PRwctice Test 4

Which of the following translates the provider sig code “PRN” for patient understanding?

As needed
The sig code "PRN" means as needed.

Which of the following medications requires special disposal because it cannot be returned to the manufacturer?

A partially used vial of chemotherapy medication
Cytotoxic agents must be discarded in specialized containers for hazardous waste.

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when cleaning a laminar flow hood?

Wipe all sides of the hood starting at the back in a vertical motion from top to bottom using overlapping strokes.
According to USP <797> guidelines, the technician should clean the sides of the hood starting at the back and wiping the sides in a vertical motion using overlapping strokes.According to USP <797> guidelines, the technician should clean the sides of the hood starting at the back and wiping the sides in a vertical motion using overlapping strokes.

SSRI medications used to treat depression are required to be dispensed with a Medication Guide. Which of the following does the Medication Guide for SSRIs highlight?

Increased risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents
Adolescents taking SSRIs are at an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

Which of the following work environments is best for pharmacy technicians to prevent medication errors from occurring?

Absence of clutter
The dispensing area should be free from clutter.

Which of the following may indicate an incompatibility between two medications compounded in an IV bag?

A precipitate in an IV bag
A precipitate may form when an incompatibility occurs.

The 1972 Drug Listing Act requires all medications to have which of the following identifiers?

National Drug Code (NDC)
The 1972 Drug Listing Act requires each medication to have a unique 10-digit NDC.

Which of the following Dispense as Written (DAW) codes indicates that substitution is not allowed per provider request?

DAW 1
DAW 1 indicates a provider has requested brand-only be dispensed.

DAW 2 indicates the patient has requested brand-only be dispensed.

DAW 3 indicates that substitution is allowed, and the pharmacist selects the medication dispensed.

DAW 4 indicates that substitution is allowed, but the generic is not in stock.

When inspecting a sterile compounding that was incorrectly stored, a pharmacy technician observes solid pieces. Which of the following incompatibilities does this describe?

Precipitate

A precipitate is a solid that forms in solution when there is an incompatibility, in this case a temperature incompatibility that resulted in the degradation of a medication and caused a precipitate to form. A precipitate may form if a medication stored in a refrigerator is not stable at that temperature.

Which of the following organizations allows anonymous medication error reporting?

NCC MERP
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, or NCC MERP, allows anonymity when reporting medication errors.

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, or FAERS, consists of a database that reports adverse events.

The Joint Commission, or TJC, assists with public care and accreditation for hospitals.

The Institution of Medicine, or IOM, advises the public and does not offer error reporting.

Which of the following is the correct days’ supply for a prescription with these directions?

ii tab po tid #42

7 days
The prescription is written for two tablets, three times per day. The pharmacy should dispense 42 tablets, and the patient should take a total of six tablets per day. 42 tablets/6 tablets per day = 7 days.

A medication has been recalled, and the pharmacy technician removes all of the stock bottles of that medication from the shelf. Which of the following numbers would be used to identify the bottles that must be quarantined?

Lot number
The lot number is a unique number that identifies the specific production batch of the medication.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following pharmaceutical dosage forms is alcohol-free?

Suspensions
The technician should identify that suspensions are alcohol-free substances in which medication particles are suspended in liquid without being dissolved.

The technician should identify that tinctures are composed of alcohol, water, or combinations of the two as their base, and usually contain plant extracts as active ingredients.

The technician should identify that elixirs are clear, hydroalcoholic liquids that are intended for oral use and often contain flavoring substances.

The technician should identify that collodions are alcoholic solutions containing pyroxylin.

A pharmacy technician receives a delivery of medications from a wholesaler and notices that some of the medications appear to be counterfeit. Which of the following organizations should be contacted?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA should be contacted within 24 hr if a medication appears to be counterfeit.

Which of the following dosage forms is a semi-solid doage form?

Cream
A cream is a semi-solid dosage form.

A granule is a solid dosage form.

An enema is a liquid dosage form.

An elixir is a liquid dosage form.

After a pharmacist completes a final verification for a blood pressure medication, the completed order should be stored in which of the following locations?

Pharmacy bin
Verified prescriptions are stored in a pharmacy bin.

Which of the folllowing describes an amount a patient must pay out the pocket before insurance begins covering health care costs?

Deductible
A deductible must be met before insurance begins payments.

A copay is a specified amount that must be paid with every health care service.

Coinsurance must be paid with every health care service.

A premium is the cost associated with being covered by insurance.

Which of the following methods aids in the prevention of medication errors in look-alike/sound-alike medications?

Tall Man lettering
Tall Man lettering is used with look-alike/sound-alike medications to emphasize the difference between two medication names.

CPOE helps prevent errors due to poor handwriting.

Medication reconciliation helps patients keep an updated list of current medications.

Special auxiliary labels are used for high-alert medications.

A pharmacy technician is assisting a customer picking up a new prescription that requires a Medication Guide. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Special auxiliary labels are used for high-alert medications.

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) requires offering pharmacist counseling on all new prescriptions.

A pharmacy technician is on the phone with a patient and has a line of customers waiting to drop off prescriptions. Which of the following actions should the technician take next?

Let the customers in line know the technician will help them soon.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication are key in the pharmacy. Addressing the customers in line confirms that the technician knows they are waiting and that they will be helped as soon as possible.

Which of the following Dispense as Written (DAW) codes should a pharmacy technician use when entering a prescription for a patient who has refused a generic substitution?

DAW 2
The technician should identify that a DAW 2 code is used when a patient requests a brand name be dispensed.

The technician should identify that a DAW 0 code is used when no product selection is indicated.

The technician should identify that a DAW 1 code is used when a prescription needs to be dispensed as written and no substitutions are allowed.

The technician should identify that a DAW 3 code is used when a pharmacist selects the product to dispense.

Which of the following medication categories require special handling procedures during preparation and administration because the medications are hazardous?

Chemotherapy agents
According to USP <800>, chemotherapeutic agents are hazardous and require special handling procedures during preparation and administration.

A pharmacy technician in a hospital setting receives a bottle of a partially used medication that a patient’s prescriber has discontinued. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Set the medication aside in a secure location to await disposal.
The technician should set the medication aside in a secure location to await disposal.

Which of the following federal pharmacy regulatory laws prohibits the refill of Schedule II prescriptions?

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
This law regulates controlled substances, which fall under Schedule II.

When a pharmacist is conducting medication therapy management (MTM) services, which of the following is a task that can be performed by the pharmacy technician?

Documentation of a patient's medication history
Technicians may ask for and document medication history.

Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Act (PPPA) and should be kept in the original packaging instead of dispensed in a childproof container?

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets
Sublingual nitroglycerin should not be stored in childproof containers. For quick access, it should remain in the original packaging.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription for a patient. The instructions on the prescription indicate “supp.” Which of the following statements should the technician make to the patient?

"This medication is a suppository."
The technician should tell the patient that the abbreviation "supp" stands for suppository.

Which of the following is the number of grams of dextrose in 500 ml of dextrose 10% in water (D10W)?

50 g
D₁₀W contains 10 g/100 mL. Set up a ratio/proportion for 10 g/100 mL = x g/500 mL. Cross multiply (10 x 500)/100 = 50 g.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a valid DEA number for a prescriber named Dr. Jane Doe?

BD2135641
The technician should identify that this is a valid DEA number for a prescriber named Dr. Jane Doe. The first letter of a DEA number indicates the type of prescriber, and the second letter is the first letter of the prescriber's last name. The numeral portion of the DEA number is verified by taking the following steps: Add the first, third, and fifth digits of the DEA number. Add the second, fourth, and sixth digits, then multiply by 2. Add this number to the sum of the first, third, and fifth digits. The last digit should match the last digit of the DEA number. This sum ends with 1. Therefore, this is correct.

Which of the following is required for a sterlie compounded medication label?

RX# or order number
An RX# or order number is required on all sterile compounded medication labels.

A pharmacy technician dilutes a 1g vial of cefazolin (Ancef) to 100mg/ml. Which of the following is the amount of solution the technician should use to compound a 500 mg dose?

5 mL
According to the ratio of 100 mg/1 mL, a dose of 500 mg would require the technician to draw up 5 mL of solution.

A patient is dropping off a prescription for clonazepam (Klonopin). Which of the following pieces of information should the pharmacy technician verify is on the prescription that is unique to prescriptions for controlled substances?

Prescriber's DEA number
A prescriber's DEA number is needed for filling a controlled medication.

Which of the following information should the pharmacy technician use to confirm the correct patient when entering a prescription?

Patient's last name, first name, and date of birth
When searching for a patient, last name, first name, and date of birth should be used to match the patient information to the prescription.

A patient brings in a prescription for 8 fl oz of nystatin (Mycostatin). Which of the following is this amount in milliliters?

240 mL
There are 30 mL in 1 fl oz. 240 mL = 8 fl oz.

Which of the following correctly pairs a medication with its indication?

Warfarin and deep venous thrombosis
Warfarin is indicated for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis.

Lisinopril is indicated for heart failure.

Glipizide is indicated for diabetes mellitus.

Albuterol is indicated for asthma.

Which of the following primary engineering controls should be used when compounding hazardous drugs?

Biological safety cabinet
Hazardous drugs are compounded in a biological safety cabinet, which is a vertical laminar flow hood.

Which of the following is a set of safety guidelines for the preparation of compounded sterile products?

USP <797>
USP <797> sets the legal standard for sterile compounded preparations.

USP <795> sets the legal standard for non-sterile compounded preparations.

USP <800> provides standards for handling hazardous drugs in health care settings.

USP <825> provides standards for handing radiopharmaceuticals in health care settings.

Which of the following aspects of a prescription label should be used to select the correct product in the medication storage area?

National Drug Code
The National Drug Code on the prescription should be matched with the correct product in the medication storage area.

The pharmacy recently experienced a medication error where glyburide (Diabetga) was dispensed instead of glipizide (Glucotrol). Which of the following is appropriate to avoid this medication error in the future?

Place a name alert sticker at each inventory location.
A name alert sticker is an accepted practice for differentiating between look-alike/sound-alike medications.

Which of the following federal agencies requires that Schedule II medications be locked up at all times within the pharamacy?

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The DEA requires that Schedule II medications be locked up at all times.

The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs.

The CDC is responsible for protecting public health and safety.

The CMS regulates the administrations of Medicare, Medicaid, and other health services. (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS))

Which of the following medications has gastrointestinal (GI) ulceration as a potential side effect?

Meloxicam (Mobic)
Meloxicam is an NSAID, and GI ulcers are a side effect of NSAIDs.

Atorvastatin has side effects of muscle pain, liver toxicity, nausea, and constipation.

Bupropion has side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, and seizures.

Progesterone has side effects of bloating, breast tenderness, cramping, dizziness, depression, and headache.

Keeping appropriate periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) during influenza season is an example of which of the following types of inventory control?

Time of year
Appropriate inventory for antivirals should be done during influenza season.

Which of the following roles of a pharmacy technician involves identifying and reviewing the most accurate list of all medications a patient is taking?

Medication reconciliation
A medication reconciliation technician identifies the most accurate list of all medications a patient is taking.

Which of the following organizations provides protocols for safe handling of hazardous drugs and waste, and for the safety and health care of employees?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA ensures the safety and health of workers by setting and enforcing standards for employee safety in the workplace.

The FDA inspects and regulates the production of medications.

The DEA enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of narcotics and other potentially dangerous drugs.

The USP establishes documentation on quality standards and drug information.

A sterile compounding technician receives an order for remdesivir (Veklury). To which of the following should the technician look to learn which base product to use to prepare the order?

Package insert
The package insert contains the information about which base product is recommended for use.

Which of the following over-the-counter medications can serve as an anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet agent?

Aspirin

Aspirin is both an anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet medication.

Dextromethorphan is an antitussive used to reduce cough.

Cetirizine is an antihistamine for allergy symptoms.

Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic.

Which of the following auxiliary labels is appropriate to apply to a prescription for antibiotics?

Take until gone
A full course of antibiotics should be taken until finished so that antibiotic resistance does not occur.

A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following is proper protocol for protecting a patient’s privacy under HIPAA?

Shredding documents with patient information
Documents with patient information should be shredded instead of discarded in the regular trash.

A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) SL. Which of the following is the site of absorption for the medication?

Under the tongue
The site of absorption for sublingual or "SL" medications is under the tongue.

The site of absorption for vaginal or "PV" medications is the vagina.

The site of absorption for buccal or "BUC" medications is the cheek.

The site of absorption for subcutaneous or "SQ" medications is under the surface of the skin.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is an antitussive agent?

Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
The technician should identify that dextromethorphan is an example of an antitussive. Antitussives are medications that suppress the cough reflex.

The technician should identify that pseudoephedrine is an example of a decongestant. Decongestants are medications that relieve nasal congestion.

The technician should identify that bisacodyl is an example of a stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives are medications that help relieve constipation.

The technician should identify that loperamide is an example of an antidiarrheal. Antidiarrheals are medications that slow intestinal movement.

Which of the following abbreviations should be used for prescriptions and is absent from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) error-prone list?

po
This abbreviation is not on the ISMP error-prone list.

This abbreviation is on the ISMP error-prone list. (od)

This abbreviation is on the ISMP error-prone list. (qd)

This abbreviation is on the ISMP error-prone list. (hs)

A patient has a prescription for a liquid medication with the following instructions:

1 tsp po tid * 10 days.

Which of the following is the total number of milliliters the patient will take for the entire therapy?

150 mL
1 tsp = 5 mL; 5 mL x 3 times daily = 15 mL per day; 15 mL x 10 total days = 150 mL total

Which of the following methods do automated counting machines use to count a specific quantity of medication for a prescription?

Using an electronic sensor
An electronic sensor counts each single tablet that passes through the system.

Which of the following is the minimum frequency for cleaning the walls, ceilings, and storage shelves in a sterile compounding environment?

Monthly
The walls, ceilings, and storage shelves should be cleaned at least monthly.

The counters, work surfaces, and floors should be cleaned at least daily.

The laminar airflow hood should be cleaned at the beginning of each shift.

The walls, ceilings, and storage shelves should be cleaned at least monthly.

Which of the following forms should be submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when reporting theft or loss of a controlled medication?

DEA form 106
DEA form 106 is used for reporting theft or loss of controlled medications.

DEA form 222 is used for ordering Schedule II medications.

DEA form 224 is used for a pharmacy to dispense controlled medications.

DEA form 510 is used for pharmacy distribution of medications containing pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or ephedrine.

Which of the following actions is within a pharmacy technician’s scope of practice?

Inputting patient information

A pharmacy technician is processing recalled medications. Which of the following should the technician identify as a Class III recall?

A recall of medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects

Class I recalls include medications that have a reasonable probability of causing severe adverse health effects or death.

Class II recalls include medications that can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.

Class I recalls include medications that have a reasonable probability of causing severe adverse health effects or death.

A physician’s DEA is number is composed of which of the following characters?

Two letters followed by seven numbers
A DEA number is made up of two letters followed by seven numbers.

Which of the following is a benefit of an automated dispensing system in a hospital?

Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing
In an automated dispensing system, nurses can typically only dispense a medication with a verified order that is linked to the patient. This helps improve accuracy of dispensing.

A customer is requesting a special order for ichthammol (Ichthyol) ointment, which has a wholesale price of $5.25 with a 20% markup for consumer purchase. Which of the following is the amount (before tax) the customer should pay for this ointment?

$6.30
$5.25 x (20/100) = $1.05 = the markup. Add this to the original price to find the total cost. $5.25 + $1.05 = $6.30.

Which of the following suggestions should the pharmacy technician make for a change in prescription that would improve compliance for pediatric patients?

Change amoxicillin capsules to liquid.
Liquid is the preferred route of administration for pediatric patients.

Spacers can be beneficial compliance aids for adults and pediatric patients.

Adding flavor, especially to poor-tasting medication, can improve pediatric compliance.

Chewable tablets are a common dosage form for pediatric patients.

A pharmacy technician should use which of the following measurement systems when labeling a prescription for insulin?

International unit system
The technician should use the international unit system when labeling a prescription for insulin. Other prescriptions that require the use of the international unit system are penicillin G (Bicillin LA) and heparin (Lovenox).

A pharmacy technician has just finished preparing a chemotherapy medication for a patient. In which of the following disposal containers should the empty chemotherapy IV vial be discarded?

Hazardous medications bin
Items with trace amounts of chemotherapy or cytotoxic medications are disposed of in a hazardous medications bin.

Needles or other items that may puncture the skin are disposed of in a sharps container.

Medication vials with residual medication must not be disposed of in the regular trash.

A biohazard bag is used for items that have come in contact with bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.

Which of the following medications is the brand name for oxycodone with acetaminophen?

Percocet
Percocet is the brand name for oxycodone with acetaminophen.

Norco is the brand name for hydrocodone with acetaminophen.

Ultram is the brand name for tramadol.

Tylenol #3 is the brand name for acetaminophen with codeine.

Which of the following is a unique patient identifier used in hospital pharmacy settings?

Patient's medical record number
The patient medical record number is unique to each patient and is used as an identifier in hospital pharmacy settings.

A morphine (Ms-Contin) sustained-release (SR) tablet was dispensed from a community pharmacy despite the prescription being entered electronically as morphine immediate release (IR). Which of the following solutions would have helped prevent this error?

Utilize barcode scanning on final product checks.
A barcode scan can confirm the medication's National Drug Code, which is unique to the IR and SR forms. The barcode also provides the lot number and expiration date.

Which of the following is a component of a quality assurance program for non-sterile compounding and is best described as the step-by-step instructions for how to do a specific task?

Standard operating procedures
A standard operating procedure is a step-by-step list of instructions for a given task.

A compounding log includes all of the ingredients in a compound, as well as the beyond-use date, preparer, and lot number given. It is not a step-by-step list of instructions.

Safety Data Sheets are a compendium of all the information on safety for chemicals stocked in a compounding pharmacy.

Documented training is a log showing that each preparer has received appropriate training for compound preparation.

Which of the following electronic or paper forms is required for ordering a Schedule II medication?

DEA form 222
DEA form 222 is used for ordering Schedule II drugs.

DEA form 106 is used for reporting theft or loss of controlled substances.

DEA form 224 is required to dispense controlled substances.

DEA form 41 is used to authorize destruction of controlled substances.

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 requires manufacturers and pharmacies to dispense medications in childproof caps or packaging except in the case of specific exemptions. Which of the following medications must be dispensed in childproof packaging?

Acetaminophen/oxycodone (Percocet) tablet
Acetaminophen/oxycodone is a narcotic and is not exempt from PPPA standards. It requires childproof packaging.

Which of the following items on an insurance card is sent to a third-party payer for prescription payment processing?

Patient's insurance identification number
An identification number is necessary for third-party payers to process prescription claims.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to fill a prescription for a toddler. Which of the following is the weight-based formula the technician should use to determine the correct pediatric dose?

Clark's rule
The technician should use Clark's rule, a weight-based formula, to determine the correct pediatric dose.

Young's rule is a formula used to calculate pediatric dosages based on a child's age stated in years.

The alligation method is used when two concentrations are needed to prepare a desired concentration.

Fried's rule is a formula used to calculate pediatric dosages based on a child's age stated in months.

Which of the following medications is classified as a beta blocker?

Propranolol (Inderal)
Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker.

Losartan is classified as an angiotensin II receptor blocker.

Hydrochlorothiazide is classified as a diuretic.

Amlodipine is classified as a calcium channel blocker.

Which of the following is a series of steps to ensure compounded preparations will be safe, stable, and of proper quality?

Quality assurance
The quality assurance program is a series of steps designed to ensure compounded preparations will be safe, stable, and of the proper identity, strength, purity, and quality.

Formulation records are formulas and procedures for what should happen when a preparation is compounded.

Repackaging is the process of repackaging a bulk bottle of medications into unit-dose single packaging.

A maintenance log is a record of maintenance performed on pharmacy equipment.

A medication must be stored between 2 C and 8C. Which of the following temperatures in Fahrenheit would be appropriate for storage?

38° F
2° C to 8° C is equal to 35.6° F to 46.4° F.

Which of the following schedules of controlled substances does not allow for refills to be authorized?

Schedule II
Prescriptions for Schedule II medications are not permitted to be refilled.

Prescriptions for Schedule III medications may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months.

Prescriptions for Schedule IV medications may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months.

Prescriptions for Schedule V medications may be filled as often as prescribed, up to 12 months.

Which of the following prescription labels corresponds to the prescription directions below?

1 tsp qid pc PRN allergy

Take 1 teaspoon four times daily after meals as needed for allergy.
The technician should identify that this prescription label corresponds with the prescription. "Tsp" is the abbreviation for teaspoon; "qid" is the abbreviation for four times daily; "pc" is the abbreviation indicating to take the medication after meals; and "PRN" is the abbreviation indicating to take the medication as needed.

Which of the following is most important when a patient presents to the pharmacy with prescriptions for medications and durable medical equipment (DME)?

Prescriptions for medications and DME should be processed and delivered on time and together.
It is important when providing quality patient care that medications and DME are delivered on time and that nothing is missing.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription. Which of the following findings is an indication that the prescription might be altered or forged?

Written in red ink
The technician should identify that a prescription written in red, green, or blue ink is an indication of possible alteration or forgery. Prescriptions should generally be written in standard black ink.

A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following resources are commonly used in the hospital system as a reference for parenteral drugs?

Handbook on Injectable Drugs
The Handbook on Injectable Drugs is a collection of commercially available parenteral drugs.

Drug Facts and Comparisons is used to compare medications in the same therapeutic class.

The Drug Information Handbook includes drugs that are organized alphabetically by generic name with cross-references to brand names.

The Physician's Desk Reference contains drug summaries and drug alerts for prescription medications.

A pharmacy technician has received an emergency prescription by phone for a Schedule II medication. According to federal law, the prescriber must issue a written, signed prescription within how many days?

7 days
Though state laws may differ, federal law requires that a prescriber provide a written, signed prescription within 7 days.

Which of the following may a pharmacy technician do to ensure a patient has been dispensed the correct medication?

Offer the patient counseling by the pharmacist.
Offering the patient counseling by the pharmacist allows the patient to understand the use of their medication and ensures that the correct medication has been dispensed.

Which of the following insurance card information entered in the patient profile is comparable to an internet protocol (IP) address, used to direct the claim to the correct third-party provider?

RxBIN #
RxBIN # means Bank Identification Number. It is used to help the pharmacy direct the claim to the correct third-party provider.

The person code is used to identify the covered person on the plan.

The RxGrp # is the prescription group number. It is used to identify specific insurance benefits.

The ID # is used to identify the member covered by the insurance plan.

Which of the following prescription types must be recreated in a physical form before processing?

A telephone order received by the pharmacist
A telephoned prescription must be recreated in a physical prescription form prior to processing.

Which of the following would be required on a prescription for oxycodone (OxyContin)?

Prescriber's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number
For a controlled substance prescription, such as oxycodone, the prescriber's DEA number must be on the prescription.

A pharmacist recommends a patient use an over-the-counter oral NSAID for knee pain. Which of the following medications is appropriate for the patient to use?

Ibuprofen (Advil)
Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter NSAID.

Acetaminophen is not an NSAID.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic used topically to treat pain.

Methyl salicylate belongs to the salicylate drug class and is used topically.

A prescription must contain which of the following elements to be valid?

Physician's phone number
The physician's phone number is required to be on a prescription for it to be considered valid.

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when a prescription being processed receives a “patient not covered” rejection?

The pharmacy technician should ask if the patient has a new insurance card or if coverage has changed.
"Patient not covered" rejection occurs when a patient has a new insurance card or a change in coverage.

Which of the following is the minimum length of time pharmacy records should be kept for dispensed medications?

2 years
Records should be kept on hand for a minimum of 2 years after the last fill.

Which of the following could cause a barrier to communication?

A pharmacy technician becomes sarcastic with a nurse who is calling in a prescription.

Tone of voice, including sarcasm, can be a major barrier to communication.

Which of the following vaccines does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend administering at birth?

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is recommended to be administered at birth.

DTaP is recommended to be administered at 2 months of age.

MMR is recommended to be administered at 15 months of age.

Influenza is recommended to be administered at 18 months of age and annually, thereafter.

The root “oust/o” refers to which of the following?

Bone
The root "oste" refers to bones.

The root "hemo" refers to blood.

The root "rhino" refers to the nose.

The root "phleb" refers to veins.

Which of the following actions by a pharmacy technician demonstrates proper handwashing hygiene in a sterile environment?

Drying hands and forearms with a lint-free towel
The technician should dry hands and forearms with a lint-free towel.

Which of the following is a requirement for shipping controlled substances?

The inner container must have the dispensing pharmacy name and address.
When controlled substances are shipped, the pharmacy name and address must be on the inner container.

Which of the following applies to a medications that require refrigeration?

The temperature of refrigerators that store medication should be monitored routinely.
Refrigeration should be continuously monitored to ensure medications are stored at the appropriate temperature.

Which of the following over-the-counter medications is used to treat acid reflux?

Famotidine (Pepcid)
Famotidine is used to treat acid reflux.

Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergies and runny nose. (Benadryl)

Ibuprofen is used for pain relief and/or fever.

Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation.

Which of the following directions is the correct translation for these abbreviations?

1 po tid ac PRN HA

Take 1 by mouth three times a day before meals as needed for headache.

Which of the following actions demonstrates a pharmacy technician’s compliance with laws and regulations while filling a prescription?

Informing a new patient of the pharmacy's privacy policies and procedures
To comply with HIPAA guidelines, the technician should inform new patients of the pharmacy's privacy policies and procedures during their first visit to the pharmacy.

When repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit- dose package, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician record?

The lot number of the medication
The technician should record the lot number of the medication. The technician should also record the medication name, strength, and expiration date.

Which of the following terms describes a situation in which a patient has a health condition such that taking a medication will place them at risk that outweighs any possible benefit?

Contraindication
A contraindication describes a specific condition in which the risk of taking the medication would outweigh any potential benefits.

Which of the following syringes should be used for an IM administration if the patient has an allergy to plastic?

Glass

A glass syringe can be used for persons with plastic allergies.

A carpuject syringe is made of plastic.

A tension-type tip syringe is made of plastic.

A regular tip syringe is made of plastic.