Pharmacy Tech Class - Exam 2

What type of disease is osteoarthritis? (p. 427–428)

A disease that affects articular cartilage, which lines the joints.

What is the function of the skeletal system? (p. 427)

Skeletal system chiefly provides body support and organ protection.

What medication is available in IR, DR, and XR dosage form?

Diclofenac.

What medication inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes? (p. 435)

First-generation NSAIDs inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, naproxen sodium, oxaprozin, diclofenac, etodolac, indomethacin, nabumetone, meloxicam).

What condition does pioglitazone treat? (p. 422)

Type 2 diabetes.

What is hypothyroidism? (p. 413)

When the thyroid gland does not secrete sufficient T3 and T4; caused by congenital defects, defective hormone production, or thyroid tissue loss.

What is osteoporosis? (p. 438)

Systemic skeletal disease with low bone mass and tissue deterioration leading to fragility and fractures.

Why choose acetaminophen over aspirin for a patient on warfarin?

Aspirin increases bleeding risk through platelet effects; acetaminophen does not affect platelets.

What medication contains levothyroxine? (p. 399)

Synthroid, Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Tirosint, Tirosint-SOL, Unithroid.

What is a "fast mover"? (p. 306)

Drugs kept in a separate area due to high volume use; ordered in larger quantities.

What is ADS? (p. 305)

Automated Dispensing System—technology to reduce labor and increase patient safety.

When a drug ends in -semide, what is the classification? (p. 537)

Loop diuretics that inhibit sodium-chloride reabsorption.

What is the generic for Clozaril? (p. 390)

Clozapine.

The -triptyline stem in amitriptyline relates to what? (p. 386)

Indicates a chemical tricyclic (TCA) ring structure.

What is a blister card? What setting uses them? (p. 343)

Card with “blisters/bubbles” holding doses; used in assisted living/long-term care.

What is a PPO? (p. 291)

Preferred Provider Organization.

What does POS stand for (insurance)?

Point-of-Service plan.

What medications require special ordering/handling? (p. 306)

Drugs used by few patients, usually ordered at time of use.

What is a prescribing error? (p. 317)

Prescriber orders incorrect medication or selects incorrectly; the error reaches the patient.

How are companies changing labeling to reduce errors? (p. 321)

Color coding, tall-man lettering, boldface lettering.

What is a Class A balance? (p. 235)

Class III/torsion balance; uses counterweights to measure substances; mechanical scale.

What room is right next to the anteroom? (p. 267)

Buffer room/clean room (sometimes called the gowning room).

How often is an IV hood certified? (p. 269)

Every 6 months.

What is a sharps container? (p. 281)

Heavy-duty plastic container with one-way lid for needle/sharp disposal.

What is the sequence for donning PPE?

Shoe covers → hair cover → face mask → gown → goggles → gloves.

Reasons NOT to repackage bulk medication

Short expiration, instability once opened, protective original packaging, high contamination risk, cost-ineffective, insufficient BUD info.

What is telepharmacy? (p. 213)

Providing pharmacy care at a distance using telecommunications and information tech.

What is a satellite pharmacy? (p. 191)

Specialty pharmacy away from central pharmacy; staffed by pharmacist and technician.

What is a medication reconciliation technician? (p. 215)

Tech who gathers accurate med histories, improves safety, reduces med errors and adverse effects.