Pharmacy Technician Test Study Guide: Medications and Drug Interactions

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1

WHich of following products must be dispensed in its original container

Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual

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2

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

doxycycline

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3

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

tetracycline

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4

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

subcutaneous

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5

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

cephralosporins

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6

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

shake well before use

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7

for which of the following conditions could omeprazole be prescribed

GERD

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8

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

stability

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9

prolonged overuse of acetaminophen may result in

liver damage

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10

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

adverse drug event

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11

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

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12

which of the following is an antidepressent

fluoxetine

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13

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

formation of a new active ingredient

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14

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

3

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15

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

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16

buccal tables should be administered in which of the following ways

placed inside the cheek

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17

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

lipitor

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18

hypertension is commonly treated with:

hydrochlorothiazide

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19

which of the following drugs may be crushed prior to administration

dilitiazem tablets

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20

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

nitroglycerin

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21

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

1

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22

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

ear section

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23

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

grapefruit juice

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24

digoxin is commerically unavailable in which of the following dosage forms

sublingual tablet

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25

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

folic acid

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26

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

ciprofloxacin

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27

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

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28

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

nitroglycerin

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29

which of the following medications are considered a therapeutic substitution

zocor and pravastatin

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30

the therapeutic effects of nadolol duplicate those of

propanolol

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31

where should a pharamcy store Nuvaring?

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

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32

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

disulfiram

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33

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

once a day

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34

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

prednisone

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35

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

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36

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

refrigerator at 2 degrees celsisus to 8 degrees celsius

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37

which of the following is an expctorant

guaifenesin

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38

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

diclofenac

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39

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

temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions

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40

the generic name of zyprexa is

olanazapine

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41

the generic name for Zyloprim is

allopurinol

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42

an example of a drug therapy duplication is

lipitor and zocor

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43

a scopolamine patch should be changed every

3 days

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44

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

do not drink alcoholic bevarages when taking this medication

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45

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

hycodan

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46

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

an unanticipated change in color

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47

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

antineoplastic

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48

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

bactrim

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49

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

dosage form

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50

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

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51

which of the following medications is used in treating bronchial asthma

albuterol

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52

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

14

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53

generic name for lexapro

escitalopram

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54

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

enteric-coated

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55

percocet consists of

oxycodone and acetaminophen

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56

which of the following is a brand name for benazepril

lotensin

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57

phytonadione can be used to treat overdoesse of:

warfarin

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58

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

transdermal

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59

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

augmentin

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60

an example of a drug-disease interaction is

pseudoephedrine-hypertension

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61

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

therapeutic duplication

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62

the generic name for carafate is:

sucralfate

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63

St. John's wort is primarily used as a

mild antidepressant

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64

which of the following is an antiemetic

prochlorperazine

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65

Suboxone 8 mg/2mg SL film #60

Sig: 2 files SL once a day

How should this medication be used?

under the tongue

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66

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

diphenhydramine

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67

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

norvasc

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68

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

april 12, 2025

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69

carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital ar:

anticonvulsants

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70

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

kale and broccoli

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