems: 10 pt=_________________qt
5
calculate the following conversion between measurement systems: 126 lb = ________kg
57.3
use the BSA formula where applicable. An adult who is 5'5" tall and weighs 123 lb with a severe bacterial infection is prescribed acyclovir 500 mg/m2 q8h. The medication is available in 400-mg tabletes. What is the dose to be administered?
800 mg
Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?
ADH
All of the following medications have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects except:
Acetaminophen
What should the pharmacy technician do if he or she get a prescription for cortisporin otic solution with directions to instill 1 drop in the left eye two times daily (bid) for 5 days ?
Alert the pharmacist since Otic medications are never used in the eyes
The "tech-check-tech" program:
Allows the checking of a technician's order filling by a certified pharmacy technician (CPht) instead of a pharmacist
A formulary is a list of :
Approved drugs to be stocked and Drugs covered by an insurance company
Transdermal medication patches:
Are easily administrated and should be folded in half with the sticky parts together before disposing
The measure of professionalism includes:
Attitude Level of competence Interpersonal skills
Some tablets are enteric coated to:
Avoid the release of the medication in the stomach, which could be irritating
A CE course with the letter "T" and the number "05" next to the course means the course is:
Both designed for technicians and concerns patient safety
Convert the following Arabic numbers to Roman numerals: 149
CXLIX
Which one of the following product recalls is the most serious?
Class 1
Which of the following is(are) true concerning closed door pharmacies?
Closed-door pharmacies are not open to the public, they deliver medications, and closed-door pharmacies service long-term care facilities
Good communication skills include:
Compassion, Diplomacy, Patience
The information on the label of a syrup formulation, "Do Not Use in Diabetics" is considered a(an):
Contraindication
A drug monograph or official label should include all of the following except:
Cost
Which of the following task is not considered a nondiscretionary duty for a pharmacy technician?
Counseling patients
Which stage is normally first when patients discover they are terminally ill?
Denial
The FDA is currently under the authority of the:
Department of Health and Human Services
The location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues is called:
Distribution
All anticonvulsant medications need the following auxiliary label:
Do not abruptly stop taking
Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?
Elixir
Which of the following are exceptions to the childproof cap requirement set into place by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
Emergency medications such as sublingual nitroglycerin Hospitalized patients' medications Patient or physician's request
How can pharmacies deal with non-English speaking customers?
Employ bilingual staff members, Use translating software programs, and use pictograms
What can be added to a mixture of water and oil to bind them together in a medication base?
Emulsifier
The communication cycle consists of a sender, a receiver, a message, various channels of communications, and the ____________
Feedback
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for schedules C-III and C-IV prescription?
Five refills within 6 months of the date the prescription was written
Calculate the following conversion between measurement systems: 240 mg = gr
IV
Which resource is widely used when patients do not know the name of the drug they are taking and have removed it from its original prescription viral?
Ident-A-Drug Reference
The effects associated with opioid receptors include all of the following except:
Increased gastrointestinal motility
The benefits of certification for pharmacy technicians include:
Increased standard of education Increased salary Increased trust by pharmacists
Interpret the following prescription with use of measurements that can be determined in an outpatient setting: Heparin Sodium 15,000 units SC stat and q 12 h at IV site
Inject 15,000 units subcutaneously immediately and every 12 hours at IV site
interpret the following prescription, with use of measurements that can be determined in an outpatient setting: Vistaril 50 mg IM q6-8h prn nausea and vomiting Available: Vistaril 50 mg vial Interpret the order.
Inject 50 mg intramuscularly 6 to 8 as needed for nausea and vomiting.
What is the term used for a hospital pharmacy?
Inpatient pharmacy
Which of the following is not required on a prescription label ?
License or DEA number of the prescriber
Dosage forms appropriate for children include:
Liquids, Spansules, and chewable tablets
Which of the following is the mood-changing drug of choice for bipolar disorder?
Lithium
What is the primary site of drug metabolism in the human body?
Liver
In which of the following dosage forms are medications often aimed at a local action in the mouth or throat?
Lozenges and troches
Drug error can be reported to:
MedWatch
use of which of the following medications can contribute to the development of ulcers?
NSAIDs
State Board of Pharmacy (BOPs) are overseen by which organization ?
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Which of the following organizations was founded in 1999 by technicians for technicians?
National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA)
Which words in the following sentence should be emphasized for proper communication with a patient? "If you will wait a moment, I'll get the information you need."
None should be emphasized
Which of the following is a primary neurotransmitter of the SNS?
Norepinephrine
Which of the following is a U.S. government-managed entity that oversees safety in the workplace ?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which reference book is a comprehensive listing of medication bioequivalence?
Orange Book
Which certification examination for pharmacy technicians is accepted in all 50 states ?
PTCE
Today, licensure for pharmacists includes:
Passing the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) examination and an examination covering the individual pharmacist's state pharmacy law and earning a PharmD degree
Which reference book is a compilation of package inserts from manufacturers who have paid a fee to have their drugs included ?
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
Micromedex Healthcare Evidence and Clinical Xpert provide an online and moblie application that can be used by:
Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses
The American Drug Index contains listings for more than 22,000:
Prescription and OTC medications
The purpose of the epiglottis is to:
Prevent anything but air from going down the airway.
Which of the following reference books would a technician most likely use in a recall setting ?
Red Book Drug Topics
Which level of pharmacy technician does not indicate or guarantee the person's skills or knowledge?
Registered pharmacy technician
Albuterol is classified as a(n):
Short-acting beta-agonist
The three major broad categories of dosage forms are:
Solids, semisolids, and liquids
The best communicaticators:
Speak very clearly in a low-pitched voice
Articulation means
Speaking clearly, and avoiding slang
What was the first synthetic antibiotic discovered ?
Sulfonamide
interpret the following prescription, with use of measurements that can be determined in an outpatient setting: Cogentin 0.5 mg 1 tab tid x 15 d. Interpet the order.
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day for 15 days
Interpret the following prescription: acetylsalicylic acid 650 mg q5h prn pain/aching. Given: 1 tablet is 0.325 g
Take 2 tablets every 5 hours as needed for pain or aching
The United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) provides access to the official standards of the:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which of the following is considered to be a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Ulcerative colitis
Which of the following are ways a drug may be eliminated from the body ?
Urine and feces, Sweat, and Breast Milk
When should an antiviral medication for the treatment of influenza be started?
Within 48 hours of the first symptoms
In which of the following forms can prescription for schedule C-II through C-V drugs be accepted by the pharmacy?
Written, Orally, Facesimile
The generic ending -olol indicates the drug is a(an):
beta blocker
A physician orders lanoxin elixir for a child based on 6 mcg/kg/day. The child weighs 85 lb. What is the generic name of this medication?
digoxin
How often does the DEA require a narcotic inventory ?
every 2 years
Which of the following is not considered a HIPAA-covered entity ?
family member
Which one of the following difficult tasks is usually needed more as an outpatient technician?
good communication skills
Rolling the eyes or loudly sighing implies:
impatience
MDI stands for
metered dose inhaler
OBRA originally addressed problems regarding the quality of health care for:
older adults
How many times can schedules C-III, C-IV, and C-V prescriptions be transferred?
one
The only artery(ies) that carry(ies) deoxygenated blood is(are) the:
pulmonary arteries
A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n):
scored tablet
