pharm tech midterm

What is the medical abbreviation for acetaminophen?

APAP

IVPB means

intravenous piggyback

IV means

intravenously

IU means

International unit

inh

inhalation

inj

injection

What dosage form utilizes a nebulizer to administer the drug correctly?

inhalation solution

What does the medical abbreviation N/V mean?

nausea and vomiting

Pending upon the cause of the disorder, hypertension could be treated by all of the following medications EXCEPT:

finasteride

This is the percentage or fraction of the administered dose of a drug that actually reaches systemic circulation: 

Bioavailability

In some instances, insulin is administered ac.  What does the abbreviation ac mean?

before meal

The study of how a drug affects the body is known as:

Pharmacodynamics

The following liquid dosage form must be shaken well prior to ingestion due to drug particles not being fully dissolved into the liquid:

Suspension

What is the medical abbreviation for nothing by mouth?

NPO

sq means

subcutaneously

Sol means

solution

ss

one half

SOB

shortness of breath

Disp 10mL to ad qam ud

dispense 10 milliliters to right ear every morning as directed

Which semi-solid dosage form is very stiff/thick so is utilized to prevent pressure sores for an elderly patient with urinary incontinence?

paste

A patient should be educated to only take a medication as needed if this is written on the prescription:

prn

Which of the following is the correct pharmacy abbreviation for tablespoon?

tbsp

Emulsion

contains oil and water

Tincture

contains plant extracts in water or alcohol

Syrup

liquid dosage that contains sugar

Elixir

contains water and alcohol

What is the route of absorption for the below drug dosage form?

topical

Which drug classification contains the suffix "-olone"?

Steroid

What does the medical abbreviation DAW mean?

Dispense as written

Instill 2 gtt OD q8h prn itchiness, NTE 6 gtt q24h

instill 2 drops into right eye every 8 hours as needed for itchiness, not to exceed 6 drops every 24 hours

The benzodiazepine drug class is used to treat severe insomnia, anxiety, and agitation. Drugs classified as benzodiazepines include all except which of the following?

Zaleplon

Calcium channel blockers can be used to treat hypertension and angina. Which of the following is classified as a calcium channel blocker?

Amlodipine

Which dosage form is this drug?

suppository

Which drug classification uses the suffix "–terol"?

bronchodilator (LABAs)

All of the following drugs are examples of antibiotics EXCEPT:

clotrimazole

cc means

cubic centimeter

CR means

controlled release

cap means

capsule

cre means

cream

c means

with

PR means

per rectum

PCN means

penicillin

pm means

afternoon

pc means

after meals

po means

by mouth

What is the purpose of an enteric coating on a tablet?

to bypass gastric absorption

Which dosage form could a spacer device be utilized help a patient administer correctly?

Gaseous

Pharmacokinetics refers to: 

the study of how the body affects a drug

Which abbreviation should be used when a medication is to be administered into the left eye?

OS

Inhale 2 puffs bid qam and qhs and prn SOB

inhale 2 puffs twice per day in the morning and before bed and as needed for shortness of breath

qh means

every hour

qd means

every day

qhs means

every night at bedtime

qid means

fours times a day

bid means

two times a day

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) are used for which of the following indications?

Erectile Dysfunction

If a patient is taking omeprazole, they will have the associated diagnosis of:

GERD

Take 1-2 tabs po q6h prn pain

1-2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain

Majority of drugs act upon the body in one of the following ways, except: 

By increasing the growth of certain parasitic organisms

The following drug dosage form must be dissolved in liquid prior to ingestion:

Effervescent tablets

All of the following drugs are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) EXCEPT:

Dietary Supplements

Which of the following agent is indicated to treat otitis media? (middle ear infection)

Ciprofloxacin

When prescriptions for controlled substances in C-III thru C-V will be filed with other non-controlled drug prescriptions, the controlled drugs prescriptions are designated in the pharmacy by stamping with a “C” that must appear:

Red

Individuals that prescribe medications are given that authority by the DEA, evident by DEA registration.  These prescribers must also be licensed to practice through the DEA.

False

Investigational Drugs are not allowed to be dispensed to individuals who are not involved in the clinical trials, therefore must always be stored inside in a locked cabinet

False

This act clarified the distinction between prescription and OTC drugs based on whether or not the drugs need physician involvement/monitoring:

Durham-Humphrey Amendment

Which law serves to protect an individual's private health information?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Which of the following is classified as a C-III anabolic steroid?

testosterone

Is the following DEA number correct?

Dr. S. Gupta

FG5623740

Yes

Which of the following organizations is responsible for monitoring the purity, safety, and effectiveness of all pharmaceutical products?

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

According to the federal law, any drugs containing testosterone are C-III.  Which law is responsible for this?

Anabolic Steroids Control Act

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 requires all medications to have child-proof packaging for increased safety.  Can an individual receive their medications in non-childproof packaging?

Yes, if requested

Each of the following drugs do not allow refills, except:

Ativan

This law required all drugs to be assigned a unique identifier number (NDC - National Drug Code):

The Drug Listing Act

Which of the following is regulated by the FDA:

All of the above

How many clinical phases are included in investigational drug trials?

4

222 DEA

Form the pharmacy uses for the purchasing of CII drugs from a manufacturer

224 DEA

Form needed in order for a pharmacy to dispense controlled substances

225 DEA

Form needed to manufacture or distribute controlled substances

106 DEA

Form completed to report theft of C-II drugs

41 DEA

Form used to document the destruction of, or return of damaged controlled substances

Federal law mandates that required records be kept for:

2 years

Which organization is responsible for regulating the destruction of pharmaceutical waste?

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

applies regulations regarding how to dispose of P-Drugs

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

established standards for compounding drugs

The Joint Comission

aimed to improve quality of patient care by accreditation of institutional settings

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT)

created code of ethics for pharmacy technicians

Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

non-profit organization who creates recommendations to reduce medication errors

OSHA

aimed to ensure safety of workers and the workplace; achieved through monitoring but also providing training

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

enforces controlled substances laws and works to reduce the availability of illicit drugs

A drug product is assumed to be free of contaminants (pure) and safe for the consumer because of the following legislation:

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Which of the following was a result of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003?

Provided senior citizens with preventive medical benefits, including drug benefits

How many times can a C-III thru C-V prescription be transferred to another pharmacy that does not have a shared real-time database?

1

If a DEA number begins with an “M,” what type of registrant does it signify?

a mid-level practitioner 

Which law established Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) if it determines that safety measures are needed beyond standard professional labeling?

2007: Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act

This act permits physicians to prescribe controlled substances in Schedules C-III thru C-V to persons suffering from opioid addiction, for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatments:

Drug Addiction Treatment Act

The State Boards of Pharmacy:

focuses on public health and the implementation and enforcement of laws of pharmacy practice

You can maintain paper prescriptions using both the 2-file method and the 3-file method.  In both of these methods, which drugs will always have their own separate file?

C-II drugs

In regard to controlled substance partial fills, which statement is true?

C-II prescriptions can be partially filled if the remainder is filled within 72 hours.

Which law required the phrase "Caution: Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing without a Prescription"

to be placed on all prescription labels?

Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951