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Ionized drugs do not penetrate biological membranes because:

charges on the biological membranes repel them

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Which is not a mechanism of drug actions

protective/physical; chemical reaction; changes metabolism; (ALL ARE MECHANISM OF DRUG ACTIONS)

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In the Orange Book, products that are bioequivalent to other pharmaceutically equivalent products and judged to be therapeutically equivalent have the first letter _____ in their two letter code:

A B C P (A)answer

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Bioequivalency is determined by comparing the ___________ of two products:

bioavailability

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In metabolism, the breakdown of drugs into metabolites is caused by:

enzymes

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First pass metabolism refers to the substantial degradation of the drug caused by enzyme metabolism in the:

liver

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In the blood concentration-time profile, the duration of action can be measured as:

time from when blood concentrations first reach the MEC to when the declining blood concentrations reach MEC

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Some drugs given to children require that a higher than normal adult dose be given. Why?

Children metabolize some drugs faster than adults

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Gender differences in drug disposition that can be anticipated by using data collected in males and accounting for differences:

cannot be anticipated

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What would not be responsible for increased drug bioavailability in hepatic desease?

decreased first pass effect. (due to liver having potential to degrade the drug)

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A high protein diet is expected to:

increase hepatic metabolism

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How many hours of CE does the PTCB require you to obtain every two years to maintain your certification:

20 hours

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What is the common name for the FDA's Appproval Drug Products publication:

Orange Book

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Where should the pharmacy technician check for possible incompatibility of two intravenous medications:

Handbook of Injectable Drugs

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A drug given an "A" rating in the Orange Book is considered to be:

A therapeutic equivalent

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The purpose of OSHA is to:

Assure a safe workplace

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The Health Insurance Protability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) contains regulations related to PHI, which stands for:

Protected health information

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The route of administration should be indicated on the prescription if it is defferent from:

oral

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Amoxil 250mg/5ml Sig: tsp tid x 10d M: qs / The amount of medication to be dispensed is:

100 ml

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When warning screens display potential dosing irregularities, you should immediately:

call the pharmacist

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Prescriptions are written in:

ink

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Amoxil 250/5ml Sig: tsp tid x10d M: qs / The following auxiliary label should be placed near the medication label:

Shake well; may cause drowsiness; discard unused portion after 5 days; do not take with milk or other dairy products. / (shake well)answer

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_______________are akkiwed ti wrute sine orescruotuibs ub sine states as determined by protocols and cooaboration with a primary prescriber:

Pharmacists, nurse practitioner, and/or physician assistants

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The directions for use (such as cap t.i.d.) make-up the:

Signa

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In community pharmacies, ________generally receive the prescription and collect patient data and enter this information into the computer:

pharmacy technicians

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The name of the drug, its stregth, and quantity make-up the:

Insigna

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When a prescription is written for a medication that is not commercially available, the medication can be prepared by mixing the ingredients required and this is called:

extemporaneous compounding

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The_________should be consulted on all OTC and Schedule II prescriptions.

pharmacist

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If a new prescription has been prepared by a pharmacy technician, the final check is done by the:

pharmacist

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Directions for use should start with a(an):

verb

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For the prescription: Prozac 20 mg #30 qd NR, how many refills are allowed:

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Medication orders that are presented at community pharmacies are:

prescriptions

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During the fill process, you should always refer to the _______first:

prescription

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When you receive a prescription for an OTC medication, you should:

consult the pharmacist

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Amoxil 250/5ml Sig: tsp tid x10d M: qs / The medication shoul be taken:

three times a day

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For the prescription: Amoxil 250 mg #30 l t.i.d. rfx2, How many days should the prescription last:

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As an expiration date approaches, the pharmacy technician should be aware that it must be__________before the expiration date passes:

used

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Checking of order reports to ensure the order contains no gross errors is done:

manually

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Stock that is expired should be:

separated from regular stock and clearly marked until it can be returned or destroyed

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If a third party plan has a dual co-pay, the patient usually pays______for generic drugs compared to brand name drugs:

less

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Baker Cells is an example of a(an):

counting/filling device

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Most drugs are kept at room temperature between:

59 - 86 degrees F

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide:

information concerning hazardous substances

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The goal of inventory management is:

to ensure that drugs are available when they are needed.

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The portion of the price of the medication that the patient is required to pay is called the:

co-pay

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____________are provided by suppliers or wholesalers to return overshipments, damaged products, or expired products:

Return goods forms

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The DAW indicator that is appropriate for online adjudication if a physician has handwritten DAW on the prescription is:

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When reconciling an order, if a technician detects a descrepancy, the supplier should be notified:

immediately

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Procedures for billing compounded prescriptions:

are variable, depending on the insurer or PBM

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What system involves the resolution of prescription coverage through the communication of the pharmacy computer with the third party:

Online adjudication system

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Wholesalers who provide medications to hospitals, pharmacies, and other medication despensers account for______of pharmaceutical manufacturers sales:

three-quarters

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If a suppliers terms are thirty days net:

it would be best to have a turnover less than thirty days.

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Which of the following information is generally not required in online claim processing:

birth date; weight; sex group number. (weight)answer

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Medications that are chemically different but have similiar actions and effects are:

therapeutically equivalent

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____________is the term for organizing drugs alphabetically by their generic names:

Alpha-generically

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Alisting of the goods or items that a business will use in its normal operation is called a(an):

Turnover

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required by_________:

OSHA

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____________is an important step in ensuring that records are correct:

Manual checking

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When receiving orders for Scedule II controlled substances, they must be chedked and signed by the:

pharmacist

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All dispensed prescriptions must have a ______ cap unless that patient specifies a ______ cap:

child resistent, non-child-resistant

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The refrigerator in a community pharmacy may be used to store:

drugs only

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Pharmacists can provide services that are billed to third parties for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma and these services are called:

Disease State Management Services

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Community pharmacies that are individually owned local pharmacies are:

independent pharmacies

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When there is a quiestion on insurance coverage for an online claim, the pharmacy technician should:

telephone the insurance plan's pharmacy help desk

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A(an)_________is a network of providers for which costs are covered inside, but not outside of their network

HMO

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Information that a pharmacy technician may enter into the computer for a new prescription includes:

A) correct drug and strength, directions for use, quantity, and number of refill C)correct physician's name, DAW code, and initials of the dispensing pharmacist

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Disease state management services may be billed directly to the patient or to:

major medical insurance

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When a technician receives a refected claim "Unable to Connect", this probably means:

the connection with the insurer's computer is temporarily unavailable due to computer problems

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Techniques for interacting with customers on the telephone include:

using a pleasant and courteous manner; stating the name of your pharmacy and your name; referring all calls that require a pharmacist's judgment to the pharmacist (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

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_________are skills involving relationships between people:

Interpersonal skills

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Scheduling appointments for disease state management services is a duty of the:

pharmacy technician

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When a technician receives a refected claim "NDC Not Covered", this probably means:

the insurance plan has a closed formulary

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A(an)_________is a set amount that must be paid by the patient before the insurer will cover additional expenses:

deductible

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Community pharmacies that are part of regional or national food store chains such are Giant, Eagle and Kroger are:

food store pharmacies

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A(an)_________is a network of providers where costs outside the network may be partially reimbursed and the patieints primary care physician need not be a member:

PPO

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Ordering stock is a responsibility of the

pharmacy technician

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Patient information that must be entered into the computer includes:

full name of patient, address, telephone number, date of birth, and any medication allergies.

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Disease state management services are offered in:

private offices or areas

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A(an)_______is a book that patients sign for the prescriptions they receive:

signature log

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Community pharmacies within stores like Walmart or KMart, that are part of regional or national mass merchandise chains are:

mass merchandiser pharmacies

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Plans in which the patient pays a different amount depending on whether a generic or brand name medication is dispensed have:

dual co-pays

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Patient assistance programs are offered by:

pharmaceutical manufacturers

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The_______is a network of providers where the patients primary care physician must be a member and costs outside the network may be parially reimbursed:

POS

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When a technician receives a rejected claim"Invalid birth date", this probably means:

the birth date submitted by the pharmacy does not match the birth date in the insurer's computer

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When a customer picks up a prescription, you should:

find only the prescription that was requested.

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The rate at which inventory is used, generally expressed in number of days is:

turnover

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An example of an automated counting/filling device is:

Baker Cells

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OSHA requires these notices on hazardous substances to provide hazard, handling, clean up, and first aid information:

MSDS

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Most drugs are kept at this temperature:

59 degrees F to 86 degrees F / and / 15 - 30 Celcius

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Most medications in hospitals are received in:

Unit dose packaging / Rec'd into hospital in bulk, but administered in unit dose packaging

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A set amount that must be paid by the patient for each benefit period before the insurer will cover additional expenses:

deductible

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Component of Medicare that covers prescription drugs is:

Part D

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A form for billing paper claims for prescription drugs that were depensed is:

UCF (form used for drugs)

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The number used to identify the drug dispensed when billing a PBM for a filled prescription is:

NCD

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Another party, besides the patient or pharmacy, that pays for some or all of the cost of a medication is:

Third party

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Almost two thirds of all prescription drugs in the U.S. are dispensed by:

community pharmacies

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Federal regulations that required community pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients:

OBRA

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When a patient telephones the pharmacy to ask about the dosage for a new prescription, this call should be:

referred to the pharmacist

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The clean room is the area of the pharmacy designed for:

preparation of sterile products

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Universal precautions are:

practices that reduce the probability of exposure to blood borne pathogens.

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Pharmacy technician duties in long-term care pharmacy include the following EXCEPT:

a) home infusion pharmacy b) compiling quality improvement data c) preparing reports d)developing pharmaceutical care plans for individual patients (answer D)

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The fastest growing segment of pharmacy is:

mail order pharmacy

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Epidural mediacations:

cannot contain preservatives and must be sterile

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Legal requirements for the ratio of pharcists to technicians are regulated at the:

state level

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How many numbers are in each segment of a National Drug Code:

a) 4,3,2 b) 5,3,2 c) 5,4,2 d) 4,3,1 (answer C)

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The technician fails to place a prescription label on the liquid medication bottle. Which law is being broken:

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act / considered mis-branded

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A technician breaks her little toe when she drops a box of labels on her foot. What law allows the employee to collect damages from the employer:

Occupational and Safety Act

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What is the drug classification of quinapril:

ACE inhibitor

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Which of the following medication is a single active ingredient item:

Estrace (Estrodiol)

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What schedule is Tylenol #3:

Class III

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Where is Intron stored:

Refrigerator (aka: Interferon / antiviral med)

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Which of the following insulin is allowed in an IV bag:

Regular

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation of "ung"

Ointment

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What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Diazpam prescription:

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Which dosage form releases carbon dioxide when placed in water:

effervescents

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A customer requests that the pharmacy from now on to place their medication in an EZ open container. Which law allows the pharmacy to dispense the prescription in this manner:

Kefauver-Harris Act

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To calculate the price of a prescription, which of the following formulas would the pharmacist or the pharmacy technician use:

a) cost + fee b) MAC + dispensing fee c) AAC + dispensing fee d) AWP - % discont + dispensing fee (answer C)

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Which of the following is not a proton pump inhibitor:

Prevacid

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If a person is suffering from a severe case of vomiting. Which dosage form of Phenergan would be most effective:

Suppository

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How many milligrams of penicillin are needed to make 50 ml of a 1:500 solution:

100 milligrams

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What is the responsibility of the pharmacy technician if the customer wants to purchase a bottle of aspirin and the prescription refill they are picking up is warfarin:

Do not ring up the customer until the pharmacist can be informed of the interaction possibility and a chance to counsel the patient

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What is the brand name of allopurinol:

Lipitor

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What are the maximum allowable refills allowed on Celexa, Ritalin, and Vicodin:

a) 12,0,5 b) 1,2,4 c) 12, 0,6 d) 12,3,5 (answer A)

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The pharmacist askes you to dissolve 15 grams of a drug in 200 ml of solution. What is the percentage of the solution:

7.5 / 15/200 by x/100

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The physician orders Premarin, gr 1/100. What strength is this in milligrams:

.625

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A child weighs 22 lbs. The doctor writes that they are to receive a drug at 50 mg/kg/per day divided into tid dosing. What is the amount of each dose:

167

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Convert 38 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit:

100.4

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What is room temperature:

59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C)

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Which class of antidepressants requires a wash out period before starting a new class of antidepressants:

MAOI

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Which of the following is not required on a prescription label:

Lot number and Prescriber's DEA

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Interpret the following latin: "I-II cap stat, I q 6 h, NMT 5/12H:

Take one to two capsules immediately then 1 capsule ever 6 hours. No more than 5 capsules in a 12 hour period

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If a pharmacist told you to make 24 of these dosage forms using the punch method, what dosage for are you making:

Suppository

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The dry gum method (continental method) is used in making of which dosage form:

Emulsions

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A doctor calls in a prescription for #60 Percocet with 2 refills for patient XY on 12/13. Patient XY calls to say that he is out of town and will not be able to pick up the prescription until 12/21. Which of the following is true about the Percocet presc

Doctor cannot call in Percocet ( hard copy needed) and No refills are allowed on percocet

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How many mcg of Fluoride are in 2 ounces of 0.25/ml Poly-Vi-Flor drops:

15000 mcg

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Which of the following medications do not require a medication guide to be dspensed along with it:

Digoxin

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Which of the following medications is not a xhedule III substance according to the DEA

Provigil

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Which of the following brand/generic pairs are incorrectly matched

Robaxin-Mehazolamide

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What do the last 2 number of NDC 00024-5421-31 refer to:

package size

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Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker:

Cardizem

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What is the days of supply for 30 tablets if the direction stated, "i t po tid"

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What does it mean when the directions say "prn"

as needed

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Which of the following does not come in a transdermal patch:

Lopid

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What is the generic name of Biaxin:

Clarithromycin

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A prescription for Amoxicillin reads, " i tea po tid q.s.10d". What does q.s. mean:

quantity sufficient

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What classification is Roboxin:

Muscle Relaxer

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What is the generic name for Percodan:

Aspirin + oxycodone

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What drug requires refrigeration;

Latanoprost

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An 18 gauge needle is ____compared to a 30 gauge needle:

Larger in diameter

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Tetracycline requires which auxiliary label:

Avoid sunlight,: take all medication until gone, take 1 hr before or 2 hrs after taking antacids or dairy products

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What is an automated dispensing system:

Pyxis MedStation, Baxter SureMed, Robot RX

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What abbreviation means "into the skin"

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If a person is deficient in cyanocobalamin, what should the patient take:

Vitamin B 12

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What schedule is codeine:

Class II

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What is duplicate therapy:

Two medications (not necessarily in the same classification) that do the same end effect.

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Brand name of amlodopine is:

Norvasc

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How long does a laminar flow hood need to run before using:

30-60 minutes

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Which is an antifungal:

ketoconazole

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What do you use to wipe down a laminar flow hood:

70% isopropyl alcohol

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Which of the following is classified as a CI:

Marijuana (Cocaine is cl II)

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What is the maximum daily dosage of APAP:

4000 mg (Tylenol)

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How is insulin injected an what length needle would you use:

SC, 5/8 inch

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Absorption of a medication (i.e. tablet) means:

From administration site into the bloodstream

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The purpose of enteric coating a medication is to:

prevent dissoltion inside the stomach and to pass into the intestines to be dissolved

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Translate the Roman numerals: MCMXII AND XLIII

1912 and 43

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Which two antibiotics must remain at room termperature after reconstitution:

Biaxin, Omnicef

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All are beta blockers

Sectral, Zebeta, Normadyne

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Distribution of a medication inside the body means:

from administration site into the bloodstream

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Which pairs of medications are film coated to mask the bad taste of the medication:

Depakote, Biaxin

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The definition of a "Class A" environment is:

An area containing no more than 100 particles, 0.3 microns or larger in size per cubic spuare foot

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Convert the following to Roman numerals: 1139

MCXXXIX

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Another name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen is:

Vicodin

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Maintaining a correct count of narcotic supply is an example of:

Inventory control

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The term "antitussive" refers to:

relieve coughing

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A tablet that has a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach so that the tablet will dissolve in the intestines is called:

enteric coated

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Deazepam is considered a:

generic name

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The process that brings a drug from the administration site into the blood stream is called:

absorption

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The prescriber's DEA number is required on a prescription for:

controlled substances

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Dilaudid is considered a:

brand name

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Generically equivalent drugs are:

chemically identical in strength, concentration, dosage form and route of administration

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When two or more drugs combine to provide a response that is greater than the sum of the individual drugs, is called:

synergism

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The federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called:

medicare

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Another name for Tylenol is:

Pandol

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Lisinopril is another name for:

Prinivil

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All are Schedule II (C2) drugs:

Demerol, Duragesic, Percodan

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Which prefix stands for kidney:

Nephro

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The latin abbreviation for left ear is:

A.S.

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Which chemical symbol represents potassium

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An antipyretic drug would:

reduce fever

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"PR" written on a prescription would stand for:

per rectum

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Quinapril HCL is the same as:

Accupril

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Which of the following is classified as an antifungal:

Lotrisone

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Quinapril HCL is classified as a(n):

ACE inhibitor

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What drug is not a controlled substance:

Percogesic

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Drug tolerance is best defined as:

a patients decreased response to the same drug at the same dose.

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Another name for KCL is:

Potassium Chloride

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The latin abbreviation for "under the tongue" is:

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The latin abbreviation for "right eye"is:

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Pharmacology is the study of:

how drugs interact with the body

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Medications having no accepted medical use in the United States with the highest abuse potential are classified as:

Schedule I

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Levothyroxine sodium is another name for:

Synthroid

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The generic name for Norvasc is:

Amlodipine

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PPI means:

Patient package insert (must go into any meds that are restricted dist. such as: Accutane, thalamid, Steroids, Antidepressants, any Estrogens, and meter dose inhaler(MDI)

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All are corticosteroids used to treat asthma:

Aerobid, Azmacort, Vanceril

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A drug that causes a narrowing of the blood vessels is called a:

vasoconstrictor

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Which medication is a tricyclic antidepressant;

amitriptyline

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What will reduce the absorption of tetracyclines when given together:

antacids, iron, dairy products

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Which is a triphasic oral contraceptive:

Triphasil

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What insulin is classified as short acting:

Regular insulin

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Which is a stimulant laxative:

Bisacodyl

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The term "cost"can be defined as:

the invoice amount to the pharmacy

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Gemfibrozil is the generic name for:

Lopid

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The drug of choice to treat children for fever or flu-like symptoms is:

Acetaminophen

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Tablets held in the mouth for slow dissolution are called:

lozenges

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Verapamil is the generic for what drugs;

Calan, Isoptin, Verelan

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1 pound is equal to:

454 g

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200 oz is equal to how many liters:

6.00 L

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A 2% Triamcinolone cream is ordered for a hospital patient. How is this drug likely to be dispensed:

bulk drug

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A chemical spill has occurred in the pharmacy. What reference should you utilize for information regarding the safe cleanup of the product:

MSDS book

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A complete inventory of all the pharmacy's controlled drugs must be completed every:

6 months

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A Doctor's prescription calls for 6 oz of Hydrocortisone cream. The correct amount to despense is:

180 g

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A doctor's prescription reads: Augmentin 400 mg/5ml 7.5ml po BID x 10d. How many teaspoonfuls does the patient receive each day:

3 tsp

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A hospitals cart exchange contains enough medication in the patients bin to last:

24 hours

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A mafor concern for the patient while using a diuretic is the drugs ability to:

cause potassium loss from the body

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A major concern with topical decongestants is:

they may cause rebound congestion

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A medication administration record (MAR) calls for "Keflex 500mg PO q0700, 110, 1400, 2000". The order is received by pharmacy at 5pm and cart exchange takes place at 7pm. How many doses sent to floor now:

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A meniscus occurs when:

a liquid is measured in a glass cylinder

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A package received by pharmacy states, "Store at 25 degrees C". Where should the product be stored:

room temperature

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A patient that is allergic to Eryc would also most likely be allergic to:

dirithromycin

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A phase I NDA trial tests a new drugs:

maximum tolerated dose

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A product rated "AB" in the orange book would be considered to be:

bioequivalent

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A sulfonylurea is a drug used to treat:

diabetes

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ACE inhibitors are used to HTN and exert their effect by:

inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensi II

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An enteric coated tablet should not be taken with:

antacids

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An invoice for percodan received at the pharmacy must be retained for:

2 years

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Before an orally administered drug can get into the systemic circulation, it passes through and gets broken down by the:

liver

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Cimetidine is a histamine blocker used to treat:

excess stomach acid

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Compounding of a prescription medication for an individual patient without any written guidelines on file is called:

extemporaneous compounding

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Dr. has a hypertensive patient for whom he will be prescribin a blood pressure medication. He know the should not prescribe zestril because patient is:

asthmatic

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Dr. receives a comp;aint from patient about a persisten dry cough which he cant get rid of> Reviewing patients chart the doctor sees he is taking HCTZ, atenolol, fosinopril, doxazon. which is causing cough:

fosinopril / ACE inhibitors create cough.

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Dr. wants to administer insulin to his patient to lower the patients high blood glucose levels. He wants to know which type of insulin would be best for his patient:

regular insulin

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Given the name captopril, this drug is most likely a:

ACE inhibitor

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How often should a laminar flow HEPA filter be professionally checked and inspected:

6 months

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Introduction of which of the following made patient counseling mandatory for all Medicaid patients:

OBRA

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Licesing and professional regulation of pharmacies is under the authority of:

State Board of Pharmacy

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One of the brand names for Verapamil is:

Calan

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Ototoxicity is seen in high doses with which of the following groups of drugs:

loop diuretics

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Proper labeling of a bag with medication before the next cart exchange, includes:

the patients name and the patients room number

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Pseudomembranous colitis is usually caused by which of the following:

antibiotics

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Refills are not permitted for which of the following scedules: schedule II, III, IV, V

schedule II

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The abbreviation "D51/2NS" stands for:

5 % Dextrose and 0.45% NaCI

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The abbreviation CHF stands for:

congestive heart failure

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The brand name of terazosin is:

Hytrin

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The classification schedule of drugs which contain the highest potential for abuse are:

Schedule II

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The correct abbreviation for "righ ear" is

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The FDA is issuing a recall for a medication whhich causes serious health consequences or death as a result of use, which class recall will it be:

class I

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The first letter in a physicians DEA number will be

A or B

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The form on which schedule II drugs are ordered is:

DEA 222 form

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The formula for normal saline (NS) is:

NaCI

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The genneric name for tenormin is:

atenolol

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The maximum length of time an HCTZ precription may be filled is:

1 year

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The maximum number of refills allowed for valium is

5 (class IV)

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The maximum number of refills allowed for Ritalin is:

no refills are allowed (class II)

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The pharmacys torsion balance will cause errors when amounts less than ____ are weighed on it. What does the blank represent:

6 mg

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The primary organ responsible for drug elimination is the

colon

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The primary organ responsible for drug metabolism is the :

liver

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the process of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of a drug from the body is considered the drugs ______profile:

pharmacokinetic

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The process that prepares a drugs removal from the body is called

elimination

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The use of a locking cap for prescription vials was madated by the

PPPA

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To find out if a drug is bioequivalent which is the proper reference book to use:

Orange book

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To measure 68 ml of liquid, the proper size graduated cylinder to select would be:

3 oz

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Transdermal drug delivery is accomplished through:

topical use

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What is the proper technique to use when working in the laminar flow hood:

aseptic technique

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What is usually a souce of contamination when working in the laminar flow hood

the person working in the hood

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What type of hood should be used when preparing an injectible chemotherapy agent:

a verical laminar flow hood

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When more than one law applies in a given situation, which would take precedence;

the most stringent law would apply

🗑

Which aggency is responsible for issueing recalls:

FDA

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Which auxillary label should be affixed to a container that contains Klonopin:

may cause drowsiness

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Which DEA schedule contains drugs with no current acceptable medical use:

Schedule I

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Which dosage form is used to mask the unpleasant e=taste of a ddrug:

a gelatin capsule

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Which drug class does defaclor belong to:

cephalosporin

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Which group of antibiotics weakens or inhibits production of the cell wall of bacteria

pennicillins

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Which of the following antibiotics interacts with dairy products:

amoxicillin

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Which of the following antibiotics pose the greatest danger to a pregnant woman:

tetracycline

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Which of the following does not appear on the unit dose packaging of a drug:

the patients name

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Which of the following does not neet to be typed on the label of a retail prescription:

the patients social security number

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Which of the following dosage forms contain alcohol

elixir

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Which of the following drug becomes toxic as it ages past its expriation date: penicillin, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, tetracycline

tetracycline

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Which of the following drugs is also available as a patch: prazosin, clonidine, enalapril, hctz

clonidine (cataprs=must slowly come off drug, only used with patch)

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Which of the following drugs is available in both prescription and OTC strengths: pindolol, lisinopril, omeprazole, propoxyphene

omeprazole

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Which of the following drugs shoud never to stopped abruptly: -beta blocker -diuretics - clonidine -antihistamines:

beta blockers and diuretics

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Which of the follwoing FDA drug recal categories should pharmacy personnel be concerned with:

Class I

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Which of the following gauges represents a thin needleL 20, 16, 29, 15:

🗑

Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI): -nizatidine -ompeprazole -cisapride - loperamide:

ompeprazole

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Which of the following is a stimulant laxative: -MOM -polycarbophil -bisacodyl -loperamide:

bisacodyl (laxatives = look for "codyl")

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Which of the following is an SSRI: -Elavil -sertraline -doxepin -amitriptyline:

sertraline ( also know all: paxil, prozac, and zoloft)

🗑

Which of the follwing is not found on a MAR; -prescribers name -potential drug interactions -patients location -the dosing schedule:

potential drug interactions

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Which of the following is required on a MAR: -prexriber name -patients billing number -administration schedule -all of the above:

all of the above

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Which site of injection has the fastest rate of absortion for SQ insulin:

abdomen

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who is responsible for approving new drug entities: -FDA -DEA -State Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice Act

FDA

🗑

Why do pharmacies have formularies:

reduce treatment cost

🗑

1 tsp is equal to how many ml

5 ml

🗑

1 tbsp is equal to how many ml

15 ml

🗑

1 oz is equal to how many ml

30 ml

🗑

1 pint is equal to how many oz

16 oz

🗑

1 pint is equal to how many ml

480 ml

🗑

1 quart is equal to how many pints

2 pints

🗑

1 quart is equal to how many ml

960 ml

🗑

1 gln is equal to how many qts

4 qts

🗑

1 gln is equal to how many ml

3840 ml

🗑

1 oz is equal to how many grams

30 grams

🗑

1 pound is equal to how many oz

16 oz

🗑

1 pound is equal to how many grams

454 grams

🗑

1 kg is equal to how many pounds

2.2 pounds

🗑

1 dram(z) is equal how many ml

5 ml

🗑

1 grain (gr) is equal to how many mg

65 mg

🗑

1 gram is equal to how many grains (gr)

15.4 grains

🗑

1 ml is equal to how many gtts

20 gtts

🗑

1 ml is equal to how many units (u)

100 units (u)

🗑

10 ml is equal to how many units (u)

1000 units (u)

🗑

1 kg is equal to how many grams

1000 grams

🗑

1 gram is equal to how many mg

1000 mg

🗑

1 mg is equal to how many mcg

1000 mcg

🗑

The most widely used drug in the world is:

acetylsalicylic acid

🗑

The study of drugs-their properties, uses, applications and effects:

pharmacology

🗑

The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act:

Makes health care providers responsible for the privacy and security of all identifiable patient health information

🗑

Being capable and qualified:

competent

🗑

This law defines what drugs require a prescription:

Durham-Humphrey Amendment (1951)

🗑

This law established the DEA as a division of the Justice Department:

Controlled Substance Act (1970)

🗑

The second set of numbers in the NDC indicates:

The drug name, strength, and dosage form

🗑

The skull and vertebra surrounding the spinal column are ____ bones:

axial

🗑

Which is not part of the male reproductive system: -prostate -ovary -testes -scrotum:

ovary

🗑

Which of the following practitioners may NOT write a prescription: -medical doctor -podiatrist(DPM) -psychologist (PhD) -dentist (DDS):

psychologist (PhD)

🗑

The abbreviations OU, OD, and OS all refer to the:

eye

🗑

Unit dose packaging is used for:

aid in the dispensing of medication in an institutional setting

🗑

If an IV is to run at 60 ml per hour, what volume will be delivered each minute:

1 ML

🗑

Which physiological factor will enhance drug absorption:

permeability of tissue membranes

🗑

Which size of needle is most likely to cause coring: -13 G - 16G -20 G - 23G:

13 G

🗑

When working in a horizontal laminar flow hood, materials should be placed and used within:

6 inches from the opening of the hood

🗑

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions are:

hypertonic solutions

🗑

Capsules can contain:

other capsules, bulk powder, liquids that do not dissolve gelatin

🗑

Which route of administration does not have an absorption step;

intravenous

🗑

Elderly patients may experience more drug interactions than other populations because:

-their glomerular filtration rate is about one half the rate of age 20 -hepatic microsomal enzyme function is decreased -they take more drugs because they have more chronic illness

🗑

Drugs that cause hepatotoxicity can cause damage to the:

liver

🗑

Which of the following drugs is not considered a benzodiazpine: -temazepam -alprazolam -citalopram -clonazepam

citalopram

🗑

A serious side effect of neoplastic drugs is:

immunosuppression

🗑

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are major concerns of prolonged vomiting. Therfore, all but -calcium -magnesium -patassium -iron may be viable supplements:

iron

🗑

When cancer cells spread from their primary site, they are said to have:

metastisized

🗑

A patient with a script for oral contraceptives may have this selected drug prescribed:

trinessa

🗑

Choose the most likely agen orderd to dissolve blood clost: -anticoagulant -thrombolytic -vasodilator -ACE inhibitor:

thrombolytic

🗑

Mimetic drugs which mimic the action of neurotransmitters are also called:

agonists

🗑

Antitussive drugs are most commonly prescribed to treat:

productive/non-productive coughs

🗑

Drugs which act to relax smooth muscle of the bronchi are:

xanthine derivatives

🗑

Drugs acting on the sypathetic nervous system are called:

adrenergic

🗑

all of the following are considered cardiovascular agents except: -anticoagulants -antilipidemics -vasopressors -antimetabolics:

antimetabolics

🗑

Examples of CVS, Rite-aid and Walgreens are:

Chain pharmacies

🗑

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is responsible for:

regulating controlled substances

🗑

CPT Codes / Used for a first-encounter with a patient and may be billed in 1-15 minute increments (MTM)-Medication Therapy Management Services

99605

🗑

CPT Codes / Used for follow up encounter and may be billed in 1-15 minute increments (MTM)_Medication Therapy Management Services

99606

🗑

CPT Codes / An add on CPT Code to be used with 99605 or 99606 when additional 15 minute increments of time are spent face to face with patient (MTM)-Medication Therapy Management Services

99607

🗑

Network of providers who are either employed by or have signed contracts to abide by the policies. Usually will not cover expenses incurred outside the network.

HMO's

🗑

Network of providers contracted by the insurer, choose primary care physician(PCP), partially reimburse expenses outside of their network.

POS's

🗑

Network of providers contracted by the insurer, offer the most flexibility for their members. Do not rquire a primary care physician

PPO's

🗑

Companies that administer drug benefit programs:

Pharmacy benefit managers

🗑

The maximum price per tablet (or other dipensing unit) an insurer or PBM will pay for a given product:

(MAC) maximum allowable cost

🗑

Can cause cell damage if taken with Lithium. If this occurs, give patient 1 liter of water. what type of drug may cause this:

diruetic

🗑

Opthalmic ointments tubes are typically:

small, holding approximately 3.5 g of ointment and titted with narrow gauge tips which permit extrusion of a narrow ribbon of ointment

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