EXCPT Exam Guide

When should laminar flow hood be inspected?

Every 6 months

How long should you wait for laminar flow to be turned on?

30 minutes

What should laminar flow hood be cleaned with?

70% Isopropyl alcohol, wipe from back to front side to side motion

HMO, POS, PPO are example of?

Managed Care Programs

A __ is an inventory system in which the items is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed?

Point-of-sale system

Medications that have no accepted medical use in the US with the highest abuse potential are classified as?

Schedule I

The form on which Schedule II drugs are ordered is?

DEA Form 222

What are the pharmaceutical equivalents?

Drug product that contain identical amounts of the same active ingredient in the same dosage form.

Who usually keeps a copy of DEA form 222?

Manufacturer

What part of Medicare reimburses a retail pharmacy for prescription medication?

Part D

What type of documentation does OSHA require for pharmacies that handle hazardous chemicals?

Material Safety Data Sheets

What does the computer insurance error message “INVALID ID #” indicate?

The patient does not appear to be enrolled in the insurance program

Where can needles be placed after use?

In a sharps container

Which of the following drugs must be placed in a child-resistant container?

SL Nitroglycerin tablets

Which of the following is not a task of a PH-TECH?

Counseling a patient

If you paid $10 for medicine in pharmacy and the other is paid by insurance?

Copay / Copayment

If you paid $200 first and the other is paid by the 3rd-party is known as

Deductible

Which route of administration is the fastest?

IV

Chemotherapy medicine needs to be compounded with?

Vertical Laminar Flow Hood

Medicine that treat Head lice?

Pyrethrin or Permethrin

What auxiliary label would be appropriate for a suspension?

Shake Well

After taking which medication should the tray be cleaned immediately?

Sulfa / Sulfisozazole

What are vertical hoods used for?

Used to prepare cytotoxic or hazardous drugs (chemotherapy medications)

What is the Controlled Room Temperature?

20°C - 25°C (66°F - 77°F)

What is the Cold Temperature (Frozen - Refrigerated)?

2°C - 8°C (46°F)

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) is?

Important for pregnant women

Which DAW code says dorm medicine is to be dispensed?

DAW I

How to dilute antibiotics?

Sterile Water

When you open Zithromax where should it be stored?

Refrigerator

Warfarin is contra-indicated with?

Aspirin

Prinivil is used to treat?

High Blood Pressure

Zocor is used to treat?

High cholesterol

Which part of the Syringe is not to be touched?

Bevel, Lumen, Hilt, and Point & Shaft (If these are not on the choices then choose HUB)Fungal

Podiatric refers which medication?

Fungal

Ibuprofen (Motrin) requires what auxiliary label?

Take with food (CF/WF)

What Drug Class does Tegretol (Carbamazepine) belong?

Anticonvulsant

Fever reducing medication is in which Drug Class?

Antipyretic

The formula for normal saline (NS) is?

NaCl (0.9%)

Pseudoephedrine per-day, how much it sells?

3.6

1 Pint = ?

480 mL

1 fluid oz. = ?

30 mL

If the pharmacist is delay in dispensing drug, what should Ph. Tech do with the patient?

Maintain eye contact and speak to the patient clearly to give a good time to pass.

Which abbreviation stands for 1/2?

ss

What is TPN?

Total parenteral nutrition / Nutrition IV administration

How can insurance company recognize a pharmacy?

National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number

In an IV set 0.5 micron filter is used?

To remove particles / Particulate matter

What does “as needed” means?

ud

In suspension what solvent is used?

Distilled water

Which element will you find on a prescription order that you won’t find on medication order?

DEA number

What is the duty of a compounder before he/she starts to compound?

First is to check for proper acquisition of raw materials, storage, and handling

How many refills is allowed for Sch. III - V for 6 months?

5 refills only

Which of the following program does have extensive care & not covered outside-of-network?

HMO

Over-the-counter (OTC) is under the law?

FDA

Which of the following requires patient package inserts?

Oral Contraceptives

What law requires that all new products intended to use as labeled by the manufacturer must be proven to the federal government to be safe and effective?

FDCA (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)

What is the distance between laminar air flow and wall

6 inches

Diuretics

Diuretics are primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.

ex. Bumex - Bumetanide - Loop Diuretic

Statins

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors. They inhibit the body’s cholesterol production and usually have the suffix “statin”

ex. Lipitor - Atorvastatin - Statin

ex. Crestor - Rosuvastatin - Statin

ex. Zocor - Simvastatin - Statin

ex. Pravachol - Pravastatin - Statin

Opioid

Provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increase pain tolerance

Roxicodone CII - Oxycodone / APAP - Opioid

Oxytocin CII - Oxycodone ER - Opioid

Nitro Stat - Nitroglycerin - Vasodilator

Tegretol - Carbamazepine - Anticonvulsant

Restoril CIV - Temazepam - Benzodiazepine

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production. They usually have to suffix “prazole”

Use to treat Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Prilosec - Omeprazole - PPI

Protonix - Pantoprazole - PPI

Prevacid - Lansoprazole - PPI

SSRI

Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors. Increase the body’s Serotonin levels by inhibiting its re-uptake into the presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an anti-depressant

Wellbutrin - Bupropion - Antidepressant

Clelexa - Citalopram - SSRI

Cymbalta - Duloxetine - SSRI

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix “Prill”

Prinivil / Zestril - Lisinopril - ACE Inhibitor

OSHA

A federal agency of the United States that regulates workplace safety and health

OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation)

Regulates practice of Pharmacy Act of 1990

HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Established in 1996. The primary goal of the law is to make it easier for people to keep health insurance, protect the confidentiality and security of healthcare information, and help the healthcare industry control administrative costs.

DEA Form 222

Form to order controlled drugs & must be kept for 2 years

DEA Form 41

Every disposal of a controlled substance must be accomplished by this form

DEA Form 106

Every registrant must promptly notify the regional office of the DEA of the theft or significant loss of any controlled substance in schedule II - V

All dispensed medicines by a pharmacy or medical practitioner should be labeled with the following:

• Name of patient

• Date of dispensing

• Name and address of the pharmacy/ medical practitioner

• Trade name or common name of the medicine

• Dosage per unit

• Method and dosage of administration

• Precaution when applicable