PharmTech Module 2 Questions

Solid dosage forms taken with water

tablet

dissolves slowly between the cheek and the gums

buccal

dissolves in the intestines rather than in the stomach

enteric-coated

dissolves rapidly under the tongue

sublingual

dissolves in a glass of water which patients drink

effervescent

allows portions of the medication to be released at specific times

controlled release medication

solid in a liquid (usually thick) that is shaken before dispenesd

suspension

combination of alcohol, water and plant extracts

fluid extracts and tinctures

solid dissolved in liquid (usually water), translucent

solution

combination of water, alcohol, and flavoring substance

elixir

Why do some liquid medications must be reconstituted from powders

medication deteriorates rapidly in liquid form

a medication applied to the skin, rectal area, or vagina

topical medication

sublingual tablet and insulin injection are examples of what type of medication

parenteral medication

What oral dosage form dissolves directly into the bloodstream without passing through the digestive tract

sublingual tablets

what oral dosage form provides the longest duration of action

controlled release

what liquid dosage form should a pharmacy technician add a "Shake well" auxiliary label on

emulsions

are held in the mouth to be dissolved

troche

a pharmacy technician is reconstituting a powder antibiotic for a prescription that was called in the day before.What should the technician say to a patient why reconstitution cannot be completed ahead of time.

"after reconstitution the medication is only effective for 10-14 days"

tablets are contain a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and acids

effervescent tablets

who are parenteral medications absorbed into the body

they are absorbed directly through the blood stream

what oral dosage form is best for relieving migraines

immediate release capsule

what should a pharmacy technician use to describe the appropriate way to take a buccal tablet

place the tablet between your gums and cheek

what dosage form should a pharmacy technician identify as appropriate for treating an infant's diaper rash

ointment

what characteristic is common to all unit-of-use packages

do not require child resistant closures

a pharmacy technician is selecting a container to hold a liquid medication that is dabbed onto affected areas of the skin. What type of container should the pharm tech choose

applicator bottle

a pharmacy technician is filling a prescription that requires 10 fluid ounces of a liquid medication. Which embossed roman numeral should the pharmacy technician look for when selecting the appropriately sized bottle

xii

a pharmacy technician is speaking with a patient who states that their arthritis makes it difficult to open child-restraint caps, and there are no young children in the home. How should the pharmacy technician react

With your permission and signature, I will put a note in your profile noting your desire for easy-open caps

a pharmacy technician is speaking with a patient about a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets which are taken as required for chest pain. the patient states, "That bottle is too big to fit in my purse, so I'll be sure to place a few tablets in my pill reminder box so I always have some on hand in case of emergency." how should the pharmacy technician respond

"if you need to keep a few tablets on hand, you will need to get a supplemental container labeled as suitable for storing nitroglycerin"

what product is dispensed in its original packaging and does not require a child-resistant closure

a medication in memory packaging such as oral contraceptives

what type of medication are vials used to hold

capsules

what describes a medication dispenser that includes a rod with a bulb=like end that functions as an applicator

bottle

what design characteristics apply to a liquid prescription bottle

labeled with a roman numeral that indicates its size

a prescription for a liquid medication calls for a total volume of 230 mL. The pharmacy technician should look for a bottle that has which of the following markings on the bottom

viii

what is a characteristic of an ointment jar that protects its content from light

opaque

what action must a patient take when choosing to receive medication in containers without child-resistant closures

complete a document that authorizes the pharmacy to provide easy-open caps

when a few drops of medication need to be administered what should be used

a dropper bottle

what millimeter increment is used on the side of liquid medication bottles to measure volume

10 mL

a patient asks a pharmacy technician, "Why is my nitroglycerin bottle an amber color?" How should the pharmacy technician reply

"the amber vial protects the medication from the effect of light"

what multiple source products would most likely be prescribed as a brand-name product

Warfarin (Coumadin)

What correctly indicates what the handwritten instruction DAW means on a prescription for Synthroid

dispense synthroid. levothyroxine cannot be substituted

a pharmacy technician is discussing generic substitutions with a patient. What should the pharmacy technician correct

i need the brand name version of this product because I know it's safer than the generic

a pharmacy technician working in a community pharmacy knows that ranitidine (zantac) and famotidine (Pepcid) are therapeutic alternatives. What is true regarding these medications?

the medications have different active ingredients but similar clinical effects

different active ingredient; similar biologic effect and safety profile

therapeutic alternative

same active ingredient, form, administration, and strength

pharmaceutical equivalent

same active ingredient, biologic effect, and safety profile

therapeutic equivalent

different active ingredient, form, administration, or strength; same biologic effect

pharmaceutical alternative

true or false, in some states, a prescriber can write a Dispense as Written note on the prescription form to prevent a generic substitution

true

therapeutic equivalents are medications that are equal in what

safety profile

what is the notation for Dispense as Written on a prescription

Dispense the brand-name medication prescribed by the Provider

a patient asks a pharmacy technician, " how do I know if my medication is safe to take?" The technician should explain that medications receive approval for safety and effectiveness from which organization

FDA

What is the trademarked name given to a medication by a manufacturer

brand name

a patient asks a pharmacy technician if they have received the proper medication because the medication's name is atorvastatin and they usually take lipitor. What response should the technician provide to the patient?

Atorvastatin is the generic of Lipitor, so it is appropriate to take

what is a benefit of generic medications

affordability of generic medications increases patient compliance to prescribed therapy

what element is the same in medications that are pharmaceutical equivalents

active ingredients, dosage form, route of administration, and strength

what should a pharmacy technician use to describe the concept of medication strength to a patient

the strength of a medication is its concentration or amount of the active ingredient

medications that are therapeutic equivalents have what in common?

active ingredients

what may be found on the legend statement of a prescription bottle

rx-only symbol or caution:federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription

The symbol C-II appears overprinted in a contrasting color on a stock bottle label. What does it convey

controlled substance

What does the lot number identify

manufacturer batch

A stock bottle label has the following NDC number: NDC 00003-0227-38, what does the 0227 refer to

Product name

The second set of numbers in a National Drug Code number indicates what

Product

A pharmacy technician is entering a National Drug Code number in the reorder screen of the pharmacy management system, but there are only 10 digits and it is being rejected as a bad number, what would be accepted for an accurate NDC number

five, four, two

What stock label option enables a pharmacy technician to identify the route of administration for a medicine

label indicates "for external use only"

when a medication manufactured at a particular time is recalled, what should a pharmacy technician use to remove the medication from stocks

lot number

A pharmacy technician notes that the National Drug code number on a medication package reads NDC 00005-0170-50. THe technician should identify the last set of numbers as what

numbers identifying the package size

The time period between the date of manufacture and expiration

shelf life

The first five digits of a NDC number identifies what?

The manufacturer of the medication

What storage requirement is listed on a prescription label for amoxicillin oral suspension

Refrigerate and shake well

A patient asks a pharmacy technician how to interpret the medication expiration date when only a month and year are provided on the label. What should the technician reply with

The medication expires on the last day of the month listed

A new pharmacy clery asks a pharmacy technician to explain why expired medications must be removed from inventory. How should the pharmacy technician respond?

The manufacturer cannot ensure the medication's potency after the expiration date

What can be used to avoid confusing the products hydroxyzine and hydralazine

using boldface on certain parts of the word, using color on certain parts of the words, using tall man lettering

oxycontin and oxycodone contain the same active ingredient, oxycodone

true

oxycontin is a brand name and oxycodone is a generic name

true

oxycodone is a generic equivalent of oxycontin

false

oxycontin is an extended release form of oxycodone

true

oxycodone and oxycontin are interchangeable

false

hydromorphone injections and morphine injections are interchangeable

false

substitution of one medication for the other for hydromorphone injections and morphine injections can lead to increased side effects

true

morphine injections are dispensed at higher concentrations then hydromorphone

false

hydromorphone is a generic and morphine is a brand name

false

Tall man lettering for hydroxyzine

hydOXYzine

What is the best to use when searching for metformin 500 mg in a pharmacy management system

metFORMIN 500 mg

what medication pair shows a potential error when entering a mnemonic into the computer

metformin and metronidazole

what is correct tall man lettering for epinephrine

EPINEPHrine

what is correct tall man lettering for hydroxine

hydrOXYzine

A pharmacy technician is discussing common medications that are mistaken as generic equivalents, what example should they use.

hydromorphone and morphine

what organization should a pharmacy technician refer to for information about easily confused products

Institute for Safe Medication Practices

A pharmacy technician is stocking the shelf at the pharmacy and notices two medications with similar names. What technique should the technician use to differentiate the two bottles

Use tall man lettering when typing the medication names

what type of medication can be easily confused because of similar names, strengths, and concentrations

insulins

correct implementation of Tall man lettering for Trental and Tegretol

TRENtal and TEGretol

What is a reason why OxyContin and oxycodone are not interchangeable

OxyContin is extended release and oxycodone is immediate-release

What is the correct implementation of Tall Man Lettering to differentiate bupropion and buspirone

buPROPion and busPIRone

what should a pharmacy technician do if they suspect that a side effect of a medication could be prevented by better packaging

ask the pharmacist to submit a MedWatch report to the FDA

a product that is unlikely to cause an adverse health reaction, but that violates FDA labeling or manufacturing laws

Class III

a dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death

Class I

a product that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose slight threat of a serious nature

Class II

What program is responsible for the development of the Tall man lettering system

ISMP

A patient tells the pharmacy technician that they heard on the news that a medication they are taking has been recalled. What should the Pharmacy technician say?

I understand your concern. Would you like to speak to the pharmacist about this?

On which organization website would a pharmacy technician find information about regulations for storing and disposing of hazardous medications?

OSHA

What organization should a pharmacy team member report a side effect or a potential medication error with pharmaceutical products to

FDA