PTCB

Where should one place used syringes and needles?

Red plastic sharps container

Where should one place used gloves, gowns, and masks?

Biohazard bag

Can you wear jewelry while preparing IV admixtures?

Jewelry should not be worn while preparing IV admixtures because it may puncture the latex gloves.

What should be used to clean the laminar flow hood?

70% isopropyl alcohol

How often must laminar flow hoods be certified?

Every 6 months

What type of environment should a laminar flow hood provide?

ISO 5, formerly know as a Class 100 area

How long should the blower be on for a laminar hood?

30 minutes

Which reference book provides information on drug prices?

Drug Topics Red Book. Updated yearly.

Which reference book provides information about therapeutic equivalence?

Drug Topics Orange Book, which is known as "Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluation.s"

Which reference book provides information with regard to brand and generic names, drug identification, and dosage calculations?

Drug Facts and Comparisons Book. Updated monthly.

Which reference book is a compendium of monographs setting official national standars for drug substances, dosage forms, and standars for pharmaceutical ingredients?

USP-NF

How many times may a pharmacy transfer a controlled substance prescription of 30 tablets of Tylenol #3 with five refills indicated on the prescription?

Only once.

The patient must have the remaining refills processed at the pharmacy to which the prescription was transferred.

How often must HEPA filters be certified?

6 months (unless they become wet)

What are bevel, hilt, lumen, and shaft?

The lumen is the opening of a needle.

The bevel is the angled tip of the needle where the lumen is found.

The hilt of the needle attaches to the hub of the barrel of the syringe.

The shaft is the length of the needle.

Which regulatory agency may issue drug recall?

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

How many classifications of drug recall?

3 classes: I, II, III assigned by FDA based on the decreasing of the probability that the use of the product will cause adverse health.

What type of drug recall is associated with irreversible damage or death to an individual

Class I

What is the maximum amount of time that can be assigned to a prepackaged drug?

6 months

What type of products must be isotonic?

Ophthalmic products must be isotonic, or else damage can occur to the eye.

What must be done if a patient requests an easy-open container?

Have the patient sign the back of the prescription, indicating that he has requeste an easy-open container.

What information is needed on a patient's prescription?

Patient's name, name of the medication, and directions for use.

Patient's ID number is not needed, but it's needed if medications orders filled in hospital.

Which form is required to be completed in the destruction of noncontrolled substances?

No form is required

Which federal agency is responsible for hazardous waste and materials?

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Which type of mortar and pestle is used to mix liquids?

Glass

what type of spatula should be used in measuring corrosive ingredients?

Rubber

What is used to measure volumes less than 1.5 mL?

Pipette

Who is responsible for pharmaceuticals in transit if they are designated as "FOB destination"?

Seller

What are some of the duties of an institutional pharmacy technician?

Enter prescription orders into the computer.

Fill patient medication cassettes.

Transport medications throughout the institution.

How often does a pharmacy balance need to be certified?

Every 12 months

What is the indication for quinapril?

hypertension

What is the generic name for Toprol XL?

metoprolol

What is the generic name for Cerebyx?

fosphenytoin

What may senna be used to treat?

constipation

What route does a patient use if prescribed Nitrostat?

sublingual

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "Ig"?

immunoglobulin

What may licorice be used to treat?

bronchitis, acute cough, gastritis

What is the generic name for Robaxin?

methocarbamol

What is the indication for ramipril?

hypertension

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "hr"?

hour

What drug classification is associated with"-tidine"?

H2 blocker

What drug classification is associated with "vir"?

antiviral

What is the generic name for Ketek?

telithromycin

What is the indication for atomoxetine?

attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

What is the function of nabumetone?

anagelsic

How many refills are permitted on Schedule II medications?

0 (zero)

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "amp"?

ampule

What is the indication for lisinopril?

hypertension

What is the generic name for Lovenex?

enoxapan

What is the indication for topiramate?

seizures

What is the brand name for nitroglycerin?

Nitrostat

Which government agency oversees safety in the workplace?

Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA)

What is the meaning of the acronym PTEC?

Pharmacy Technician Educators Council

What is the generic name for Relafen?

nabumetone

What is the function of propoxyphene napsylate with acteaminophen?

analgesic

What is the brand name for leuprolide?

Lupron

What is the generic for Ambien?

Zolpidem

What is the brand name for naproxen?

Naprosyn

How old must an individual be to purchase an exempt narcotic?

18 years old

What may dill be used to treat?

digestive disorders

What is the meaning of the acronym PMS?

premenstrual syndrome

What is the generic name for Lanoxin?

digoxin

How often is a fentanyl patch applied?

every 3 days

What is the brand name for haloperidol?

Haldol

What is the generic for Zyrtec?

cetirizine

What is the indication for rosiglitazone?

diabetes

What is the brand name for desmopressin?

DDAVP

What may belladonna be used to treat?

liver and gallbladder disorders

What is the indication for pregablin?

convulsions

What is the generic for Seroquel?

quetiapine

What may grapeseed be used treat?

allergies, circulation problems, asthma; as an antioxidant

What is the generic name for Paxil?

paroxetine

What is the generic name for Protonix?

pantoprazole

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "cap"?

capsule

What is the brand name for theophylline?

Theo-Dur

What is the generic name for Deltasone?

prednisone

What is the indication for amlodipine/benazepril?

hypertension

What is the indication for glimepiride?

diabetes

What is the indication for butorphanol?

migraine headaches

What is the meaing of the abbreviation "t½"?

half-life

What is the meaning of the abbreviation IV?

intravenous

What is the indication for diltiazem?

hypertension

What is the generic name for Calan?

verapamil

What is the generic for Zoloft?

sertraline

What is the meaning of the acronym TNA?

total nutrient admixture

What is the indication for nefazodone?

depression

What is the indication for pramlintide?

diabetes

What is the generic for Reminyl?

galantamine

What is the meaning of the acronym PTCB?

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a Schedule III controlled substance?

5 (five)

What is the indication for fluvastatin?

hyperlipidemia

What is the generic name for Glucophage?

metformin

How many milliliters are in 1 fl oz?

30

What is the brand name for mometasone furoate?

Nasonex or Elocon

What is the generic name for Plavix?

clopidogrel

What is the brand name for cyclosporine?

Sandimmune

What is the meaning of the acronym ASA?

acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin)

What is the generic name for Concerta?

methylphenidate XR

How many pounds are in 2 kg?

4.4

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "gr"?

grain

What is the generic name for Prilosec?

omeprazole