Sequence 3 Final

Hemodialysis is accomplished by diverting blood flow through a machine that filters and returns the blood to the body

True

The pituitary gland plays a leading role in the hormonal regulation of metabolism and is called the master gland.

True

Texting during work and pawning off work for the next shift are examples of unprofessional behavior.

True

Compounding he process in which bulk ingredients are used to prepare a prescribed medication for a specific patient.

True

Makers of IV bags will often underfill each bag to accommodate for the fact that the IV may be stored for long periods.

False

A lotion is a liquid suspension that is used topically on areas of the body where lubrication is desired.

True

Levothyoxine is commonly used for hyperthyroidism.

False

Point-of-care testing is testing that must be done in the doctor's office.

False

USP Chapter <795> is used to identify quality standards for sterile compounding

False

Attitude is the term used for the overall outward look of an employee on the job, including dress and grooming.

False

Underuse of antimicrobials is the main causes of the development of superbugs.

False

Nonsterile compounding areas should have high cleanliness and sufficient ventilation.

True

Folic acid is a commonly used supplemental therapy for renal disease

True

Feminizing hormone therapy places patients at an increased risk blood clots ( venous thromboembolism)

True

Metformin is used alone or in combo with other drugs & works by inhibiting excess hepatic glucose production overnight

True

Hormonal contraceptive products work by preventing ovulation and increasing endometrial lining.

True

The active ingredient in compounded drugs confers pharmacological activity.

True

Bumetanide is considered a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic.

False

Tocolytic agents are used to induce labor.

False

Dyrenium (triamterene) is a potassium sparing diuretic that can turn the urine blue/green.

True

A physician may write the words "dispense as written" for a drug because the therapeutic window is very narrow.

True

Gels are dosage forms made by melting the base, adding the active ingredients, and pouring the mixture into molds

False

Type 1 diabetes is often controlled with diet and exercise

False

Another person can pick up a prescription for a patient as long as it is approved by the patient.

True

The drug isotretinoin is teratogenic and requires a REMS.

True

The laminar airflowhood (PEC) should be cleaned after donning gloves in buffer room.

True

One should always measure the correct volume in a graduated cylinder at the top of the meniscus.

False

Root cause analysis is an approach to analyzing data to find reasons for typical errors to prevent them in the future

True

Networking with pharmacy professionals is the best way to find entry level jobs that are not advertised.

True

Erythropoietin can be given to patients during dialysis to increase their red blood cell production and avoid anemia

True

Attitude can be defined as, the overall emotional stance a worker adopts toward their job, customers, and employers

True

The rapid acting effects of loop diuretics, such as furosemide, cause the body to lose a substantial amount of glucose.

False

Universal precautions are used to protect healthcare workers from MRSA, tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.

True

Professional Compounding Centers of America offer certification and laboratory training programs.

True

Decorum is preferential treatment or mistreatment based on age, gender, ethnicity, or other personal attributes

False

CLIA stands for Convenient Laboratory Improvement Amendment

True

Filtration part is the urine production process where substances selectively pulled back into the blood

False

According to SAMHSA,prescription opioid pain killers causes the most deaths in the US.

True

After removing the cap off a vial, the next step is to: inject the needle at a 45-degree angle

False

The gland that helps regulate metabolism is known as: Adrenal Glands

False

The process in which bulk ingredients are used to prepare a prescribed medication for a specific patient is known as:

Compounding

Overuse of antimicrobials and being noncompliant can lead to the development of

Superbugs

Folic Acid is a supplement commonly used for

renal disease

Diverting blood flow through a machine that mechanically filters and returns the blood to the body is known as

Hemodialysis

SAMHSA stands for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service _______

Administration

According to SAMHSA, prescription pain killer drug abuse causes the most deaths in the US

True

A liquid suspension that is used topically for lubrication is known as a: ointment

False

Levothyroxine is prescribed for

Hypothyroidism

Point of Care Testing (POCT) is done

Outside of a lab setting

The _____ of a technician includes their dress and grooming

Appearance

Supplemental therapy for renal disease include

Folic Acid

POCT is expected to generate more revenue than immunizations in the future

True

USP ____ was designed to identify quality standards for nonsterile compounding

795

Tocolytic drugs are used to _____ labor in pregnant women

Slow

A drug product that is available from a manufacture but is more affordable for the patient if compounded, can

Not be compounded

What is a sign that a coworker may be abusing a controlled substance?

• Consistently late

• Change in behavior

• Change in appearance

Erythropoietin is given to _____ patients to help increase their red blood cell production

Dialysis

An active ingredient in a nonsterile compounded product confers pharmacological activity

True

Venous thromboembolism is increased for patients on

Female hormone therapy

Employee's that appear sloppy and ignore customers, are setting an _____ atmosphere to customers

Unprofessional

When compounding, sterile water must be used to prevent infection from contaminated water

True

A systematic approach to analyzing pharmacy data to prevent errors is known as

RCA

The best way to find a Tech position that has not been advertised is to: send resumes and cover letters to many places

False

CLIA stands for Convenient Laboratory ______ Amendment

Improvement

In which part of the urine process are substances pulled back into the blood

Reabsorption

How should Brownie answer the phone at Lisa's Pharmacy

Thank you for calling Lisa's Pharmacy, Brownie speaking

Hormonal contraceptives work via

Preventing ovulation

Furosemide, torsemide, and bumetanide are classified

Loop diuretics

Which of the following diuretics can cause the side effect of turning the urine a blue-green color?

Triamterene

If another person wants to pick up a controlled medication for a patient, the technician should

Verify with the patient

The abbreviation HCTZ stands for

hydrochlorothiazide

If a patient has a question about a drug interaction, you should

Refer them to a pharmacist

Which diabetic medication works by inhibiting excess hepatic glucose production

Metformin

The diuretic furosemide, can cause the body to lose a substantial amount of

Potassium

Professional Compounding Centers of America offer lab and compounding training for Pharmacy Technicians

True