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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If a physician writes a prescription for Coumadin that indicates "brand name medically necessary" on the prescription, what DAW code should be used in submitting a prescription claim? | DAW 1 |
| If a physician prescribes 250 mg qid for 10 days, how many mL's of amoxicillin oral suspension containing 250 mg/5 mL should be dispensed? | 200 mL |
| How many 250 mg capsules are needed to fill the following prescription? amoxicillin 500 mg tid X 10 days? | 60 caps |
| The Institute of Safe medication Practices (ISMP) is involved with patient _____? | safety |
| This organization establishes standards for purity and quality of medications? | United States Pharmacopia (USP) |
| What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a prescription of lorazepam if authorized by a physician? | 5 |
| Which reference books discusses the therapeutic equivalent of products? | Drug Topic Orange Book |
| What is the brand name for Paroxetine? | Paxil |
| What is a third party payment? | Reimbursement to the pharmacy for prescription services |
| How many grams of hydrocortisone powder should be used to prepare 1 lb. of a 0.25% hydrocortisone cream? | 1.14 g |
| What organization is responsible for accrediting pharmacy education programs? | Accreditation Counsel on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) |
| What is the generic name for Augmentin? | Amoxicillin-clavulanate |
| Prednisone should be _____ _____ at discontinuation? | tapered off |
| What is the maximum weighable amount for a class A prescription balance? | 120 g |
| In what schedule is acetaminophen with codeine placed? | III |
| In which classification of medication does acyclovir belong? | antiviral |
| If a medication is taken "tid", how many times would it be taken each day? | 3 |
| which organization has developed standards for e-prescribing? | National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) |
| Can Ambien CR be crushed? | no, it is a controlled release medication, all medication will release at once |
| Estrace (estradiol) is used for ? | hormone replacement |
| What classification is acyclovir? | anti-viral |
| What type of filter is used to prevent glass from entering the final solution when drawing from a glass ampule? | filter needle |
| Which classification is Singulair in? | leukotriene inhibitor |
| When should a pharmacy technician seek assistance from a pharmacist? | A patient asks a question about an interaction or medication, During a Drug Utilization Evaluation (DUE) message shows on a computer screen, if an elderly patient is receiving a prescription for ant-parkinson's medicine |
| Why is it important to rotate medication on a shelf? | To ensure the medication with the shortest dating is dispensed while drugs with a longer dating to reduce the possibility that the medication will expire before being dispensed |
| If a medication is a STAT order when should it be delivered?? | immediately (10-15 mins) |
| Which pharmacy legislation requires that tamper-proof pads be used for Medicaid patients? | Medicaid Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions Act |
| What letter indicates a midlevel practitioner, such as a nurse practitioner, or physicians assistant, who may prescribe controlled substances? | M |
| What is the sensitivity of a class A prescription balance? | 6.0 mg |
| Which medication for the heart does not need to be dispensed in a "child resistant container?" | nitro-stat |
| Can a pharmacy tech receive a written prescription for m a patient? | yes |
| What number must be found on all physician written controlled prescriptions? | Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number |
| What schedule is meperidine in? | II |
| Which association represents the interests of chain drug stores? | National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) |
| According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) _____ , used for type I diabetes , is a high-alert medication? | Insulin |
| What is the generic for Serevent? | Salmeterol |
| What does the pharmacy abbreviation "Rx" mean? | Take this drug |
| What classification is nifedipine in? | Calcium Channel Blocker |
| What is the meaning of PHI? | Protected Health Information |
| Which organization certifies health care organizations? | The Joint Commissions (TJC) |
| Wellbutrin (bupropion) is indicated for depression. However it will also help the patient to? | Stop smoking. Zyban is bupropion also, and is indicated for smoking cessation, but is not usually covered by most insurances. |
| Who approves a change in in an institutions formulary? | P&T Committee (pharmacy and therapeutics committee) |
| How much time does a physicians office have to provide a written prescription for an "emergency schedule II prescription?" | 7 days |
| What is the generic name for Celexa? | citalopram |
| Which form is used to inform a drug manufacturer of errors caused by commercial packaging and labeling? | Medication Error Prevention Form (MERF) |
| How many grams of NaCl are in 100 mL of NS solution? | 0.9 g |
| What condition is Januvia indicated for? | diabetes |
| Which part of Medicare pays for prescriptions for senior citizens ? | part D |
| What classification is quinapril? | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| Which OTC medication must be recorded in a book before it is sold to the customer? | pseudoephedrine |
| Concerning nitrostat SL, what Route of Administration (ROA) does SL stand for? | sub lingual (under the tongue) |
| How long is a prescription valid if it has "prn" refills written on it by the physician? | 1 year from the date the prescription was written |
| What provides a computer with temporary work space? | RAM |
| Which amendment of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Distinguished prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications? | Durham Humphrey Amendment |
| Which organization provides pharmacy resources such as" Do Not Crush List," "Error Prone Abbreviations," and "Sound-Alike, Look-Alike Drug Lists'? | Institute for Safe Medications Practices (ISMP) |
| A Pyxis machine is an example of a (n): | Automatic Dispensing Machine (ADS) |
| A prescription has the following directions: " 1 tab po BID X 14 d for URI" How should it appear on the prescription label? | Take one tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 days for upper respiratory infection. |
| MedWatch is over seen by which federal organization?" | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Who oversees the FDA Adverse Recording System (FAERS) program? | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| What does the abbreviation "amp" stand for? | ampule |
| What does the abbreviation "cap" stand for ? | capsule |
| What does the abbreviation "tab" stand for? | tablet |
| How many capsules each containing 250 mg of chloramphenicol are needed to provide 50mg/kg/day for 10 days for an adult weighing 187 lbs? | 187 lbs. /2.2 lbs.=85 kg 85 kg X 50 mg/kg/day=4,250 mg 4,250 mg/250 mg=17 caps 17 caps X 10 days=170 caps |
| What does aseptic technique prevent? | Introduction of a pathogen |
| Which organization establishes the standards for the practice of pharmacy in that state? | Board of Pharmacy (BOP) |
| Which organization oversees the Board of Pharmacy in the United States? | National Association Board of Pharmacy (NABP) |
| What should a pharmacy technician do if he or she observes a patient attempting to purchase Bayer aspirin |
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