Pharmacy EOC finals (semster 1)

*sobs violently* this took an hour my eyes are burnign i dont get paid enough for this guys all i wanted to do was choose a silly little pathway cause i saw drugs and went haha drugs funny drugs goofy i wanna touch drugs but no im here studying almost 200 terms guys i cant do this anymore im gonna become an english major at this point "Huzzah papa, Huzzah mama, aren't thou proud of the immense progress your daughter has made" idk what im saying im losing it

 

This legislation placed regulations on the development, compounding, distribution, storage, and dispensing of drugs.

Pure Food and Drug Act

What North American medicinal plant has been used from the early period of colonization to the present for
building up immunity and preventing infection?

echinacea

What is the purpose of medication therapy management (MTM)?

to allow technicians to counsel patients on pharmaceutical devices

Pharmacy home healthcare involves the pharmacy technician delivering the patient’s medication to his or her home and counseling the nurses and patients on its use and potential side effects.

False

During the pharmacy profession’s traditional era,

most prescriptions were compounded by a pharmacist

CII

Oxycontin, Lortab, Methylphenidate

OTC

Tylenol, Motrin

CIII

Ketalar

CIV

Ambien, Ultram

CV

Lomotil, Pormethazine with codeine

From the ancient roots of pharmacy that involved the use of herbs and compounding, the profession has expanded to providing patients with drug products and the knowledge to use them appropriately.

True

Since the 1900s, many laws, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations have developed to help
United States citizens from dangerous drugs and other public health issues. Which of these is a government
agency rather than a professional organization?

CDC

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) provides

proof of knowledge for the retail pharmacy and the hospital pharmacy

The NDC provide the technician with a number to check that the correct drug is being used to fill, dispense,
administer, check inventory, and bill a prescription.

True

Many pharmacy technicians in a hospital work

in a clean room environment

____________ is the study of the medicinal functions of natural products and chemicals of animal, plant, and
mineral origins.

Pharmacognosy

Due to the poisonous nature of antineoplastic (tumor-fighting) drugs and their ability to kill normal cells as well as cancer cells, the technician must be aware of all storage, handling, and ____________ policies related to this class of
drugs.

dispensing

Antihypertensive Agents

drugs that lower high blood pressure

This regulation encouraged the development of orphan drugs (drugs intended for use in rare disorders) by providing tax incentives and extended development and manufacturing time for drug companies.

Orphan Drug Act

Antihistamines

drugs that block certain histamine receptors and are used to treat and lessen the smptoms of allergies

What organization offers the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam?

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Cephalosporin antibiotics

drugs developed to act like penicillin against bacteria

antibiotics

chemical substances with the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacteria life processes

antidepressants

drugs that work to lift moods and/or change perceptions

antihyperlipidemic

cardiovascular drugs used treat high cholesterol

antihypertensive

drugs that lower high blood pressure

antipsychotic

medications used to manage disordered thought and personality behaviors, such as depression, delusions, hallucinations, mania, and severe agitation

ADHD

a disorder that manifests itself in-difficulty focusing or concentrating, over-activity, and difficulty with impulse control

Examples of emerging advanced technician positions include all EXCEPT the

Immunization Technician

A drug considered by the FDA to be both pharmaceutically and therapeutically equal to another is called

a bioequivalent drug

What is the acronym for a good cholesterol ?

HDL (High density lipoprotein)

Anticonvulsants

acting in a manner that controls serizures

The FDA has the power to recall or pull a drug off the market if harm to consumers is determined.

True

Progesterone

Female sex hormone

The mass marketing of drugs by pharmaceutical manufacturers occurred during the

scientific era

Pharmacy technicians should try to explain to the patient that the cost of brand medications is related to the costs invested to develop them and to continue research into new and better medications in the future.

True

Which of the following statements is true regarding independent community pharmacies?

They are owned and operated by a pharmacist or group of pharmacists

Institutional pharmacies typically require pharmacy technicans to

be certified

Milk pasteurization transformed food safety as it proved that ________ do exist, and that they needed to be eliminated in foods as they were causing deaths from illness.

germs

what the drug does to the body

pharmacodynamics

According to the Millis Commission Report, who is responsible for advisin patients and healthcare providers about the appropriateness and effects of specific drugs?

Pharmacists

When a technician receives a prescription from an unknown out-of-state prescriber, he or she should first verify the _ _ _  number prior to starting to fill the prescription.

DEA

State Boards of pharmacy regulate the

requirements for pharmacy technicians practice

What organization in the 1970s and 1980s provided health care through a managed-care model?

HMO

If a drug manufacturer makes a drug similar to a natural substance that mimics the therapeutic effects of the original substance, this laboratory drug is called a _____________ drug

synthesized

This act encouraged the development of generic drugs.

Drug Price Competition Act

What is commonly prescribed to control the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

combination therapy involving three or four drugs

SSRI’s

selective seretonin reuptake inhibitors

PPI

proton pump inhibitor

Serotonin

a neurotransmitter that affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal; undersupply linked to depression.

Toxicology

study of poision

tryglycerides

three lipids combined. neutral fat stored in animal adipose tissue that releases free fatty acids into the blood.

Why does the FDA not consider biological drugs to have bioequivalent generics?

the mechanism of the action of the alternative may be different

____ pharmacy practice requires additional training and certification

Sterile Compounding

Who determines what credentials are needed to be a pharmacy technician?

State Board of Pharmacy

What drug might be given to cancer chemotherapy patients to help build back up their white blood cells and prevent infection?

Pegfilgrastim

____________ (amoxil) is the combination of a natural drug with a laboratory substance added. In this case, the addition improves efficacy especially against penicillin-resistant strains of bacteria.

Amoxicillin

Compounding by a pharmacist with assistants and apprentices to help was the mainstay of pharmacy during the what era?

Traditional

Adulterated products have different ingredients and standards of strength, quality, and purity from the original product. While this may be harmful, it is not always so.

True

There are numerous non-accredited pharmacy technician training programs that vary in content, duration, and complexity.

True

The typical candidate for pharmacy schools will have completed a pre-pharmacy course or already have a BS degree (usually in the sciences), have a GPA or 3.5 to 4.0, good scores on the PCAT(>80), experience in pharmacy and community service projects, excellent communication skills and self-motivation.

True

The FDA-required label must contain a prominent “Drug Facts” box that lists active ingredients, purposes, and uses of the product, along with warnings and directions, including age-appropriate dosing.

True

Which endocrine drug is used to treat gout?

Allopurinol

A patient with a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide may also have a prescription for _____ to prevent loss of ____.

Potassium supplement, potassium

Vitamins and minerals, whether from diet or supplements, are necessary to prevent diseases like beriberi, caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1.

True

MTM includes all of the following EXCEPT

counseling patients by a pharmacy technician

Which category of drugs does NOT have its main effect on the central nervous system?

Antihyperlipidemics

Acceptance into a pharmacy school would require the applicant to

complete a pre-pharmacy undergraduate program or have prior degree

To be an effective pharmacy technician, you need to be _____ to prevent medication errors

detail oriented

The efficacy of a drug was not required by law until the

Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 created schedules of levels of restriction, or controlled drug schedules, for substances prone to addiction and misuse to combat and control drug abuse.

True

Your career as a pharmacy technician may prepare you to consider a higher level of professional education in related fields, such as

nursing

A commonly prescribed class fo drugs for GERD that are now available over the counter for stomach upset are the

proton pump inhibitors

The first 4 or 5 digits of the NDC are considered a unit called the labeler code, which identifies the manufacturer or distributor of the drug.

True

What was the “Edict of Salermo” in the 13th century?

A Sicilian law that said only chemists could make medicines in special shops

DEA

Supervises the legal use of narcotic

Regulates state pharmacy practices

State Boards of Pharmacy

Oversees the certification process for pharmacy personnel

Professional organization

Publishes Chapters <795> and <797> guidelines

USP

Coordinates reciprocation of pharmacist practicing in different states

NABP

_________ technique is used in all healthcare professions to protect the patient and the healthcare worker from
infection.

aseptic

Which of the following is NOT a natural sourced drug?

phenobarbital

The abbreviated new drug application does not look at safety and efficacy since that the original brand drug product was already proven safe and effective by the brand name manufacturer studies and the drug’s track record; the generic manufacturing company must only prove the drug is _____________ to the brand name drug.

bioequivalent

atypical antipsychotics

first-line therapy for schizophrenia and other psychoses tomanage dysfunction in specific neurotransmitters

benzodiazepines

a class of drugs that acts as a sedative, hypnotic, anti anxiety medication, and anticonvulsant

calcium channel blockers

drugs that treat hypertension by blocking calcium from entering the cells of the blood vessels to prevent then from gaining rigidity

corticosteroids

hormones produced by the adrenal cortex often used to reduce inflammation and pain steroid

muscle relaxants

drugs that reduce or prevent skeletal muscle contraction and pain

NSAID

a class of drugs that reduce pain, swelling, and fever

cephalosporin antibiotics

drugs developed to act like penicillin against bacteria

Formal Training programs for pharmacy technicians

encourage graduates to sit for a national certification exam

All Pharmacy Technician Programs are accredited with ASHP.

No

The hormone insulin was discovered and isolated for treatment of diabetes due to difficulties in the functioning of the

pancreas

What is the official legal source for selecting a drug product that is therapeutically and pharmaceutically equivalent to a brand name drug?

The FDA Online Orange Book

A drug sold without a prescription

OTC

A category of non-prescription drugs that include vitamins, minerals, and herbs

dietary supplement

A drug that requires an order by a licensed provider for a valid medical purpose

RX

A very small dilution of a natural substance taken to stimulate the body’s immune system

homeopathic drug

What task may a pharmacy technician perform in a skilled care facility?

inspecting the drugs stored in nursing stations

In the ____________ pharmacy setting, the pharmacy technician will have more direct patient contact.

community