Pharmacy Flashcards

Some tablets are enteric coated to:

Avoid the release of the medication in the stomach, which could be irritating.

Schedule C-II prescriptions cannot be:

• Transferred multiple times

• Selected:b.

  All answers are correct

  This answer is correct.

• c. Refilled 5 x in 6 months

• d. Refilled

The name, dosage form, strength, and quantity of a medication on a prescription is called the:

Inscription

A person with hypotension could experience which of the following?

Fainting upon standing

When measuring volume using the metric system, a pharmacy technician will use:

two answers are correct (Liters (l) and milliliters (ml))

Which of the following routes of administration have 100% bioavailability?

IV

Which of the following organizations was founded in 1999 by technicians for technicians?

National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA)

Which of the following medications for the treatment of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a controlled substance?

atomoxetine (Strattera)

Half-life refers to the time is takes the:

A and C

The first set of numbers of a National Drug Code (NDC) number, which is assigned by the FDA, is the:

Labeler code

The measure of professionalism includes:

• a. Level of competence

• b. Attitude

• c. Interpersonal skills

• Selected:d. All of the above

Which one of the following statements is not true? Suspensions:

Must always be shaken

Which of the following is an open-ended question?

Where do you normally get your prescriptions filled?

Which of the following is not required on a prescription label?

License or DEA number of the prescriber

What agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biologic products, medical devices, the national food supply, cosmetics, and radioactive products?

FDA

Which of the following statements is(are) true of patient counseling?

All of the above statements are true.

How many times can schedules C-III, C-IV, and C-V prescriptions be transferred?

One

The main OTC drug used for insomnia is:

Diphenhydramine

The "Do Not Use List" provided by The Joint Commission (TJC) outlines:

Commonly misinterpreted medical abbreviations.

Which of the following negatively impacts written communication?

all of the above

DUE stands for:

Drug utilization evaluation

Rectal suppositories act _______ when they are used for nausea and vomiting

systemically

Which of the following components needs to be included on a prescription that requires compounding?

Subscription

How many years does the pharmacy need to retain invoices for scheduled C III-CV drug purchases?

2

Every prescription must contain all of the following except:

Prescriber's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number

Which of the following statements is not true regarding a pharmacy technician's role in providing immunizations through the community pharmacy?

A technician can administer the vaccine.

A stat dose needs to be delivered within ____ minutes.

15

The effects associated with opioid receptors include all of the following except:

Increased gastrointestinal motilityThis is the correct answer.

The effects associated with opioid receptors include all of the following except:

Increased gastrointestinal motility

What is 12:30 AM in military time?

0030

One fluid ounce is equivalent to _____ milliliters.

30

How many milliliters of 0.9% sodium chloride solution can be made from 20 g of sodium chloride?

2222

How many capsules are needed to fill the following prescription: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg po qid ´ 10 d? (Amoxil is available in 250 mg capsules.)

40

In which of the following forms can prescriptions for schedules C-III through C-V drugs be accepted by the pharmacy?

• Facsimile

• Selected:b. WrittenThis answer is incorrect.

• c. Orally

• d. All of the above

Which of the following would be a correct DEA number for Dylan Brown, MD?

• 
  

AB1234563

The directions on a prescription that explain how the patient is to use the prescribed medication are called the:

Signatura

A prescription order for gram would best be written as:

0.5 g

Which of the following required the labeling, "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription?"

1951 Durham-Humphrey AmendmentThis

100 degrees celsius

212 degrees farhenheit

All benzodiazepine medications are:

C-IV

Which certification examination for pharmacy technicians is accepted in all 50 states?

PTCE

What is the primary site of drug metabolism in the human body?

Liver

An advantage of the IV route of administration is:

Fast Onset of Action

Which schedule of medication is considered an exempt controlled substance?

c-V

Which pharmacy law should be followed when a difference exists between the state and federal laws?

Strictest of the federal or state law

One of the most prevalent concerns of retail pharmacy managers and pharmacists is the need for pharmacy technicians who are competent in the area of:

communication

The location of a medication throughout blood, organs, and tissues is called:

distribution

A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n)

scored tablet

To round 0.2347 to the nearest tenth, what number determines whether to round up or down?

3

What is the first letter in the DEA number of prescribers who are qualified to prescribe medication to treat opioid addiction?

X

Auxiliary labels provide additional information such as:

• All choices are correct

• b. Potential side effects

• c. What to avoid when taking the medicine

• d. Beyond use date

During a fight-or-flight response

• a. Energy is sent to the muscular system.

• b. Senses are dulled.

• Both A and C occur

• d. Nonessential systems are shut down.

The numerical value of any conversion factor is always:

one

Which division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions during restful situations?

parasympathetic

Which of the following pertain to spoken communication?

A and B (verbal and vocal)

How many 1-pound jars of petroleum jelly should be ordered to prepare 600 g of 1% ointment?

2

What is meant by the term nondiscretionary duties?

Two answers are correct.

Which of the following items of information should the pharmacy technician collect from a new patient?

all of the above

Syrups contain water and ______ with dissolved medications.

sugar

86° F is equivalent to:

30 degrees celsius

When counting medications on a tray with a spatula, the traditional method is to count in multiples of:

Five

Which of the following antidepressant medications can also be used to help with smoking cessation?

Bupoprion

A medication is supplied in a 400-mg scored tablet. A physician prescribes 200 mg every 6 hours for 14 days. How many tablets will be dispensed for the entire course of therapy?

28

1. slows the heart and reduces the oxygen demand

beta blockers

2. reduces the movement of calcium into the heart and blood vessels

calcium channel blockers

3. Inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin 2

ACE inhibitors

4. interferes with various stages of the blood clotting process

anticoagulant

Today's technicians are the first generation of pharmacy technicians who are considered to be:

professionals

Creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories, and inhalant powders are considered:

semisolids

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

pericardium

The mental disposition or feeling a technician adopts when interacting with customers, patients, and co-workers or when performing duties at work is called:

attitude

The first pharmacy technicians:

were enlisted military personnel

Drug errors can be reported to:

MedWatch

What should the technician do if a regular customer brings in a new prescription for a blood pressure medication that was written a month earlier?

two answers are correct

What should the technician do if a regular customer brings in a new prescription for a blood pressure medication that was written a month earlier?

two answers are correct

What is the recommended abbreviation for subcutaneous administration?

SUBCUT

What are the two primary divisions of the nervous system?

CNS AND PNS

What was the first synthetic antibiotic discovered?

SULFANOMIDE

which of the following is same as 2/5

40%

What is an NPI Number?

national provider identifier

What can be added to a mixture of water and oil to bind them together in a medication base?

emulsifier

What is an unwritten guideline or rule of behavior?

etiquette

What is the best procedure to follow when a customer brings in a prescription for a medication that is not in stock?

• B or C

• b. Offer to order the medication.

• c. Locate the medication from another pharmacy.

• d. Give the prescription back, and suggest another pharmacy.

celexa

ssri

ultram

cns depressant

ativan

benzodiazepine

risperdal

atypical antipsychotic

Which set(s) of numbers in the NDC code is(are) assigned by the drug company?

b. Both the 2nd and 3rd set of numbers are assigned by the drug company

What organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?

liver

When answering a telephone call, the technician should:

• Decide whether to forward the call to a pharmacist.

• b. All of the above should be performed.

• c. Identify his or her name and title.

• d. Carefully listen to the caller.

Which of the following statements is(are) true of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005?

• a. Sales of pseudoephedrine-containing products must be made under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• b. A purchaser must be at least 16 years old to purchase pseudoephedrine-containing products.

• All of the statements are true.

• d. The Act led to the classification of behind-the-counter (BTC) medications.

State Boards of Pharmacy (BOPs) are overseen by which organization?

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Beta-blockers share which one of the following endings?

-lol

Which of the following is the appropriate way to type directions on a prescription label?

Take one capsule by mouth three times a day

Which of the following are exceptions to the childproof cap requirement set into place by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970?

• a. Emergency medications such as sublingual nitroglycerin

• b. Hospitalized patients' medications

• c.

  All responses are correct.

• d. Patient or physician's request

1. Activate receptors to accelerate or slow normal cellular function

agonists

2.

Binds with a receptor site to block action at the receptor site

antagonists

Encompasses many different components  of a drugs action on the body

pharmacokinetics

Effects of a drug on the body

pharmacodynamics

lowers a drug's bioavailability

first-pass effect