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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If you have 25% dextrose and 10% dextrose, how many ml of each would you need to make 1000ml of a 20% solution? | 667ml of 25% and 333ml of 10% |
| An IV has been ordered to run at 2.5gtts/min. The IV contains 875mg of Amoxicillin in a total of 250ml. How many mg of Amoxicillin will be given to the patient per hour if the IV is set to deliver 15gtts/ml? | 35mg/hr |
| What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? | Absorption |
| If a prescription calls for 375mg of penicillin per day for 10 days how much of a 250mg/5ml suspension should be dispensed? | 75ml |
| The expiration date on a bottle of Vicodin is 5/99. When does this drug expire? | 5/31/99 |
| What is the sig code for every night at bedtime? | qhs |
| The directions for a medication read, "i-ii gtts as q 4 h x 10 days". What is the meaning of "as"? | left ear |
| The doctor prescribes Robitussin AC, one pint. How many mls are needed for one pint? | 480ml |
| A prescription reads "ii gtts au qid." What auxillary label should be affixed to the container? | for the ear |
| Pseudoephidrine is contrandicated with which of the following? | high blood pressure |
| If the dose for Quaifenesin is 2.5ml, how many doses will a patient receive if given a 12 ounce bottle? | 144 |
| What does enteric coated mean? | special coating to prevent dissolution is stomach |
| The dose of Penicillin V for a 7 year old is 35mg/kg/day, divided into doses every 6 hours. How many mg/day should a 60lb child receive? | 954mg/day |
| How many 1 ounce bottles of Cheratussin can be made from a 3 liter container of Cheratussin? | 100 |
| A phamacy receives a Cardinal Invoice reading "$6,000, net 30." Under those payment terms the pharmacy will be charged... | No interest if paid in full within 30 days |
| Phenytoin, Carbamazepine and Phenobarbital are all ____________. | anticonvulsants that may be used to treat generalized seisures. |
| Formula for testing DEA #'s authenticity. | 1st+3rd+5th numbers= A 2nd+4th+6th #'s x2=B the add together A+B. Thelast numbershould be the last number of the DEA number. |
| Isoptin, Cardizem and Vascor are all _________________. (class) | examples of Calcium Channel Blockers |
| If you pay $35 for Verapamil and the selling price is $50, what is the markup for the drug? | $15.00 |
| If you pay $35 for Verapamil and the selling price is $50, what is the percentage markup based on cost? | 43% |
| If you pay $35 for Verapamil and the selling price is $50, what is the percent gross profit? | 30% |
| The initial dose of Rebif is 0.7mg/kg/hr for 12 hours. How many ml of Rebif IV solution containing 400mg/ml would be needed for an adult male weighing 154lbs during this 12 hour period? | 147ml |
| Some rules pertaining to Nitroglycerin tablets are as follows... | needs to be stored at room temperature, sublingual tablets need to be dispensed in original glass containers and must be replaced after 6 months of opening. |
| The appearance of crystals in a mannitol injection would indicate that the product ___________. | was exposed to excessive cold. |
| Antacids, milk and Tetracycline can all __________________. | interfere with the absorption of iron. |
| Pseudoephedrine is classifed as a ____________. | decongestant |
| 66lbs is equal to __kg. | 30 |
| Insulin should be stored _____________. | in the refrigerator. |
| In what ratio should 50% alcohol be mixed with 10% alcohol to obtain a 30% alcohol solution? | 1:1 |
| If a vial of heparin contains 20,000U/ml, how many ml are needed for a 12,500U dose? | 0.625ml |
| Accutane, Premarin and Proventil | do not require a PPI each time they're dispensed. |
| Which drug is used to prevent pregnant women with HIV from passing the virus to their babies? | Zidovudine |
| How many ounces would you be dispensing for a prescription requiring 180ml? | 6 |
| A _____________ drug recall indicates that the product will cause serious adverse health conditions or death. | class I |
| Storage requirements after reconstitution for ceclor 125mg5ml. | 2 |
| A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits identify... | drug manufacturer |
| The preferred method for treating flu and fever in children is ____________. | acetaminophen |
| After turning off the laminar flow hood, how long must it be turned back on before use? | 30 minutes. |
| Amiloride, Spironolactone and Triamterene are all _______________. | potassium sparing diuretics. |
| if a D5W/.45% NS 1000ml solution is administered over 6 hours, how many ml/hr would you need to set the flow rate for? | 167ml/hr |
| The study of the rates at which drugs and their metabolites are absorbed into, distributed through and eliminated from the body. | Pharmacokinetics |
| 1 grain is equal to ___ mg. | 65 |
| A patient weighing 110lbs is ordered to recieve 5mcg/kg/min of an iv solution containing 600mg in 250ml D5W. The IV dose rate is ________. | 0.25mg/min |
| A drug is available in a concentration of 50mg/10ml. How many ml are needed for a 3mg dose. | 0.6ml |
| A major source of contamination in a clean room is ___________. | the people in the room. |
| A compound prescription requires using 10 Tetracycline capsules which cost $25 per 50 capsules and 100 gr of Triamcinolone ointment which costs $9 per pound. If there is a $4 dispensing fee what would the total cost be for this prescription? | $10.89 |
| What is the appropriate size HEPA filter used in a laminar flow hood? | 22 micron |
| An acetaminophen elixer is available in a 0.05mg/ml concentration. How many mls are needed for a 0.125mg dose? | 2.5ml |
| How much 90% alcohol must be mixed with 10% alcohol to make 473ml of a 40% alcohol solution? | 177ml of 90% and 296ml of 10% |
| Heparin 25,000U in 250 ml D5W is running through an administration set delivering 60gtts/ml. What is the flow rate required to deliver 15U/min? | 9gtts/min |
| A common side effect of diuretic therapy is _____________. | loss of potassium |
| A side effect of polonged use of a topical decongestant could be ___________________. | rebound congestion. |
| If 15g of a 1% Hydrocortisone ointment is combined with 30g of a 2.5% Hydrocortisone ointment, what is the resulting percentage strength of the final product? | 2% |
| How much water should be added 95% ethanol to make 1 liter of a 30% ethanol solution? | 685ml |
| A doctor orders 125mg/5ml Dilantin suspension to replace an order that reads "Dilantin 100mg, dispense #30, SIG: i tid." What quantity of the suspension should be dispensed? | 120ml |
| How many tablets containing 250mg of Penicillin are needed to make 150ml suspension containing 100mg/ml? | 60 |
| A prescription for Coumadin 7.5mg reads "ii ts po bid x 3 days, ii ts po qd x 3 days, i t po qd x 2 days" How many tablets should be dispensed? | 20 |
| The process that moves a drug from the bloodstream to the area where it will exert its pharmacological effect is called what? | Distribution |
| When cleaning a laminar flow hood, this is the method that should be used. | Side to side from back to front. |
| Bumex, Dyazide and Lasix are classifed as _____________. | diuretics. |
| When preparing an IV solution is a laminar flow hood the technician should work at least this distance within the hood. | at least 6 inches |
| Codeine, Percocet and Demerol are all classified as what? | narcotic analgesics |
| Destromethorphan is classified as what? | Antitussive |
| This is the process of reducing solids into fine particles by rubbing them with a mortar and pestle. It is used to reduce the size of particles and to blend powders. | Trituration |
| Lanoxin would be classified into which category? | Antiarrythmic |
| If a pharmacist asks a technician to repack bulk solid dosage forms into unit dose packs, what expiration date should appear on the label? | 50% of original up to 1 year |
| What dosage form is designed to dissolve in the intestines rather than the stomach? | enteric coated tablets |
| Phenergan suppositores should be stored where? | refrigerator |
| When a vitamin is water soluble it means ______. | it will not accumulate in the body. |
| Calcium Carbonate is classified as a/an ____________. | antacid |
| Therapeutic equivalance means drugs are ________________________. | categorized in same therapeutic class and produce the same therapeutic effect |
| When cleaning a laminar flow hood which solution should be used? | isopropyl alcohol. |
| If the doctor ordered 100mg Dilantin qid, what's the total daily dose the patient will receive? | 400mg |
| Alpha and beta blockers and diuretics are all used to treat what? | hypertension |
| What classification best describes Fenoprofen, Ketoprofen and Ibuprofen? | NSAID |
| Regulates drug quality. | FDA |
| Codiene and Oxycodone are both classified as _______________ drugs. | Shedule II |
| The SIG code PRN means what? | as needed |
| Suprax suspension is available in 75mg/5ml. If a prescription calls for 300mg of Suprax, how many mls need to be dispensed? | 20ml |
| If a blood pressure monitor was found to cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences which type of recall would this be classified as? | Class II |
| The directions for use of Hyoscamine read "i-ii sl prn" what does "sl" mean? | sublingually |
| If Procrit is available in a 0.1mg.ml concentration, how many mls are needed for a 50mcg dose? | 0.5ml |
| Biaxin, Cefzil and Zithromax are all classified as what? | antibiotics |
| A drug that induces insensibility and relieves pain but is also addicting would be what? | Narcotic |
| Grain | gr |
| What medication may be given to induce vomiting? | ipecac syrup |
| An agent that promotes the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract is called what? | Expectorant |
| Astemizole, Fexofenadine and Loratidine would all fit into this classification. | Antihistamine |
| age in years/ (age in years + 12) x adult dose= childs dose | Young's Rule for Child's Dosing |
| weight/150 x adult dose = childs dose | Clark's Rule for Child's Dosing |
| The movement of particles in a solution through permeaable membranes is called what? | dialysis |
| Why is Heparin used in a herarin lock? | keep blood from clotting in the device |
| _________ discovered penicillin could kill some bacteria. | Fleming |
| This defined what drugs require a prescription. | 1951 Durham Humphrey |
| This prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated and misbranded food, drinks and drugs. | Food and Drug Act of 1906 |
| This came into effect because of fatal poisoning from liquid sulfanilamide, it required new drugs to be shown to be safe before marketing. | 1938 Food Drug and Cosmetic Act |
| The DEA is located within this branch of the US Government. | Justice Department |
| The manufacturer must follow _________ requirements to be able to market their drug without FDA new drug approval. | monograph |
| Responsible for pharmacist licensing in each state. | state board of Pharmacy. |
| During clinical trials a propsed drug is called what? | IND (Investigational New Drug) |
| This requires drug manufacturers to provide proof of safety and efficacy. | Kefauver Harris |
| An example of a trade journal would be this. | Pharmacy Times |
| This is an encyclopedic source of chemical substance data. | The Merck Index |
| This is the most comprehensive text covering pharmaceutical sciences. | Remington, The Sceince and Practice of Pharmacy |
| The drug manufacturer assigns this to each drug it produces. | NDC |
| This provides comprehensive and timely drug information about prescriptions and OTC products. | Drug Facts and Comparisons |
| This is published by the ASHP (American Society of Health systems Pharmacists). | Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Traning |
| This provides national recognized AWP's and NDC's for FDA approved drugs. | The Red Book |
| __________ literature contains condensed works based on primary literature such as textbooks and monographs. | Tertiary |
| HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act contains regulations related to what? | Protected Health Information (PHI) |
| both ears | au |
| both eyes | ou |
| left ear | as |
| right ear | ad |
| left eye | os |
| right eye | od |
| In managed care, care is managed by who? | insurer |
| CPhTs need _____ of continuing education ever ____ years to renew certification. | 20 hours, 2 years |
| This protects against illegal copying of new discoveries. | patenting |
| The death of cells is referred to as what? | Necrosis |
| This is the blood concentration needed to produce a response. | minimum effective concentration |
| the stomach's pH is around ____. | 1 |
| This type of reaction can occur the first time a drug is given to a patient. | Idosyncratic |
| This can occur when two drugs with similar pharmacological effects produce greater effects when taken together. | Synergism |
| This can occur when two drugs with similar pharmacological actions reults in an effect equal to the sum of their individual effects. | Additive effects |
| Children between the ages of 1 and 12 metabolize certain drugs more _________ than adults. | rapidly |
| This protects people from unsanitary and poorly labled food. | Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 |
| This calls for classification, safety and efficacy of medical devices. | Medical Device Amendment of 1976 |
| Passed for drugs that treat diseases that affect very few people to help with tax relief and other incentives for manufactures to develp and market such drugs. | Orphan Drug Act of 1983 |
| What are the two main parts of a syringe? | barrel and plunger |
| To maintain sterility these parts of the syringe should not be touched. | tip and plunger |
| What are the two main parts of a needle? | bevel and hub |
| This is the part of the needle that connects to the syringe. | hub |
| What kind of compounds liquefy when they're brought together? | eutectic |
| Medication carts commonly provide how many hours of medication for specific patients? | 24 |
| A patient is taking three 100mg capsules of phenytoin (Dilantin) each day. How much Phenytoin would the patient take in 20 days? | 6000mg |
| Verapamil is classified as what? | Calcium Channel blocker |
| What is a medication type used to relieve a dry hacking cough called? | Expectorant |
| After reconstituion, Ceclor 123mg/5ml should be __________. | refrigerated |
| Intraocular, intranasal and vaginal are all examples of what? | parenteral routes |
| The amount of a drug that is available to the site of action and the rate at which it is available is known as what? | bioavailability |
| The rate at which the solution is administered to the patient. | flow rate |
| The slow continuous introduction of a solution into the blood stream. | infusion |
| A small volume solution added to an LVP (Large volume parenteral) | piggyback |
| Wearing a gown, wearing gloves and swabbing the vial with alcohol are all examples of what? | proper aseptic techniques |
| This type of drug has no accepted medical use in the United States. | Schedule I |
| According to federal law, in the event of suspected theft of a Shedule II medication the pharmacy is required to notify who? | DEA and State Board of Pharmacy |
| This should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Cefaclor (Ceclor). | Cephalexin (Keflex) |
| This should be recommended by the pharmacist to treat simple headache in patients who are taking naproxen for inflammation. | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| The area of the hospital responsible for distributing supplies to all areas of the facility is called what? | central supply or materials management |
| Stock such as large volume parenterals stored on a nursing unit that does not require specific labeling is called what? | floor stock |
| Consists of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals whose responsibilites inclue reviewing medications for the formulary and providing guidlines for medication use throughout the institution. | Pharmacy and Therapuetics Committee |
| A sudden condition requiring immediate treatment is called a/an ______ condition. | acute |
| kg x 2.2 = lb or lb/2.2 = kg | weight conversion |
| This includes state identification numbers and affiliations with facilities and insurers. | prescriber profile |
| The pharmacuetical manufacturing industry devotes about ___ of its income to research and development. | 1/6 |
| The length of time from the beginning of development of a new drug to FDA approval is often more than __ years. | 10 yrs |
| An authoritive listing of drugs and issues related to their use is called what? | pharmacopeia |
| The Egyptian God of Medicine | Imhotep |
| The ancient Greek Goddess of Medicinal Herbs. | Panacea |
| Who provides inventory management systems to their customers as part of their service? | Wholesalers |
| Identified the structures of DNA. | Watson and Crick |
| Substances produced by the body to regulated bodily functions and processes. | Hormones |
| How many phases of testing in humans does the FDA require? | Three |
| The inactive substance given in place of a medication in clinical trials is called what? | placebo |
| Two drugs that have the same active ingredients, same dossage form, same route of administration and same strength are said to be what? | Pharmacuetically equivalent |
| _______ are listed in the weekly FDA Enforcement Report. | Recalls |
| Literature that contains general reference works based upon primary literature. | Secondary |
| Last set of numbers in the NDC indicate what? | package size |
| Second set of numbers in the NDC indicate what? | drug |
| A complex protein that catalyzes chemical reactions into other substances. | enzyme |
| The placebo effect is called a ______ variable. | psychological |
| This is the pH of an alkaline substance. | 7 |
| Nothing must interupt the flow of air between the ___________. | HEPA filter and a sterile object. |
| after meals | pc |
| add sufficient quanity | qsad |
| drop | gtt |
| micrograms | mcg |
| dextrose 5% water | D5W |
| elixir | elix |
| normal saline | NS |
| ointment | UNG |
| around the clock | ATC |
| 1/2, one | half |
| every morning | qam |
| every evening | qpm |
| every hour | qh |
| every day | qd |
| antibiotics | oxacin |
| local anesthetics | caine |
| penicillins | cillin |
| antipsychotics | peridol |
| antihyperlipidemics | vastatin |
| steroids | olone |
| diuretics | thiazide |
| tranquilizers | bamate |
| This required that all manufacturers, importers and physicians prescribing narcotics be licensed and taxed. | Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 |
| Requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients. | OBRA (1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) |
| Drugs that require a prescription are referred to as ______ drugs. | legend |
| This is the FDA reporting service for adverse effects that occur from use of approved drugs. | MedWatch |
| Red blood cells that trasport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxidefrom the cells to the lungs. | Erthrocytes |
| White blood cells that fight bacterial infections by producing antibodies. | Leukocytes |
| liver | hepa |
| blood | hemat |
| muscle | myo |
| increase | osis |
| inflammation | itis |
| pain | algia |
| tumor | oma |
| skin | derma |
| breast | mast |
| stomach | gastr |
| nerve | neur |
| kidney | neph, ren |
| bladder | cyst |
| lung | pulmon, pneum |
| condition of | osis |
| pertaining to | ary |
| chest | pect, pector |
| around | para |
| nose | nas |
| high | hyper |
| low | hypo |
| eye | ocul, ophthalm |
| ear | otic, ot |
| fungal infection | mycosis |
| study of | ology |
| eyelid | blephar |
| equal | iso |
| beyond, after, changing | meta |
| disease | pathy |
| relieves heart pain | antianginal |
| dissolves or prevents blood clots | anticoagulant |
| relieves intestinal cramping | antispasmodic |
| prevents nausea and vomiting | antiemetic |
| prevents and relieves itching | antipruritic |
| lowers high cholesterol levels | antihyperlipidemic |
| destroys hard skin layers such as warts | keratolytics |
| changes mental state | pyschotropic |
| Insulins, estrogens and thyroid medications are all examples of this drug classification. | hormones and modifiers |
| Antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives and bronchodilators are all classifications of drugs used to treat disorders related to this system of the body. | Respitory |
| Sedatives are drugs that are intended to relax and calm. Antianxiety medications such as diazepam and chlordazepoxide are included in this group. | Benzodiazepines |
| A decrease in hemoglobin or red blood cells. Hematopoietics are drugs that would be used to treat this condition. | anemia |
| ACE inhibitors | pril drugs (i.e Verapamil, Quinapril, Lisinopril) |
| Classification of drugs that act to increase blood pressure. | vasopressors |
| albuterol hfa inhalers | proventil and/or proair |
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