Pharmacy Tech Board Review

pounds to kilograms

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

feet to meters

1 in = 2.54 cm (move cm dec. 2 places)

milligrams to grains

65 mg = 1 gr

milliliters to pints

480 ml = 1 pt

milliliters per teaspoonful

1 tsp = 5 ml

milliliters per tablespoonful

1 tbsp = 15 ml

ounces to pound

16 oz = 1 lb

pounds to grams

1 lb = 454 g

ounces to milliliters

1 oz = 30 mL

BID

twice a day

TID

three times a day

QID

four times a day

QD

once a day

QS

sufficient quantity

qod

every other day

OU

both eyes

OD

right eye

OS

left eye

AU

both ears

AD

right ear

AS

left ear

Is the abbreviation Sq or SC allowed

No, the approved abbreviation is SUBCUT

Can "units" be abbreviated as U?

No, must write it out

Can MgSO4 or MSO4 be used?

can't use, write it out

-triptan

antimigraine

-Mycin

antibiotic; antibacterial (MACROLIDE)

-oprazole

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Statin

Lipid lowering drug (anti-lipid)

-terol

Bronchodilator

-pril

ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)

-sartan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

Main cause of constipation

lack of fiber in diet

Main site of drug absorption and why?

small intestines; increase of surface area

most common psych disorder

depression

common causes of seizures

fever (febrial)

Complications of high cholesterol

stroke (atherosclerosis)

treatment for infectious diarrhea in children

Alinia

Drug that makes RBCs

arithropoethin

treatment for diabetic foot ulcers

Regranex

HCTZ-thiazide

Microzide diuretic (hypertension)

Furosemide (Lasix)

loop diuretic (congestive heart failure)

Aldactone

potassium sparing diuretic (hold potassium)

Class of drugs that cause tardive dyskinesia

Antipsychotics

DRUG EFFECT that causes noncompliance

the side effects; adverse reaction

Monobactam antibiotic

Aztreonam

Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, and Herpes Zoster

vaccine available

herpes simplex and Hepatitis C

no vaccine

Identify OTC nicotine products

nicoderm cq

identify acute viral infections

influenza (flu)

indication for Phenytoin

anticonvulsant

indication for Interferon

multiple sclerosis

indication for Sumatriptan

migraine

indication for Pancrealipase (Creon-10)

malabsorption (pancreatic)

precose

prevents absorption of carbohydrates

Allopurinol

oxidized inhibitor (Zantan)

Metoclopramide

dopamine blocker/inhibitor (antagonist)

Immediate release is used for?

chronic pain

sustained release is used for?

blood pressure (gradual dose through period)

How to tell if a medicine is a therapeutic equivalent?

same dosage form, same active ingredients, and same strength (must have all three)

CI

Heroin, LSD, and cocaine

CII

hydromorphone , methadone meperidine, oxycodone , and fentanyl

CIII

paregoric

What class does paregoric belong to?

CIII

CIV

lorazepam

How often must official inventory be done?

every 2 years but they keep a perpetual inventory

USP standards; 765

non sterile compounding (topical ointments) and how beyond use dating is determined (earliest date used)

USP standards; 797

sterile compounding (iv and eye drops)

DEA

controlled substances

FDA

new drugs, herbals and dietary supplements (determine if safe, not effective)

CDC

handwashing techniques and touch contamination

Proper handwashing technique

warm water, 20 seconds, all over hand, and paper towel

Orange Book

put out by FDA; approved drugs and therapeutic equivalence

Medwatch

report errors and ADRs (voluntary reports)

Pharmacy technician professional organizations

keep up on new laws, continuing education, and job searches

Types of drugs that can be compounded in horizontal hoods

common drugs and IVs

Types of drugs that can be compounded in vertical hoods

anything hazardous (chemo)

Clean Room

last room you'll enter, where you compound drugs

Ante Room

the first room you enter; in here you gown-up, wash your hands, and put your belongings in a locker

Buffer Zone

between ante and clean room

Parts of a needle

neetle, hub, barrel, and plunger

How needle gauges work

the smaller the number, the bigger the gauge (16 g is bigger than 32 g)

material for CSP containers

plastic

who would activate the closed CSP container?

the nurse, pharmacist only prepares

what allows the pharmacist more time for patient interaction

automatic calls for refills

first step in prescription pick up process

identification (name, DOB, and address)

What two things can be used as a verification of a patient's identity

name and DOB

how to handle returned Rx meds to pharmacy

once medication leaves pharmacy, it can't be returned (if they don't leave, reuse)

BTC med; Pseudoephedrine

collect name, enter into database, and verify if 18 or over

Last step of technician process

pharmacist reviews

what pieces of info must be provided in drug recalls?

Name, NDC number, lot number, expiration date

Tech's responsibilities in Community Pharmacy

Inventory management (ordering, expired drugs, restocking) and storage and returns of vaccines

Tech's responsibilities in Institution Pharmacy

Stocking, inventory management, bulk repackaging (logs and expiration dates (pharmacist signs off)

Advantages of Bulk Repackaging

less confusion (all info provided), reduced med. errors, and reduced waste (not cheaper)

Solute

a dissolved substance (what you dissolve)

Solvent

capable of dissolving other materials

Solution

a liquid consisting of a uniform mixture of two or more substances

Suspension

a mixture in which particles of a material are more or less evenly dispersed throughout a liquid or gas

Diluent

A substance capable of dissolving a drug and holding it in a solution (IVs)

Orphan drugs

a drug developed to specifically treat a rare medical disease

AWP

actual wholesale price