Excpt Certification Practice

A medication prescription calls for IBU 400mg ; Sig: i-ii tabs po q4-6h prn for pain x 6 days. How much does the technician need to dispense? 72 tabs Which medication is a pharmacy technician required to include a patient package insert when dispensing the medication? Drospirenone (Yasmin)-birth control drug According to USP chapter <797> how many times must negative gloved fingertip sampling be demonstrated prior to preparing sterile products? 3 TIMES-it must be demonstrated Which level of controlled substances represent substances that contain limited quantities of certain narcotics and have a low potential for abuse? Schedule V (Schedule 5) A pharmacy technician receives a request from a patient to fill a prescription for an SSRI medication. Out of buspirone (Buspar), paroxetine (Paxil), alprazolam (Xanax), and duloxetine (Cymbalta) which is classified as an SSRI? Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Which of the following is indicated by an NDC number? expiration date, lot number, manufacturer, or the average wholesale price (AWP) MANUFACTURER is indicated by the NDC number Which schedule drug is Xanax? Schedule IV (Schedule 4) How many ounces are in 3 tablespoons? 1.5 oz What is the name of the payment arrangement when a managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the patient pays the remaining 20%? Coinsurance Personnel who are authorized to enter the sterile compounding room should receive training in accordance with which of the following organizations? the pharmacy technician certification board (PTCB), the joint commission (TJC), the United States pharmacopeia (USP), or the department of public health? The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) How many teaspoons are in 6 tablespoons? 18 teaspoons What storage conditions should a pharmacy technician notify a patient of when the patient is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets? Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container What is the practice of identifying a potential service or group of services that can optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient? Medication Therapy Management If a pharmacy technician is preparing to make a sterile compound and starts with a non-sterile product what category of compounded sterile preparations would the compound fall under? HIGH-RISK Which of the following insurance coverage plans allows a patient to see a specialist without a referral? A. HMO B. Point-of-Service C. Medicare D. PPO D. PPO What is the abbreviation for hydrochlorothiazide? HCTZ Which of the following medications can a pharmacy technician stock in an automated dispensing machine? -Penicillin (Pen-VK) -Triamcinolone Ointment (Kenalog) -Metformin (Glucophage) -Acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine) Metformin (Glucophage) Which of the following tasks should a pharmacy technician identify as the final step in the filling process of a new prescription? A. Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check B.Verifying a patients insurance info C. Inputting prescription information into the system D. Entering patient health conditions into the computer system. A. Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check. What is the roman numeral LXXXI mean? 81 What DAW code should a technician enter into the computer system if the prescription states "Dispense as Written" on it? DAW 1 What information should a pharmacy technician be aware of regarding prednisone (Deltasone) and prednisolone (Orapred)? Tall man lettering is incorporated on their labels. Which of the following does the HIPAA privacy regulations apply to? A. Patient Counseling B. Brand/Generic selection C. Prescriber licensing information D. Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication A. Patient Counseling How many ounces is equal to 450 ml? 15 ounces (oz) Which of the following parts of Medicare should a pharmacy tech bill for a 70 year old patient's blood glucose strips? A. Medicare Part D B. Medicare Part A C. Medicare Part C D. Medicare Part B D. Medicare Part B Which of the following information does the FDA require to be published in a medications monograph? A. Expiration Date B.Contraindications C. Wholesale Price D. Manufacturer B. Contraindications How many grams are equal to 5.6 kg? 5600 Which of the following can prescribe a medication for a child's toothache? A. DVM B. DPM C. DDS D. OD C. DDS According to federal law, which of the following is classified as a Schedule II medication? A. Heroin B. Cocaine C. Marijuana D. Mescaline B. Cocaine What should the pharmacy technician identify as information that might cause a medication administration error from the prescription below: Glimepiride (Amaryl) 2.0 mg one tablet orally once daily #90 The strength of the medication is written as 2.0mg when it should be written as 2mg What Schedule is the meperidine? Schedule II What does rt stand for? related to What is the primary purpose of MedWatch? To allow the voluntary report of adverse events A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following will be included on a prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid)? A. Take the medication with dinner B. Take the medication at least 1 hour after a meal C. Take the medication at bedtime D. Take the medication on an empty stomach D. Take the medication on an empty stomach Which of the following is an example of a solid dosage form? A. suspension B. Otic drops C. Transdermal patch D. Effervescent tablet D. Effervescent tablet What supply is typically used in a compounding pharmacy to crush tablets? A mortar and pestle What medication class is celecoxib (Celebrex) in? COX-2 inhibitor (Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor) If a pharmacy technician do if they receive a prescription for a patient who has the same first and last name as another patient in the patient profile software system. What information should the tech verify to ensure she is working with the correct patient profile? Verify the patients date of birth (DOB) What is the purpose of a black box warning on a medication label? To indicate that the medication carries a risk for life-threatening adverse effects. Which organization oversees the disposal of hazardous waste from health care facilities? Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) If a pharmacy tech is assisting a patient who reports that she is allergic to NSAIDs which of the following should the tech recognize as a medication that this patient should avoid taking? A. Loratadine (Claritin) B. Dextropethorphan (Delsym) C. Acetylsalicylic (Aspirin) D. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) C. Acetylalicylic (Aspirin) The DEA requires reporting of exact quantities for which schedule of controlled substances? Schedule II What auxiliary label should a pharmacy tech place on a bottle of clindamycin (Cleocin) oral suspension? "Take with Food" -auxiliary label A pharmacy tech should identify that which of the following medications is available to patients over the counter (OTC)? A. Minoxidil (Rogaine) B. Escitalopram (Lexapro) C. Phenytoin (Dilantin) D. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) A. Minoxidil (Rogaine) What prescription label corresponds with the prescription below? 1 tsp quid pc prn allergy Take 1 teaspoon four times daily after meals as needed for allergy. Which of the following needles should a pharmacy tech use when preparing to inject a diluent into a vial for a powder medication? A. Vented B. Hypodermic C. Filter D. Pen B. Hypodermic What is the purpose of the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951? To require prescription medications to bear the legend "Rx Only". What should a pharmacy technician do when receiving a delivery of non-controlled substances? Check the shipment invoice Which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below: Naproxen (Anaprox) 550mg 2 tabs po q4-6h prn A. Take two tablets every 4 to 6 hrs as needed. B. Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hrs as needed C. Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hrs. D. Take two capsules by mouth every 4 to 6 hrs as needed. B. Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hrs as needed What federal law act requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling? The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) Which of the following is an adverse effect of taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)? A. Increased salivation B. Weight Loss C. Constipation D.Decreased blood pressure C. Constipation What is the prescription instructions that corresponds with the prescription below: i tab qd am HBP Take 1 tablet every day in the morning for high blood pressure When calculating the beyond-use-date (BUD) for sterile compound, what should a pharmacy technician consider? The stability of the medication Which of the following medications is contraindicated for administration to a patient who is allergic to penicillin (PEN VK)? A. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) B. Amoxicillin/ Clavulanate (Augmentin) C. Tetracycline (Sumycin) D. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) C. Tetracycline (Sumycin) If a provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of potassium over 3hr. What will the flow rate be in ml/hr if 80mEq/500 ml solution was dispensed? 167 If a pharmacy technician receives a prescription to dispense VI oz of promethazine syrup, what size bottle should the technician use to fill the prescription? 240 ml What is a security requirement for non-controlled Medicaid prescriptions set forth by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)? That the prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad. To reduce medication errors, which of the following formats should be used to represent a dosage measured in grams? A. 00.3 g B. 0.3 g C. .300 g D. 0.30 g B. 0.3 g What is the brand name for the drug alendronate? Fosamax When a pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription which of the following indicates that the prescription might be altered or forged? A. Handwriting is illegible B. Written in red ink C. Uses multiple abbreviations D. Unusually small dosage B. Written in red ink What type of medication is used to relieve coughing? Antitussive Which of the following medications is required to be stored behind the pharmacy counter? A. meclizine (Dramine) B. Dextromethorphan (Delsym) C. fexofenadine (Allegra) D. pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) D. pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to avoid contamination in the pharmacy setting? A. Count pills by hand before bottling B. Clean counting trays with hot water C. Transfer ointments into ointment jars using a gloved finger D. Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol. D. Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol Which of the following is the maximum number of times a prescription for a Schedule IV medication can be refilled within 6 months from the date it was originally written? A. six B. Zero C. Five D. one C. Five Which of the following abbreviations means "left ear"? A. AS B. OS C. AD D. OD A. AS What time is 0505 in regular time? 5:05 a.m. What is Aricept used for? Alzheimer's disease Which of the following is NOT a C-II medication? A.methylphenidate B. Oxycodone/APAP C. Lorazepam D. Hydrocodone/APAP C. Lorazepam (Schedule IV) What does the abbreviation "c" mean? with Which of the following will NOT be found on a stock bottle? A. Medication storage temperature B. Strength C. Refills D. Quantity C. Refills An insulin prescription may use which verb for the Sig? A. Inhale B. Inject C. Take D. Apply B. Inject What form must be used to order C-II medications? DEA Form 222 Which of the following are NOT found on an Rx? A. Medication quantity B. Sig C. Prescribers signature D. Patient address C. Prescriber's signature If an emergency C-II prescription is called in, how much time does the prescriber or prescriber staff have to send the hard copy to the filling pharmacy? 7 days What does OU mean? both eyes Which schedule of drugs can be obtained without a prescription? Schedule V What actions should a pharmacy tech take to promote medication compliance? Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log According to the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act 2005, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) that a patient can obtain in a day? 3.6 grams (g) Which of the following volumes is equivalent to 45 ml? A. 2 tbsp B. 3 tbsp C. 3 tsp D. 2 tsp B. 3 tbsp Which of the following auxiliary labels should a pharmacy tech place on a prescription for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)? A. "May Drowsiness or Dizziness" B. "Take With Full Glass of Water" C. "Shake Well Before Use" D. "Store the Medication at Room Temperature" C. "Shake Well Before Use" According to federal law, when lending a Schedule II medication to another pharmacy, what forms should the lending pharmacy complete and retain? DEA Form 222 Which of the following tasks is within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice? A. Discussing the adverse effects of a medication with a patient. B. Answering a patient's question regarding the use of medications. C. Obtaining a patient's health history D. Recommending a change in medication C. Obtaining a patient's health history Which of the following types of active listening involves asking the patient clarifying questions regarding what the technician heard the patient say? A. Evaluating B. Hearing C. Interpreting D. Responding C. Interpreting What is the primary goal of the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program? To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication. Which of the following organizations is responsible for reviewing new generic equivalents and therapeutic indications for existing medications? A. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) B. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should a pharmacy tech apply first when performing aseptic technique? A. Face mask B. Hair bonnet C. Gown D. Shoe covers C. Gown Based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy tech dispense? Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 500mg tabs 1.5 g qid x 10 days 40 tabs Which of the following statements is true when no refill information is provided on a non-controlled substance prescription? A. The prescription can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months B. The prescription can be refilled one time C. Refills require authorization from the prescriber D. Refills require authorization from the pharmacist A. The prescription can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice technician who works a community pharmacy that provides immunizations? A. Ordering vaccines B. Ensuring proper storage of the vaccine vials C. Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization D. Billing and collecting payments for immunization procedures C. Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization What information is required by federal law to be included on a prescription label? The prescription's expiration date Which of the following OTC medications is most likely to increase a patient's risk for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding? A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) B. Famotidine (Pepcid) C. Ibuprofen (Motrin) D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) C. Ibuprofen (Motrin) What information is required to be on labels prepare for compounded sterile products? The Beyond-Use-Date A pharmacy tech should mark medications that are set to expire how many months before the expiration date? 6 months If a pharmacy tech is preparing to fill a prescription for a medication that indicates an NDC code of 0079-5420-66. What set of numbers in the NDC code represent the medications active ingredient and dosage form? 5420-represents the active ingredient and dosage form According to the FDA, which of the following is required to prove that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand name medication? A. Complexation B. Bioavailability C. Strength D. Color C. Strength Which of the following medications is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements? A. SL nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) B. SL cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) C. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) D. Acetylsalicyclic acid (Aspirin) D. Acetylsalicyclic acid (Aspirin) Which of the following abbreviations is included on the Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) List of Error-Prone Abbreviations? A. AC B. PRN C. QS D. QOD D. QOD How often should a pharmacy technician inspect floor stock medications? Daily What schedule drug is Lomotil? Schedule IV (C-IV) Where do Lantus and Humalog need to be stored? In the refrigerator What is the chemical name for Elavil? Amitriptyline