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Pharmacy Final

Practical Questions from Tests

QuestionAnswer
One Grain in the apothacary system is equal to 60mg
How many pounds are in one kilogram? 2.2
How many milligrams are in 1 gram? 1000
How many micrograms are in one milligram? 1000
A prescription order reads to dispense one pound of triamcinolone 0.1% cream. How many grams should be dispensed? 454 grams
How many mL are in 4 ounces? 120 mL
How many mL are in 2 tsps? 10 mL
How would you express 354 mL in L? 0.345 mg
How many mg of vancomycin are in a 1.25 gram per 250 mL of IV solution? 1250 mg
How many mg are in a levothyroxine 88 mcg tablet? 0.088 mg
A prescription order reads to give 15 mc/kg of vancomycin IV to a patient who weighs 165 lbs. How many grams of vancomycin will be needed per dose? 1.125 gr
An order reads to administer cefazolin 500 mg IV. The 20 mL vial contains 50 mg/mL. How many mLs need to be administered? 10 mL
The Kaiser Foundation Health Plans own and employ what and whom? own the medical facilities and employ the physicians
Which balance is more appropriate for weighing out bulk quantities of products? counter balance
How many mL are found in a 1.5 L bag of IV solution? 1500 mL
HMO stands for Health Maintanance Organization
Drugs that are most often abused include Opiods
Which hepatitis vaccine is recommeded personnel? Hepatitis B Vaccine
Which symptom is not usually seen in patients with "classic" influenza disease? nausea/vomiting
During which month should high-risk patients be vaccinated for influenza? October
What is a side effect of estrogen therapy? breast swelling
By federal law, all prescription medications should have a unique identifying number that must appear on the label. This number is called the NDC (Natiional Drug Code)
LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) levels can be decreased by what 2 things? exercise and decreased dietary intake of cholesterol
A set of electronic instructions that tells the computer what to do... programs
A device used to transfer information from one computer to another... modem
An adverse effect of barbituates... drowsiness
The most important nonverbal communication skill is... good eye contact
What is the first-line treatment of otitis medea? Amoxicillin
Which is the drug of choice for antipyresis in children? acetaminophen
What is the danger of giving a child aspirin products during a viral illness? associated with Reyes Syndrome
The first line of defense of the body against infectious organisms is the... skin
One of the principle components of the immune system is the... spleen
When a conflict occurs in the pharmacy over medical insurance and it gets so bad that the patient becomes irate and threatens to sue the pharmacy, the next step the tech should take is to... ask the pharmacist to talk to the patient
Which antacid would be most likely to cause diarrhea? magnesium hydroxide
Is Medicare Part B mandatory or optional? optional
Controlling the amount of product on hand to maximize the return on investment is called... inventory control
In hospice care, physicians must certify that the life expectancy of the patientis within... 6 months
Long-term care facilities require pharmacy services to be available 24 hours a day
What drug is given to pregnant HIV infected women to prevent transmission to the fetus? zidovudine (AZT)
OSHA requires that all health care workers be immunized against... Hepatitis B
The top red diamond on a hazard identification system label indicates flammability
For each hazardous chemical material used in pharmacy, the pharmacy should have a... Material Safety Data Sheet
The implementation of managerial efforts to achieve cost objectives is called... cost control
Chronic ingestion of acetaminophen may lead to hepatoxicity
If a laminar flow hood is turned off, how long should it run before it is used? 30 min
The HEPA filter inside a laminar flow hood should... never be touched
When mixing sterile drugs within a laminar flow hood, container closures such as vial stoppers should be... sprayed/wiped with alcohol
A vertical laminar flow hood should be used when mixing chemotherapeutic agents
What concentration of bleach solution is often used in pharmacies for disinfection? 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
Standard Precautions assume that... all human blood and specified human body fluids are infectious
An autoclave sterilizes using... steam
The message, sent from the sender to the receiver, should be... complete
When information is communicated to a patient or customer, you should always look for... feedback
When giving feedback, its important to be... honest
The Blue Cross part of Blue Cross/Blue Shield covers what services? hospital
A form describing a purchase and the amount due is called an... invoice
Name 3 nutrients that provide nutrition for the body. carbs, fats, proteins
Protein is needed for the formation of what three things? enzymes, hormones, antibodies (all of the above)
The recommended daily requirement of protein is... 0.8 grams per kg of body weight
Cholesterol is primarily produced by what organ? Liver
The lipoprotein that is considered the "good cholesterol" is... HDL (high density lipoproteins)
LDL (low density lipoproteins) levels can be decreased by what 2 things? exercise AND decreased dietary intake of cholesterol
Nutrition that is supplied via the peripheral or central venous routes to meet the metabolic needs of the patient is called... TPN
Neuromuscular blocking drugs are used for... muscle relaxation during surgery
Is the NSAID naproxen available OTC? Yes
Is prednisone an NSAID? No
Should ibuprofin be used therapeutically for esophageal reflux? No
Roles for pharmacy techs in the hospital include... setting up unit dose
What two agents are affective for sedation and sleep? Benzos AND antihistamines
The two major forms of psychosis is: severe depression AND schizophrenia
Which class of drugs is most common for major depression? SSRIs
The largest single medical benefits program in the US is... Medicare
Patients who can receive benefits under Medicare include... citizens aged 65+
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of streptococcal infections? penicillin
Which type of measuring device is most accurate for volumes greater than 1.5 mL? cylindrical graduate
The most common site for an acute attack of gout is the... big toe
What drug category do nursing home residents take more often than community dwelling patients? antipsychotics
What percentage of people over the age of 65 take prescription or OTC drugs? 66% (two-thirds)
Which OTC drug has been shown to significantly reduce mortality, reinfarction, and stroke, and stroke rate after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)? aspirin
A main adverse affect of barbiturates is... drowsiness
Patients prescribed barbiturates should always be instructed these two things: avoid alcohol AND use caution when driving
The largest payer of home health care services is... Medicare
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