Pharmacy Finals Study Guide - Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual mentioned in the text?

To outline the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff

What North American medicinal plant has been used from the early period of colonization to the present for building up immunity and preventing infection?

Echinacea

When filling a prescription, for which of the following drugs should the pharmacy technician always pick a non-child-resistant container for more ease in medication administer by the patient?

Nitrostat

A solution that is hypo-osmotic in comparison to blood plasma will

Have fewer solute particles than blood plasma

If a coworker in the pharmacy with a substance abuse issue wants help, where might he or she find assistance and treatment?

Pharmacist Recovery Network

When receiving a prescription to fill and talking to a patient, you should get complete a(n) _ to prevent the patient from having a bad reaction to the drug.

Allergy History

According to the text, what is one measure that pharmacies implement to prevent drug theft by employees?

Perpetual inventory of controlled substances

What attribute will help a pharmacy technician deal with the variety of tasks expected of him or her?

All of the choices are correct

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to have cultural competency?

To communicate effectively with customers from different cultural backgrounds

We talked about 2 OTC product that are kept behind the counter. Name the 2 OTC product?

Plan B and Sudafed product

What is the purpose of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program?

To check it to see if the patient is receiving controlled substances from other pharmacies

What should a pharmacy technician do if a prescription is over 12 months old and the patient needs a refill?

Talk to the pharmacist

Which of the following components is covered by the standards of the USP Good Compounding Practices?

Packaging

What is the purpose of a safety-oriented culture in a pharmacy, as discussed in the text?

To create a non-punitive environment for reporting mistakes

Why can medical marijuana NOT be dispensed from a general pharmacy?

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug according to national law

Which additive to a TPN solution provides the components our bodies need for protein synthesis?

Amino acids

What is the purpose of using MedGuides with certain medications, as mentioned in the text?

To warn patients of serious side effects

What is the purpose of the MedWatch program, as discussed in the text?

To collect data on adverse drug reactions

What is the purpose of the HIPAA compliance mentioned in the text?

To protect patient confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access to medical records

Why should pharmacy technicians provide personal service to each customer?

To encourage return business for the pharmacy

What is the purpose of auxiliary labels in a pharmacy?

To supplement the information on the drug label

What is the purpose of the Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual mentioned in the text?

To outline the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff

What North American medicinal plant has been used from the early period of colonization to the present for building up immunity and preventing infection?

Echinacea

When filling a prescription, for which of the following drugs should the pharmacy technician always pick a non-child-resistant container for more ease in medication administer by the patient?

Nitrostat

A solution that is hypo-osmotic in comparison to blood plasma will

Have fewer solute particles than blood plasma

If a coworker in the pharmacy with a substance abuse issue wants help, where might he or she find assistance and treatment?

Pharmacist Recovery Network

When receiving a prescription to fill and talking to a patient, you should get complete a(n) _ to prevent the patient from having a bad reaction to the drug.

Allergy History

According to the text, what is one measure that pharmacies implement to prevent drug theft by employees?

Perpetual inventory of controlled substances

What attribute will help a pharmacy technician deal with the variety of tasks expected of him or her?

All of the choices are correct

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to have cultural competency?

To communicate effectively with customers from different cultural backgrounds

We talked about 2 OTC product that are kept behind the counter. Name the 2 OTC product?

Plan B and Sudafed product

What is the purpose of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program?

To check it to see if the patient is receiving controlled substances from other pharmacies

What should a pharmacy technician do if a prescription is over 12 months old and the patient needs a refill?

Talk to the pharmacist

Which of the following components is covered by the standards of the USP Good Compounding Practices?

Packaging

What is the purpose of a safety-oriented culture in a pharmacy, as discussed in the text?

To create a non-punitive environment for reporting mistakes

Why can medical marijuana NOT be dispensed from a general pharmacy?

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug according to national law

Which additive to a TPN solution provides the components our bodies need for protein synthesis?

Amino acids

What is the purpose of using MedGuides with certain medications, as mentioned in the text?

To warn patients of serious side effects

What is the purpose of the MedWatch program, as discussed in the text?

To collect data on adverse drug reactions

What is the purpose of the HIPAA compliance mentioned in the text?

To protect patient confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access to medical records

Why should pharmacy technicians provide personal service to each customer?

To encourage return business for the pharmacy

What is the purpose of auxiliary labels in a pharmacy?

To supplement the information on the drug label

What is the acceptable error rate in pharmacy medications?

0%

What marking on a prescription drug bottle label means that an official prescription from a legal prescriber is necessary for dispensing it to a patient?

Rx Only

What is the purpose of a Medication Safety Organization (MSO), as mentioned in the text?

To promote a culture of patient safety

Which drug was the first psychopharmaceutical drug approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia?

Chlorpromazine

Which vitamin is NOT a fat soluble?

Vitamin B

What should the pharmacy technician do if there is an alert for a potential allergy and drug-drug interaction during the drug utilization review?

Ask the patient to consult with a pharmacist

In sterile compounding, what step is required when working with a lyophilized powder in a vial that is not needed when working with a drug solution in a vial?

Use a vented needle and swirl gently to dissolve powdered medication.

According to the text, who is most likely to handle a medication before it reaches the patient in community pharmacies?

Pharmacy technician

What is the recommended technique for educating patients about their medication, as mentioned in the text?

Open dialog

Which is NOT a benefit of vial-and-bag system for the hospital pharmacy?

Specialized doses available for chemotherapy

What is the longest beyond-use-date any compounded drug could have? (months)

6

What is the purpose of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), as mentioned in the text?

To track and analyze trends in controlled substance dispensing

What drugs are meth producers targeting with a practice called smurfing?

Pseudoephedrine

How many times, at the least, should a pharmacy technician check each medication against the original prescription during the filling process?

2

What is the marking on a prescription drug bottle label that indicates it must be dispensed by prescription only?

Rx Only

What is the purpose of the drug utilization review process?

To prevent drug-drug interactions

What does the acronym ISMP stand for, and what is its role?

Institute for Safe Medication Practices; to provide medication error reduction strategies

What is the appropriate gown to wear when working with hazardous compounds?

Non-permeable sterile gown

What role does barcode scanning play in reducing medication errors?

It ensures accurate dispensing of medications

What is the process of making a finer particle size for compounding usually in a mortar and pestle?

Trituration

What is the USP and what does it regulate?

United States Pharmacopeia; sets standards for drugs and compounding practices

Which item is required for simple nonsterile compounding?

Disposable gloves

What is the first step in the prescription filling process?

Receive and review a prescription

What information does a pharmacy technician need to verify in the patient’s profile?

All of the choices are correct

What distinction did the Durham-Humphrey Amendment make?

Defined a difference between legend (Rx) drugs and OTC drugs

What does the MedGuide aim to do?

To provide information on the safe use of any prescribed medication

Why should pharmacy staff protect patient data during electronic transmission?

To comply with HIPAA regulations

What is the best way to explain directions for medication to a patient with developmental disabilities?

Explain directions for medication at an appropriate level

How should controlled substances be stored?

In alphabetical order in the stock or locked in a secure steel cabinet

What should pharmacy technicians do if they suspect a forged prescription?

Tell the patient you cannot fill it

How should you clean the primary engineering control in sterile compounding?

After donning gloves in the buffer room

What is the process of combining several ingredients with inactive ingredients to make a homogenous product?

Geometric dilution

How often should pharmacy automation technology be calibrated?

Daily

What is the purpose of the FDA's VAERS program?

For reporting adverse drug events from vaccines

What is the log used to document compounded preparations for a specific patient?

Compounding record

What is the main goal of HIPAA?

To protect patient health information and ensure privacy

Which law required that all drugs be proven effective and safe before marketing?

Kefauver-Harris Amendment

Which organization accredits pharmacy technician training programs?

ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)

Which medication is an example of a Schedule II drug?

Oxycodone

What must be included on a prescription label according to federal law?

Pharmacy name and address, prescription number, date dispensed, patient name, prescriber name, and directions for use

How long must prescription records be kept according to federal law?

2 years

Which part of Medicare provides coverage for prescription medications?

Part D

Which number identifies the manufacturer, drug, and package size of a medication?

NDC (National Drug Code)

Which technique helps avoid cross-contamination when counting tablets?

Use a clean spatula and tray

Which of the following is a common error prevention strategy?

Double-check prescriptions before dispensing

What is required on a written controlled substance prescription?

Prescriber’s signature in ink

Which Schedule class includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

Schedule I

What is the purpose of tall man lettering (e.g., hydrOXYzine vs. hydrALAzine)?

To reduce medication errors by distinguishing look-alike drug names

What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a person can purchase per day under federal law?

3.6 grams

What should a technician do if a patient reports a serious side effect?

Report it to the pharmacist

What is a common storage requirement for insulin?

Refrigerate before opening; room temperature after opening

What does “SIG” refer to on a prescription?

Directions for use

Which class of recall is the most serious and involves a risk of death?

Class I recall

Which of the following is a proper action when a medication error is discovered?

Document it and report it to the pharmacist immediately

Which resource contains information about drug interactions, dosage, and side effects?

Drug reference book (e.g., Drug Facts and Comparisons)