PTU part 1
You are ringing up Mrs. Tokunaga for her medications, and she tells you she doesn't need Rx #3 today and wants you to return it. What is Mrs. Tokunaga's new total? Rx #1$5.60Rx #2$6.56Rx #3$5.00Rx #4$7.60 Select one: $17.16 $18.20 $19.16 $19.76
$19.76
Which word part means discharge? Select one: Hyper- Hypo- -rrhage -rrhea
-rrhage
Mr. Fox is prescribed Duragesic 25 mcg patches. According to federal law, how many refills is the Duragesic prescription allowed to have? Select one: 0 1 5 12
0
Which DAW code means that no product selection is indicated and substitution is allowed? Select one: 0 2 3 7
0
Robert Snow turned in the following prescription. What is the strength of the medication in milligrams? Levothyroxine 75 mcg 1 po qd #30 Select one: 0.0075 mg 0.075 mg 0.75 mg 7.5 mg
0.075 mg
Which DAW code means that substitution is not allowed by the prescriber? Select one: 0 1 2 5
1
A 1 : 100 solution contains how much solid active ingredient in how much solution? Select one: 1 g in 100 mL 1 g in 100 g 1 mL in 100 mL 1 mL in 100 g
1 g in 100 mL
What is the Arabic number for the Roman numeral M? Select one: 50 100 500 1,000
1,000
Calculate how many mL you will dispense for the following prescription. Magic Mouthwash Swish and spit 15 mL po q4h x 12 days Select one: 180 360 720 1,080
1,080
Mr. Trang brings in his prescription for Trileptal oral suspension to be filled. How many mL will you dispense for his prescription? Trileptal 300 mg/5 mL 20 mL po BID x 30 days Select one: 600 1,200 1,800 2,400
1,200
You receive an order for ceftriaxone 125 mg IM. If you use ceftriaxone 1 g/9.6 mL to fill the order, how many mL will you need? Select one: 0.83 1.2 13 1,200
1.2
You need to prepare 1,400 units of heparin for a patient. Your pharmacy has heparin 1,000 units/mL in stock. How many milliliters will you dispense? Select one: 0.14 1.4 14 140
1.4
Calculate how many milliliters the patient will receive for the following order: Demerol 90 mg IM solution On hand: Demerol 25 mg/0.5 mL solution Select one: 0.13 1.8 1,125 4,500
1.8
A patient is ordered potassium chloride 20 mEq in 1,000 mL normal saline. How many milliliters will you need for the order if your pharmacy stocks potassium chloride 2 mEq/mL concentrated solution? Select one: 1 4 10 40
10
Calculate how many milliliters of drug the patient will receive at each dose for the following order: Order: Vancomycin Give 500 mg q6h IV On hand: Vancomycin 0.5 g/10 mL Select one: 0.1 1 10 25
10
Mr. Richards brings in a prescription for his son: Augmentin ES 600 mg/5 mL 3.75 mL po bid Disp: 75 mL What days' supply would you input on this prescription? Select one: 5 days 7 days 10 days 20 days
10 days
NDC numbers consist of: Select one: 10 digits divided into 3 segments 13 digits divided into 3 segments 10 digits divided into 5 segments 13 digits divided into 5 segments
10 digits divided into 3 segments
The Arabic number for the Roman numeral C is: Select one: 10 50 100 500
100
A local pharmacy has been robbed and lost 10 bottles of OxyContin. According to federal law, which DEA form will the pharmacist need to fill out when reporting the theft of the OxyContin? Select one: 41 106 130 222
106
What is the Arabic number for CVII? Select one: 57 107 507 1,007
107
4/5 ÷ 1/3 Select one: 3/2 4/15 5/8 12/5
12/5
Solve for "x" (420) 6/180 = x Select one: 1.4 2.3 14 23
14
2/3 ÷ 5/7 Select one: 3/4 7/10 14/15 10/21
14/15
How many milliliters of Tylenol oral suspension should Jason's mom measure out per dose, if Jason weighs 76 pounds? Weight (lb)Age (yr)Dose (mL)under 24under 2ask a doctor24 - 352 - 35 mL36 - 474 - 57.5 mL48 - 596 - 810 mL60 - 719 - 1012.5 mL72 - 951115 mL NOTE: Self-treatment should not exceed 3 days unless directed by a physician. Do not use more than 4 times a day. Give the recommended dose every 6-8 hours as needed. Select one: 5 mL 7.5 mL 10 mL 15 mL
15
You receive a prescription for metoclopramide 15 mg. The pharmacy has metoclopramide 5 mg/5 mL in stock. How many mL are needed per dose? Select one: 0.5 1 5 15
15
How many mcg are in 15 mg? Select one: 0.15 mcg 1.5 mcg 1,500 mcg 15,000 mcg
15,000 mcg
Solve for "x" 32/20 = x/10 Select one: 10 16 64 320
16
Jocelyn is ordered a medication with a dosage of 2 mg/kg TID for 5 days. If she weighs 28 kg, how many milligrams will she receive per day? Select one: 19 mg 56 mg 168 mg 840 mg
168 mg
Alicia is ordered cefprozil 7.5 mg/kg PO every 12 hours for 10 days. She weighs 23 kg. How many milligrams will Alicia receive per dose? Select one: 15 mg 78.4 mg 172.5 mg 345 mg
172.5 mg
Ms. Green uses Lantus U-100, 0.52 mL at bedtime. How many days will one 10 mL vial last? Select one: 2 19 30 192
19
How many letters are in a valid DEA number? Select one: 0 1 2 3
2
Which DAW code means that substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient is requesting the brand-name product to be dispensed? Select one: 0 1 2 8
2
You file all the prescriptions brought to the pharmacy at the end of the day. If today's date is 6/17/19, according to federal law, how many years should a pharmacy store prescription records for Schedule II medications? Select one: 2 5 7 Indefinitely
2
You need 4.7 g of solution. The pharmacy has in stock 10 g/5 mL solution. How many mL will you need? Select one: 2.35 23.5 235 2,350
2.35
2/5 x 1/5 Select one: 1/5 2/25 3/10 10/5
2/25
Select the proportion that, when reduced, has ratios equal to each other. Select one: 2/6 = 24/72 6/30 = 4/16 17/51 = 13/26 88/176 = 2/6
2/6 = 24/72
Solve for "x" (100) 2/10 = x Select one: 2 5 20 500
20
A cream contains 20 g of active ingredient in 60 g of cream base. What is the ratio strength? Select one: 2 : 60 20 : 60 200 : 60 200 : 600
20 : 60
A liquid contains 22 mL of active ingredient and 125 mL of product. What is the ratio strength for the liquid? Select one: 22 : 147 147 : 22 22 : 125 125 : 22
22 : 125
According to federal law, which DEA form must be used when transferring Schedule II medications from one pharmacy to another? Select one: 41 106 222 301
222
The pharmacist is placing an order for fentanyl patches. Which DEA form must be used to order fentanyl for the pharmacy? Select one: 41 100 106 222
222
The pharmacist pulled expired Adderall capsules from the shelf. According to federal law, which DEA form is required when the pharmacist sends Adderall to the reverse distributor? Select one: 41 106 116 222
222
A patient brings in a prescription to take 1.25 mL of an antibiotic once daily. The bottle contains 300 mL. How many total doses does the bottle contain? Select one: 40 120 240 360
240
If the pharmacy stocks potassium chloride 30 mEq/mL, how many milliequivalents of potassium chloride are in 8 mL? Select one: 3 4 160 240
240
Apidra SoloStar 100 units/mL pen 30 units subcutaneously BID ac 5 pens How many days will 5 pens last if they're 3 mL each? Select one: 8 25 28 32
25
Triamcinolone 0.1% cream AAA bid Disp: 1 oz How many grams will be dispensed? Select one: 27.35 28.35 28.55 29.35
28.35
The doctor orders 75 mg of metoprolol for Mrs. Taylor. Your pharmacy has metoprolol 25 mg tablets in stock. How many tablets will Mrs. Taylor receive at each dose? Select one: 0.5 1 2 3
3
According to federal law, how long does a pharmacy have to fill the remaining portion of a Roxicodone prescription? Select one: 1 day 3 days 7 days There is no time limit as long as Rx is not expired.
3 days
Famotidine 40 mg/5 mL suspension5 mL po bidDisp: 300 mLWhat is the quantity dispensed given in deciliters? Select one: 0.3 dL 3 dL 30 dL 3,000 dL
3 dl
Which conversion is correct? Select one: 2 tsp = 1 cup 1 oz = 3 tsp 1 oz = 2.5 tbsp 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
3 tsp = 1 tbsp
Mr. Chase wants to purchase pseudoephedrine over the counter for his cold. According to federal law, how much pseudoephedrine is Mr. Chase allowed to purchase in one day from a retail pharmacy?
3.6 grams
Solve: 1/2 - 1/5 Select one: 1/10 3/10 4/1 7/5
3/10
Ms. Bowers brings in her prescription to be filled. Calculate how many tablets you will dispense. Ibuprofen 600 mg 1 tab po q8h prn x 10 days Select one: 20 30 40 60
30
Your pharmacy is out of metformin 1,000 mg tablets, so you fill the patient's prescription with 120 metformin 500 mg tablets. If the patient takes 2 tablets BID, what is the days' supply? Select one: 15 days 20 days 30 days 60 days
30 days
Solve: 31.2 - 0.5 Select one: 15.6 30.7 31.7 62.4
30.7
Solve: 2/7 + 3/5 Select one: 1/2 5/12 31/35 56/70
31/35
Mrs. Taylor picked up 2 bottles of Peridex 0.12% rinse. Each bottle is 1 pint. How many fluid ounces total did she get? Select one: 8 16 24 32
32
A drug is available as 30 mg/5 mL. How many mL are needed for each dose if the doctor ordered 225 mg? Select one: 15 30 35.5 37.5
37.5
A patient brings in the following prescription: Warfarin 7.5 mg Take 1 tablet daily on days Sunday, Wednesday, Friday Take 0.5 tablet on days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday What is the patient's weekly dose of warfarin? Select one: 5 mg 7.5 mg 37.5 mg 60.5 mg
37.5 mg
Federal law says that you can only refill an Rx for a Schedule III controlled substance 5 times in 6 months. Your state law says that you can only refill an Rx for a Schedule III controlled substance 4 times in 6 months. What is the maximum number of refills you can dispense for a Schedule III controlled substance Rx? Select one: 4 5 6 12
4
Mrs. Shapiro brings in the following prescription: Prednisone 10 mg tabs Sig: iv tabs po qd Disp: 56 tabs How many tablets will the patient take per dose? Select one: 4 6 9 11
4
Which DAW code means substitution is not allowed because the generic drug is not in stock? Select one: 1 4 5 8
4
You receive the following order: Heparin 20,000 units in 1L D5NS Your pharmacy is out of heparin 20,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will you dispense of heparin 5,000 units/mL? Select one: 2 4 10 40
4
Solve: 6.5 ÷ 1.5 Select one: 0.23 4.3 5 9.75
4.3
The doctor orders 225 mg solution for a patient. The pharmacy has in stock a 500 mg/10 mL solution. How many mL will the patient receive each dose? Select one: 0.45 4.5 45 450
4.5
Solve: 5/3 - 1/3 Select one: 2/1 2/3 4/0 4/3
4/3
Mr. Larson dropped off his prescription for pick up later today. Based on the following prescription, calculate the maximum amount of tablets you will dispense to Mr. Larson. Metoclopramide 10 mg 1 tab po q8-12h ac x 2 weeks Select one: 16 24 28 42
42
A 45 : 100 liquid contains how much liquid active ingredient in how much solution? Select one: 45 g in 100 g 45 g in 100 mL 45 mL in 100 mL 45 mL in 100 g
45 mL in 100 mL
Mr. Doran is prescribed methotrexate. The dosage range of the med for his condition is 0.625 - 2.5 mg/kg/day. If he weighs 165 lb, what is the range, in mg, that Mr. Doran can safely take? Round to the nearest milligram. Select one: 23 - 93 mg 47 - 187 mg 94 - 374 mg 103 - 412 mg
47 - 187 mg
A patient picks up their prescription for Norco and is told to not take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen per day. What's the max acetaminophen daily amount in grams? Select one: 0.004 g 0.04 g 0.4 g 4 g
4g
Calculate the days' supply for the following prescription. Zofran 4 mg 1 po q4-6h prn nausea #30 tabs Select one: 2 days 4 days 5 days 7 days
5 days
A drug is available as 12 mg/1 mL. If the doctor ordered 66 mg, how many mL are needed for each dose? Select one: 3 5.5 6 12
5.5
Solve for "x" x/28 = 2/10 Select one: 5.6 6.5 10 14
5.6
Solve: 8.2 x 65.23 Select one: 0.12571 57.03 73.43 534.886
534.886
A 6 : 240 cream contains how much solid active ingredient in how much cream base? Select one: 6 g in 240 mL 6 g in 240 g 6 mL in 240 mL 6 mL in 240 g
6 g in 240 g
According to federal law, how long is a Suboxone prescription good for? Select one: 1 month after date of issuance 6 months after date of issuance 12 months after date of issuance The prescription does not expire.
6 months after date of issuance
1/2 ÷ 1/6 Select one: 1/12 2/8 6/2 7/3
6/2
3/7 x 2/3 Select one: 1/4 5/10 6/21 9/14
6/21
Solve: 1/4 + 5/4 Select one: 4/4 5/9 6/4 12/8
6/4
Mr. Stark just got 1.5 mL of lidocaine 40 mg/mL solution. How many milligrams of lidocaine did he receive? Select one: 27 30 60 70
60
Mrs. Monroe weighs 165 lb and is prescribed a med with a dosage of 0.8 mg/kg in 2 divided doses. How many milligrams will Mrs. Monroe receive per day? Select one: 30 mg 60 mg 90 mg 120 mg
60 mg
How many milligrams are in one grain? Select one: 30.4 64.8 95.2 125.8
64.8
The "do not dispense to patient after" date on an isotretinoin prescription for a female patient of child-bearing age is: Select one: 7 days after the date of issuance 7 days after the last negative pregnancy test 30 days after the date of issuance 30 days after the last negative pregnancy test
7 days after the last negative pregnancy test
How many grains are in 16 ounces? Select one: 437.5 580 1,000 7,000
7,000
Reduce the following fraction: 28/36 Select one: 7/9 9/7 14/18 18/14
7/9
Dr. Nguyen orders Cipro 7.5 mg/kg in two divided doses. If the child weighs 44 lb, how many milligrams will the child get for each dose? Select one: 75 mg 115 mg 150 mg 330 mg
75 mg
GoLytely Use as directed prior to colonoscopy #1 gallon How many pints are in the 1-gallon container of GoLytely? Select one: 4 8 10 12
8
How many drams are in one ounce? Select one: 2 4 6 8
8
Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL suspension 2 tsp po q8h prn Disp: 0.5 pint How many ounces will be dispensed to the patient? Select one: 4 8 10 16
8
A cream mixture contains 8 g of active ingredient and 75 g of cream base. What is the ratio strength for the cream mixture? Select one: 8 : 75 8 : 83 75 : 8 83 : 8
8 : 75
What is the days' supply for the following prescription? Promethazine DM syrup 5 mL po q4-6h prn Qty: 240 mL Select one: 3 days 6 days 8 days 12 days
8 DAYS
Solve: 3.61 + 5.22 Select one: 0.692 1.61 8.83 18.84
8.83
Which DAW code is reserved and currently not in use? Select one: 2 4 8 9
9
Calculate the quantity to dispense for the following prescription. Phenytoin 100 mg Take 3 caps po qam x 30 days Select one: 30 capsules 60 capsules 90 capsules 120 capsules
90 capsules
Mrs. Trent brings a prescription into your retail pharmacy for clozapine. What is a requirement of the Clozapine REMS program? Select one: An eligibility check A Pre-dispense Authorization code A Risk Management Authorization number A copy of the Patient-Prescriber Acknowledgement form
A Pre-dispense Authorization code
Which is an example of a medication that is part of a Class II recall? Select one: An unapproved medication A mislabeled medication that is unlikely to cause adverse effects A dietary supplement that contains undeclared amounts of active ingredients A contaminated medication that could cause temporary, but reversible adverse effects
A contaminated medication that could cause temporary, but reversible adverse effects
What is an investigational drug? Select one: A drug compound undergoing theoretical tests A drug compound undergoing tests to determine its use A drug compound undergoing clinical testing in humans A drug compound undergoing clinical testing in animals
A drug compound undergoing clinical testing in humans
According to most state laws, a community pharmacy technician can: Select one: Counsel the patient on their refill Accept a refill request from a patient Receive changes to a refill from a prescriber Offer an alternative med for the patient's refill
Accept a refill request from a patient
You hear the pharmacist talking to a nurse over the phone about Mr. Kennedy who overdosed on APAP. Which medication did Mr. Kennedy overdose on? Select one: Acetaminophen Aspirin Penicillin Potassium
Acetaminophen
One quality of an effective pharmacy technician is to: Select one: Increase workload Work as an individual Adapt to change quickly Minimize body language
Adapt to change quickly
Which section of the package insert contains the Postmarketing Experience? Select one: Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Use in Specific Populations Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Which is an example of a Class I recall? Select one: An oral medication that smells moldy An injectable med labeled with the wrong package size An injectable med with pieces of glass in the medication An oral medication that didnt go through the modern FDA-approval process
An injectable med with pieces of glass in the medication
Which class of medications has a national registry to keep track of fetal malformations while pregnant? Select one: Antiepileptics Antifungals Antihypertensives Antiinflammatories
Antiepileptics
Mr. Victor brings in the following prescription: Bactroban ointment Sig: AA ung tid How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Apply to affected area twice a week Apply ointment to affected area twice a day Apply ointment to affected area three times a day Apply ointment to affected area three times a week
Apply ointment to affected area three times a day
Mr. Phillips gives you the following prescription: Triamcinolone 0.025% cr Sig: AA as directed #1 tube How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Apply to left ear as directed Apply to all areas as directed Apply to right ear as directed Apply to affected area as directed
Apply to affected area as directed
Which drug information source provides generic substitution equivalence ratings for Lasix? Select one: Red Book Natural Medicines United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
According to the definition of a pharmacy technician, the primary role of a pharmacy technician is to: Select one: Provide patient-centered care Assist the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions Counsel patients on medications and medical conditions Bill insurance companies for medical and prescription claims
Assist the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions
Mr. Eddy brings in a prescription for oxycodone written by Dr. James Adkins. Which is a valid DEA number for Dr. Adkins? Select one: AA1479335 AA8283953 BA1376427 BA8283905
BA8283905
Which application is submitted for naturally sourced drug compounds seeking FDA approval? Select one: BLA IBLA NDA PMA
BLA
You hear the pharmacist tell a patient that the surgeon has some specific preoperation instructions. What does the word part "pre-" mean in the word preoperation? Select one: After Before Within Without
Before
Patient package inserts contain information about the: Select one: Role of Food and Drug Administration Benefits and risks of using a medication Dispensing requirements for controlled substances Packaging requirements to protect children from harmful meds
Benefits and risks of using a medication
According to federal law, how often is a pharmacy required to take a complete inventory of controlled substances? Select one: Annually Bi-annually Biennially Monthly
Biennially
What does DAW 5 mean? Select one: Brand-name is dispensed as generic Substitution is not allowed by the pharmacist Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not in stock Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not available in marketplace
Brand-name is dispensed as generic
According to federal law, which prescription medication can be transferred to another pharmacy only one time over the phone? Select one: Buprenorphine Bupropion Hydralazine Hydroxyzine
Buprenorphine
Which act defines and regulates controlled substance medications? Select one: CSA DSHEA HIPAA OBRA 90
CSA
According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, a Symbicort inhaler: Select one: Is considered an adulterated product Must be dispensed with a patient package insert Can be dispensed in a child-resistant container Can be dispensed in a non-child-resistant container
Can be dispensed in a non-child-resistant container
FDA approved an ANDA. This means a manufacturer: Select one: Can bring a generic medication to market Can bring a brand name medication to market Has exclusive rights to the drug compound indefinitely Has exclusive rights to the drug compound for at least 20 years
Can bring a generic medication to market
For a medication's packaging to be considered child-resistant, it: Select one: Cannot be opened by 80% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 90% of adults Cannot be opened by 50% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 50% of adults Cannot be opened by any child younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by all adults Cannot be opened by any child younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 90% of adults
Cannot be opened by 80% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 90% of adults
Mr. Lutz uses AndroGel. According to federal law, what must be included on the prescription label? Select one: Warning: Sale only allowed in the United States Caution: This product contains a controlled substance and may be addictive Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, do not use without consulting a physician Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed
Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed
Which medication must be accompanied by a patient package insert? Select one: Cenestin Cialis Coumadin Crestor
Cenestin
A pharmacy technician who meets predetermined qualifications specified by a nongovernmental organization is considered: Select one: Certified Licensed Permitted Registered
Certified
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 is responsible for requiring: Select one: Child-resistant caps on prescriptions NDC numbers on prescription medications Patient package inserts with certain Rx meds MedGuides for medications that can cause harm
Child-resistant caps on prescriptions
Which type of recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse effects? Select one: Class I recall Class II recall Class III recall Market withdrawal
Class III recall
The prescriber calls the pharmacy to find out how well a new drug is supposed to work for its approved indication. Which section of the package insert will the pharmacist look for this information? Select one: Clinical Studies Dosage and Administration Indication and Usage Product Description
Clinical Studies
Mylan's clonazepam 1 mg is AB-rated to Klonopin 1 mg. This means: Select one: Clonazepam can't be substituted for Klonopin Clonazepam is a therapeutic equivalent to Klonopin Clonazepam is a therapeutic alternative to Klonopin Clonazepam is a pharmacologic alternative to Klonopin
Clonazepam is a therapeutic equivalent to Klonopin
A system that allows pharmacists to automatically substitute with certain pharmacologic or therapeutic alternatives without calling the prescriber each time is known as a: Select one: Collaborative Agreement Collective Agreement Pharmaceutical Agreement Professional Agreement
Collaborative Agreement
What are the five key components of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process? Select one: Get, analyze, dispense, bill, evaluate Gather, examine, develop, action, educate Collect, assess, plan, implement, follow-up Obtain, review, prepare, execute, counsel
Collect, assess, plan, implement, follow-up
Kari, a community pharmacy technician, uses her body language to show her patients that she is actively listening. This is an example of: Select one: Minimizing stress Communicating effectively Maintaining professionalism Adapting to change quickly
Communicating effectively
According to most states, which duty will you assist the pharmacist with when working as a pharmacy technician? Select one: Counseling patients Compounding medications Overriding drug interactions Clarifying orders with prescribers
Compounding medications
Paxil is an immediate-release paroxetine tablet. Paxil CR is a controlled-release paroxetine tablet. Both medications are used to treat the same condition. Paxil and Paxil CR are pharmacologic alternatives because they: Select one: Are in different drug classes Are AB-rated in the Orange Book Absorb and release the same in the body Contain the same active ingredient, but are different dosage forms
Contain the same active ingredient, but are different dosage forms
A pharmacologic alternative is a drug that: Select one: Is identical in active ingredient, strength, and dosage form Contains the same active ingredient, but is a different strength Is identical in active ingredient, but has different inactive ingredients Contains a different active ingredient, but is the same drug class and works similarly
Contains the same active ingredient, but is a different strength
The Controlled Substance Act is enforced by: Select one: APhA DEA FDA NABP
DEA
Which governmental agency helps to enforce the laws and regulations surrounding controlled substances? Select one: BOP CDC DEA FDA
DEA
According to federal and most state laws, which healthcare professional is authorized to write a prescription for Norco? Select one: Dentist Nurse Practitioner Optometrist Physician Assistant
Dentist
The How Supplied/Storage and Handling section of a package insert lists the medication's: Select one: Chemical name Controlled substance classification Description of appearance Inactive ingredient
Description of appearance
DSHEA requires that a: Select one: Medication is safe and effective before coming to market Pharmacist counsel patients on prescription medications Dietary supplement must make true claims Solid dosage form of a medication has an imprint code
Dietary supplement must make true claims
The Indications and Usage section of a package insert lists: Select one: Situations when the medication should not be used Disease states or conditions the medication is approved to treat Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements Safety concerns when using the drug during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Disease states or conditions the medication is approved to treat
Using a controlled substance medication for recreational purpose is known as: Select one: Debasement Dependence Deviation Diversion
Diversion
Ms. Holland calls the pharmacy because she isn't sure if her tablets are Seroquel 100 mg or 200 mg. Which section of the package insert can help you answer Ms. Holland's question? Select one: Dosage and Administration Dosage Forms and Strengths Drug Interactions Indications and Usage
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Mr. Quarterman gives you a prescription for Chantix. The prescriber has "take as directed" written on the prescription. Which section of the package insert provides information about how a medication is usually taken? Select one: Contraindications Dosage and Administration Indications and Usage Warnings and Precautions
Dosage and Administration
You input Ms. Wright's new birth control prescription in the computer. You get a warning about Ms. Wright taking birth control while on carbamazepine. Which section of the package insert will inform you about the effects of taking birth control while on carbamazepine? Select one: Adverse Reactions Contraindications Drug Interactions Warnings and Precautions
Drug Interactions
Each new drug is required to have an NDC number according to the: Select one: Drug Listing Act of 1972 Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Drug Listing Act of 1972
Who usually makes the decision to recall a drug product? Select one: DEA Drug company FDA Pharmacist
Drug company
Which law created two classes of medications, prescription and nonprescription? Select one: Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
According to federal law, in most cases, an oxycodone prescription can be: Select one: Verbal or faxed Electronic or written Electronic, written, or faxed Verbal, electronic, written, or faxed
Electronic or written
Nikki, a long-term care pharmacy technician, uses her pharmacy knowledge and skills to the best of her ability when dispensing medications. This is an example of: Select one: Minimizing stress at work Respecting her patients' confidentiality Ensuring the health and safety of patients Maintaining professionalism and hygiene
Ensuring the health and safety of patients
Your pharmacy stocks 100-count bottles of diazepam. According to federal law, during inventory, the pharmacy must have a(n): Select one: Exact count of diazepam Virtual count of diazepam Perpetual count of diazepam Estimated count of diazepam
Estimated count of diazepam
Mr. Serta tells you that he will pick up his prescription after his appointment with his ophthalmologist. Which area of the body does an ophthalmologist specialize in? Select one: Ears Eyes Skin Stomach
Eyes
Which federal agency is responsible for the regulation of labeling on prescription and over-the-counter medications? Select one: CDC DEA FDA PDR
FDA
Which word part indicates iron? Select one: Ferro- Hypno- Pyro- Thrombo-
Ferro-
What is a manufacturer allowed to change when creating an equivalent generic medication? Select one: Dosage form Drug compound Drug strength Fillers
Fillers
Which law requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to prove a drug's purity, strength, and safety before it can be sold? Select one: Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
According to most state laws, a community pharmacy technician is allowed to: Select one: Perform the final check of a completed prescription Gather insurance information from a patient Counsel patients on over-the-counter medications Take a refill prescription with changes from a prescriber over the phone
Gather insurance information from a patient
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996: Select one: Sets the requirements for dispensing controlled substances Governs patient privacy and the sharing of patient information Requires handouts that warn about significant risks to be dispensed with medications Requires pharmacists to discuss information about prescription medications with patients
Governs patient privacy and the sharing of patient information
Which drug information resource provides compatibility information on parenteral medications? Select one: USP - National Formulary Prescribers' Digital Reference Handbook on Injectable Drugs Facts and Comparison's eAnswers
Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Which duty is a nuclear pharmacy technician most likely to perform? Select one: Advise on OTC meds Prepare emergency kits Assist in patient drop-off Handle radioactive products
Handle radioactive products
The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 is also known as the: Select one: Drug Listing Act Hatch-Waxman Act Durham-Humphrey Amendment Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Hatch-Waxman Act
Which law allows manufacturers to submit ANDAs to market generic drugs? Select one: Drug Listing Act of 1972 Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984
Package inserts are intended to be used by: Select one: Distributors Healthcare professionals Patients Wholesalers
Healthcare professionals
Ms. George brings in a prescription for Ambien 10 mg. According to federal law, which item must be on Ms. George's prescription? Select one: Her last refill Her date of birth Her drug allergies Her full name and address
Her full name and address
Which section of the package insert contains the most important prescribing information that can be found quickly? Select one: Dosage and Administration Highlights Indications and Usage Table of Contents
Highlights
The Clinical Pharmacology section of a package insert lists: Select one: Reported side effects from taking the medication Any cancer and fertility risks from using the medication How a drug is absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements
How a drug is absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body
Which schedule of controlled substances is marijuana classified under? Select one: I II III IV
I
Investigational drug returns may be performed by the: Select one: Drug manufacturer Drug sponsor IDS technician Nursing staff
IDS technician
Which committee approves patient consent forms and protects the welfare of drug research volunteers? Select one: CDC FDA IRB NDA
IRB
Which abbreviation stands for international unit? Select one: INU IU IV UI
IU
Which schedule of controlled substances is Ambien classified under? Select one: II III IV V
IV
According to federal law, where should morphine be stored in the pharmacy? Select one: On a cart in the patient care area of the pharmacy or institution Locked in the pharmacy manager's office, away from other medications On pharmacy shelves in a separate area designated for C-II medications In a locked cabinet or dispersed throughout pharmacy shelves with other prescription medications
In a locked cabinet or dispersed throughout pharmacy shelves with other prescription medications
Mrs. Long brings in the following prescription: ProAir HFA inhaler #1 2 puff 15 min a exercise How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Inhale two puffs 15 minutes after exercise Inhale two puffs 15 minutes during exercise Inhale two puffs 15 minutes before exercise Inhale two puffs 15 minutes as needed for exercise
Inhale two puffs 15 minutes before exercise
Ms. Lam gives you the following prescription: Depo-Provera Sig: Inject IM q 90 days #1 How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Inject intradermally every 90 days Inject intravenously every 90 days Inject intramuscularly every 90 days Inject intravenous piggy back every 90 days
Inject intramuscularly every 90 days
Ms. Towsley is requesting pseudoephedrine from your retail pharmacy. According to federal law, where must pseudoephedrine be stored? Select one: Outside of the pharmacy in an area with cameras Inside the pharmacy away from customer access Inside the pharmacy with direct access to patients Outside the pharmacy with other cough and cold medications
Inside the pharmacy away from customer access
Mr. Greer brings in the following prescription: Xalatan solution Sig: Instill 1 drop os once daily Disp: 1 bottle How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Instill 1 drop in left ear once daily Instill 1 drop in left eye once daily Instill 1 drop in right ear once daily Instill 1 drop in right eye once daily
Instill 1 drop in left eye once daily
Which employee may also perform tasks that a pharmacist performs? Select one: Clerk Intern Supervisor Technician
Intern
Which controlled substance medication has the most stringent requirements in the pharmacy? Select one: Kadian Klonopin Provigil Robitussin AC
Kadian
Ms. Barker brings in the following prescription: Cefuroxime 250 mg/5 mL Sig: ½ tsp BID x 10 d Disp: 50 mL What is the Roman numeral for the dispensed quantity? Select one: D L V X
L
Mrs. Scott is prescribed alosetron. Which program must her prescriber enroll in before he can prescribe the medication to Mrs. Scott? Select one: APPRISE iPLEDGE LOTRONEX REMS TIRF
LOTRONEX REMS
Mrs. Harrelson brings a prescription into your retail pharmacy for Lazanda. What is a requirement of the TIRF program? Select one: Mrs. Harrelson is required to take a pregnancy test. You must dispense a package insert to her. Her physician needs to complete eight hours of training before prescribing Lazanda. Her Lazanda prescription must be processed through an electronic verification system.
Lazanda prescription must be processed through an electronic verification system.
Mr. Russ gives you a new prescription to treat his hypothyroidism. What does the word part "hypo-" mean in the word hypothyroidism? Select one: Above normal After Before Less than normal
Less than normal
Which medication is a Schedule V controlled substance? Select one: Lomotil Lopressor Lortab Lunesta
Lomotil
A physician assistant who is registered with the DEA will have a DEA number that starts with the letter: Select one: A B M X
M
The pharmacy receives the following order for Mr. Bynum: MgSO4 IV Sig: Mix with D5W Disp: qs What medication should be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Morphine sulfate IV injection Magnesium sulfate IV injection Magnesium succinate IV injection Metoprolol succinate IV injection
Magnesium sulfate IV injection
The NDC for Nexium 40 mg is 0186-5040-31. The number "0186" identifies: Select one: Dosage form Manufacturer Medication name Package size
Manufacturer
FDA-approved handouts that inform patients about risks of drugs that pose the most significant and serious health concerns are called: Select one: Medication guides Patient package inserts Consumer medication leaflets Protected health information sheets
Medication guides
Mr. Williams brings in the following prescription: Synthroid 125 mcg Sig: 1 tab po qd Disp: 30 What is the meaning of the abbreviation "mcg"? Select one: Microgram Microliter Milligram Milliliter
Microgram
An over-the-counter headache medication is falsely labeled. The medication is considered: Select one: Adulterated Adverted Misbranded Mislabeled
Misbranded
Mr. Jonas is prescribed Percocet 10/325 mg from a recent motorcycle accident. According to federal law, in most cases, the Percocet prescription: Select one: Can be called in by Mr. Jonas' nurse to expedite the filling process Can be called in by Mr. Jonas' prescriber to expedite the filling process Can be faxed to the pharmacy by Mr. Jonas to expedite the filling process Must be hand-written or electronically prescribed by Mr. Jonas' prescriber
Must be hand-written or electronically prescribed by Mr. Jonas' prescriber
The pharmacist asks you to update Mr. Marshall's allergy profile. After talking with Mr. Marshall, you find out he has no drug allergies. Which abbreviation would you put in his profile? Select one: Na ND NKDA NTG
NKDA
Which drug information resource provides comprehensive information on dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals? Select one: Clinical Pharmacology Facts and Comparisons eAnswers Natural Medicines Prescribers' Digital Reference
Natural Medicines
Which word part indicates kidney? Select one: Cardio- Gastro- Hepato- Nephro-
Nephro-
Ms. Supat is concerned about her cancer risk while taking her medication. Which section of the package insert would the pharmacist refer to? Select one: Clinical Pharmacology Nonclinical Toxicology Product Description Use in Special Populations
Nonclinical Toxicology
Which is considered a mid-level prescriber? Dentist Nurse practitioner Physician Veterinarian
Nurse practitioner
A long-term care pharmacy technician is most likely to prepare meds for which type of patient? Select one: Hospital Mail-order Nursing home Outpatients
Nursing home
According to most state laws, pharmacy technicians are allowed to: Select one: Obtain patient health information Create individualized patient-care plans Provide counseling to patients on prescription medications Work in a pharmacy when a licensed pharmacist is off-duty
Obtain patient health information
When a prescriber writes a prescription for an unapproved use of a medication, this is referred to as: Select one: Off-label use On-label use Postmarketing experience Premarketing experience
Off-label use
Mr. Quinn brings in the following prescription: Bactroban ung UAD #22 g What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ung"? Select one: Cream Lotion Ointment Syrup
Ointment
According to the Poison Prevention Act of 1970, which medication class can be dispensed in a non-child-resistant package in an outpatient setting? Select one: Antidepressants Antihypertensives Opioids Oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptives
Which resource contains TE codes to help guide generic substitution? Select one: Blue Book Orange Book Red Book Yellow Book
Orange Book
Mr. Walker calls the pharmacy because he's concerned his son took too much medication. Which section of the package insert would the pharmacist read to find the signs and symptoms Mr. Walker should look out for? Select one: Clinical Pharmacology Drug Abuse and Dependence Nonclinical Toxicology Overdosage
Overdosage
According to HIPAA, a patient's lab results are considered: Select one: BOP PPI PHI REMS
PHI
Which organization offers national pharmacy technician certification by exam? Select one: APhA ASHP NPTA PTCB
PTCB
Ms. Redstone has questions for the pharmacist about how to take her new medication. Which section of the package insert would the pharmacist refer to for this information? Select one: Clinical Pharmacology Dosage and Administration Highlights Patient Counseling Information
Patient Counseling Information
When a pharmacist keeps an ongoing, exact count of Duragesic patches, this type of inventory is referred to as: Select one: Biennial inventory Current inventory Perpetual inventory Proposed inventory
Perpetual inventory
According to most state laws, who is allowed to make the final check on a prescription? Select one: Certified technician Pharmacist Pharmacy assistant Registered technician
Pharmacist
After which phase of the drug approval process, does the drug company file a New Drug Application (NDA) to then sell the drug on the market? Select one: Phase 1 Testing Phase 2 Testing Phase 3 Testing Postmarket Testing
Phase 3 Testing
Which stage of the drug approval process gives the study compound to animals? Select one: Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Preclinical
Preclinical
Which medication must have an imprint code? Select one: Preparation H suppositories Prempro 0.625 mg/2.5 mg tablets Pred-Forte 1% ophthalmic suspension Protonix 40 mg granules for suspension
Prempro 0.625 mg/2.5 mg tablets
Mr. Cook takes Lamictal 100 mg. According to most state laws, as a mail-order pharmacy technician, you will: Select one: Perform the final check of Mr. Cook's Lamictal order Prepare the radioactive medication needed for Mr. Cook's brain scan Have a face-to-face interaction with Mr. Cook each time he gets a refill Prepare Mr. Cook's Lamictal order so that it can be delivered to his home
Prepare Mr. Cook's Lamictal order so that it can be delivered to his home
Ms. Garza is given Evista 60 mg. According to most state laws, which duty can a long-term pharmacy technician perform? Select one: Prepare Ms. Garza's med-pack Ring up Ms. Garza's prescription Counsel Ms. Garza on drug interactions Send Ms. Garza's prescription through the mail
Prepare Ms. Garza's med-pack
Ms. Robards is given furosemide 40 mg tablets. According to most state laws, which duty can a hospital pharmacy technician perform? Select one: Prepare a 24-hour supply of furosemide for Ms. Robards Counsel Ms. Robards on possible drug interactions with furosemide Speak to Ms. Robards' prescriber about changing her furosemide order Accept a new med order over the phone for Ms. Robards' furosemide
Prepare a 24-hour supply of furosemide for Ms. Robards
According to most state laws, a hospital pharmacy technician can: Select one: Review drug interactions Give advice on OTC meds Final check a filled medication Prepare parenteral medications
Prepare parenteral medications
Which drug information resource contains a compilation of package inserts? Select one: Drug Facts and Comparisons Prescribers' Digital Reference United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary Approved Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
Prescribers' Digital Reference
What does "Rx" mean? Select one: Directions Prescription Quantity Refills
Prescription
The goal of the Controlled Substance Act is to: Select one: Prevent diversion and abuse of drugs Guide generic substitution of controlled substances Provide each new controlled substance with an NDC number Protect the privacy of patients who take controlled substances
Prevent diversion and abuse of drugs
When you receive a new drug in the pharmacy, what's the medication under? Select one: Pharmacologic brand name Pharmacologic generic name Protected brand name Protected generic name
Protected brand name
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was put in place to restrict the sale of: Select one: Buprenorphine Isotretinoin Pseudoephedrine Thalidomide
Pseudoephedrine
While filling Ms. Mason's prescription, you accidentally printed two labels. According to HIPAA, how should you handle the extra label? Select one: Reuse it for another patient Put it in the bin to be shredded Rip it in half and place in the trash bin Place it in Ms. Mason's prescription bag
Put it in the bin to be shredded
Which word part indicates fever? Select one: Ferro- Hypno- Pyro- Thrombo-
Pyro-
According to federal law, destroying remaining doses of unused controlled substances: Select one: Is called reverse distributing Must be sent to DEA for proper disposal Requires the pharmacy to fill out a DEA Form 241 Requires a witness to be present and two signatures on the form
Requires a witness to be present and two signatures on the form
Kelly, a mail-order pharmacy technician, makes sure that patient information is protected and safe. This is an example of: Select one: Balancing out duties Respecting the patient Maintaining professionalism Improving workplace performance
Respecting the patient
Which pharmacy practice setting do the majority of pharmacy technicians work in? Select one: Correctional facilities Long-term care facilities Mail-order pharmacies Retail pharmacies
Retail pharmacies
Which section of the NDC identifies the name, strength, and dosage form of the medication? Select one: First Second Third Fourth
Second
Mr. Thomas gives you a prescription to treat his Crohn's disease. The pharmacist tells you that Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease. What does the word part "auto-" in the word autoimmune mean? Select one: Against Cancer Self Without
Self
The Clozapine REMS program monitors the risk for: Select one: Cancer Dependence and abuse Pregnancy Severe neutropenia
Severe neutropenia
The Contraindications section of a package insert lists: Select one: Reported side effects Situations when the medication should not be used Safety concerns for special populations taking the medication Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements
Situations when the medication should not be used
Mrs. Finn tells you that she suffers from dermatitis. Which area of the body does this condition affect? Select one: Ears Eyes Skin Stomach
Skin
DAW 7 means: Select one: Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber No product substitution is indicated, and substitution is allowed Substitution is not allowed since the brand-name drug is mandated by law Substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient requested the brand-name product to be dispensed
Substitution is not allowed since the brand-name drug is mandated by law
Mrs. Springer is an outpatient and needs her prescription for Actiq. Which program must her prescriber enroll in before he can prescribe the medication? Select one: APPRISE CNR iPLEDGE TIRF
TIRF
You're tasked to find the list of adverse reactions for levofloxacin. Which section of the package insert will indicate where you can find adverse reactions? Select one: Appendices Indications and Usage Summaries Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Mr. Schultz brings in the following prescription: Acyclovir 200 mg/5 mL suspension Sig: Take 5 ml po TID Disp: 4 oz How should the directions be typed on the prescription label? Select one: Take 5 milliliters by mouth three times a day Take 5 milligrams by mouth three times a day Take 5 teaspoonfuls by mouth three times a day Take 5 cubic centimeters by mouth three times a day
Take 5 milliliters by mouth three times a day
Mr. Adams brings in the following prescription: Medrol Dosepak Sig: ut dict What does "ut dict" mean? Select one: Take with food Take at bedtime Take as directed Take every day
Take as directed
Mr. Heller brings in the following prescription: Keflex 500 mg Sig: 1 cap po qid How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one capsule by mouth every day Take one capsule by mouth every other day Take one capsule by mouth four times a day Take one capsule by mouth every four hours
Take one capsule by mouth four times a day
Mr. Bower brings in the following prescription: Prozac 20 mg caps Sig: 1 po once daily Disp: 30 How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one capsule by mouth once daily Take one capsule as needed once daily Insert one capsule into rectum once daily Place one capsule under the tongue once daily
Take one capsule by mouth once daily
Mrs. Platt drops off the following prescription: Cymbalta 30 mg 1 cap daily #30 How should the directions be typed on the prescription label? Select one: Take one tablet daily Take one capsule daily Apply cream once daily Take one daily with meals
Take one capsule daily
Ms. Rhodes brings in the following prescription: Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5 mg/325 mg solution Sig: Take 1 tbsp po q4h prn Qty: 8 oz How should the directions be typed on the prescription label? Select one: Take one tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed Take one to two tablets by mouth every 4 hours as needed Take one tablespoonful by mouth every 4 hours as needed Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 hours as needed
Take one tablespoonful by mouth every 4 hours as needed
Mrs. Seng brings in the following prescription: Crestor 10 mg Sig: 1 tab po qd How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one tablet by mouth every day Take one tablet by mouth four times a day Take one tablet by mouth every other day Take one tablet by mouth every morning
Take one tablet by mouth every day
Mrs. Campos brings in the following prescription: Celexa 20 mg Sig: 1 tab po qam How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one tablet by mouth every day Take one tablet by mouth as directed Take one tablet by mouth after meals Take one tablet by mouth every morning
Take one tablet by mouth every morning
Mr. Conn brings in the following prescription: Lipitor 20 mg Sig: 1 tab daily p dinner #30 How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one tablet daily after dinner Take one tablet daily during dinner Take one tablet daily before dinner Take one tablet daily 1 hour before dinner
Take one tablet daily after dinner
Mrs. Chapel brings in the following prescription: Zocor 20 mg Sig: 1 tab PM Disp: 30 How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one tablet as needed Take one tablet at bedtime Take one tablet in the evening Take one tablet in the morning
Take one tablet in the evening
Mr. Lewis brings in the following prescription: Lopressor 100 mg Sig: ss tab po BID How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Take one-fourth tablet by mouth twice daily Take one-half tablet by mouth twice daily Take one tablet by mouth twice daily Take two tablets by mouth twice daily
Take one-half tablet by mouth twice daily
If a nurse is not available to sign for a Demerol order, what action is recommended? Select one: Leave the order on the nurse's desk Take the order back to the pharmacy Leave the order on the cart in the patient care area Take the order to the patient's room and leave it next to his bed
Take the order back to the pharmacy
Which medication is a Schedule III controlled substance? Select one: Dextroamphetamine Phentermine Testosterone Zaleplon
Testosterone
The first letter in the Orange Book rating code indicates: Select one: Clinical significance Pharmaceutical alternatives Pharmacological equivalence Therapeutic equivalence
The correct answer is: Therapeutic equivalence
When the pharmacist receives his weekly order of Ritalin, what must be documented on the DEA form? Select one: The price of the drug The date and amount received The name of the manufacturer The amount the pharmacy has on hand
The date and amount received
The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 requires: Select one: Each new medication to have a national drug code The pharmacist to consult about prescriptions with patients Dietary supplements to be treated more like drugs than food Oral contraceptives to be dispensed with a patient package insert
The pharmacist to consult about prescriptions with patients
Ms. Rodriguez is prescribed Lotronex. What is a requirement of the LOTRONEX REMS Program? Select one: Ms. Rodriguez's prescriber must enroll in an 8-hour training program. The pharmacy is allowed to accept an electronic Lotronex prescription for Ms. Rodriguez. The pharmacy must process Ms. Rodriguez's Lotronex prescription through an electronic verification system. Ms. Rodriguez's Lotronex prescription may not be refilled and she must see her prescriber each month for a new prescription.
The pharmacy is allowed to accept an electronic Lotronex prescription for Ms. Rodriguez.
The Product Description section of a package insert lists: Select one: Cancer and fertility risks How the medication works The structural formula of the medication The medications color, shape, and markings
The structural formula of the medication
A drug that contains a different active ingredient, but is in the same drug class and works similarly to another medication is considered a: Select one: Pharmacologic alternative Pharmacologic equivalent Therapeutic alternative Therapeutic equivalent
Therapeutic alternative
Byetta and Victoza are both incretin mimetics used to treat diabetes. Byetta and Victoza are: Select one: Pharmacologic alternatives Pharmacologic equivalents Therapeutic alternatives Therapeutic equivalents
Therapeutic alternatives
A generic product has the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as the brand-name product. If this generic also absorbs and releases the same as the brand-name drug, it is considered a: Select one: Pharmacologic alternative Pharmacologic equivalent Therapeutic alternative Therapeutic equivalent
Therapeutic equivalent
A brand and generic product must be identical in active ingredients, strength, and dosage form to be classified as: Select one: Pharmaceutical alternatives Pharmacologically equivalent Therapeutic alternatives Therapeutically equivalent
Therapeutically equivalent
An "AB" rating in the Orange Book means a brand and generic drug are: Select one: Pharmacologic alternatives Pharmacologically equivalent Therapeutic alternatives Therapeutically equivalent
Therapeutically equivalent
Which is a limitation to package inserts? Select one: The print is very small They fall off of drug bottles They take a long time to update They use nontechnical language
They take a long time to update
Which section of the NDC number identifies package size and type? Select one: First Second Third Fourth
Third
Mrs. Jenkins was recently hospitalized for thyrotoxicosis. Which area of the body does this condition affect? Select one: Kidney Liver Mind Thyroid gland
Thyroid gland
Why would a patient be concerned about their days' supply being accurate? Select one: To prevent being charged extra co-pays To prevent receiving a bill for late charges To ensure the pharmacy doesnt get audited To ensure the manufacturer tracks the patients quantity they received
To prevent being charged extra co-pays
Mr. Granger brings in a prescription for alprazolam. According to federal law, where should the prescription records for Mr. Granger's alprazolam be stored? Select one: Separate from all other prescription pharmacy records Together with other C-II pharmacy records Together with noncontrolled substance pharmacy records Together with other C-III, C-IV, and C-V pharmacy records or in a readily retrievable fashion
Together with other C-III, C-IV, and C-V pharmacy records or in a readily retrievable fashion
Mr. Shauban brings in the following prescription: TMP/SMX 160/800 mg Sig: 1 tab po BID Disp: 14 What medication should be typed on the pharmacy label? Select one: Tazobactam/piperacillin Tetracycline/zinc sulfate Triamcinolone/sulfuric acid Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Which drug information resource defines the standards for medications, such as dosage forms and excipients? Select one: Drug Facts and Comparisons Pharmacy Technician's Letter United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary Approved Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary
Mrs. Parker is breastfeeding, and she asks you to refill her Adipex-P. Where in the package insert can you find information about breastfeeding while taking this medication?
Use in Special Populations
Mr. Cruz has diabetes and is concerned about taking a new medication. In which section of the package insert can you find information on whether Mr. Cruz needs to use caution with his new medication because of his diabetes? Select one: Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Indications and Usage Warnings and Precautions
Warnings and Precautions
Mr. Wagner brings in a prescription for his son, Jack. What information should you collect in order to calculate Jack's dosage? Select one: Fat composition Height Water composition Weight
Weight
Which is a principle of HIPAA? Select one: To counsel patients on new and refill prescription medications To dispense prescription medications with child-resistant packaging To dispense certain prescription medications with a Medication Guide To use and disclose the minimum necessary amount of protected information
Which is a principle of HIPAA? Select one: To counsel patients on new and refill prescription medications To dispense prescription medications with child-resistant packaging To dispense certain prescription medications with a Medication Guide To use and disclose the minimum necessary amount of protected information
For meds that require a Medication Guide, you must give one: Select one: With all outpatient prescriptions Only when an outpatient is receiving a new prescription When the patient signs a medication guide authorization form Only when the prescriber writes "MedGuide required" on the face of the prescription
With all outpatient prescriptions
What is an example of a metric unit for weight? Select one: g mL lb pt
g
A drug is usually permanently withdrawn from the market because it is considered: Contaminated Harmful Misbranded Mislabeled
harmful
Ms. Jackson is prescribed isotretinoin for her acne. Which program must Ms. Jackson be registered with in order to get the prescription filled? Select one: Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry iPLEDGE Opioid Analgesic REMS Thalomid REMS
iPLEDGE
Mrs. Fischer is taking a diuretic for her blood pressure. The pharmacist asks you to retrieve Mrs. Fischer's potassium level. Which lab would you look for? Select one: APAP Fe K Pa
k
Which pregnancy category is considered the riskiest? Select one: A D F X
x
