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PTCE EXAM 1

CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW

Question	Answer
What is the term for a hazardous drug that must be handled and prepare with extra precaution?	cytotoxic
Which drug listed below is a second-generation sulfonylurea and is supplied in micronized dosage forms?	glyburide(DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase)
what is another term for a drug's United States Adopted Name (USAN)?	Generic
Which of the following drugs used to treat UTIs is not an antibiotic?	phenazopyridine (Azo-Standard, Uristat)
Which class of sleep agents may induce sleepwalking and sleep-driving with no recall of the events?	"Z" hypnotics such as zolpidem (Ambien)
When comparing two solutions, the one with the greater amount of solute is considered	concentrated
A wholesaler gives 3% off an invoice if paid in full within 10 days of purchase. What will be the total discounted price if a pharmacy buys $3,879.00 worth of goods today and plans on paying in 10 days?	$3,762.63
Which of the following drug classes is not used to treat angina?	angiotensin II receptors antagonist
The generated label should be checked against the	original prescription
What steps should follow entering the prescription into the computer?	perform drug utilization review
What is the most common immunoglobulin?	IgG
What is a main purpose of bioidentical hormones?	relieve symptoms of postmenopausal distress
If a vial of Rocephin has 500mg/3.4 mL, and the doctor wants a 125 mg dose for patient, how many milliliters should be drawn into a syringe?	0.85 mL
What is the most serious adverse effect associated with acetaminophen?	liver damage
What is replacing the unit dose system in many hospitals?	automated floor stock systems
Which drug is available over the counter?	miconazole (Monistat Derm, Monistat 3)
In using a syringe to draw liquid from a vial, the pharmacy technician should have the needle bevel heel enter the rubber stopper at the same point as the bevel tip. This technique prevents	coring
What must appear on a prescription for DEA controlled substances such a s hydrocodone (Vicodin)?	the prescriber's DEA number
Which of the following oral hypoglycemic agents act by interfering with carbohydrate metabolism and glucose absorption?	acarbose (Precose)
A patient is told to take 1 g of acetaminophen every 6 hours. At home the patient has 325 mg tablets. How many will the patient take in 24 hours?	12 tablets
What is the gross profit of a prescription for 30 tablets of Abilify 5 mg if it cost the pharmacy $220.50 to purchase and the insurance reimburses $230.25?	$9.75
Which of the following drugs is a poor general anesthetic, general given with other drugs to achieve anesthesia?	nitrous oxide
Which of the following anticonvulsants is correctly paired with the process it most likely affects?	diazepam (Valium) and GABA
A mother has an oral syringe that is marked with milliliters. The dose for her child is 1 3/4 tsp. How many milliliters should she administer?	8.8 mL
Which respiratory medication listed below is an inhaled corticosteroid?	fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent)
Prior to the wide acceptance of metric system of measurement in pharmacy, what was the commonly used system?	apothecary system
What antiviral drug may be surgically inserted to treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis?	Ganciclovir (Vitrasert, Zirgen)
Which drugs are stored in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy?	Schedule II drugs
A pharmacy has an inventory of $1,350,000.00. Last week it sold $ 125,000.00, and the cost of products sold was $95,000.00. What is the pharmacy's days' supply?	99 days
Which part of the needle attaches to the syringe?	hub
A bottle of ondansetron solution comes in a 4 fl oz size and each dose is 5 mL. How many doses are in a bottle?	24 doses
In a DEA number, the first letter designates the	authority of the holder.
If the overall cost for a month of birth control pills is $29.95 and the selling price is $32.50, what is the percent profit?	8.5%
What is the name for a prepackaged drug that is supplied from the manufacturer in a 1 month supply quantity?	unit-of-use packaging
If you know the ration concentration of epinephrine solution is 1:1000, how much drug is delivered with 10 mL?	10 mg
Who activated the product in a CSTD?	floor nurse
Which of the following is a unit of weight in the apothecary system?	scruple
The pharmacy technician should always work 6 inches into the horizontal LAFW to prevent	mixing of filtered air with room air.
Prior to 1962, pharmaceutical manufacturers had to prove a drug was safe but did not have to prove its	efficacy
Which organization is responsible for accrediting compounding pharmacies?	PCAB
When the patient picks up the completed prescription in the community pharmacy setting, what should the technician do first?	confirm patient identity
A patient needs 0.2 mg of clonidine at bedtime. All you have 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets will you tell the patient to take per dose?	2 tablets
If a drug is available as 24 mg, and the doctor only wants the patient to take a quarter of the tablet, how many milligrams will the patient take?	6 mg
What was the main purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?	prohibit the interstate transport or sale of adulterated and misbranded foods and drugs
What type of question is "Do you have any allergies?"	close-ended question
What is the correct form to express that a drug should be taken "every day"?	to prevent confusion, it is recommended that this term not be abbreviated.
A patient weighing 89 kg is to receive a drug 0.8 mg/kg/day for 10 days. How many grams will the patient receive over the course of therapy?	0.712 g
Who determines the amount of a patient's co-pay?	insurance plan
Which of the following should not be placed in the laminar airflow hood when preparing compounded small-volume sterile products?	label
When this drug is dispensed, a "Do not drink alcohol" sticker must be attached to the container.	metronidazole
Why are OTC drugs containing pseudoephedrine sold behind the counter and in limited amounts?	Pseudoephedrine can be made into methamphetamine
What is the percentage of error if a patient is suppose to take 25 units of insulin and then takes 30 units instead?	20%
What type of application must a manufacturer file with the FDA prior to marketing a generic product?	Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)
a pharmacy offers a 10% discount on Tuesdays for senior citizens on all vitamin purchases. If a customer buys $32.98 worth of vitamins, what is the price after the discount?	$29.68
Prepare a 30% dextrose solution using a 50% dextrose solution and a 5% dextrose solution. How much of each solution is needed to make a final volume of 1 L	444 mL of D5W and 556 mL of D50W
In which thermometric scale does water freeze at 0 degrees?	Celsius
Which pharmaceutical is hazardous when the skin is exposed directly to the agent?	doxorubicin
What is a responsibility of the pharmacy technician in inventory management?	all choices are correct.
During what state has a person's body adapted physiologically and psychologically to a drug and cannot function without it?	dependence
Which of the following is unique to a community pharmacy and is not done in a hospital pharmacy?	preparing a 30 or 90 day supply of patient medications
Convert 23 degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.	73 degrees
A patient has an order of Liposyn 10%, 500 mL per day. How many grams of fat will the patient receive a day?	50 g
What type of patients are most susceptible to systemic fungal infections?	patients with a weakened immune system
What is the term for preferential treatment or mistreatment?	discrimination
Why should tetracyclines never be dispensed past their expiration date?	They have the potential for causing a fatal renal syndrome.
Into how many schedule are controlled substances categorized in the United States?	5
Which federal regulatory agency regulates the medical uses, doses, and dangers of herbal supplements	This information is not federally regulated
What is the term for the difference between the selling of a product and the overall costs of an item?	net profit
Which part of Medicare provides prescription drug coverage?	Medicare Part D
Which of the following presents an ethical dilemma to pharmacists who do not support abortion rights?	dispensing the morning-after pill
Procedures designed to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to blood and other bodily fluids are known as	universal precautions.
What is meant by the term "superinfection"?	A new infection in the body that occurs in the body during the course of therapy of an existing infection.
Your wholesaler allows you to buy drugs for AWP - 15%. You get reimbursed from an insurance company at a rate of AWP - 10% + $2.35. If AWP for a drug is #35.00, how much will the profit be?	$4.10
Patient care units send out-of-stock reports to the hospital pharmacy for floor stock replacement	throughout the day.
What should be used when crushing a hazardous tablet or capsule in a unit-of-use package?	sealable plastic bag
What is the term for unwelcome and uncomfortable sexual action or innuendo?	sexual harassment
Which of the following abbreviations is on the unacceptable abbreviation list?	qd
What may be used to verify that the correct product has been selected from the stock to fill a prescription?	All choices are correct
A pharmacy technician accidently drops and breaks a bottle containing a volatile substance, which releases a fine mist of the medication from the container. Which route of exposure does this example illustrate?	inhalation
Which drug warning system lists risk factors in easy-to-understand terms?	MedGuide
A decimal point misplaced one place to the right of left in the metric system can lead a factor difference of	10
What is the name for an escalating co-payment for a generic, a preferred brand, and a nonpreferred brand?	tiered co-pay
Which of the following is not a symptom of an allergic reaction?	upset stomach
What is used in many large hospitals to prepare multiple TPN solutions?	automated compounding device
Which type of automation is used in the community pharmacy to minimize medication errors?	bar-code technology
Which of the following is an internet-based program for collecting data on adverse drug reactions specific to an institution?	MEDMARX
What is the name for the technology that automates compounding and filling prescriptions?	robotics
In what ways is e-prescribing expected to be better than written prescriptions?	all the choices are correct.
Which type of automation allows a physician to input a medication order directly to the hospital pharmacy from the patient's bedside?	electronic medication administration record
What gland plays a key role in the endocrine system because its hormones regulate several other glands?	pituitary
Which drug listed below is a potent inhibitor of MAO type B, which is found primarily in brain?	selegiline (Eldepryl)
Under what brand name product is slow-release morphine sold?	MS Contin
In the hospital pharmacy, which type of medication order is written by the physician in an emergency?	stat order
If the pharmacy breaks tablets in half for a patient whose daily dose is 1/2 tablet, how many whole tablets will it take to make a 90-day supply?	45
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the single most important practice to minimizing touch contamination?	following proper hand washing technique
A patient can chew 1 piece of nicotine gum every hour, up to 18 pieces/day. How long will 96 pieces last if the patient uses 18 each day?	5 days
If a hospital has not established a USP Chapter <797> appropriate sterile products preparation environment, what type of failure is this?	organizational failure
If a patient wants sixteen bottles of rubbing alcohol that are 16 oz each, how many gallons of rubbing alcohol are needed?	2 gal
Convert 200 mL to fluidounces	6.7 fluidounces
What is the ration strength of a 0.45% sodium chloride solution?	45:10,000
Which type of mortar and pestle is preferred for mixing creams, ointments, and gels?	glass
How many times should the prescription be checked against the original prescription?	four times
Which would be a valid DEA number for the nurse practitioner Tina Kingston?	MK3942516
What do you call the allowance made for the decreasing value of an asset, such as a building or equipment?	depreciation
Which of the following is NOT an example of a generalized seizure?	simple partial
What part of the heart is often called the pacemaker?	sinoatrial (SA) node
Which reference is reprint of package inserts from the pharmaceutical manufacturers?	Physician's Desk Reference
There are 120 mg of triamcinolone powder in 4 oz of cream. What is the percentage of strength of the cream	0.1% w/v
What is the proper technique for the administration of nicotine gum?	chew and "park"
A 4 oz bottle of guaifenesin with codeine is $1.27, the cost to dispense a prescription is $4.25, and the owner wants a net profit of 25%. What is the final cost to the patient?	$6.90
What two drugs used to treat pain may be easily confused?	ketorolac (Toradol) and tramadol (Ultram)
Infant Tylenol is available at 80 mg/0.6 mL. If the pediatrician tells the parent to give 120 mg, how many milliliters will the patient receive?	0.9 mL
Which of the following is a C-IV opioid/narcotic?	butorphanol
What is the only mood stabilizer that has consistently been shown to decrease the risk of suicide in bipolar patients?	lithium (Eskalith)
Which of the following is categorized as a phase I treatment for GERD?	antacids
Which of the following drugs is classified as a macrolide?	erythromycin
A graduate's smallest measurable quantity is 20 mL. How much diluent will be needed to accurately measure 8 mL of active ingredient if a factor of 3 is used?	48 mL
Which of the following narcotics is a controlled substance?	All choices are correct (meperidine, codeine, oxycodone, morphine)
How many glasses of water (per day) are at least as effective as an expectorant?	6 to 8
How much 70% acetic acid is needed to make 120 mL of 2% acetic acid solution?	3.4 mL
A patient has to take 2 and 1/2 tablets three times a day, and each tablet is 6 mg. How many milligrams will the patient take per dose?	15 mg
A patient receives 20 units of insulin glargine at bedtime every day. How many vials will be needed for one month if the vials contain 10 mL of 100 unit/mL?	1 vial
What is the term for when total receipts are greater than expenses?	profit
What did the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 require of new drugs before they could be marketed in the U.S?	safety
Nondurable medical supplies include	lancets, syringes, and diabetes test strips
How many fluid ounces in one gallon?	128 fl oz
How are healthcare providers and pharmacists notified that a drug is problematic but still provides therapy for a specific condition?	A Black Box warning is placed on the drug.
What size filter needle should be used to withdraw a hazardous agent from an ampule?	5 micron
For which type of drugs may pharmacy technicians counsel patients when the prescription is dispensed?	no drugs
When patients fail to adhere to the prescribed drug regimen, it is referred to as ______?	noncompliance
Promethazine 25 mg/mL is needed for a patient with nausea. The doctor orders 6.25 mg. How many milliliters should be administered?	0.25 mL
Albuterol syrup is 2 mg/tsp, and a patient is to take 1 mg every 6 hours for shortness of breath. How long will a 3 fl oz bottle last?	9 days
Which would be the correct directions for a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment 1" tid (q6 h) during waking hours, disp 1 tube?	Apply 1 inch topically three times a day at 6 hour intervals only during the waking hours.
What is the term for the part of the prescription in which the prescriber gives the directions for use of a drug?	Signa
What is the cost of a pharmaceutical based on?	average wholesale price
Which of the following date does NOT have to be on a prescription?	date prescription was filled (dispensed)
Haloperidol 1 mg intramuscular is ordered fro an agitated patient. The drug comes 5 mg/mL. How many milliliters will be administered?	0.2 mL
What is the term for the difference between the selling price and the purchase price of a drug?	gross profit
Nosocomial infecitons	All of the choices are correct (acquired at hospital, can survive with or without oxygen)
Estimate how much money will be needed to purchase the following supplies for the pharmacy: 1 gal bleach at $1.69, 2 rolls paper towels at $1.19 each, 1 bottle of glass cleaner at $2.99, and 1 roll of tape at $0.79.	$8.00
What is an important responsibility of the pharmacy technician in regard to prescriptions for controlled substances?	be aware of false
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?	333 mg
A 3 month supply (90 tablets) of Lipitor 10 mg is sold for $270.00 to the patient. The pharmacy's purchase price for 100 tablets is $257.59. What is the gross profit?	$38.17
A pharmacy technician may answer a customer's question about an OTC cough syrup when the answer	is readily available on the package.
A syringe is labeled with midazolam 5 mg/5 mL. You notice it is only filled to the 3 mL line. How many milligrams of midazolam are in the syringe?	3 mg
An automated delivery system can do all the following except	check for expired drugs
Which of the following should patients know about their prescription?	brand and generic name
Which federal law required the manufacturer to prove that a drug was safe before it could be marketed in the United States?	Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
Which of the following is used as disinfectant?	iodine
If a pharmacy makes a total profit of $1,306,560.00 and the overhead was $768,098.00, what is the percent profit?	70%
The doctor writes an order for MOM VI fluidram. How many milliliters will the patient take?	30 mL
What is the name for a number of pharmacies who work together to negotiate more favorable contracts for the purchase pharmaceuticals?	group purchasing
Which of the following drugs or drug combinations contains a DEA C-III controlled substance?	hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine (Tussionex)
Which type of unit dose packaging is used for liquid orals?	heat-sealable aluminum cups
What feature of the vertical LAFW helps to protect the technician?	glass shield
If a pharmacy technician answers the phone while filling a prescription and forgets to type the full directions, what type of error will result?	capture error
The BIN and PCN on the patient's drug coverage card help the technician locate the correct	pharmacy benefits manager
What cash management process involves comparing the cash, credit card receipts, personal checks, and charges with the tape printout from the cash register?	reconciling
What device is used to vent a vial when preparing hazardous products?	chemo venting pin
The amount of many that must be paid by the insured before the insurance company considers paying its portion of a medical or drug cost is called a	deductible
What term is used to described when patients fail to adhere to the appropriate drug regimen?	noncompliance
A patient forgets to take his morning pill. This is an example of a(n)	omission error
Which of the following drugs acts by preventing the HIV virus from entering immune cells?	enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
How many times can a prescription for a Schedule II drug be refilled?	no refills
A prescription is received for Bactrim Pediatric Suspension Sig: 20 mL po BID. Disp: 30 days' supply. How many fluidounces will be dispensed?	40 fluidounces
What can be done to shorten the time necessary to achieve therapeutic levels of a drug?	give a loading dose of the drug
What class of drug has been shown to cause photosensitivity in certain individuals?	All choices are correct (antibiotics, antipsychotics, diuretics)
If a nurse is running a TPN at 80 mL/hour but the the order is for 100 mL/hour, how much extra TPN will there be at the end of the 24 hour period?	480 mL
An ointment is an example of primary dosage form of a drug given by which of the following routes of administration?	topical
On what part of the syringe will you find calibration marks?	barrel
According to Table 6.1, which of the following is not a task of the pharmacy technician in the community pharmacy?	counsel patients on medication side effects
Which antirejection drug below is also used for rheumatoid arthritis?	azathioprine (Imuran)
What class of drug is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?	alpha adrenergic blockers
Which histamine-e receptor blocker affects cytochrome P-450 and may interact with many other drugs?	cimetidine (Tagamet)
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs binds to angiotensin II receptors and rarely causes coughing as an adverse effect?	valsartan (Diovan)
What is the first drug approved for the specific indication of sepsis?	drotrecogin alfa
What is most often used in the pharmacy for estimating beyond-use dating?	USP <795>
A foot soak says to mix with 3 L of warm water. The patient only has one pint glass measuring cup. How many pints are there in 3 L?	6.25 pt
The maximum rate of KCl that can run without a pump is 10 mEq/hour. Since there are no pumps available, the nurse calls and wants to run the KCl bolus bag with 40 mEq/100 mL. What will the maximum rate be?	25 mL/hour
What is the only osmotic diuretic on the market?	mannitol (Osmitrol)
A patient take 1 1/2 tablets of glyburide 5 mg daily. How many milligrams does the patient take daily?	7.5 mg
How are all MAb medications administered?	intravenously
What are three common viral infections?	influenza, hepatitis B, HIV
Which drug, used in the treatment of asthma, is structurally related to caffeine?	Theophylline
An IV admixture service might be utilized for a patient undergoing	cancer chemotherapy
What is the part of the prescription in which the name of the medication to be dispensed is found?	inscription
What is a type of diabetes?	All of the above (secondary, gestational, type II, type I)
The federal government allows pharmacists to compound nonsterile and sterile medications for an individual patient if these medications meet standards established by the	United States Pharmacopeia
A prescription for a controlled substance does not have a DEA number. What do you do?	Notify the pharmacist
An ointment is compounded with hydrocortisone powder 50 g and Eucerin cream 400g. How many ounces are dispensed?	15 oz
Which of the following is the strongest solution of acetic acid?	24.9%
A physician wants a patient to get 2 L over 4 hours for dehydration. What is the flow rate?	500 mL/hour
What code is set into motion when a patient is in a life-threatening situation?	Code Blue
Which of the following elements of a prescription for a controlled substance is not required to be an an institution's medication order?	prescriber's DEA number
The extent to which a product retains the same properties and characteristics it possessed at the time of preparation is called product	stability
Your pharmacy gives senior citizens a 10% discount on Tuesdays for all items purchased. If the total bill is $105.33, what will the amount the customer will pay?	$94.80
Whom does the pharmacy technician represent when he or she is working?	the employer
What abbreviation is used to describe drugs injected directly into the circulation?	IV
What is the leading cause of fatal poisonings in children?	iron tablets
what is the abbreviation for grain?	gr
What protective clothing is required for technicians preparing hazardous drugs?	two pairs of gloves
What is the recommended procedure for counting prescription orders for controlled drugs?	Do a manual double-count
Which of the following is a device used to administer medicated inhalations intended for the lungs?	nebulizer
Which of the following is NOT a parenteral route of drug administration?	intrarespiratory
How are legend drugs sold in the United States?	with the label "Rx only."
How many milligrams will each piece of a 500 mg tablet cut in half equal?	250 mg
Who is responsible for regulating the activities of the pharmacy technician?	state board of pharmacy
The most common type of medication allergy is to	antibiotics
What is an advantage of using a closed system transfer device (CSTD) to deliver IV medications?	All choices are correct (uniform procedures for thawing, standardized, may be reused if not activated)
Which of the following must pharmaceutical companies prove in order to receive FDA approval for their generic drug products?	bioavailability
What might a state require a pharmacy technician in order for him or her to practice in a pharmacy?	All choices are correct (registration, licensure, certification)
Which of the following should the pharmacy technician use to locate drug products recalled by the FDA?	NDC number bar code
What organization maintains a certification program or pharmacy technicians?	Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Who administers a voluntary reporting system for medication errors called MERP?	ISMP (Institute for Sale Medication Practices)
Which of the following is found in the prescription area of the pharmacy?	All choices are correct (cough medication with codeine, insulin syringes, pseudoephedrine)
Which of the following muscle relaxants is a DEA-scheduled controlled substance?	diazepam (Valium)
A product package insert (PPI) is intended for the	Pharmacist
What is the minimum requirement for attire in the nonsterile compounding pharmacy?	long lab coat
What law gave older Americans increased access to prescription drugs?	Medicare Part D
If the AWP of a drug isKCL $7.35/tablet, the insurance company pays $75.25 for 10 tablets, and the dispensing fee is $5.25, what is the discount from AWP per the contract?	4.76%
A pharmacy has an inventory value of $145,000.00 per week with product costs of $36,000.00. The goal is to have the days' supply at 25 days. What will inventory need to be dropped by to attain this goal?	$15,429.00
The DEA requires that a pharmacy take a complete inventory of all controlled substances	every two years
Which abbreviation should not be used?	SQ
What is the term for the list of all items available for sale in the pharmacy?	inventory
What type of container is used to dispense tablets and capsules?	vial
what is a special requirement for inventory control of investigational drugs	store in a secure area
An insurer pays your pharmacy $120.00 a month for Mr. Smith's prescriptions. He fills four prescriptions that total $115.29. What is the profit?	$4.71
if the overall cost of a month's supply of birth control pills is $29.95, and the purchase price for a box of 6 months supply is $159.00, what is the cost to dispense?	$3.45
At the conclusion of the purchase, the pharmacy technician gives the customer a	receipt
By what criteria is dietary fiber characterized?	All choices are correct (stool-bulking capacity, solubility, water-holding capacity, fermentability)
A recipe for compounding a pharmaceutical preparation is called a	formula
How do penicillins work	they prevent bacteria from forming their rigid cell wall
which pair of drugs below has the same chemical composition, with their atoms arranged differently (isomers)	citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro)
Convert 12 fluidrams to teaspoonsful (1 fluidram - 5mL)`	12 tsp
What is the term used by insurance contracts to describe the amount charged over the actual cost of medication that includes profit, cost of materials, cost of labor, and overhead?	dispensing fee
What is a severe complication resulting from uncontrolled diabetes?	all the choices are complications from uncontrolled diabetes. (retinopathy, atherosclerosis of peripheral coronary and cerebrovascular vessels, neuropathy)
Which of the following is not an act of comminution?	sifting
which of the following drugs has been shown to improve the cognitive function and social behavior of patient with Alzheimer disease and is sold over the counter?	gingko
Which of the following drugs used for TIAs and stoke prevention blocks ADP receptors, reducing platelet adhesion and aggregation?	clopidogrel (Plavix)
Where must Schedule II controlled substances be stored?	locked cabinet
What can assist the pharmacy technician in resolving an ethical dilemma that presents itself in pharmacy practice?	all choices are correct (code of ethics statement, profession-wide debate, decision-making process
Which would be a valid DEA number for the nurse practitioner Tira Kingston?	MK3942516
What is in 'magic swizzle'	lidocaine-diphenhydramine-Maalox
What does the abbreviation QS mean on a prescription?	sufficient quantity
which is the term to describe medication administered by injection and not by the gastrointestinal tract?	parenteral
how does active immunity differ from passive immunity?	for active immunity to occur, the person must be exposed to an infectious organism or an inactivated part of it.
what class of chemotherapeutic drugs binds irreversible cross-links in DNA so that the DNA and cells cannot reproduce	alkylating agents
what is the most serious allergic reaction to penicillins	anaphylaxis
Digoxin injectable is available as 0.5 mg/2 mL. If the physician orders 0.125 mg, how many milliliters will be administered?	0.5 mL
What is the most common extrapyramidal disease?	Parkinson's disease
A nosocomial infection is an	infection a patient acquires in the hospital
A pharmacy's overhead is $879,000.00. If a profit of 17% is desirable, what total income must be received to reach this goal?	$1,028,430.00
What type of application does the FDA require the manufacturer of a generic drug to submit?	abbreviated new drug application
What is the first oral therapy for interstitial cystitis?	pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron)
Which OTC drug is used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine?	pseudoephedrine
Because of their anticholinergic side effects, TSAs may be prescribed for which of the following conditions?	children with bed-wetting problems
What law gave older Americans increased access to prescription drugs?	Medicare Part D
A balance with a least measurable weight of 100 mg is being used to weigh 60 mg of active ingredient. Using a factor of 2, how much diluent will need to be weighed to make the aliquot?	120 mg
What is an advantage of using a closed system transfer device (CSTD)to deliver IV medications?	all choices are correct ( they have uniform procedures for thawing, doses may be reused if not activated, doses are standardized)
A bottle of maximum-strength antacids says to take 1 to 2 tsp per dose. How many minims are in 2 tsp? (use 16.23 minims = 1 mL)	162 minims
What is the term for the space occupied by a dry pharmaceutical in a sterile vial that will be reconstituted?	powder volume
What is the term for a smaller volume of fluid and drug in a separate bag that is attached to the main IV line and run intermittently throughout the day?	IV piggyback
What is the term for a dose form prepackaged or repackaged and ready for administration to a particular patient at a particular time?	unit dose
Promethazine 25 mg/mL is needed for a patient with nausea. The doctor orders 6.25 mg. How many milliliters should be administered?	0.25 mL
Inspection of the nursing station at a long-term care facility to remove outdated and overstocked medication is done by	a pharmacy technician
which of the following is not an appropriate way to represent 20%	0.02
The package price for Tylenol is $8.79. It is on sale for $5.99. What is the discount rate?	32%
Your yearly job evaluation says you always show proper etiquette at work. This means that you	understand unwritten rules of proper behavior
A patient must take 2 tbsp. of Maalox before meals and at bedtime. How many fluid ounces will the patient need for 1 week?	28 fl oz
In preparation for a colonoscopy, a patient is told to take 1.5 fl oz of Phospho-Soda. How many teaspoonsful is this?	9 tsp
Frank's Pharmacy buys a robotic filling system at a cost of $50,000.00. It is estimated to last 10 years and will have no disposal value. What will be the annual depreciation?	$5,000.00
Which of the following DEA numbers is valid based on the DEA checksum formula?	AB1233915
What does the Joint Commission use as evidence that a hospital meets standards of quality and safety?	All choices are correct (medical records, percentage of certified technicians, up-to-date policy and procedure manual)
In large hospital pharmacies, which area of the sterile compounding lab should have an air quality of ISO Class 7 or lower?	buffer area
What is identified by the National Drug Code (NDC) assigned to a drug product?	all of the above (manufacturer, drug formulation, size or type of packaging)
The doctor writes an order for MOM VI fluidram. How many milliliters will the patient take?	30 mL
What device is used to vent a vial when preparing hazardous products	chemo venting pin
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of seizures	hypertension (high blood pressure)
What is the first drug approved for the specific indication of sepsis?	drotrecogin alfa
If 30 mL of 20% acetylcysteine is mixed with 8 fl oz of cola, what is the concentration of final solution	2.2%
Which medication below is used in preteens to treat diarrhea and acts by interfering with enzyme-dependent electron transfer in anaerobic energy metabolism?	nitazoxanide (Alinia)
Which of the following stock solution would you use with sterile water to make a 65% dextrose solution?	70%
what is an antidote for hypoglycemia	glucagon (GlucaGen)
How much drug is in a final solution of 15 mL of magnesium sulfate 50% and 225 mL of sterile water?	7.5 g
A patient has a prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg/tsp Sig: 1 fluidram po tid * 10 days. How many milliliters should be dispensed?	150 ml
What drug has been approved to treat unwanted facial hair only in women?	eflornithine (Vaniqa)
How long can a medium-risk CSP be stored in the refrigerator?	9 days
Which of the following fibrinolytic agents can be administered orally?	none of the choices can be given orally
A prior authorization from the patient's insurer may be required when the drug on the prescription is a	nonformulary drug
How does the technician know which auxiliary labels are the most important to affix to a prescription vial or bottle?	The pharmacist determines which labels are a priority.
Ranitidine 50 mg/50 mL is to be run over 1 hour by a drop set of 15gtt/mL. At what rate will it run?	12 gtt/min
A 1:500 solution is ordered, and you have a 5% solution, a 2% solution, and a 0.2% solution. Which one will you dispense?	0.2%
A patient has a prescription for penicillin 250 mg three times a day for 10 days. The patient cannot swallow tablets, so the prescription must be filled with a liquid that is 125 mg/5mL. How many milliliters will be dispensed:>	300
Why is coloring added to tablets?	to aid drug identification purposes
What is the most frequent form of bacterial resistance to antibiotics?	destruction of antibiotic by bacterial enzymes
On a manufacturer's label for a prescription drug, which of the following is not necessary?	instructions for use
What is a danger of using nicotine in combination with estrogen?	increased risk of blood clots
if the overall cost of a month's supply of birth control pills is $29.95. and the purchase for a box of 6 months supply is $159.00, what is the cost to dispense?	$3.45
Calculate the markup rate if a patient pays $15.87 for an antibiotic that cost the pharmacy $5.60	183%
what is the name of the process in which a pharmacy transmits a claim to the insurance company or prescription benefits manager for confirmation of coverage via a modem	online adjudication
who serves as the 'gatekeeper' to specialized health care in a health maintenance organization?	primary care physician
What does the blood pressure ration represent?	systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure
What happens during malignant hyperthermia?	Both statements are correct (patient's body temperature rises very rapidly to life-threatening levels (above 106 degrees F) There is a marked increase in intracellular levels)
what should be added to TPN solutions to help prevent elevated blood sugar?	insulin
When the patient picks up the completed prescription in the community pharmacy setting, what should the technician do first?	confirm patient identity
Which of the following changes in elderly patients is most likely to affect drug dosage?	gastrointestinal changes
What antiviral drug may be surgically inserted to treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis?	Ganciclovir (Vitrasert, Zirgen)
How many ounces are in a household pound?	16 oz
Which of the following would not be considered an overhead expense?	net profit
Phenobarbital is a drug that enhances drug metabolism by what process?	metabolic induction
What is NOT a functional part of the heart?	stable angina
Which of the following agents is the smallest?	viruses
Who is a customer of the hospital pharmacy?	All choices are correct (patient, nurse, physician)
How might pharmaceutically equivalent drug products differ?	release mechanism
A baby needs 7 mg of gentamicin intramuscularly. The stock bottle is gentamicin 20 mg/2 mL. How many milliliters will the baby receive?	0.7 mL
How can the technician assist the pharmacist in verifying that the correct drug has been added to an intravenous preparation?	leave the vial the drug was extracted from with the final product
what is the most serious adverse effect associated with the use of oral contraceptives	cardiovascular complications
Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is used primarily in children for bedwetting?	imipramine (Tofranil)
A bottle of ondansetron solution comes in a 4 fl oz size and each dose is 5 mL. How many doses are in a bottle?	24 doses
Which medication can be dispensed in a non-childproof package?	all choices are correct (inhalation aerosols, sublingual nitroglycerin tablets, oral contraceptives)
The prescription should make sure all of the following are on a prescription except	the prescription number
killing microorganisms with heat, chemicals, or gas is called	sterilization
colchicine is available as 1/100 gr tablet. how many milligrams is this if the manufacturer declared that 60 mg = 1gr on the label?	0.6 mg
When would using an aliquot be useful in pharmacy?	when the ingredient is too small to measure on a pharmacy balance
Which of the following antibiotics is used for serious gram-negative infections and as a prophylaxis preceding abdominal surgery?	clindamycin
Which of the following herbal remedies is used as a migraine preventive?	feverfew
Which of the following general anesthetics is administered intravenously?	ketamine
During what period of life must a person be treated to prevent permanent damage (e.g., cretinism) due to thyroid deficiency?	within the first 6 to 12 months of life
Which antibiotic can be used to treat bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections?	metronidazole (Flagyl)
Why is it more difficult to develop antiviral drugs than it is to develop antibiotics?	because viruses utilize the host (patient) cell processes, killing them is often toxic to the patient.
How is pulse dosing of antifungal drugs for nail infections utilized?	Pulse doses are usually give for 1 week per month
Which direct-acting vasodilator, a second-line drug for hypertension, is also used to promote hair growth	minoxidil (Lonitin)
What drug is metabolized by colonic bacteria and is used to prevent and treat hepatic-induced encephalopathy	lactulose (Enulose)
Which drug listed below forms a protective coat over an ulcer, helping it resist degradation by gastric acid, pepsin and bile salts?	sucralfate (Carafate)
Which monoamine oxidase inhibitor is used to treat patients with Parkinson disease rather than depressed patients?	selegiline (Eldepryl)
What class of drug has been shown to cause photosensitivity in certain individuals?	All choices are correct (antipsychotics, diuretics, antibiotics)
Which of the following interferons is an example of biologic-response modifier?	Both are correct (interferon beta-1b (Betaseron) & interferon beta 1a (Avonex, Rebif))
Which drug can increase blood pressure by constricting many blood vessels but maintain blood flow to internal organs including the kidney?	dopamine (Inotropin)
Which of the following non-narcotic analgesics is available ONLY by prescription?	choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Which of the antiviral drugs listed below is also effective in treating patients with Parkinsonism?	amantadine (Symmetrel)
A child needs 0.5 mg of morphine. It is available only in 10 mg/mL concentration. Prepare a dilution in which the final concentration is 1mg/mL. How much diluent will you add to the original 10 mg/mL to make 20 doses of 0.5 mg?	9 mL
If a person is taking a protease inhibitor (for HIV), which herbal preparation should that person avoid?	garlic
Promethazine is available for 25 mg/mL ampules. A child needs a dose of 3.125 mg. HOw much diluent is needed to make the concentrated product 3.125 mg/mL?	7 mL
Autoclaving is a type of sterilization that requires	B (both heath & pressure)
Which of the following is a current asset?	drug inventory
What are the three steps necessary to produce a protein?	replication, transcription, and translation
You have 23% NaCl stock solution. How much needs to be added to a liter of sterile water to make a 0.9% NaCl solution?	39 mL
What is an adverse effect associated with a sudden stoppage of steroid use?	anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
What are two signs or symptoms of nicotine excess?	dizziness and diarrhea
Which vitamin-deficiency disease can have its symptoms revered by administering the appropriate vitamin?	beriberi
Why are spacers often used with metered dose inhalers (MDIs)?	to decrease the amount of drug deposited on the back of the throat
what term is used to describe the relationship between a solution and the body's fluids, based on the number of dissolved particles in solution?	tonicity
What is used to identify IV sets?	drip rate
What is the markup rate if Viagra 50 mg tablets cost $7.00 each and are sold for $10.00 each?	43%
Which stage of clinical trials is conducted after the drug has already been approved for marketing?	Phase IV
Where do dosing tables often appear?	pediatric dosing
Why shouldn't patients who are on a tetracycline regimen take an antacid within several hours, even if are experiencing gastrointestinal upset?	Antacids can chelate with tetracycline, lowering blood levels of tetracycline
According to Table 13.1,which of the following is not used as a patient identifier?	sex
Which drug, used in the treatment of asthma, is structurally related to caffeine?	Theophylline
What class of drugs is used to dissolve clots that have caused a massive pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction?	fibrinolytic agents
What drug listed below is approved to treat genital and perianal warts?	imiquimod (Aldara)
A patient is going to be put on a furosemide drip at 10 mg/hr. Furosemide is available in vials with 100 mg/10 mL. How fast will you run a bag that has 300 mg mixed to a final volume of 500 mL?	17 mL/hour
What is the potential way in which antiepileptic medication can interact with each other and with other drugs?	They can alter the metabolism of other drugs
What form of the enzyme cyclooxygenase in associated with inflammatory pain, but not with protection of the GI lining?	COX-2
What drug is used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis?	edrophonium (Enlon)
What is NOT true of FDA-approved generic drugs?	Although they may have a new generic name or USAN, generic drugs may keep the trade name of the original drug
what is the only neurotransmitter of the somatic nervous system?	acetylcholine
What antiulcer drug carries the label "Do not take this drug if pregnant or planning to become pregnant?"	misoprostol (Cytotec)
Once a patient has opened an ophthalmic ointment, how long may the unused medication be safely kept?	30 days
How are all MAB medications administered?	intravenously
Which of the following drugs used to treat gout interferes with leucocytes, reducing their mobility and joint phagocytosis?	colchicine
Which of the following drugs is used in the treatment of gout(y arthritis)	al of the choices may be used treating patients with gout
which of the drugs listed below is a monoclonal antibody that binds to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and is indicated for the treatment of Crohn disease?	infliximab (Remicade)
What is the only drug approved for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)	riluzole (Rilutek)
to a pharmacy to cover all of a patient's prescriptions for the month is called a	capitation fee
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is also available in a topical form that can be used to treat baldness?	minoxidil
which of the following drugs is a monobactam?	aztreonam
which drug below causes immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) to be released from bone marrow into the bloodstream?	epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
Which of the following is a Class I or membrane stabilizing antiarrhythmic drug?	All choices are correct
Which of the following drugs acts by preventing the HIV virus from entering immune cells?	enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
When preparing which drug should the patient use only glass droppers and glass containers?	cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Which term is the name for the substance dissolved in a liquid in a solution?	solute
Which of the following usually requires repacking medications into unit doses?	medication special order
Which of the following drugs used for renal disease may be given by mouth?	cinacalcet (Sensipar)
Which of the following drugs is used to treat respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?	beractant (Survanta)
Atropine is available as 0.4 mg/mL, and you need to make a dilute atropine solution that is 0.01%. How many milliliters of concentrated atropine solution are needed to make 10 mL?	2.5 mL
What is a reason for pharmacy technicians in a hospital setting to receive an annual flu shot?	All choices are correct
Reduce 180 gr to drams	3 drams
Promethazine is available as 25 mg/mL ampules. A child needs a dose of 3.125 mg. How much diluent is needed to make the concentrated product 3.125 mg/mL?	7 mL
Hand hygiene is defined as using	alcohol-based rinses, gels, or foams, that do not required water
Which of the following drug classes is not used to treat angina?	angiotensin II receptor antagonists
which of the following drug is not an antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioids or benzodiazepines	flumazenil (Romazicon)
A drop set of 20 gtt/mL is used to run a liter of fluid at 50 gtt/min. How long will it take for the liter to run out?	6.7 hours
Which of the following medications is LEAST likely to be used to treat or stop an acute asthma attack?	nedocromil (Tilade)
When must a compounding pharmacy apply for a manufacturing license?	it sells directly to health professionals
Which of the following drugs can be used not only for depression but also for smoking cessation?	buproprion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
What makes up the clean room in the sterile compounding area?	direct compounding area plus buffer area
A patient has a prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg/tsp Sig: 1 fluidram po tid * 10 days. How many milliliters should be dispensed	150 mL
What is the first step in using an electronic balance, as shown in Table 8.3?	locate the zero point
Which of the following synthetic human growth hormones is recommended for used in children of families of short stature?	Growth hormone treatment is not recommended in this population.
What kind of medication order indicates the same set of medications and treatments for each patient who receives a similar treatment or surgery?	standing order
In which thermometric scale does water freeze at 0 degrees	Celsius
A hospital pharmacy buys twelve new computers at $1250.00 each. They are estimated to last 5 years and have a disposal value of $100.00. What is the annual depreciation rate for the twelve computers?	$2760.00
If you add 2 g of lidocaine powder to 100 mL of sterile water, what is the final percentage strength?	2%
What class of drugs is used to prevent a worsening of a rheumatoid arthritis?	DMARDs
if there are 250 mg of amoxicillin in 5 mL of solution, what percentage is the solution?	5% w/v
A balance with at least weighable quantity of 80 mg is used to compound a prescription with 25 mg of drug in sterile water. What is the smallest factor that may used to calculate the amount of active drug to be weighed?>	6
Which statement regarding Linezolid (Zyvox) is incorrect	It should be stored in a Clear Glass container
How many different dose forms of digoxin are available?	4
The package price for Tylenol is $8.79. It is on sale for $5.99. What is the discount rate?	32%
Which of the following is NOT a parenteral route of drug administration?	intrarespiratory
What is the term for the difference between the selling price and the purchase price of a drug?	gross profit
What is a major consequence of drug metabolism?	it allows drugs to be more easily excreted by the kidneys
Which of the following drugs used to TIAs and stroke prevention blocks ADP receptors, reducing platelet adhesion and aggregation?	clopidogrel (Plavix)
What form of angina is characterized by coronary artery spasm?	variant angina
What class of drug is part of the standard of care for alcohol (ethanol) detoxification?	benzodiazepines
Which glaucoma medication inhibits carbonic anhydrase	brinzolamide (Azopt)
Although this drug is effective against methicillin-resistant staph aureus (MRSA) and pseudomembranous enterocolitis, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) set strict guidelines for the handling and use of this drug?	vancomycin
Which of the following drugs is indicated only for long-term maintenance therapy of bronchospasms associated with emphysema and bronchitis?	tiotropium (Spiriva)
The use of sulfonamides can result in a sometimes fatal condition called	Stevens-Johnson syndrome
NSAIDs can interact with which of the following drug classes?	oral anticoagulants
You have 23% NaCl stock solution. How much needs to be added to a liter of sterile water to make 0.9% NaCl solution?	39 mL
Which group of drugs must be accompanied by MedGuide when delivered to the patient?	high-risk medications
What code is set into motion when a patient is in a life-threatening situation?	Code Blue
An antibiotic is mixed in 50 mL of dextrose 5% and is to be given over 20 minutes. What is the flow rate?	150 mL/hour
Which special IV solution is the most difficult to prepare in the hospital pharmacy?	total parenteral nutrition
What name is used to describe the device used to administer asthma medication in which a stream of air follows past a liquid to create a fine mist?	nebulizer
Which agent for prostatic disease is used to treat carcinoma?	flutamide (Eulexin)
A patient has to take 2 and 1/2 tablets three times a day, and each tablet is 6 mg. How many milligrams will the patient take per dose?	15 mg
When would using an aliquot be useful in pharmacy?	when the ingredient is too small to measure on a pharmacy balance
A TPN is running at 83 mL/hour. How many liters will need to be ordered for a 24 hour period?	2 L
A cartridge of morphine for a PCA pump contains 30 mL of a 5 mg/mL morphine solution. The patient uses 8 mL, and the rest is to be wasted. How many total milligrams will be wasted?	110 mg
Why do some patients have difficulty at the beginning of treatment with retinoids?	erythema and peeling
A pharmacy has a semiannual inventory of $98,000.00. The annual purchases are $550,000.00. What is the turnover rate?	5.61
Where are intramuscular (IM) injections commonly administered?	upper, outer portion of the gluteus maximus
Which of the following percents is equivalent to the ratio strength 1:1000?	0.1%
The gradual combining of drugs using a mortar and pestle is called	geometric dilution.
What is an advantage of commercially prepared frozen IV solutions?	They result in less wastage.
A pharmacy has an inventory value of $145,000.00. Sales are $45,000.00 per week with product costs of $36,000.00. The goal is to have the days' supply at 25 days. What will inventory need to be dropped by to attain this goal?	$15,429.00
The working units of the kidneys are the	nephrons.
What causes gout to develop?	excessive production or improper excretion of uric acid
A patient's prescription indicates, Drug ABC Sig: IV tab po daily. Disp: C. How many days' supply does dispensing C provide?	25
Which of the following must pharmaceutical companies prove in order to receive FDA approval for their generic drug products	bioavailability
What information is not required on a repackaging control log?	NDC number
What is a drug contraindication?	a condition of the patient that may adversely affect the action of a drug
Why is it important to know the units that a patient's height or weight is measured in?	Metric and standard units vary greatly and may cause dose errors.
If you are to withdraw 4 mL of a cytotoxic drug from a multiple-dose vial, what is the maximum amount of air you can inject before withdrawal?	3 mL
Which drug listed below is a potent inhibitor of MAO type B, which is found primarily in brain?	selegiline (Eldepryl)
A patient has a prescription for penicillin 250 mg three times a day for 10 days. The patient cannot swallow tablets, so the prescription must be filled with a liquid that is 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will be dispensed?	300
Which of the following antidepressants should be avoided in young males because of its potential to cause priapism (abnormal erection)?	trazodone (Desyrel)
Which anticonvulsant does NOT appear to act via GABA receptors and is frequently used to treat neuropathic pain?	gabapentin (Neurontin)
A patient is told to drink 8 fl oz every 10 minutes until 4 L have been consumed. About how many minutes will it take to drink all 4 L?	170 min
A product is stable for 3 months stored at -20 °C. What is the Fahrenheit equivalent?	-4 °F
How does grapefruit juice interact with certain drugs?	It contains a compound that can inhibit intestinal cytochrome P450, allowing more drug to be absorbed.
Furosemide comes as a 10 mg/mL concentration. The doctor wants a 1 mg/mL concentration. How much diluent will need to be added to the concentrated furosemide if this is a 2 mL vial?	18 mL
Percentage of error is representative of the	accuracy of a measurement
Which dosage form has a backing, drug reservoir, control membrane, adhesive layer, and protective strip?	patch
Which reference work would be helpful for a technician who works in the compounding pharmacy?	Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
What is the term for the difference between the selling price and the purchase price of a drug?	gross profit
How many grams of lidocaine are in a 20 mL vial of 2% solution?	0.4 g
The stock of acetaminophen liquid is 325 mg/5 mL. How much diluent will be added to the acetaminophen to make a concentration of 80 mg/5 mL?	15.3 mL
The prescriber writes an order for Drug XYZ 250 mg po QID. Drug XYZ is only available as a scored 500 mg tablet. How many tablets will be dispensed for a 100 day supply?	200
A patient receives 10 mL of a 1:10,000 epinephrine solution. How many milligrams of epinephrine did the patient receive?	1 mg
What is the drug of choice for preeclampsia and eclampsia?	magnesium sulfate
What is the clinical syndrome resulting from renal dysfunction called?	uremia
What does bioavailability reflect?	the fraction of an administered dose that is available to the target tissue
What term describes an abnormal, hyperexcitable site within the heart that becomes the dominant pacemaker?	ectopic pacemaker
What class of drugs should the pharmacy technician be concerned with if the patient is taking a nitrate for a heart condition?	drugs for erectile dysfunction
Which of the following drugs is NOT used to reduce alcohol abuse?	escitalopram (Lexapro)
Who regulates refills of scheduled and nonscheduled prescription drugs?	state boards of pharmacy
How can the technician verify the proper storage information for a completed prescription?	check the package insert
Autoclaving is a type of sterilization that requires	B
Which part of the patient profile helps to ensure that the correct patient receives the filled order?	demographic information
Which parenteral route of administration is easiest for a patient to self-administer?	subcutaneous
The storage shelving in the IV compounding area should be cleaned	monthly.
The amount of money that must be paid by the insured before the insurance company considers paying its portion of a medical or drug cost is called a	deductible.
Which of a drug's names is a registered trademark of the manufacturer?	brand name
You need to make a liter of 0.225% sodium chloride (NaCL), and the stock solution is 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl). How much sterile water will be used?	750 mL
Which of the following drugs is classified as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in the treatment of HIV infections?	abacavir (Ziagen)
Who has adopted the USP Chapter <797> guidelines and will assess compliance in accreditation visits?	Joint Commission
Which of the following is used as a disinfectant?	iodine
Which drug listed below can not be administered as a nasal spray to treat a migraine attack?	methadone
What drug is used to treat syphilis and is the only agent active against growing bacteria?	penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L-A)
You are told to overfill 4 oz bottles by 10%. How much extra will you add to each bottle? (Remember: 1 oz = 30 mL.)	12 mL
During the final inspection of all compounded sterile products (CSPs), the pharmacist visually checks for	particulate matter.
What is the markup rate if a prescription cost the pharmacy $110.59 and the selling price is $129.59?	17%
How does acarbose (Precose) lower blood sugar?	delays the hydrolysis of ingested complex carbohydrates
Why should telithromycin (Ketek) be used to treat ONLY penicillin- and macrolide-resistant strep pneumonia?	It may cause arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), which can be potentially life threatening.
Which second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drug carries a Black Box warning because the drug may cause a serious reduction in white blood cells?	clozapine (Clozaril)
What pair of viruses below are examples of latent viruses?	herpes and HIV
Which part of the laminar airflow hood should be cleaned first?	top
What drug is used to treat an overdose of digoxin (used to treat congestive heart failure)?	digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
What term describes tumors that have detached and relocated to form tumors in other parts of the body?	metastatic tumors
What device is used to assess the severity of asthma?	peak flow meter
What can be used to prevent absorption of a poison from the GI tract?	activated charcoal
What is the drug of choice for status epilepticus and how is it administered?	diazepam (Valium) given intravenously
When accepting bids for IV solution, what is a preferred lock-in time?	more than one year
How many teaspoonsful are in a quart?	192 tsp
What is the final concentration of a zinc oxide ointment in which 20 g of 10% zinc oxide is added to 50 g of 1% zinc oxide ointment?	3.6%
Which of the following would be prepared in a horizontal laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?	IV solution
Who regulates refills of scheduled and nonscheduled prescription drugs?	state boards of pharmacy
How can the technician assist the pharmacist in verifying that the correct drug has been added to an intravenous preparation?	Leave the vial the drug was extracted from with the final product
A type of payment that allows the customer to pay the pharmacy at the end of the month is called a	personal charge account.
What drug is an amino acid derivative and is a cofactor needed for the transformation of long chain fatty acids?	levocarnitine (Carnitor)
Why should topical steroids be applied as a thin film and used sparingly?	to minimize absorption into the systemic circulation
Which of the following would be required information about the prescriber on a controlled substance prescription but not on a noncontrolled substance?	DEA number
What factor(s) does NOT contribute to GERD?	drinking milk
What is the first oral therapy for interstitial cystitis?	pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron)
What is the advantage of an infusion?	less fluctuation in drug blood levels
A patient is ordered a dose of gentamicin 500 mg in 100 mL of dextrose, and it is to run over 1 hour. If the drop set is 15 gtt/mL, at what rate will it be administered in drops per minute?	25 gtt/min
Which drug or drug combination is CORRECTLY paired with its DEA Control Schedule?	diphenoxylate-atropine (Lomotil) - C-V
What chemotherapeutic agent is composed of an amino acid sequence from diphtheria toxin plus sequences from interleukin-2?	denileukin diftitox (ONTAK)
Which drug listed below has a dual action: it improves upper GI motility, and it blocks dopamine receptors in the CTZ?	metoclopramide (Reglan)
What class of drugs is often used for its side effect of drowsiness?	antihistamines
Digoxin injectable is available as 0.5 mg/2 mL. If the physician orders 0.125 mg, how many milliliters will be administered?	0.5 mL
What drug can be used to treat ringworm?	All choices are correct
What three drugs given together are used to treat H. pylori-induced peptic ulcers?	bismuth subsalicylate-metronidazole-tetracycline (Helidac)
A prescription calls for equal parts of three ointments mixed together. The doctor wants the patient to have 3 oz. How many grams of each are needed to fill the prescription?	30 g
What must appear on a prescription for a DEA controlled substance such as hydrocodone (Vicodin)?	the prescriber's DEA number
The following formula for hydrocortisone cream makes 1 oz: hydrocortisone powder 3 g, hydrophilic ointment 27 g. How much hydrophilic ointment will you need for 16 oz?	432 g
What is the term for the difference between the selling price of a product and the overall cost of an item?	net profit
How can you determine if a PN solution containing lipids has cracking?	by adding hydrochloric acid to the solution
If a class A balance has a sensitivity of 6 mg and the margin of error is 5%, what is the smallest of the following quantities that can be weighed accurately on the balance?	130 mg
Which synthetic insulin is the longest acting?	glargine (Lantus)
A patient has to use 1 fluidounce of antiseptic gargle every day for 30 days. How many pints should be dispensed?	2 pt
What term is used to describe a drug that binds to a receptor and has an action similar to that of an endogenous chemical?	agonist
What class of drugs may be used to diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis?	acetylcholinestease inhibitors
What chemotherapeutic agent is used to treat Hodgkin disease?	procarbazine (Matulane)
Which of the following represents the correct order for examples of an acute viral infection, a chronic viral infection, and a slow viral infection?	influenza, herpes, HIV
What directions should be typed on a patient label for Nicotine Patch 21 mg on am off pm?	Apply 1 patch topically in the morning and take off at night.
A drug is applied topically to the skin to treat a rash. What is this drug's type of effect?	local effect
Which herbal remedy has been shown to relieve twelve symptoms that may be typical of cerebral insufficiency in elderly persons?	ginkgo
What is the percentage of error if a patient is supposed to take 25 units of insulin and then takes 30 units instead?	20%
The storage shelving in the IV compounding area should be cleaned	monthly.
A doctor wants a patient to take 325 mg of ferrous sulfate three times a day. The bottles are labeled ferrous sulfate 5 gr. How many tablets should the patient take a day? (1 gr = 65 mg)	3 tablets
Pick a product to fill a medication order for atropine 0.5 mg/mL injectable.	atropine 1:2000
If a balance has a sensitivity of 5 mg and the margin of error is 6%, what is the least weighable quantity allowed?	83 mg
Hypokalemia is a deficiency of which of the following molecules?	potassium
What drug is used to treat an overdose of acetaminophen?	acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Which of the following is a C-IV opioid/narcotic?	butorphanol
Toradol 7.5 mg intravenous every 6 hours is ordered for a patient. A 24 hour supply needs to be sent. Toradol vials with 15 mg/mL are available and are multidose vials. How many vials should be sent to the floor?	2 vials
How many places to the right should the decimal point be moved when converting from grams to milligrams?	three
You need to mix 10 vials of cefazolin. Each has a final concentration of 1 g/4 mL, and the powder volume is 0.6 mL. How much diluent will you need for all 10 vials?	34 mL
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