Pharmacy Technician Test Study Guide: Medications and Drug Interactions

WHich of following products must be dispensed in its original container

Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual

which of the following antibiotics could cause the discoloration of teeth in young children

doxycycline

which patient should ne cautioned about potential sunlight sensitivity when taking one of these medications?

tetracycline

which of the following routes of administration would be considred parenteral>

subcutaneous

a patient states that they experienced SOB while taking keflex. What should the pharmacist put an allergy to which class of antibiotics

cephralosporins

which of the following auxiliarly labels should always be placed on oral suspension

shake well before use

for which of the following conditions could omeprazole be prescribed

GERD

visual inspection of a compouned non-sterile preperation can identify a problem with the

stability

prolonged overuse of acetaminophen may result in

liver damage

a patient began taking Bactrim Ds; shortly thereafter, a rash and itching occured. This is known as a

adverse drug event

the following prescription is presented to the pharmacy:

Levoxyl 0.5 mg

1 tab PO daily

#qs for 1 month supply with 1 refill

prescriber should be contacted to clarify the

strength of the medication

which of the following is an antidepressent

fluoxetine

incompatability between two components in a non-sterile compound may result in the

formation of a new active ingredient

what is the maximum beyond-use date, in months, that may be assigned to BenzaClin Gel after the product is mixed

3

a patient presents a new prescription order for labetalol. The patient's computer profile shows the following medications: glyburide, albuterol. furosemide, atenolol, and amlodipine. The labetol prescription order is a therapeutic duplication of

atenolol

buccal tables should be administered in which of the following ways

placed inside the cheek

a prescription written for which of the following drugs could be filled with atorvastatin if generic substitution is allowed?

lipitor

hypertension is commonly treated with:

hydrochlorothiazide

which of the following drugs may be crushed prior to administration

dilitiazem tablets

According to the poison prevention packaging act, it is acceptable to dispense which of the following medications in a non-child-resistant container>

nitroglycerin

Advair Diskus inhalation powder comes in a sealed pouch. Once the pouch is opened, any remainder should be discarded after how many months?

1

neomycin. polymixin B/ hydrocortison otic suspension should be stored in which area of the pharmacy

ear section

patients taking certain statins should be cautioned to avoid consuming large amounts of:

grapefruit juice

digoxin is commerically unavailable in which of the following dosage forms

sublingual tablet

which vitamin is of special importance during pregancy in order to prevent birth defects

folic acid

a patient indicates an allergy to quinolones. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated for this patient

ciprofloxacin

a patient taking Xarelto is looking for an OTC medciation to treat minor pain. WHich of the following is most likely to be recommended?

acetaminophen

which of the following substances is used as a coronary vasodilator?

nitroglycerin

which of the following medications are considered a therapeutic substitution

zocor and pravastatin

the therapeutic effects of nadolol duplicate those of

propanolol

where should a pharamcy store Nuvaring?

in a refrigeration, at 2 degrees celsius to 8 degrees celsius

which of the following medications could cause severe side effects if taken with alcohol?

disulfiram

how often do patients typically reciee oral metoprolol succinate when treating hypertension>

once a day

which of the following drugs is most likely to increase glucose levels in a patient with diabetes

prednisone

two active ingredients used for non-sterile compounding should be considered chemically incompatible if mixing the ingredients together results in a

significant loss of potency

which of the following storage temperatures is reccomended for gabepertin oral solution?

refrigerator at 2 degrees celsisus to 8 degrees celsius

which of the following is an expctorant

guaifenesin

which of the folowing is classified in the same medication cateogry as naproxen?

diclofenac

which of the following is most important to ensuring the chemical stability of medications stored in a pharmacy

temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions

the generic name of zyprexa is

olanazapine

the generic name for Zyloprim is

allopurinol

an example of a drug therapy duplication is

lipitor and zocor

a scopolamine patch should be changed every

3 days

which auxillary label should be affixed to a prescription bottle of metronidazole

do not drink alcoholic bevarages when taking this medication

a pharmacy tech should alert a pharmacist when a patient who is allergic to codeine presents a prescriptiom for

hycodan

which of the following may indicate incompatability in a non-sterile compound?

an unanticipated change in color

Medications from which of the following categories should be handled with care because they are considered hazardous?

antineoplastic

which of the following medications should be avoided by patients allergic to sulfa drugs

bactrim

when determining therapeutic equivalence. the FDA requires which of the following criteria to be identical

dosage form

Ondanestron 8 mg ODT #5

Sig: 1 tab 30 min before chemotherapy then q12h for 1-2 days after chemotherapy. How should this medication be taken?

on the tongue

which of the following medications is used in treating bronchial asthma

albuterol

once reconstituted, cleocin pediatric oral solution should be discarded after a maximum of how many days

14

generic name for lexapro

escitalopram

Tablets covered with a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach and promote dissolution in the intestine are:

enteric-coated

percocet consists of

oxycodone and acetaminophen

which of the following is a brand name for benazepril

lotensin

phytonadione can be used to treat overdoesse of:

warfarin

when a medicated patch is applied to the skin to produce a systemic effect the route of administration is:

transdermal

which of the following antibiotic products may cause a cross-senstitivity reaction in patients who are allergic to penicillin

augmentin

an example of a drug-disease interaction is

pseudoephedrine-hypertension

Omeprazole and Nexium prescribed for the same patient would be an example of:

therapeutic duplication

the generic name for carafate is:

sucralfate

St. John's wort is primarily used as a

mild antidepressant

which of the following is an antiemetic

prochlorperazine

Suboxone 8 mg/2mg SL film #60

Sig: 2 files SL once a day

How should this medication be used?

under the tongue

which of the following medications is most likely to lead to impaired driving incdients/

diphenhydramine

which of the following medications is best suited for a therapeutic substitution for felodipine

norvasc

Reconstituted oral Augmentin suspension prepared on April 2, 2025, would have a maximum beyond-use date of:

april 12, 2025

carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital ar:

anticonvulsants

which of the following foods are most likely to interfere with warfarin

kale and broccoli