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ExCPT Practice
ExCPT General Practice - A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following medications is indicated to relieve allergic symptoms? A. Zocor B. Zyrtec C. Zoloft D. Zyprexa | B. Zyrtec ⭐ |
| What volume, in mL, of a liquid medication would provide a patient with 2 tablespoons twice a day for 7 days? A. 70 B. 140 C. 420 D. 480 | C. 420 ⭐ |
| Which of the following is an example of subjective evidence that cannot be measured? A. Symptom B. Sign C. Etiology D. Stage | A. Symptom ⭐ |
| Which statement is correct in regard to needle gauge? A. The larger the needle diameter, the lower the gauge number B. The larger the needle diameter, the higher the gauge number C. The larger the needle diameter, the higher the gauge number D. The longer the needle, the lower the gauge number | A. The larger the needle diameter, the lower the gauge number ⭐ |
| An unopened vial of Humalog may be stored at room temperature for a maximum of how many days? A. 7 B. 14 C. 21 D. 28 | D. 28 ⭐ |
| If the recommended dosage of a certain drug is 50 mcg, how many doses are contained in 0.02 g? A. 0.4 B. 4 C. 40 D. 400 | D. 400 ⭐ |
| A pharmacy technician must repackage a 4 oz bulk bottle of syrup into six equal individual doses. The volume, in mL, of each dose will be: A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 40 | C. 20 ⭐ |
| Which of the following provides guidance for handling hazardous substances? A. Clinical Pharmacology B. Physicians' Desk Reference C. Safety Data Sheets D. The Red Book | C. Safety Data Sheets ⭐ |
| According to federal law, how many refills are allowed in one month on the following prescription? Dilaudid 2 mg Take 1–2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed Qty 60 Refill x 5 A. 0 B. 1 C. 4 D. 5 | A. 0 ⭐ |
| In a Class III recall, the product involved: A. is not likely to cause adverse effects B. has a strong likelihood of causing serious adverse effects or death C. is one whose withdrawal requires individualized patient notification D. may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects | A. is not likely to cause adverse effects ⭐ |
| Which of the following is considered a look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medication safety risk? A. Duplicate therapy B. High-alert medications C. Similar drug names or packaging D. Improper refrigeration | C. Similar drug names or packaging ⭐ |
| According to the Code of Federal Regulations, if a bottle of Lyrica is transferred from one pharmacy to another, what is the minimum number of years that the transfer records must be maintained? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 6 | B. 2 ⭐ |
| During prescription writing, the use of zeros is recommended: A. when using whole numbers B. to clarify patient's age C. to prevent overdosing D. before a decimal point | D. before a decimal point ⭐ |
| The FDA requires the pharmacy to provide a patient information sheet for oral contraceptives: A. never B. every time the prescription is filled C. at the pharmacist's discretion D. never when refills are requested | B. every time the prescription is filled ⭐ |
| Which class of antibiotic is most likely to pose a risk of cross-sensitivity for patients allergic to cephalosporins? A. Macrolides B. Sulfonamides C. Fluoroquinolones D. Penicillins | D. Penicillins ⭐ |
| According to federal law, a new prescription is required for each fill of a medication in which of the following controlled substance schedules? A. II B. III C. IV D. V | A. II ⭐ |
| Which of the following is most likely to be a formulary replacement if the non-formulary drug is Aciphex? A. Lorazepam B. Methylphenidate C. Pantoprazole D. Cyclobenzaprine | C. Pantoprazole ⭐ |
| The abbreviation A.C. stands for: A. around the clock B. before meals C. after meals D. before noon | B. before meals ⭐ |
| The Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005 regulates the: A. retail OTC sales of epinephrine and pseudoephedrine B. purchase of diphenhydramine C. online sale of amphetamines D. storage of all OTC products behind the counter | A. retail OTC sales of epinephrine and pseudoephedrine ⭐ |
| An expired medication should be removed from inventory and: A. sealed in a plastic bag, then placed in the trash B. kept in a designated isolated area C. donated to a non-profit organization D. used for investigational purposes | B. kept in a designated isolated area ⭐ |
| A prescription reads “ii–iii gtts OU t.i.d. p.r.n.” A. Instill 1–2 drops in both eyes three times a day as directed B. Instill 1–2 drops in left ear three times a day as needed C. Instill 1–2 drops in both eyes three times a day D. Instill 1–2 drops in both eyes three times a day as needed | D. Instill 1–2 drops in both eyes three times a day as needed ⭐ |
| Which of the following is a therapeutic substitution for Crestor? A. Cimetidine B. Simvastatin C. Atovaquone D. Lisinopril | B. Simvastatin ⭐ |