Pharmacy Technician Memory Study Guide

A collection of practice questions and answers covering pharmacy technician essentials, including drug classifications, DEA forms, and inventory management based on the study guide transcript.

Which antidepressant is used for smoking cessation?

Zyban / Wellbutrin (bupropion)

What is the clinical use for low-dose Compazine (prochlorperazine)?

Nausea and vomiting

What does a black X on a pharmacy stock bottle indicate?

The bottle has been opened

What is the drug class of Prozac (fluoxetine)?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

What does DAW code 2 signify?

Patient requests the brand-name drug

Which DEA form is required for ordering Schedule II drugs?

DEA Form 222

What is the antidote for an acetaminophen overdose?

Acetylcysteine (NAC)

What is the minimum DEA inventory interval for C-II drugs?

Every 2 years

How should inventory be rotated to prevent medication from expiring?

Rotate stock so the earliest expiration is used first

Which antidepressant class is linked to an increased risk of suicide in children and teens?

SSRIs

Which DEA form is used to report lost or stolen controlled substances?

DEA Form 106

What is the primary effect of anesthetic therapy?

Decreases sensation

Who is responsible for pharmacy inventory?

Pharmacy buyer, pharmacy technician, and pharmacist

What is the goal of Parkinson's drug therapy?

Provide relief of disease-related symptoms

In a prescription, what is the 'subscription'?

Instructions to the pharmacist for dispensing the medication

What is the primary effect of analgesic therapy?

Decreases pain

What task is considered a pharmacist responsibility and NOT a pharmacy technician function?

Counseling patients

Which controlled-substance schedule must be ordered using DEA Form 222?

Schedule II (C-II)