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What is the main difference between a prescription and medication order?
Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities
Medication orders for inpatient facilities
What is the definition of a legacy drug?
It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies
qHS
every bedtime
qOD
every other day
DAW
dispense as written
NS
Normal saline
AM
Morning
Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order?
The rate and duration of indication of use
If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you’ve served them before, what do you need before you can begin processing their prescription?
An identifying piece of information from them, such as DOB, address or phone number to confirm their identity
Which element will you find on a prescription that you won’t usually find on a medication order?
The DEA number
Identify which statement about the DEA number is true
The seventh number is always the last number of the sun of the odd group and double the sum of the even group
Which of the following computer error screens does NOT exist?
Drug-Food Adverse Effects
When is it acceptable to use abbreviations on a prescription label?
Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
Which regulatory agency is in charge of deciding which medications are classified as “restricted-use”?
The Food and Drug Administration
Which of these questions are you NOT LEGALLY allowed to answer as a pharmacy technician?
a) “How many refills do I have left?”
b) “Is there a chance this drug will conflict with the St.John’s Wort supplement I take every day?”
c) “Can you refill my Metoprolol?”
d) none of the above
“Is there a chance this drug will conflict with the St. John’s Wort supplement I take every day’
Which of these is NOT a type of reference concerning drug information?
Ancillary
When is it okay to consult an Internet resource for drug information to pass to a patient?
When you know the Internet resource is high-quality, from a trusted source, accurate and completely up-to-date
What are the compounder's responsibilities?
The compounder is in charge of/ accountable for every element of the compounding process, including ensuring that all personnel are trained properly
What piece of equipment is a square tile, made of glass, that is used to make creams, topical solutions and ointments?
Ointment Slab AND Ointment Paper
What is the name of the process of reducing a large substance into particles?
Comminution
What is the name of the process of reducing the particle size of a chemical compound by grinding with a mortar and pestle?
Trituration
Which of the following is NOT one of the disadvantages of IV medication?
It can cause a patient to become dehydrated quickly
If a doctor requests an IV drip of half-normal saline for a patient, what should the ratio of sodium chloride to water be?
0.45g NaCl in 100 mL of water
Where is the critical area of the LAFW?
The flow of air between the HEPA filter and the sterile workspace
Most vials, ampules and syringes used for a solution storage are typically made of:
Glass, because it keeps chemical compounds more stable over time than plastic
Which of the following is NOT an element of a proper IV solution label?
The BSA of the patient to whom the IV is being administered
What is the FDA’s Orange Book?
There is not such thing
The Roman numeral IX is equal to what Arabic numeral?
5
Add these fractions: 1/3 + 1/6 = ?
1/2
Subtract these fractions: ½ - 1/3 =?
1/6
Multiply these fractions: 4/5 × 3/8 = ?
3/10
Divide these fractions 4/5 / 3/8 = ?
2 2/15
Convert this fraction to a decimal: 4/5
0.8
Convert 75% to a fraction:
3/4
What is the means of these two ratios: 5mg/100mL = X/100 mL
X = 10
Which of these measurement systems is the most common you’ll encounter in a pharmacy?
Metric system
How many milliliters are in a fluid ounce?
30 mL = 1 fl. oz
If the temperature outside is 50º F, what temperature is it in C?
10ºC
Take the ºF temp and subtract 32
Multiply this by 5
Then divide this number by 9 to obtain your answer in ºC
If the temp outside is 25ºC, what temp is it in ºF?
77ºF
Multiply by 1.8 and add 32
If you have a solution of 195 dextrose in 400mL of water, how many grams of dextrose are in the solution?
55 g
If the clock reads 7:35 PM, what is that in military time?
1935
What is the BSA of a patient who is 5’4” and 105 pounds?
1.4679700
If 50 tablets cost $28, how much does 25 tablets cost?
$14
If a doctor writes a prescription for 3mg/1kg of body weight for a patient who weighs 240 pounds, how many milligrams of medication does the patient need daily?
327 mg
If a doctor writes a prescription for 200mL of a solution with a concentration of 1:1000, and you know that 100 mL of the solution has 30 grams of medication in it, how much medication should 200 mL of solution have in it?
6
If a patient is receiving 100 mL of solution intravenously over an hour, how many mL do they receive in 22 minutes?
36.67
You receive a medication order for 200mg/m^2 of chemotherapy solution over 3 minutes. Your patient has a BSA of 1.8352929. How many mg of the drug should you prepare?
368
Find the mean of these four numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7
4
Find the median of these six numbers: 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
25
How much does a liter of ethanol, which has a specific gravity of 0.787, weigh compared to a liter of water?
24
109
47
none of the above
None of the above
What are the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors commonly prescribed for?
Hypertension
What is the generic name for the drug Procanbid?
Procainamide
What is the brand name of the drug dutasteride?
Avodart
What are the adverse effects of the drug Apresoline?
SLE, tachycardia, peripheral neuritis
What is the generic name of the drug Advair?
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
What is the brand name of the drug Irbesartan?
Avapro
What is the generic name of the drug Spiriva?
Tiotropium
What is the brand name of the drug amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
Adderall
What is the generic name of the drug Lipitor?
Atorvastatin
What is the brand name of the drug Oxycodone?
OxyContin
Which of these is NOT a common side effect of asthma medication?
thrombocytosis
What is gout?
A form of arthritis
Why shouldn’t women who are pregnant or could be pregnant handle the drugs Proscar, Jalyn or Avodart?
They can cause birth defects in male children
Which of these drugs does NOT require a PPI (patient package insert)?
Hydrocodone
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used inventory method
The “eyeball” system
If a drug’s expiration date reads 06/14, what is the actual expiration date?
June 1st, 2014
In the event of a drug recall, what should you do?
The manufacturer will specify the course of action your pharmacy needs to take
What does GPO stand for?
Group Purchasing Organization
Under what circumstances may a compounded drug be returned to the supplier?
It’s never acceptable to return a compounded drug
What is an example of non-durable medical supplies?
Insulin needles
Which of the following is NOT a federal regulatory agency?
National Institute for Health
What does P&P stand for?
Policies and Procedures
Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
Amphetamine
Which schedule is the drug OxyContin classified under?
Schedule III
Which of the following are the responsibilities of the state pharmacy board?
Enforcing rules, regulations, and laws developed by state legislatures AND licensing pharmacies and pharmacy staff
What is the standard format for electronically settling claims?
The NCPDP Telecommunications Standard Format
Which law required childproof packaging for prescriptions?
The Poison and Prevention Packaging Act
Which of the following in NOT a common medication error?
Quality Error
Which of the following is a common cause of medication errors?
Abbreviation Error
What does FMEA stand for?
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
What is the first thing you should do in an event of a medication error?
Tell the pharmacist
Which of these drugs is commonly prescribed for congestive heart failure?
Primacor
Which of these drugs is considered an anti arrhythmic agent?
a) Cordarone
b) Tambocor
c) Dilantin
d) all of the above (Cordarone, Tambocor, Dilantin)
d) all of the above (Cordarone, Tambocor, Dilantin)
What is the main adverse side effect of drugs in the beta-blocker classification?
Brachycardia
Which of these drugs is NOT commonly prescribed for hypertension?
Lisinopril
Losartan
Ticlid
Metoprolol
Amlodipine
Diltiazem
Hydrochlorothiazide
Ticlid
Which of these is NOT an asthma medication?
Zyflo
Dulera
Imdur
Imdur
What are the main adverse side effects of asthma medications?
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What is the class of drug most commonly prescribed to patients with recent organ transplants?
Immunosuppressants
What is the class of drugs most commonly prescribed to patients with angina?
Coronary Vasodilators
Name three medications that produce a serious reaction with disulfiram?
Metronidazole
Moxalactam
Glybburide
Medications that are very harmful to unborn children are in the pregnancy category ____.
What risk do they pose in children during pregnancy?
X
Drugs that have high risk of birth defects
Which of the following groups of low-income Americans are covered under Medicaid?
Parents and children
Elderly
Disabled
Which part of Medicare covers hospital insurance?
Part A
Which part of Medicare covers prescription drug insurance?
Part D
The Acronym PBM stands for:
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Which drugs are NOT covered under Medicare Part D?
Barbiturates
