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1. 1.8 To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then divide by ___ 2. 1 cc 1 ml 3. 1 g 1,000 mg 4. 1 kg 2.2 lbs 5. 1 kg 1,000 g 6. 1 L 1,000 mL 7. 1 lbs 454 g 8. 1 mg 1,000 mcg 9. 1 oz 30 g 10. 1 pin 473 ml 11. 2 1 pint = __ cups 12. 2 1 quart 946 mL = ___ pints 13. 2.2 1 Kilogram is equal to. ____ pounds 14. 2 pt 1 qt 15. 2 tbsp 1 oz 16. 3 tsp 1 tbsp 17. 4 1 gallon = __ quarts 18. 4 1 dram = ____ mL 19. 4 qt 1 gal 20. 5 1 teaspoon = _____ mL 21. 5 ml 1 tsp 22. 8 How many ounces are in a cup? 23. 8 oz 1 cup 24. 14 1 tablespoon = ____ mL 25. 15 ml 1 tbsp 26. 16 oz 1 pt 27. 16 oz 1 lbs 28. 20 If a physician writes an order for 400 mL of D5W to be infused over a 4-hour time period, and the IV drop factor is 12 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should be delivered? 29. 30 1 fluid ounce = ___ mL 30. 30 ml 1 oz 31. 46.6 mg A pharmacy receives an order for a Persantine IV bag for a stress test. Persantine is a radiopharmaceutical dosed at 0.57 mg/kg. How many mg should be added to an IV bag for a patient who weighs 180 lb? 32. 240 How many milliliters are in a cup? 33. 454 1 pound = ___ g 34. 480 ml 1 pt 35. 3785 ml 1 gal 36. A - Depreciated - used by some older entities 37. a How many refills are allowed on CIII drugs? a. 5 b. 3 c. 1 d. 0 38. a Which of the following drugs requires weekly complete blood cell counts (CBCs) prior to drug dispensing? A. clozapine B. Prozac C. paroxetine D. sertraline 39. a You are planning to prepare 600 mL of 20% dextrose solution, by mixing your 5% and 50% dextrose solution. How much of each solution will be needed? A 200 mL of the 50% and 400 mL of the 5% B 350 mL of the 50% and 250 mL of the 5% C 300 mL of the 50% and 300 mL of the 5% D 300 mL of the 50% and 100 mL of the 5% 40. a Laminar flow hoods require ________ filters for use. a. HEPA b. water c. humidifier d. double 41. a Which of the following medications can alter the effectiveness of birth control? A. antibiotics B. benzodiazepines C. NSAIDs D. muscle relaxants Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Study online at quizlet.com/_5294wl

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1. 1.8 To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from

the Fahrenheit temperature and then divide by ___

2. 1 cc 1 ml

3. 1 g 1,000 mg

4. 1 kg 2.2 lbs

5. 1 kg 1,000 g

6. 1 L 1,000 mL

7. 1 lbs 454 g

8. 1

mg

1,000 mcg

9. 1 oz 30 g

10. 1

pin

473 ml

11. 2 1 pint = __ cups

12. 2 1 quart 946 mL = ___ pints

13. 2.2 1 Kilogram is equal to. ____ pounds

14. 2 pt 1 qt

15. 2

tbsp

1 oz

16. 3

tsp

1 tbsp

17. 4 1 gallon = __ quarts

18. 4 1 dram = ____ mL

19. 4 qt 1 gal

20. 5 1 teaspoon = _____ mL

21. 5 ml 1 tsp

22. 8 How many ounces are in a cup?

23. 8 oz 1 cup

24. 14 1 tablespoon = ____ mL

25. 15

ml

1 tbsp

26. 16

oz

1 pt

27. 16

oz

1 lbs

28. 20 If a physician writes an order for 400 mL of D5W to

be infused over a 4-hour time period, and the IV drop

factor is 12 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should

be delivered?

29. 30 1 fluid ounce = ___ mL

30. 30

ml

1 oz

31. 46.6

mg

A pharmacy receives an order for a Persantine IV bag

for a stress test. Persantine is a radiopharmaceutical

dosed at 0.57 mg/kg. How many mg should be added

to an IV bag for a patient who weighs 180 lb?

32. 240 How many milliliters are in a cup?

33. 454 1 pound = ___ g

34. 480

ml

1 pt

35. 3785

ml

1 gal

36. A - Depreciated

- used by some older entities

37. a How many refills are allowed on CIII drugs?

a. 5

b. 3

c. 1

d. 0

38. a Which of the following drugs requires weekly

complete blood cell counts (CBCs) prior to drug

dispensing?

A. clozapine

B. Prozac

C. paroxetine

D. sertraline

39. a You are planning to prepare 600 mL of 20% dextrose

solution, by mixing your 5% and 50% dextrose

solution. How much of each solution will be needed?

A 200 mL of the 50% and 400 mL of the 5%

B 350 mL of the 50% and 250 mL of the 5%

C 300 mL of the 50% and 300 mL of the 5%

D 300 mL of the 50% and 100 mL of the 5%

40. a Laminar flow hoods require ________ filters for use.

a. HEPA

b. water

c. humidifier

d. double

41. a Which of the following medications can alter the

effectiveness of birth control?

A. antibiotics

B. benzodiazepines

C. NSAIDs

D. muscle relaxants

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42. a What three components are needed to bill a pharmacy

claim?

a. Member ID number, BIN, and PCN

b. The patient's insurance card, BIN, and PCN

c. Member ID number, BIN, and Condor Code

d. The patient's name, date of birth, and phone number

43. a Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of NSAIDs?

I. Take with food.

II. Take with plenty of water.

III. May cause photosensitivity.

IV. Do not refrigerate.

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. II and IV only

44. a Which of the following statements is true regarding

beyond use dating of repackaged medications?

A. The expiration date should be 6 months or 25% of the

remaining manufacturer's expiration, whichever comes first.

B. It should be 1 year after the manufacturer's expiration

date.

C. It should be 1 year from the date of repackaging

without regard to the manufacturer's expiration date.

D. The expiration date of repackaged medications should

be the same as the one provided by the manufacturer.

45. a Another name for a single supplier that provides

pharmacies with a major portion of the system's purchases

at lower cost is:

A. prime supplier

B. manufacturer

C. group purchasing organization

D. sole provider

46. a What is the nature of a drug idiosyncrasy?

a. It is an unexpected response to medication.

b. It is an expected response to medication.

c. It is a planned response to medication.

d. It is a unique response to medication.

47. a Which of the following refers to the process of moving

products with an early expiration date to the front of a

shelf and placing products with later expiration dates in

the back?

A. stock rotation

B. stock depletion

C. stock turn

D. stock arrangement

48. a Which of the following statements is true regarding

generic drugs?

A. Drugs have many brand names but only one generic

name.

B. Generic drugs are less effective than brand names.

C. Generic drugs are just as expensive as brand names.

D. Insurances would cover brand name drugs if the patient

does not want the generic alternative.

49. a A 58-year-old patient is prescribed morphine sulfate CR 15

mg tablets following major surgery. He comes to the

pharmacy for a refill 1 week after his medication was

originally filled and indicates that he misplaced the

container of medication and he is in severe pain. Which of

the following would be the most appropriate action to

take as a pharmacy technician?

A. Advise the patient that he cannot obtain a refill unless

he receives a new prescription from his physician.

B. Fill a limited emergency dose for the patient to take

care of his pain.

C. Fill the prescription and advise the patient that he

needs to call his physician to fax a refill order to the

pharmacy.

D. none of the above

50. a Which of the following statements regarding temperature

is not true?

A. Water boils at 100°F.

B. Body temperature is about 37°C.

C. Refrigerator temperature is between 2° and 8°C.

D. Freezer temperature is between 20° and 26°C.

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51. a If a patient receives 5 mL of a

20% solution, how many

milligrams of the solution did

he receive?

A. 1,000 mg

B. 400 mg

C. 25 mg

D. 1 mg

52. a Which of the following would

be responsible for managing

pharmacy benefits?

A. PBM

B. MAC

C. AWP

D. ATM

53. a Which age ranges defines a

neonate?

a. Birth to 1 month

b. 1 month to 1 year

c. 1 year to 5 years

d. 6 years to 12 years

54. AA Of Each

55. Abilify Generic: Aripiprazole

Function: Anti-psychotic

56. According to federal law,

DEA forms need to be

maintained for ____ years.

A. 2

B. 7

C. 1

D. 5

A.

These regulations are issued by

the Drug Enforcement Agency,

which is an agency of the U.S.

Department of Justice.

57. According to the

controlled substances Act,

disposal of used or expired

controlled medication ...

may be returned to the

manifacturer

- may be destroyed and

documented included

medication flushing down the

drain

- may be returned to reverse

distributors or automated

return companies

58. According to the DEA,

how often must a full

inventory of control

substances take place?

Every 2 years

59. According to USP 797, how often

should a compounder performing

high- risk preparation undergo

validation testing?

Every 6 months

60. According to USP 797, how often

should a compounder performing

low- to -medium- risk

preparations undergo validation

testing?

Once every year

61. Accounts for insurance claim

rejection

- Invalid patient

information

- Patient loss of

insurance coverage

- Maximum benefit has

been reached

- Early refill request

- Selected drug is

covered

62. Accupril Generic: Quinapril

Function: ACE Inhibitor

63. Aciphex Generic: Rabeprazole

Function: Proton Pump

Inhibitor

64. The action of reducing a material

to small particles is:

A. Spatulation

B. Comminution

C. Tumbling

D. Geometric dilution

B.

There are 3 methods for

comminution: trituration,

pulverization by

intervention, and

levigation.

65. Actonel Generic: Risedronate

Function: Bone

Resorption Inhibitor

66. Actos Generic: Pioglitazone

Function: Anti-Diabetic

67. Adderall Generic: Amphetamine +

Dextroamphetamine

Function: Stimulant

(ADHD) (DEA Sch 2)

68. Additive Effect _________ __________ is when

the effect of two drugs

together is equal to the

sum of their individual

effects.

69. additive effects

synergism

potentiation

sum

greater than

no activity drug

increases activity of

another drug

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70. Adipex Generic: Phentermine

Function: Appetite Suppressant

(DEA Sch 4)

71. Adjudication process

includes

- Determination of patient drug

coverage eligibility

- Determination of patient co

payment

- determination of reimbursement

amount to the pharmacy

72. Administration Routes

fast --> slow

IV, IM, subQ, oral

73. Advair Generic: Fluticasone+Salmeterol

Function: Bronchodilator,

Corticosteroid

74. Advil Generic: Ibuprofen

Function: N.S.A.I.D (Non Steroidal

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

75. Aldactone Generic: Spironolactone

Function: Diuretic

76. Aleve Generic: Naproxen

Function: N.S.A.I.D

77. Allegra Generic: Fexofenadine

Function: Antihistamine (H1)

78. Alligation ...

79. Altace Generic: Ramipril

Function: ACE Inhibitor

80. AMA - American Medical Association

- largest associations of physicians

and medical students in US

- promote art and science of

medicine to better public health

- advance interests of physicians

and patients and lobby for

favorable legistlation

- raise money for medical education

- Publishes JAMA, Largest

circulation of any weekly medical

journal

81. Amaryl Generic: Glimepiride

Function: Antidiabetic

82. Ambien Generic: Zolpidem

Function: Sleep Aid (DEA Sch 4)

83. Amoxil Generic: Amoxicillin

Function: Antibiotic (Penicillin)

84. Anabolic Steroid Act

1990

Enacted harsher penalities for abuse

of anabolic steriods

85. Another name for a

decentralized

pharmacy unit?

Satellite Unit

86. Antagonism when two drugs work against each

other

87. Anti-hypertensive

drug class include

ACE inhibitors, alpha blockers, alpha-

beta blockers, angiotensin II reuptakke

blockers, beta blockers, calcium

channel blockers, diuretics , nervous

inhibitors and vasodilators.

88. Anti-ineffective

agents include

antibiotic, antiviral and anti-fungal

medications.

- should be completed unless

otherwise directed by the prescribe to

avoid the development of resistance

89. Antiseptic can inhibit the growth of

microorganisms and is usually a

topical agent

90. Antitussive exhibits cough suppressant effects and

is usually recommended for dry or

nonproductive cough caused by colds,

flu or lung infection.s

91. AntiVert Generic: Meclizine

Function: Anti-Vertigo

92. Apresoline Generic: Hydralazine

Function: Anti-hypertensive

93. Aricept Generic: Donepezil

Function: Cholinesterase Inhibitor

94. At a minimum, how

often should PT

sanitize the walls

and ceilings of a

clean room?

Monthly

95. Ativan Generic: Lorazepam

Function: Benzodiazepine (DEA Sch 4)

96. Atomoxetine Strattera® A.D.H.D.

97. At what

temperature are

Fahrenheit and

Celcius equal?

At -40 degree

F= ( C *1.8)+32

C= (F -32) / 1.8

98. Augmentin Generic: Amoxicillin+Clavulanate

Function: Penicillin Antibiotic

99. Automated

dispensing

machines

Accu-DOse, Omicell, Pyxis and

ScriptPro

100. Auxiliary labels For the X

- easily identifiable stickers --> bright

colors with easily identifiable graphics

- available in Spanish and french

- contains warnings, Instructions for

route of admission, Dietary information

- short to the point phrases

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101. Avalide Generic: Irbesartan + HCTZ

Function: A2RB + Diuretic

102. Avapro Generic: Irbesartan

Function: A2RB

103. Avelox Generic: Moxifloxacin

Function: Antibiotic(Quinolone)

104. average

wholesale

price

AWP

105. Average

wholesale

price (

AWP)

the average wholesale cost of a drug before the

addition of markups and dispending fees.

106. Avodart Generic: Dutasteride

Function: Prostate

107. B Hospital/clinic

108. b A pharmacy technician is asked to dilute 300

mL of a 50% solution of acetic acid to a 20%

concentration. How much diluent should be

added?

A. 750 mL

B. 450 mL

C. 120 mL

D. 180 mL

109. b A pharmacy technician receives a written

prescription that reads: Cortisporin otic ii drops

AD TID X 2-3 days. Which of the following is

the appropriate route of administration?

A. eye

B. ear

C. orally after meals

D. intradermally

110. b How many 300 mg tablets are needed to make

1,500 mL of a 1:400 solution?

A. 12 tablets

B. 13 tablets

C. 1 tablet

D. 20 tablets

111. b Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of cytotoxic agents?

A. may cause drowsiness

B. antineoplastic material—handle properly

C. shake well

D. may be habit forming

112. b Which scales are sensitive enough to measure a 650 mg

to 120 g?

a. Class A balance

b. Class B balance

c. Electronic scale

d. Household scale

113. b The seven rights of medication include all of the

following EXCEPT_______________.

a. route

b. gender

c. time

d. drug

114. b Before, after, and throughout each shift, pharmacy

technicians should wash their hands with an anti-microbial

agent for at least _____.

a. 10 seconds

b. 30 seconds

c. 60 seconds

d. 120 seconds

115. b Pharmacy technicians can refer to the _______ Book to find

out of if two drugs are equivalent.

a. Blue

b. Orange

c. Green

d. White

116. b Which of the following drugs is an antifungal medication?

A. omeprazole

B. miconazole

C. lansoprazole

D. pantoprazole

117. b This law defined two specific categories for medications:

prescription and over-the-counter.

A Drug Listing Act of 1972

B Durham-Humphrey Amendment

C Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

D Kefauver Harris Amendment

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118. b A pharmacy technician receives a written prescription that

reads: Moxifloxacin 0.5% iii gtt OU TID X 7If each bottle

has a total volume of 5 mL, how many bottles should be

dispensed to complete this therapy?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 7

D. 8

119. b What is 1:125 in percent strength?

A. 1.25%

B. 0.008%

C. 0.00008%

D. 0.0008%

120. b A pharmacy technician receives a written prescription that

reads: ii gtt AD TID X 2-3 days. Which of the following is

the correct translation?

A. Instill 2 drops into the left ear three times per day for 2

to 3 days.

B. Instill 2 drops into the right ear three times per day for

2 to 3 days.

C. Instill 2 drops into the left eye three times per day for

2 to 3 days.

D. Instill 2 drops into the right eye three times per day for

2 to 3 days.

121. b A diabetic patient is ordered 5 units of regular insulin

before every meal and 40 units of Lantus insulin QHS.

How many vials of Lantus insulin will the patient need

over the course of 1 month?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

122. b How long is nitroglycerin sublingual stable after opening

the container?

A. 30 days

B. 6 months

C. 12 months

D. 1 year

123. b Total control of quality of drugs is the responsibility of:

A. the pharmacy director

B. all pharmacy staff

C. the nursing supervisor

D. all of the above

124. b Who can sign the record to validate for narcotic delivery

to automated dispensing systems within a hospital?

A. LPN

B. RN

C. pharmacist

D. pharmacy technician

125. b Which of the following medications should not be

crushed?

A. olanzapine 10 mg tablet

B. Cardizem LA 300 mg tablet

C. pravastatin 20 mg tablet

D. lisinopril 10 mg tablet

126. b Which of the following Orange Book equivalency ratings

indicates that a generic drug is not bioequivalent to its

respective brand name?

A. AB

B. BP

C. AO

D. AT

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127. b Patients' right to confidentiality in healthcare-

related practices is primarily protected by which

of the following laws?

A. discretionary law

B. HIPAA privacy rule

C. compliance rules

D. standard code of ethics

128. b What is the route of administration for lozenges

and troches?

A. oral

B. buccal

C. transdermal

D. rectal

129. b How much dextrose 70% should be mixed with

dextrose 20% to make 400 mL of a 30%

dextrose solution?

A. 320 mL of the 70% dextrose and 80 mL of the

20% dextrose

B. 80 mL of the 70% dextrose and 320 mL of the

20% dextrose

C. 100 mL of the 70% dextrose and 300 mL of

the 20% dextrose

D. 300 mL of the 70% dextrose and 100 mL of

the 20% dextrose

130. Bactroban Generic: Mupirocin

Function: Topical Anti-Bacterial

131. Bar Code

Medication

Administration

(BCMA) is a

system

designed to:

A. monitor

medication

adherence

rates.

B. manage

controlled

substances.

C. fill

prescriptions

more

accurately.

D. prevent

medication

errors in

healthcare

settings.

D

The BCMA system is used by nurses in

healthcare settings who are administering

medications. With this system the nurse can

scan a barcode on the patient's wristband

to make sure it is the right patient. Then the

nurse scans a barcode on the medicine to

ensure it is: the right medicine, the right

dose, the right time, and is administered by

the right route.

132. Benicar HCT Generic: Olmesartan + HCTZ

Function: A2RB + Diuretic

133. Bentyl Generic: Dicyclomine

Function: Anti-Spasmotic

134. Benztropine Generic: Benzatropine

Function: Parkinsons

135. Biaxin Generic: Clarithromycin

Function: Macrolide Antibiotic

136. BIN number - leading 6 digits on the bank card numbers

- can be used by pharmacies to process

claims

-

137. Biological

Safety

Cabinets

Class 2, Type

A

Class 2, Type

B

A: minimum for chemo drugs

B: vents outside building, greater air intake

velocities

138. Bisoprolol Zebeta® Beta Blocker

139. Body

temperature

37 C =98.6 F

140. Boniva Generic: Ibandronate

Function: Biphosphonate (bone loss)

141. Book: AHFS

Drug Info

(Am. Hospital

Formulary

Service)

off-label med indications

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142. Book: American

Drug Index

Find trade and generic names

143. Book: Drug Facts and

Comparisons (DFC)

Compare meds in same therapeutic

class

144. Book: Martindale,

The Complete Drug

Reference

Foreign drugs

145. Book: Orange Book Therapeutic equivalence of a brand

and generic drug

146. Book: Physician's

Desk Reference

(PDR)

Like drug inserts

147. Book: Red Book Latest pricing information

148. Book: The Merck

Index

Chemical attributes of drugs

149. Book: USP

Pharmacist's

Pharmacopeia

Product Info

For standards of practice, prepare

for regulatory surveys

150. brand name drugs

are also known as ...

Trade, proprietary, and innovator

151. Budeprion Generic: Bupropion

Function: Anti-Depressant

152. Budesonide Uceris® Ulcerative colitis

153. Business days - do not include weekends

- day an order arrives does not

count as a business day

- do not include federal holidays

-

154. BuSpar Generic: Buspirone

Function: Anxiolytic / Hypnotic

155. Buspirone Buspar® Anti-anxiety

156. C Practitioner

157. C With

158. c Which of the following is NOT a true

statement regarding closed

formularies?

A. A physician needs a permission to

order any medication not included

on the formulary.

B. Less expensive medications are

stocked for cost saving reasons.

C. They allow physicians to order

any medication.

D. The list of approved medications

is limited.

159. c Which of the following information is not necessary in

determining the status of a patient's insurance coverage?

A. gender

B. marital status

C. food preferences

D. the name of the drug plan and identifying numbers

160. c Which of the following is part of the adjudication

process?

I. Determination of patient drug coverage eligibility

II. Lowering patient payments

III. Determination of patient copayment

IV. Determination of reimbursement amount to the

pharmacy

A. I, II, and III only

B. I, II, and IV only

C. I, III, and IV only

D. II, III, and IV only

161. c Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of anti-infective agents?

A. take with dairy products

B. avoid dairy products

C. finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by

the prescriber

D. may cause drowsiness

162. c As long as the manufacturer's storage requirements are

met, what is the beyond-use date of a multidose vial such

as insulin injection after opening?

A. 1 week

B. 14 days

C. 28 days

D. 30 days

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163. c What does the NCPDP ID identify?

A. the insurance provider

B. the patient

C. the pharmacy

D. the prescriber

164. c If 450 mL of a 20 mg/mL solution was diluted to 5

mg/mL, what would be the final volume?

A. 0.2 mL

B. 113 mL

C. 1,800 mL

D. 800 mL

165. c Which of the following drugs can crystallize at very low

temperatures?

A. nitroglycerin

B. amiodarone

C. mannitol

D. sodium bicarbonate

166. c Which of the following negotiates medication prices for

institutions but does not make the actual purchases?

A. drug manufacturer

B. wholesaler

C. group purchasing organization

D. government

167. c Which of the following are crash or code cart

medications?

A. amiodarone injection

B. epinephrine Abboject

C. sumatriptan injection

D. atropine Abboject

168. c Which of the following is the newest method of inventory

control used in management of set order points?

A. purchase order

B. want book

C. handheld device

D. none of the above

169. c Which of the following organizations regulates medical

devices?

A. DEA

B. CMS

C. FDA

D. TJC

170. c What is DEA form 222 used for?

A To report the theft of controlled substances.

B To document the destruction of controlled substances.

C To order Schedule II medications.

D To prescribe Schedule II medications.

171. c Which of the following items can be returned to reverse

distributors or the manufacturer for credit?

A. partially used medication vials

B. partially used ointments

C. expired drugs

D. reconstituted suspensions

172. c Which of the following fruits and fruit juices should be

avoided while on calcium channel blockers and HMG-

CoA enzyme inhibitors?

A. strawberry

B. orange

C. grapefruit

D. pineapple

173. c After administering a drug, the time when the body first

starts to respond to the medication is called:

a. Plateau

b. Peak plasma level

c. Onset of action

d. Drug half-life

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174. c Augmentin suspension should be _________ and it will last for

___________ days.

a. stored at room temperature, 30

b. stored at room temperature, 14

c. refrigerated, 10

d. refrigerated, 7

175. c While working in a pharmacy, a technician can locate

storage requirements for a particular drug in which

resource?

a. Taber's Medical Dictionary

b. Davis' Drug Guide

c. United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary

d. Manufacturer invoice

176. c Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones, and

tetracyclines?

A. may cause drowsiness

B. take on an empty stomach

C. may cause photosensitivity

D. do not drink with alcohol

177. c Which of the following statements is not true regarding

reverse distributors or automated return companies?

A. Reverse distributors sort through unused or expired

medications to determine which can be returned to the

manufacturer or wholesaler for credit.

B. Reverse distributors warehouses have to be licensed

by the Department of Health, Bureau of Statewide

Pharmaceutical Services.

C. Partial intravenous medications, partially used vials,

and partially used ointments or creams can be returned

to reverse distributors for credit.

D. Reverse distributors accept the return of recalled items

178. c Which of the following is used to report medication

quality problems?

a. FDA Form 79

b. DEA Form 222

c. MedWatch Form

d. Shipment receipt

179. c A patient asks a pharmacy technician if it is okay to drink

grapefruit juice every day while taking a Coumadin. A

pharmacy technician should _______.

a. tell the patient that grapefruit is contraindicated while

taking Coumadin.

b. tell the patient that grapefruit is ok.

c. refer the patient to a pharmacist.

d. tell the patient to call his doctor.

180. c How much dextrose 70% should be

mixed with 500 mL of dextrose 10% to

make a 45% dextrose solution?

A. 292 mL of the 70% dextrose

B. 857 mL of the 70% dextrose

C. 700 mL of the 70% dextrose

D. 1,200 mL of the 70% dextrose

181. c What should countertops in I.V. rooms

be cleaned with?

a. Iodine

b. Iodide

c. 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

d. 90% Isopropyl Alcohol

182. Capsule

Information

- both types of capsules made from

aqueous gelling agents --> mainly

gelatin but sometimes cellulose

183. Capsule Sizes 000 (largest) - 00 - 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

(smallest)

184. Capsule sizes - size 5 is the smallest (bigger

numbers are smaller)

- su07 is the largest

- length and diameter increases as

number

decreases

185. Cardura Generic: Doxazosin

Function: Alpha Receptor Agonist

186. Cartia Generic: Diltiazem

Function: Calcium Channel Blocker

187. Cataflam Generic: Diclofenac

Function: N.S.A.I.D.

188. Catapres Generic: Clonidine

Function: Alpha Receptor Agonist

189. Ceftin Generic: Cefuroxime Axetil

Function: Anti-biotic

190. Celebrex Generic: Celecoxib

Function: N.S.A.I.D.

COX-2 Inhibitor

191. Celexa Generic: Citalopram

Function: Anti-Depressant (S.S.R.I.)

192. The centers for

Medicare and

Medicaid Services (

CMS)

U.S. federal government agency that

administers all laws and policies

related to Medicare and Medicaid

193. C - F 9(C) = 5(F) - 160

194. Chantix Generic: Varenicline

Function: Smoking Cessation

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195. Chemotherapy

medications and

investigation drugs

should be dispersed

on...

shelf with other prescription

medication

196. Cialis Generic: Tadalifil

Function: Erectile Dysfunction

197. Cipro Generic: Ciprofloxacin

Function: Quinolone Antibiotic

198. Clarithromycin Biaxin® Antibiotic

199. Class 1 recall

medication

there is high probability that are

use of the medication will cause

severe adverse health

consequence or death

200. Class 2 recall

medication

the use of medication will cause

a temporary or reversible

adverse health consequese

201. Class 3 recall

medication

the use of medication is not likely

to cause any adverse health

consequences

202. Class A balance Torsion balance that is required

by law to be available in every

pharmacy

- Has a sensitivity requirement of

6 mg can be accurately weigh a

minimum of 120 mg up to 155g

203. Class a balance - has sensitivity of 6mg with no

load --> 6 mg will move the

counter of the balance 1 point

- 10 g on each pan

- required to be in pharmacy

- should be used for all weighing

operations for prescription

compounding

- do not weigh less than 120mg --

> less is require mix with diluent -

-> to avoid unmeasured error

- do not weigh more than 120 g

204. Class A Balances

sensitivity?

min. weighable

quantity?

max. weighable

quantity?

sensitivity: 6 mg

min.: 120 mg

max.: 60 g or 120 g

205. Cleaning the

laminar air flow

Must be cleaned with lint- free

absorbent cloth with sterile water

- followed by 70% isopropyl alcohol

using a side- to- side and back to fort

motion.

- The surface should be wiped from the

inside out using a broad side- to -side

motion.

-Alcohol could damage the surface

- Must wait 30 minutes before using it

206. Cleocin Generic: Clindamycin

Function: Anti-Microbial

207. Clinical trial phase

I

Involves 20 to 100 patient volunteers

and is intended to determine safety and

dosage of an experimental drug

208. Clinical trial phase

II

Involves 100 to 500 patient volunteers

and is intended to evaluate

effectiveness and look for side effects

of an experimental drug

209. Clinical trial phase

III

Involves 1000 to 5000 patients

volunteers to confirm effectiveness and

monitor adverse effects associated

with long- term use of an experimental

drug

210. Clinical trial phase

IV

involves post-marketing studies

required by the FDA to determine long-

term safety of an experimental drug

211. Code cart

medications

emergency medications used to rescue

individuals in or near a coding situation

212. Colchicine Generic: Colchicine

Function: Anti-Gout

213. Combat

Methamphetamine

Epidemic Act

- enacted to curb the growing problem

of underground manufacture of illegal

drugs

- regulates over the counter products

that can be used to make illicit drugs

- include daily sales limits and 30 day

purchase limits

- places products out of easy reach

- sale logbooks

- customer ID verification

- training of employees and sellers

214. Combat

Methamphetamine

Epidemic Act ***

2005

Placed Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine,

and phenylpropanolamine to the

category "schedule listed chemical

products" product must be sold behind

RX counter

Requires Picture ID/ must be 18 yoa/

provide information

Patients allowed only 3.6 g per Day &

9g in a 30 day period

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215. The Combat

Methamphetamine

Epidemic Act of 2005

regulate..

Ephedrine

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylpropanolamine

- stop the illegal production of

crystal meth

- A log book must be kept

216. Combivent Generic: Albuterol + Ipratropium

Function: Bronchodilator

217. the compounding area

of a nuclear pharmacy

Is the dispensing area

218. Compounding Formula __x volume to add__ = __volume

prescribed__

want % have %

219. Comprehensive Drug

Abuse Prevention and

Control Act *** 1970

Created DEA

Classified into 5 scheduled

classes

C-I / C-II/ C-III / C-IV / C-V

220. Concerta Generic: Methylphenidate

Function: ADHD (DEA Sch 2)

221. Contraindicated - Never take these drugs together

- high risk for dangerous

interaction

- contra bad

222. Controlled Substances

Act

CSA

- federal US drug Policy

- manufacture, importation,

possession, use and distribution

of certain substances is regulated

- created 5 classifications of

schedules

- all controlled substances need

to be inventoried Biannually

223. Convert 5.5 kg to

pounds.

A. 12.1 lb

B. 55 lb

C. 0.55 lb

D. 1.21 lb

A.

A kilogram is equal to 2.2

pounds:

5.5 x 2.2 = 12.1

224. Coreg Generic: Carvedilol

Function: Beta Receptor Blocker

225. Coumadin Generic: Warfarin

Function: Blood Thinner

226. Cozaar Generic: Losartan

Function: A2RB

227. Crestor Generic: Rosuvastatin

Function: Statin

228. Cymbalta Generic: Duloxetine

Function: Anti-Depressant

229. D Teaching Institution

230. d After diluting 8 kg of 30% hydrocortisone ointment to

2.5% strength, how many 28 g tubes can be filled?

A. 34,290 tubes

B. 8,000 tubes

C. 34,288 tubes

D. 3,428 tubes

231. d Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of suspension antibiotics?

A. refrigerate

B. shake well

C. may cause drowsiness

D. both A and B

232. d Which of the following drug classes are considered

vesicants?

A. antitumor antibiotics

B. mechlorethamine

C. vinca alkaloids

D. all of the above

233. d Which of the following drugs require the distribution of a

package insert to the patient?

A. accutane

B. birth control pills

C. metered dose inhalers

D. all of the above

234. d Which of the following is an antihypertensive drug class?

A. ACE inhibitors

B. angiotensin II receptor blockers

C. beta blockers

D. all of the above

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235. d Which of the following statements is true regarding the

herbal supplement chamomile?

A. It may interfere with the efficacy of hormonal

therapies.

B. It may cause additive effects and side effects when

used along with benzodiazepines.

C. It may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.

D. all of the above

236. d A pharmacy technician is asked to dilute 300 g of a 20%

lidocaine solution to a 10% concentration. How much is

the final quantity of lidocaine?

A. 600 mg

B. 150 g

C. 700 mg

D. 600 g

237. d Which of the following provides the Medicare

prescription drug benefit?

A Medicare Part A

B Medicare Part C

C Medicare Part B

D Medicare Part D

238. d Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed

to containers of narcotics, muscle relaxants, and

antihypertensive agents?

A. may cause drowsiness

B. take on an empty stomach

C. do not drink with alcohol

D. both A and C

239. d What is the brand name for eszopiclone?

Restoril

Xanax

Ambien

Lunesta

240. d The action of reducing a material to small particles is:

A Geometric dilution

B Tumbling

C Spatulation

D Comminution

241. d Which of the following is not a patient's protected health

information (PHI)?

A. name

B. address

C. telephone number

D. eye color

242. d Quality control of medications encompasses which of the

following?

A. formulation, compounding, and dispensing

B. packaging, purchasing, and storage

C. distribution of medication to the patient

D. all of the above

243. d Which of the following statements is true regarding the

notice of privacy practices (NPP)?

A. It discloses the patient's rights.

B. It is given to patients at their first visit to a doctor's

office or pharmacy.

C. It explains how patient PHIs may be used.

D. all of the above

244. d Which of the following would be an adequate reason for

recalling medications?

A. contamination

B. mislabeling or mispackaging

C. poor manufacturing

D. all of the above

245. d How soon before the expiration date should medications

be pulled off the shelf?

A. 1 week

B. 1 month

C. 2 months

D. 3 months

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246. d Which of the following is an example of quality

assurance and validation testing performed by pharmacy

technicians who compound sterile products

A. media refill test procedure

B. media fill test procedure

C. glove fingertip sampling procedure

D. both B and C

247. d Who decides if a new drug on the market should be

added to the hospital's drug formulary?

A. the doctors on staff

B. the pharmacy director

C. the nursing supervisors

D. the pharmacy and therapeutic (P & T) committee

248. d Which of the following defines a solvent?

a. The solution

b. The active ingredient

c. The solution plus a solute

d. The larger part of a solution

249. d Epilepsy is caused by excessive ______ activity within the

brain.

a. chemical

b. hormone

c. blood flow

d. electrical

250. d What is the proper way of handling an unopened

prescription vial that was returned by the patient?

A. credit the patient and return the medication to stock

B. the medication should be credited and destroyed

within 72 hours

C. a destruction record should be kept on file

D. both B and C

251. d New stock items should be inspected for which of the

following?

A. expiration date

B. damage during shipping

C. item names and quantities

D. all of the above

252. d Medicare Part ___ provides prescription

coverage.

a. Medicare Part A

b. Medicare Part B

c. Medicare Part C

d. Medicare Part D

253. Dabigatran Pradaxa® Anticoagulant

254. dairy and

tetracycline

insoluble complex

255. DC Discontinue

256. DEA 82 form of

inspection

- Notice of Inspections of controlled

premises

- informs registrant an inspection will be

made

257. DEA 106/666

(loss or theft )

- report loss or theft of controlled

substances

- Report discovered shortage of

controlled substances

258. DEA 222a - used to obtain DEA 222 form from DEA

259. DEA 224

license form -

institutions

- new application for registration of

controlled substances act

- Form used by retail pharmacies, clinics,

hospitals, practitioners, and teaching

institutions,

- to get license to obtain or dispense

controlled substances

260. DEA 225

license form

sellers

New application for registration used by

manufacturers, distributors , wholesalers,

importers, exporters, researchers

- to obtain and use controlled substances

261. DEA 226 application for re-registration of

controlled substances

- privileged by retail pharmacies,

hospitals, practitioners or teachers to

obtain or dispense controlled meds

262. DEA 363

narcotics for

pharmacy

programs

- Registration for narcotic rx programs

- used to obtain approval narcotic rx

program using controlled substances

263. DEA Form 41

form of

controlled

substances

inventory and

destruction

- registers inventory of controlled

substances

- used to return drugs to DEA or

acceptable recipients

- documents surrender or destruction of

controlled substances

- forwarded to DEA for disposal

264. DEA form 104

surrender and

close

- Voluntary surrender of controlled

substance privileges

- used to surrender permit to the DEA on

a voluntary basis

- used to close pharmacys

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265. DEA Form 222 Order form for CI and CII substances. Must

be kept for 2 years.

266. DEA form 222

1 + 2 order

form

- Order Forms for Schedule 1 and 2 drugs

- used to order from another registrant retail

and hospital pharmacies

- wholesaler or retailers use this form

- forms need to be maintained for 2 years

267. DEA number

formula

(1st + 3rd + 5th) + 2 (2nd + 4th + 6th) = last

digit is last digit of DEA #

268. DEA numbers A - the registrant is an older entity

B - it is a hospital/ clinic

C - it is a practitioner

D - teaching institution

E - manufacturer

F - Distributor

G - researcher

H - analytical lab

J - importer

K- exporter

L- Reverse distributor

M - mid-level practitioner

N-U : narcotic treatment programs

Second letter is the doctor' last name

The last digit = Sum of 4,6,8 then multiply

by 2 and Plus the Sum of the 1st, 3rd and 5

th

269. DEA numbers - assigned to health care providers by the

DEA allowing them to write prescriptions

for controlled substances

- legally used solely to track controlled

substances

- Also used by the Industry as general

prescriber numbers -->unique identifier for

anyone who can prescribe medications

-

270. DEA sections - Contains 2 letters, 6 numbers, and 1 check

digit

- First Letter is code identifying type of

registrant

--> letters A - X depending on job type

- 2nd Letter is the first letter of the

registrants last name

- Seventh number is the checksum

271. Decongestant relieves nasal congestion by causing

vasoconstriction

272. Depakote Generic: Divalproex

Function: Anti-Convulsant

273. Desvenlafaxine Pristiq® Anti-depressant

274. Desyrel Generic: Trazodone

Function: Anti-Depressant

275. Detrol Generic: Tolterodine

Function: Urinary Anti-spasmotic

276. DiaBeta Generic: Glyburide

Function: Anti-Diabetic

277. Dicyclomine Bentyl® I.B.S.

278. Dietary

Supplement

Health and

Education Act

(DSHEA) 1994

Herbal products are dietary

supplements rather than drugs

Manufacturers are NOT allowed to

make claims of cure for diseases

279. Diflucan Generic: Fluconazole

Function: Anti-Fungal

280. Digibind is an

antidote for

which

medications?

Digoxin toxicity

281. Digital pill

counting

machines

Baker Cell and Kirby Lester

282. Dilantin Generic: Phenytoin

Function: Anti-Convulsant

283. dilution equation concentration 1 (C1) x quantity 1 (Q1) =

concentration 2 (C2)x quantity 2 (Q2)

284. Diovan Generic: Valsartan

Function: Angiotensin II Receptor

Blocker (A2RB)

285. Disability - Form of insurance that ensures the

beneficiaries income against the risk

that disability creates a barrier for a

worker to complete the core functions

of their work

- encompasses paid sick leave, short

term disability benefits, and long term

disability benefits

286. Ditropan Generic: Oxybutynin

Function: Overactive Bladder

287. Do ionized or un-

ionized drugs

penetrate bio

membranes more

easily?

un-ionized

288. Doxazosin Cardura® Freq. Urination

289. drops gtt =

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290. Drug-Drug

interactions

- when ever two or more drugs are

taken, there is a chance that there

will be interactions

- may increase or decrease the

effects of intended uses and side

effects

- more drugs taken more likely

interactions will occur

291. Drug Expiration

Guidelines

- Final day the manufacturer

guarantees the drug to perform at

full potency and safety

- exist on medication labels -->

required by law

- no recommendation about drug

given after expiration

- drugs typically last 12 - 60

months

- after container is opened,

expiration no longer reliable

- shelf life may actually be longer

than expiration date

- If just the month and year are

indicated --> drug can be used or

dispensed until the last day of that

month

292. A drug is recalled by

the FDA, but the

problem is unlikely to

cause any adverse

health reactions.

What type of recall

would this be?

A. Class II

B. Class III

C. Class IV

D. Class I

B

Class I recalls are the most serious

type. Class II recalls are for less

serious problems, such as

temporary adverse health

consequences. Class III recalls are

for situations in which adverse

health consequences are unlikely.

293. Drug Listing Act 1972 Required -NDC-National Drug

Code numbers to be assigned to

every marketed drug

294. Drug Price

Competition and

Patent Term

Restoration Act 1984

AKA Hatch-Waxman

Act

Encouraged the creation of both

generic and new meds

Streamlined the generic approval

process

295. A drug sells for $29.99 retail

and has a wholesale cost of

$19.74. The dispensing cost is

$3.20. What is the pharmacy's

net profit?

A. $10.25

B. $29.99

C. $7.05

D. $3.20

C.

Gross profit is selling price

minus purchase price. For

net profit you also need to

subtract the dispensing

cost as well.

296. Duragesic Generic: Fentanyl

Transdermal Patch

Function: Pain Relief (DEA

Sch 2)

297. Durham - Humphrey

Amendment

- Defined two specific

kinds of medications

- Legend drugs (

Prescriptions

- Over the counter Drugs

- legend drugs include

drugs with habit forming

or harmful side effects

298. Durham-Humphrey

Amendments to FDCA *** 1951

Differentiated Legend "RX"

and Non-legend "OTC"

Allowed phone in

prescriptions by MD to

Pharmacist

All Legend drugs must

have "Caution: Federal

Law prohibits dispensing

without a Prescription"

299. Dyrenium Generic: Triamterene

Function: Diuretic

300. E Manufacturer

301. ear Otic is the medical term

for...

302. Effective antidote to episodes

of hypoglycemia

Glucagon

303. Effexor Generic: Venlafaxine

Function: Anti-Depressant

304. Elavil Generic: Amitriptyline

Function: Anti-Depressant

305. The Environmental Protection

Agency ( EPA)

governs the management

of pharmaceutical

hazardous waste

306. Equivalent Weight MW/valence

units: Eq/L

307. Evista Generic: Raloxifene

Function: Estrogen

Modulator

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308. Expectorant thins the mucus so it may be easier to

expel from the chest.

309. Expired or

unused

medications can

be returned to

which facilities?

Medications are pulled from stock 3 to

4 moths before they expire and return to

a centralized warehouse, manufacturer,

or the wholesaler for partial credit.

310. F Distributor

311. Fat Soluable

Vitamin

Vitamin D, E, A, K

312. FBI - Federal

Bureau of

Investigation

which is a governmental agency that

investigates crimes

313. FDA Class III

Recall

- For products unlikely to cause any

adverse health reactions

- still violate FDA labeling and

manufacturing laws

- container defects, lack of proper

labeling, wrong color/taste

314. FDA Class II

Recall

- for products that might cause a

temporary health problem

- pose slight threat of serious nature

-

315. FDA Class I

Recall

- Dangerous products that could cause

serious health problems or death

- contain toxins, allergens, label mix

ups, defects

316. FDA Class

Recalls

- company can call a recall on their

own after discovering flaw

- FDA can call a recall

- if recall is not done FDA can call a

seizure of product

- must quickly remove products that are

potentially dangerous from the market

- Firms must take full responsibility for

removal of dangerous products

-

317. FDA- Food and

Drug

Administration

which regulates prescription and over

the counter drugs

318. The FDA Medical

Devices Act of

1990

requires reporting serious injuries and

deaths caused by medical equipment to

the FDA and the manufacturer.

319. The FDA

publishes a

book called

Approved

Drug Products

with

Therapeutic

Equivalence

Evaluations,

which is more

commonly

known as the:

A Remington

B Orange

Book

C Red Book

D Martindale

B

The Orange Book identifies drug products

approved on the basis of safety and

effectiveness by the FDA. It also contains

therapeutic equivalence evaluations for

generic drugs, using Therapeutic

Equivalence codes such as AA, AB, BC, and

BD. If the first letter of the code is an 'A', the

FDA has concluded that the generic

formulation is therapeutically equivalent to

the reference drug. If the first letter is a 'B',

the FDA has concluded that the compared

drugs are not equivalent. The second letter

of the code gives more detailed

information about formulations. The Orange

Book also lists the patents which are

purported to protect each drug.

320. An FDA recall

of a product

that is not

likely to

result in any

adverse

health

consequences

is knnow as

Recall II

321. Federal Food

and Drug Act

FFDA

- Series of consumer protection laws

- led to creation of the FDA

- banned foreign and interstate traffic in

adulterated or mislabeled food and drug

products

- Products had to be inspected and

offenders where prosecuted

- Active Ingredients had to be placed on

labels of packaging

- drugs can not fall below purity levels set

by United states pharmacopoeia or

national formulary

322. The Federal

Hazardous

Materials

Transportation

Law

Regulate transportation of hazmat which

requires

323. Federal

Privacy Act of

1974

Regulates what personal information the

Federal government can collect about

private individuals

324. Fentanyl Duragesic® Narcotic Analgesic C-II

325. Feosol Generic: Ferrous Sulfate

Function: Iron Deficiency

326. Finasteride Proscar® B.P.H.

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327. Fioricet Generic: Butalbital/APAP/Caff

Function: Headache

328. First Shift 7am - 3pm

- morning shift

329. Flagyl Generic: Metronidazole

Function: Anti-Microbial

330. fl. dr. - minim 1 fl. dr. = 60 minim

331. Flexeril Generic: Cyclobenzaprine

Function: Muscle Relaxant

332. Flocculating

agents

enhances particle dispersibility.

(electrolytes that impart charge to particles,

causing repulsion)

333. Flomax Generic: Tamsulosin

Function: Prostate Receptor Agonist

334. Flonase Generic: Fluticasone

Function: Corticosteroid (Inhaled Steroid)

335. fl. oz. - fl. dr. 1 fl oz. = 8 fl dr.

336. Folvite Generic: Folic Acid

Function: Mineral Supp.

337. Food and

Drug

Administration

safe Medical

Devices Act

of 1990

All medical devices are to be tracked and

records maintained

338. Food and

Drug

Modernization

Act of 1997

Required all manufacturers & repackagers

to register with FDA for products deemed

"misbranded"

Label for Legend shortened to "RX Only"

339. Food, Drug

and Cosmetic

Act (FDCA) ***

1938

Created FDA

Compelled manufacturers to demonstrate

safety of new drugs- all new drug

pplications must go through FDA

Allowed inspection by the FDA at

manufacturers

Clearly defined adulteration and

misbranding

and defined -drug/ device/ cosmetic /what

is necessary to label product

340. The Food,

Drug and

Cosmetic Act

of 1938

indicated that mis-branding and

adulteration of drug is illegal. It also

required manufacturers to provide package

inserts and to follow FDA guidelines to

present evidence of safety for new drugs

before marketing. This law also gives the

FDA authority to issue food standards and

inspect factories/

341. Foods w/

tyramine w/

MAO

(monoamine

oxidase

inhibitors)

severe hypertension or intracranial

hemorrhage

eg. red wine, beer, aged cheese, chicken

livers, pickled herring with

isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine

342. Form for

Schedule 2

Drugs

DEA Form 222

343. Fosamax Generic: alendronate

Function: Bone Resorption Inhibitor

344. Freezer

temperature

-20 to - 26 C or -4 to -14 F

345. Freezing point is 0 C = 32 F

346. Furadantin Generic: Nitrofurantoin

Function: Anti-Microbial

347. G Researcher

348. The general rule

for beyond-use

dating or

repackaged

medication

Should be 6 months or 25% of the

remaining manufacturer's expiration

whichever comes first unless otherwise

indicated by the manufacturer

349. Generic name Drugs have many brand names but only

one generic name

- as effective as brad names

- less expensive than brand names

- Insurance would cover a brand name

drug only if the doctor states that it is

medically necessary. Otherwise, the

patient would have to pay the difference

in cost.

350. Generic name

for Amidate

Etomidate

351. Generic name

for Diovan

Valsartan

352. Generic name

for Lopressor

Metoprolol

353. Geometric

Dilution

Mixing powders.

Smaller amt of powder diluted by

additions of larger amt. of powder

354. Glucophage Generic: Metformin

Function: Antidiabetic

355. Glucotrol Generic: Glipizide

Function: Anti-Diabetic

356. Glycolax Generic: Polyethylene Glycol

Function: Laxative

357. H Analytical Lab

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358. Hard Shelled

Capsules

- made of gelatin

- contain dry powdered ingredients

- made in two halves --> lowered body is

filled

- then sealed by higher diameter cap

359. The Harrison

Narcotic Act

of 1914

Created to regulate opium, coca leaves,

etc

Deemed unlawful for importation and

distribution of opiates & required a

prescription for opioids

360. The Harrison

Narcotin Act

limits the transport, manufacture and safe

of opium and any of its derivatives. it

requires a written prescription to purchase

any of the aforementioned drugs.

361. Hazardous

Waste

Regulation

"Resource

Conservation

& Recovery

Act" (RCRA)

P list, U list

P list: epinephrine, nitroglycerine,

physostigmine

U list: toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive

and contain cyclophosphamide

362. Health

Insurance

Portability Act

(HIPAA) ***

1996

Improve portability and continuity of health

coverage

Establish conditions on disclosure of PHI

Patients are entitled to a complete

discussion of health care options

Training must be given to employees

363. Health

Insurance

Portability

and

Accountability

Act

HIPAA

- reduces health care fraud and abuse

- mandatory industry wide standards for

health care information and electronic

billing processes

- requires the protections and confidential

handling of protected health information

364. The health

maintenance

organization (

HMO)

- Requires lower co-payments but gives

patients restricted access to out of network

physicians.

365. herbal

supplement

chamomile

- interfere with the efficacy of hormonal

therapies cause addictive effects and side

effects when used concurrently with

benzodiazepines

- Reduce effectiveness of birth control pills.

- Interact with warfarin, which lead to

increased effects resulting in overdose and

hemorrhage

366. HIPAA stand

for

Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act

367. How are pharmaceutical

labels disposed in a long

term care facility ?

Confidential data shredding

bucket

368. How long are drug patents

effective?

20 years from the date of

patent application filing

369. How long does it take to

remove drug from body via

elimination?

5 x (half-life)

370. How long is a DEA form 222

valid after its execution by

the purchaser?

60 days

371. How long is nitroglycerin

sub-lingual stable after

opening the container?

Only for 6 months

372. How long should a

compounding PT scrub the

hands and up to the elbow

with warm water and

antimicrobial soap?

At least 30 to 90 seconds

373. How long should records

for controlled substances

be stored?

For a minimum of 2 years to

provide accountability of all

controlled substances

received and dispensed in

case of errors.

374. How long should the

laminar air flow hood be

turned on before use?

At least 30 minutes and it

should be disinfected

375. How many continuing

education credits are

required over the course of

2 year by a certified PT?

A certified PT is required to

complete 20 continuing

education credits over the

course of 2 years or 10 CEs

per year

376. How many different

medication items can be

ordered per each DEA form

222?

DEA form 222 has 10 lines so

only 10 item can be order

per form

- If a mistake is made while

writing the form must be

voided and kept on file

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377. How many

digits is a

BIN

number?

A 4

B 5

C 11

D 6

D

The NCPDP Processor ID Number (BIN) is a

six-digit number that health plans can use to

process electronic pharmacy claims if they

do not use pharmacy benefit cards with a

magnetic stripe. Plans that use cards with a

magnetic stripe should use the recommended

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Issue Identifier Number (IIN) for processing

electronic pharmacy claims. ANSI issues IIN

numbers. NCPDP issues the Processor ID

Number (BIN).

378. How many

times can

Schedule III

- V

controlled

substances

be

transferred

between

pharmacies?

only one

However, with electronically linked database

can transfer infinite amount of times.

379. How may

days will

the

following

prescription

last ?

-

Famotidine:

20mg # 120

- SIg:

Famitidine

40mg po

BID

- 30 days = 120 total # of tablets/ 4 # of

tablets taken per day

- Famotidine 40 mp BID = 4 tablets/ day

380. How much

codeine is

found in

Tylenol #3?

30 mg of codeine and 300 mg of

acetaminophen

381. How much dextrose is in a

900mL solution of D5W?

A 180 g

B 45 g

C 90 g

D 500 g

Question 18

Which of the following

potential hazards are

addressed by OSHA

regulations?

A All of these potential

hazards are addressed by

OSHA regulations.

B Exposure to bloodborne

pathogens.

C Exposure to wet surfaces

and potential slip and falls.

D Exposure to hazardous

chemicals.

Question 19

Bar Code Medication

Administration (BCMA) is a

system designed to:

A monitor medication

adherence rates.

B manage controlled

substances.

C fill prescriptions more

accurately.

D prevent medication errors in

healthcare settings.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT

a diuretic?

A pioglitazone

B furosemide

C Maxide

D spironolactone

B

D5W means 5% dextrose

in the solution. Calculate:

5% of 900 = 45 g

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382. How often can a

patient refill a

Schedule II

prescription?

No refills even if a written

prescription indicated an infinite

amount of refills

383. How often is the

temperature of

controlled

temperature areas of

a pharmacy

recorded?

Daily to make sure it stored at the

appropriate temperature

384. How often should all

work surfaces and

flooring of a clean

room be sanitized?

Every day to eliminate contaminants

385. How often should a

PT sanitize the walls

and ceilings of an

anteroom?

Weekly

- The anteroom is the area outside

the clean room where stock is

stored and garbing takes place.

386. How often should

pharmacy balances

be evaluated?

Once every year

387. How often should

the laminar air flow

hood ( LAFW) be

certified?

Every 6 months

388. How old must a

person be to

purchase an exempt

narcotic or

Schedule?

18 years old

- The quantity of purchase, the date

of purchase ad the residential

address of the purchaser ( not PO

Box) must be record

389. How soon before the

expiration date

should medications

be pulled off the

shell?

3 to 4 months ahead of the

expiration date

390. How soon should the

supplier be paid for

stock purchases?

Within 30 days from the date of

delivery. otherwise, service charges

may be added to unpaid balance =>

higher costs

391. How would 8:30 p.m.

be expressed in

military time?

2030

- 1:00 am = 0100

- After 12 noon = 1200 add 100 to

each hr.

- 1:00pm = 1300

392. HPhA - Hospital Pharmacist Association

- Professional organization that

represents the interests of

pharmacists who practice in

hospitals, health maintanence, long

term care facilities, home care

-

393. Humalog Generic: Insulin

Lispro

Function:

Insulin/Type I

Diabetes

394. Hytrin Generic:

Terazosin

Function: Alpha

Receptor

Agonist

395. Hyzaar Generic:

Losartan +

HCTZ

Function: A2RB

+ Diuretic

396. If a drug has no accepted medical use

and extremely high potential for abuse,

which DEA schedule would it be

categorized in?

A. Schedule II.

B. Schedule IV.

C. Schedule III.

D. Schedule I.

D.

Schedule I

includes drugs

such as

Marijuana,

Ecstasy,

Peyote, and

Heroin.

397. If an emergency Schedule II drug is

ordered by a physician, a written order

must be submitted to the pharmacy

within how much time?

7 days

398. If a physician writes an order for 400 mL

of D5W to be infused over a 4-hour time

period, and the IV drop factor is 12

gtt/mL, how many drops per minute

should be delivered?

A. 12 gtt

B. 1.67 gtt

C. 2 gtt

D. 20 gtt

D.

To solve this

problem, you

must first find

the total

number of

minutes:

60 x 4 = 240

Then find

mL/min:

400/240 = 1.67

ml infused in 1

minute.

Then multiply

this by the drop

factor:

1.67 x 12 = 20

drops per

minute.

399. If the strength of a drug is omitted from

the prescription, your duty as a

pharmacy technician would be to

Tell the

pharmacist

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400. If two drugs

are taken

together

and one of

them

intensifies

the action of

the other,

what type of

drug

interaction

has

occurred?

A. Additive

Effect

B. Synergism

C.

Antagonism

D.

Potentiation

D.

Antagonism is when two drugs work against

each other. Synergism is when the effect of

two drugs together is greater than the sum of

their individual effects. Additive Effect is

when the effect of two drugs together is

equal to the sum of their individual effects.

401. Imdur Generic: Isosorbide Mononitrate

Function: Nitrate Vasodilator

402. Imitrex Generic: Sumatriptan

Function: Seratonin Agonist

403. Inderal Generic: Propranolol

Function: Beta Receptor Blocker(B1)

404. Individuals

with a

severe

allergy to

penicillin

SHOULD

NOT receive

A

doxycycline

B

azithromycin

C

ciprofloxacin

D amoxicillin

D.

Amoxicillin is contraindicated and should be

avoided, while the other options given here

are considered safe. Other antibiotics to

avoid include Augmentin, Flucloxacillin,

Penicillin G, Penicillin V, Tazocin, Temocillin,

and Timentin. Other drugs that are on the

caution list and should also be avoided

include all cephalosporins (Cefalexin,

Cefixime, Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime,

Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime) and all

carbapenems (Ertapenem, Imipenem +

Cilastatin, Meropenem) and Aztreonam.

405. Insulin

Lispro

Humalog® Rapid-Acting Insulin

406. Insulin

Storage

- recommended temperature is 36 - 46 F

- unopened lasts until expiration date

- Vials and cartridges can be 59-86 F up to

28 days

- if altered only two weeks

- loses effectiveness when exposed to

extreme temperatures or sunlight

407. in the NDC

4253-4221-

11, what is

represented

by the

second set

of numbers

NDC number is 10 digits long and comprised

of three sets of numbers

- the 1st set: 4-5 digits and represents the

manufacturer

- The 2nd set: 3-4 = the product name,

strength and dosage form.

- The 3rd set: 2 digits = package size

408. iPLEDGE mandatory distribution program for

isotretinoin

- intended to prevent use of the drug during

pregnancy

- required by law for patients and their

doctors to to use a website to in order to

recieve this medication

409. The

iPLEDGE

program is

designed to

mitigate the

risks

associated

with taking:

A zolpidem

B OxyContin

C Lexapro

D

isotretinoin

D

Isotretinoin is a medication primarily used to

treat cystic acne. Common brands include

Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis,

Epuris, Isotroin, and Roaccutane. iPLEDGE is

a mandatory distribution program that is

intended to prevent the use of isotretinoin

during pregnancy, due to the high risk of

birth defects.

410. iu or

international

unit

per ml

411. J Importer

412. Januvia Generic: Sitagliptin

Function: Anti-Diabetic

413. The Joint

Commission

( TJC)

accredits healthcare organization

414. Just in time

ordering

-Supply item close too the time of use,

reduce large inventories and decrease cost

and space requirement

415. K Exporter

416. Kefauver -

Harris Act

- requires drug manufacturers to provide

proof of their effectivness and safety before

approval

- requires drug advertisements to disclose

side effects

- stopped cheap generic drugs from being

marketed as more expensive drugs and

taking credit as breakthrough medications

417. The

Kefauver-

Harris

Amendment

requires drugs to be proven pure, safe and

effective

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418. Kefauver-Harris

Amendment to

FDCA *** 1962

Must have GMP (Good

Manufacturing Practices)

Added more controls on clinical

investigations

Requires all medications in US to be

pure, safe and effective

419. Keflex Generic: Cephalexin

Function: Antibiotic (Cephalosporin)

420. Keppra Generic: Levetiracetam

Function: Anti-convulsant

421. Ketoconazole Nizoral® Antifungal

422. kg - lb 1 kg = 2.2 lb

423. Klonopin Generic: Clonazepam

Function: Benzodiazepine (DEA Sch

4)

424. Klor-Con Generic: Potassium Chloride

Function: Electrolyte

425. L reverse Distributor

426. Lamictal Generic: Lamotrigene

Function: Anti-convulsant

427. Laminar flow hoods

must be certified

every ___ months.

A. 12

B. 6

C. 24

D. 3

B.

Laminar flow hoods are used to

remove contaminants and provide

clean air to the working area.

428. Lanoxin Generic: Digoxin

Function: Inotrope

429. Lantus Generic: Insulin Glargine

Function: Insulin

430. The larger the

needle gauge

the smaller the diameter of the

needle

- SO 28-gauge needle is smaller

than a 16- gauge needle

431. Lasix Generic: Furosemide

Function: Diuretic

432. Levaquin Generic: Levofloxacin

Function: Antibiotic (Quinolone)

433. Levigation to reduce particle size of powder by

triturating it with a solvent in which

the drug is insoluble

434. Levitra Generic: Vardenafil

Function: Erectile Dysfunction

435. Levoxyl Generic: Levothyroxine

Function: Hormone Replacement

(Thyroid)

436. Lexapro Generic: Escitalopram

Function: S.S.R.I (Selective Seratonin Re-

Uptake Inhibitors)

437. L - fl. oz. 1 L = 33.8 fl oz

438. Lidoderm Generic: Lidocaine Patch

Function: Topical Anesthetic

439. Lioresal Generic: Baclofen

Function: Muscle Relaxer

440. Lipitor Generic: Atorvastatin

Function: Statin

441. A list of

medications

available

for use

within a

health care

system is

called a:

A.

Inventory

Control List

B.

Formulary

C.

Perpetual

Inventory

D.

Pharmacy

Benefit

Program

B.

The primary function of a prescription

formulary is to specify particular medications

that are approved to be prescribed under a

particular insurance policy. Formularies are

developed by evaluating the safety, efficacy,

and cost-effectiveness of various drugs. With

a closed formulary the insurance policy won't

pay for drugs that are not on the list. An open

formulary allows drugs that are not on the

list, but will generally charge a higher co-pay

for those drugs.

442. Lopid Generic: Gemfibrozil

Function: Cholesterol Lowering

443. Lopressor Generic: metoprolol

Function: Beta Receptor Blocker (B1)

444. Lotensin Generic: Benazepril

Function: ACE Inhibitor

445. Lotrisone Generic: Clotrimazole + Betamethasone

Function: Anti-Fungal + Steroid

446. Lovaza Generic: Omega-3/Fish Oil

Function: Cholestorol

447. LR Lactated Ringer's solution

448. Lunesta Generic: Eszopiclone

Function: Sleep Aid (DEA Sch 4)

449. LVP large volume parenteral

IV soln's >100ml

450. lyophilized freeze dried

451. Lyrica Generic: Pregabalin

Function: Anti-convulsant/Neurologic

452. M Mid level Practitioner

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453. Material

Safety Data

Sheet

- MSDS

- component of product stewardship,

occupational safety and health, and spill

handling procedures

- catalog information on chemicals,

compounds, and mixtures

- info on safe use and potential hazards

- should be available for reference where

chemicals are being stores

- for work settings

454. maximum

allowable

cost

MAC (an insurance reimbursement formula

based on the lowest available cost of the

generic equivalent to the drug prescribed)

455. Maximum

allowable

cost ( MAC)

an insurance reimbursement formula based

on the lowest available cost of the generic

equivalent to the drug prescribed

456. Medicaid - Social Health care program for families

and individuals with low income + resources

- government insurance for people of all

ages who can not afford sufficient health

care

- varies from state to state --> joint funded

between state and federal

- must be US citizens or legal permanent

residents

457. Medicaid

tamper

resistant

prescription

act

- requires physicians to use electronic or

tamper proof pads for their patients

-

458. Medical

Device

Amendment

Act of 1976

Classification of medical device according

to function

Establish performance standards

459. Medicare - National Social Insurance Program

- administered by US government

- provides insurance for Americans aged

+65

- members must have worked and payed

for the system

- provides insurance for younger people

with disabilities

460. Medicare

Modernization

Act 2003

Introduced an entitlement benefit for

prescriptions

(Medicare part D)

Created Tax free savings accounts for

pharmaceutical purposes

461. Medicare Part

A

- Hospital Insurance covers most

medically necessary hospital care, skilled

nursing facilities, home health and hospice

care

- Free if you have worked and paid social

security for more than 10 years (40

calender quarters)

- if less than montly premium will be paid

462. Medicare part

A

deals with impatient services such as

hospitals stays, care in skilled nursing

facilities, hospice care and home health

care

463. Medicare Part

B

- Medical Insurance covers most

medically necessary doctor, preventative

care, medical equipment, hospital

outpatient services, lab tests, mental

health care, and home + ambulance

- always pay montly premium

464. Medicare part

B

covers outpatient visits

465. Medicare Part

C

- Part of policy that allows private

insurance companies to provide Medicare

benifits

- not a seperate benifit

- include HMOs and PPOs

- known as Medicare Advantage plans

466. Medicare part

C

combines coverage for part A and part B

467. Medicare Part

D

- outpatient prescription drug insurance

- provided only through private insurance

companies that have contacts with the

government

- never directly provided by the

government

- must choose coverage that works with

Medicare benifits

468. Medicare part

D

voluntary insurance benefit for outpatient

prescription coverage enacted as part of

the Drug Improvement and Modernization

Act ( MMS) of 2003

469. Medication

carts

- distributed from pharmacy throughout

the facility

- 24 hours worth of medication included in

each cart

-

470. The medication

that has an

expiration date

12/14 would

expire on

the last day of December 2014 at midnight

471. Medrol Generic: Methylprednisolone

Function: Steroid Anti-Inflammatory

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472. Medwatch

Form 3500

Adverse Event Regarding Drug or Medical

Product (biologics, medical devices, special

nutritional products, cosmetics)

473. Metabolism

of Drugs

child (2-12)

metabolize faster than adults

474. Metabolism

of Drugs

elder (70+)

-drug interactions

-decrease absorption speed

-decrease distribution speed

-metabolism same

-slow urinary excretion

475. Metabolism

of Drugs

infant

can't eliminate as efficiently

-older infants reach approx. adult level of

protein binding and kidney function

-liver fxn and blood brain barrier still

immature

476. Metabolism

of Drugs

pregnancy

-decrease absorption speed

-decreased drug plasma protein binding

-increase metabolism speed

-urinary excretion greater for many drugs

-drug conc. can be higher in fetus than mom

477. Methadone Dolophine® Anti-addictive C-II

478. Methadose Generic: Methadone

Function: Opioid Depen (DEA Sch 2)

479. Methotrexate Rheumatrex® Rheum. arthritis

480. Mevacor Generic: Lovastatin

Function: Cholesterol / Statin

481. Microzide Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Function: Thiazide Diuretic

482. Min/Max

inventory

size

- the min is the numerator --> once point is

reached a new order is needed to be placed

- max is denominator --> what the new order

would reach up to

483. Minocin Generic: minocycline

Function: Antibiotic

484. Minocycline Minocin® Antibiotic

485. Minor - Interaction is unlikely, minor, or insignificant

486. Mobic Generic: Meloxicam

Function: N.S.A.I.D.

487. Molarity #mols/volume

units: mol/L (M)

1 mol = # grams equal to MW of drug

488. Namenda Generic: Memantine

Function: Anti-Alzheimer

489. Narcotics,

muscle

relaxants

and anti-

hypertensive

agents may

cause

drowsiness and dizziness. these effects may

be intensified by alcohol

490. Nasacort Generic: Triamcinolone

Function: Inhaled Steroid

491. Nasonex Generic: Mometasone

Function: Corticosteroid (Inhaled)

492. NDC - National Drug Code

- unique product identifier for drugs intended

for human use

- registered drug establishments must

provide FDA with a current list of all drugs

manufactured

- 10 digit, 3 segment numeric identifier

assigned to each medication

- once an NDC is assigned to a product, it

may not be reused

- sometimes referred to as the drug listing

act of 1972 - for coding

493. NDC

(National

Drug Code)

Number

1st set: manufacturer

2nd set: medication, its strength, dosage

form

3rd set: package size

494. NDC

segment 1

- first segment is the labelor code

- 4 or 5 digits

- assigned by FDA upon submission of a

labelers code request

- labeler is any form that manufactures,

repacks, or distributes a drug product

495. Needle

Gauge

27 smallest

13 largest

*like plugs

496. Neurontin Generic: Gabapentin

Function: Anti-Convulsant

497. New stock

items should

be inspected

for which of

the

following?

All newly received stock items should be

inspected for item names and quantities,

expiration dates and any damage during

shipping. Damages and expired or soon to

be expires stock received can be returned to

the wholesaler for credit.

498. Nexium Generic: Esomeprazole

Function: Proton Pump Inhibitor

499. Niaspan Generic: Niacin

Function: Cholesterol, Supplement

500. NitroStat Generic: Nitroglycerine

Function: Vasodilator

501. Nizoral Generic: Ketoconazole

Function: Anti-fungal

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502. Norvasc Generic: Amlodipine

Function: Calcium Channel Blocker

503. NovoLog Generic: Insulin Aspart

Function: Insulin/Type I Diabetes

504. A nuclear PT

must have

access to

body and ring dose meters, protective

clothing and a decontamination kit

505. Nursing units

are inspected

for :

- to remove deteriorated or expired

medications

- to ensure overall cleanliness and

organization of medication storage area

- to ensure proper temperature of

refrigerators containing medications and

that no foods, beverages or culture media

are stored with medications

- are inspected by pharmacy staff once

every month

506. OBRA 90 - placed regulations on how to interact

with patients

- record keeping mandates, prospective

drug reviews

- counseling obligations

- must review medicaid participants enire

drug profile before prescribing

medications

507. Occupational

Safety and

Health Act of

**** 1970

Created OSHA

ensure a safe and healthful workplace for

employees

Requires SDS to be at locations

508. Occupational

Safety and

Health

Administration (

OSHA)

enforces health and safety in the

workplace

509. Omnibus

Budget

Reconciliation

Act

OBRA

- Allowed workers and families to keep

their group coverage in cases of

voluntary or involuntary job loss

- in case of reduced hours worked

- job transitions

- give workers who lost their health

benefits right to choose to continue plans

under certain circumstances

- required under businesses with 20+

employees

- applies to both government and private

sector

- set period of time, maybe influenced by

circumstances

510. Omnibus

Budget

Reconciliation

Act (OBRA)

*** 1987

Established revisions to Medicare &

Medicaid

Put more requiremets in place at long-term

care facilities

required services of a consultant

pharmacist

511. Omnibus

Budget

Reconciliation

Act (OBRA)

*** 1990

Established 3 esssential components:

Prospective DUR

Retrospective drug use review

Educational programs

Counseling by Pharmacist

512. The Omnibus

Reconciliation

Act ( OBRA)

1990

requires pharmacists to offer counseling on

all new drup prescriptions

513. Omnicef Generic: Cefdinir

Function: Anti-biotic (Cephalosporin)

514. Once an

investigational

study is

complete,

what happens

to the

remaining

drugs?

they are returned to the sponsor with the

record logs

515. Ondansetron Zofran® Antiemetic

516. On which of

these would

you find

information

about the

pharmacology

of a drug?

A.

Prescription

label

B. PPI

C. Auxiliary

label

D. Prescription

B.

A PPI (patient package insert) is a

document provided along with a

prescription medication to provide

additional information about that drug. The

first section lists the brand name and

generic name of the product. The other

sections cover clinical pharmacology,

indications, contraindications, warnings,

precautions, adverse reactions, drug abuse

and dependence, overdosage, dosage and

administration, and how supplied. The

clinical pharmacology section tells how the

medicine works in the body, how it is

absorbed and eliminated, and what its

effects are likely to be at various

concentrations.

517. Orange Book - Approved drug products with therapeutics

equivalence evaluations

- identifies drugs approved on basis of

safety and effectiveness by FDA

- lists patents

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518. Ordering and recipt of

samples

Only a practicioner who has

been issued individual DEA

numbers are authroized to

recieve any controlled

substances in a sample, starter

pack, or any container

- Only those with industrial

prescribing authority are

allowed to order / receive any

dangerous drug sample/starter

pack

519. An order is written for

500 mL of NS to infuse at

40 gtt/min. How long

would it take to infuse the

NS if the set delivers 10

gtt/mL?

A. 50 minutes

B. 125 minutes

C. 40 minutes

D. 100 minutes

B.

10 gtt/mL means 10 drops per

mL. So for 500 mL you will

get:

10 x 500 = 5,000 drops

The flow rate is 40 gtt/min,

which means 40 drops per

minute, so divide total drops

by 40 to get the number of

minutes:

5,000/40 = 125

520. An order is written to

administer 2 liters of an

IV fluid over 18 hours.

What will the flow rate

be?

A. 56 mL/hr

B. 83 mL/hr

C. 111 mL/hr

D. 101 mL/hr

C.

Divide the volume by the time

to get the flow rate:

2 liters equals 2,000 mL

2000/18 = 111.1 mL/hr

521. The Orphan Drug Act encourages findings drug

treatment for rare diseases

522. Ortho Tricyclen Generic: Ethinyl Estradiol +

Norgestimate

Function: Birth Control

523. Oseltamivir Tamiflu® Antiviral (Flu)

524. Osmolarity units: osmol/L

1 osmole = MW / # ions

525. Oxycontin Generic: Oxycodone

Function: Pain Relief (DEA Sch

2)

526. oz - gr - g 1 oz = 437.5 gr = 28.35 g

527. The packaging area of a

nuclear pharmacy

where radio pharmaceuticals

are packaged for delivery

528. Pamelor Generic: Nortriptyline

Function: Anti-Depressant

529. Parenteral

Incompatibilities: buffers

acetate or lactate

530. Parenteral

Incompatibilities:

pH

acidic drugs incompatible w/ low pH

soln's

basic drugs incompatible w/ high pH

soln's

531. Parenteral

Incompatibilities:

precipitates

drugs containing Ca2+, Mg2+, PO4

salt forms can cause precipitate

532. Patient

Protection and

Affordable Care

Act 2010

Required all people to sign up for

insurance coverage

Patients could not be denied coverage

because of a pre-existing conditions

Many other regulations put into place

dealing with insurance coverage.

533. Patient's

Protected

Health

Information

include

name, address, name of relatives and

employers, marital status, birth date,

telephone number, email. social security,

medical or pharmacy record number,

health plan beneficiary number, account

number, certificate or license number...

534. A patient who is

on captopril for

her high blood

pressure wants

to purchase an

OTC cough

syrup.

The patient may be experiencing a ACE

cough as a common side effects of ACE

inhibitors and the pharmacist should be

alerted

535. Paxil Generic: Paroxetine

Function: S.S.R.I. (Selective Seratonin Re-

Uptake Inhibitors)

536. PDR Physicians Desk Reference

- commercially published compilation of

manufacturers prescribing information,

package inserts on prescription drugs

- provides physicians with list of fully

mandated information for writing

prescriptions

- widely available in libraries and

bookstores

-

537. Pen-VK Generic: Penicillin vk

Function: Antibiotic

538. Pepcid Generic: Famotidine

Function: Histamine Blocker(H2)

539. The percent

equivalent of a

1:125 ratio is:

A. 0.08%

B. 12.5%

C. 0.8%

D. 8.0%

C.

Percent means parts per hundred:

1/125 = x/100

Cross multiply:

125x = 100

x = 0.8

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540. Percocet Generic: Oxycodone + APAP

Function: Pain Relief (DEA Sch 2)

541. Peridex Generic: Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Function: Anti-Microbial Oral Rinse

542. The perpetual

inventory system

utilizes a computer system to scan

all new items received by the

pharmacy. All items sold or

dispensed are automatically

deducted from the inventory. This

system can also keep track of

minimum and maximum levels if

they are inputted into the

computer. However, this required

periodic verification of stock

against computer data

543. PFC - Pharmacy Formulary commitee

- lists all mediciens

- annualy updates drugs and

ingredients

- standards must be met for

strength, quality, and purity

544. Pharmacies prefer

purchasing most of

their stock from

wholesales or

distributors because ..

- It is difficult to deal with all the

different manufacturers.

-Wholesalers stock most

medications at competitive prices

- Wholesalers make daily

deliveries and provide systems for

ordering medications.

545. pharmacy benefits

manager

PBM

546. Pharmacy benefits

manager ( PBM)

administers pharmacy benefits for

third- party payers

547. The pharmacy

technician notices that

a dosage may be

typed wrong in the

system. The reading

says 0.1g but it should

probably be 0.01g as

0.1 may be too large of

a dose. What should

the technician do in

this case?

A. Call and ask the

physician if it is the

correct dose.

B. Go ahead and

change the dosage.

C. Ask the patient.

D. Alert the pharmacist

to verify.

D.

They should alert the pharmacist.

The other choices are beyond the

scope of the pharmacy technician.

548. A pharmacy technician

receives a prescription

that reads 2 gtt AU BID.

What will the label

placed on the patient's

medication read?

Two drops in both ears two times

daily

- 2gtt : 2 drops

- AU : both ears

- BID: Twice a day

549. A pharmacy technician's

scope of practice

includes ....

answering patients's questions

regarding their medications.

- Only pharmacists can counsel

patients regarding their

medications

550. Phenazopyridine Pyridium® U.T.I.

551. Phenergan Generic: Promethazine

Function: Anti-Nausea/Anti-

emetic

552. Phentermine Adipex® P Weight Loss C-IV

553. Plaquenil Generic: Hydroxychloroquine

Function: Arthritis / Lupus

554. Plavix Generic: Clopidogrel

Function: Platelet Aggregation

Inhibitor

555. The point of sale

system ( POS)

utilize a computer to keep a

perpetual inventory. All items

sold are scanned and

automatically deducted from the

inventory. This makes it easy to

reorder and keep track of

medication counts..

556. Poison prevention

Packaging Act

PPPA

- requires use of child resistant

packaging for prescription drugs,

OTC, household chemicals, and

hazerdous materials

- some drugs are exempt from

child proof packaging --> OTC

drugs with the proper labeling

not for children and in big

enough packages

557. Poison Prevention

Packaging Act *** 1970

enacted to reduce poisoning

Required most OTC and Legend

drugs to be packaged in Child

proof containers

Excempt produts: Inhalers/

Nitroglycerin (SL)/

cholestyramine

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558. The Poison

Prevention

Packaging Act

of 1970

requires all medications to be packaged in

childproof containers to prevent

accidental child poisoning.

- However, patients who sign a waiver are

exempted from this regulation.

- Certain emergency medications such as

nitroglycerin sub-lingual are dispensed in

non-childproof packaging,

559. Positive

Pressure Clean

Room

When door opens, air flows out.

560. Potentiation If two drugs are taken together and one of

them intensifies the action of the other,

what type of drug interaction has

occurred?

561. Powder

Volume

Formula

Final volume = Diluent volume + Powder

volume

562. PPI - leaflet for provided along with

prescription and OTC drugs

first section contains information such as

generic name,

second --> pharacology, indications,

warnings, administration, dependence,

overdose

- how medicine works in the body,

absorned + eliminated, effects --> included

in pharmacology section

563. PPPA

exception

- nitroglycerin SL

- aspirin or acetaminophen -- powder or

tablets

isosorbid dinitrate

- erythromycin ethyl succinate

- potassium supplements

- sodium flouride

- betamethasone

- oral contraceptives

- pancrelipase

- anhydrous cholestyramine

- hormone replacement therapy

- sucrase

- estrogen tablets

- https://quizlet.com/10156794/pppa-

exemptions-flash-cards/

564. PR the abbreviation for rectum or rectal route

565. Pravachol Generic: Pravastatin

Function: Cholesterol/Statin

566. The preferred

provide

organization (

PPO)

- requires higher co-payments but allows

patients a wide range of access to out- of-

network physicians.

567. Premarin Generic: Conjugated Estrogen

Function: Estrogen Replacement

568. A prescription calls for 25mg of a

medication t.i.d. for 7 days. The

stock solution is composed of a

100mg/3mL. How many Liters of

the stock solution is needed for the

order?

A 15.75

B 12.50

C 0.01575

D 0.1575

C

The abbreviation t.i.d.

means 3 times a day.

So 7 days x 3 times

per day x 25 mg

each = 525 mg total

needed.

100/3 = 525/x

Cross multiply to

solve for x:

100x = 1575

x = 15.75 mL.

The answer asks for

liters so divide by

1000:

15.75/1000 = 0.01575

L

569. Prescription Drug and Marketing

Act 1987

Prevents re-

importation of a

drug into US

Prohibited hospital

and healthcare

entities from reselling

their

pharamaceuticals

570. Prescription Drug Marketing Act of

1987

...

571. Prevacid Generic:

Lansoprazole

Function: Proton

Pump Inhibitor

572. Prilosec Generic:

Omeprazole

Function: Proton

Pump Inhibitor

573. Prime supplier or vendor = single

supplier

provides pharmacies

with a major portion

of the system's

purchases at lower

cost

-

574. Prinivil Gerneric: Lisinopril

Function: ACE

Inhibitor

575. PRN As needed

576. ProAir Generic: Albuterol

Function: B2

Receptor Agonist

(Lungs),

Bronchodilation

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577. Procardia Generic: Nifedipine

Function: Calcium

Channel Blocker

578. The process by which a health

insurance company determines if

it should be the primary or

secondary payer of medical

claims for a patient who has

coverage from more than one

health insurance policy:

A Prior Authorization

B Pharmacy Claim Transmittal

C Workers' Compensation

D Coordination of Benefits

D

Coordination of

benefits is important

when a patient is

covered by more than

one insurance plan.

Medicare is often one

of the plans involved

with COB.

579. Proscar Generic: Finasteride

Function: Enzyme

Inhibitor(Prostate)

580. Protonix Generic: Pantoprazole

Function: Proton Pump

Inhibitor

581. Proventil Generic: Albuterol

Function: Beta Agonist

(B2)(Lungs)

582. Prozac Generic: Fluoxetine

Function: S.S.R.I.

583. P, R, S, T, U Narcotic Treatment

Program

584. P&T - Pharmacy and

Therapeutics commitee

- comittee at a hospital

or insurance plan that

meets to decide what

drugs will appear at

that entities drug

formulary

- consists of physicians

and pharmacists

- weigh cost benifits of

each drug and decide

which to use

585. a PT cannot perform DURs, contact

prescribers regarding

drug therapy

modification and

perform dispensing

process validation.

586. PT can perform transfer nonscheduled

drug prescription

between pharmacies

with pharmacist

approval

587. PTCB

Certification

- every 2 years a minimum of 20 hours

of continued education is neceassary

- 1 hour must be on patient safety

588. pt - ml 1 pt = 473.167 ml

589. Pure Food and

Drug Act *** 1906

1st law dealing with pharmacy

Prohibits interstate transportation or

sale of aldulterated or misbranded

drugs

590. The Pure Food

and Drug Act of

1906

Prohibit the manufacturer, sale or

trasportaion of mis-brandished and

adulterated foods and drugs

591. Pyridium Generic: Phenazopyridine

Function: Analgesic (urinary)

592. QS Qty. Sufficient

593. The quality

control area of a

nuclear pharmacy

the location where quality assurance

testing may be performed

594. Quality control

of medications

encompasses ..

- Formulation, compounding and

dispensing

-Packaging, purchasing and storage

-Distribution of medication to the

patient

595. Quinapril Accupril® ACE Inhibitor

596. Ramipril Altace® Hypertension

597. Recall Classes I - serious adverse reactions / death

II - temporary and reversible effects

III - unlikely to cause effects

*same as Schedule Drugs, I is most

severe.

598. Red biohazard

bags

used for disposal of blood

contaminated material or other

potentially infectious material such as

reserved for needles, vials syringes

599. Red Book - Multi volume treatise outlined fiscal

law

- pricing and product information for

drugs

- answers commonly asked question

600. The Red Book is a

resource that

focuses on:

A. therapeutic

equivalence

evaluations.

B.

pharmacokinetics.

C. drug pricing.

D. labeled and

unlabeled uses of

medications

C.

The Red Book is the leading resource

for information on drug pricing

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601. Reducing a substance to fine

particles using a mortar and

pestle is know as

Triturating - breaking down

of compounds into their

finer particles

602. Refrigerator temperature between 2 - 8 degree

Celsius or 36-47 F

603. Reglan Generic: Metoclopramide

Function: GI Motility

Stimulant

604. Relafen Generic: Nabumetone

Function: N.S.A.I.D

605. The remainder of a partial

filling for a schedule II drug

must be available for the

patient within how many

hours?

72 hours . However, for

long care facilities and

terminally ill patients can

be partially filled up to 60

days

606. Remeron Generic: Mirtazapine

Function: Anti-Depressant

607. Requip Generic: Ropinirole

Function: Parkinsons

608. Restoril Generic: Temazepam

Function: Sleep Aid (DEA

Sch 4)

609. Rheumatrex Generic: Methotrexate

Function: Anti-Rheumatic

610. right ear AD =

611. Risperdal Generic: Risperidone

Function: Anti-Psychotic

612. Robaxin Generic: Methocarbamol

Function: Muscle Relaxer

613. Robitussin Generic: Cheritussin

Function: Cold Syrup

614. Roman Numeral C 100

615. Roman Numeral D 500

616. Roman Numeral I one

617. Roman Numeral L 50

618. Roman Numeral M 1,000

619. Roman Numerals L 50, C 100, D 500, M 1000

2nd letter less than 1st

letter --> add

2nd letter greater than 1st

letter --> subtract

620. Roman Numeral SS Half (1/2)

621. Roman Numeral V 5

622. Roman Numeral X 10

623. Room Temperature

Refrigeration

59-86 F

40-42 F

624. Sale of

Ephedrin

- sale is limited to behind the counter

- must present photo ID

- stores require to keep personal information on

buyers for at least 2 years

- sales allowed in drive through lanes

625. SC the abbreviation for subcutaneous route

626. Schedule

I Drugs

- High Potential for abuse

- no potential medical use or treatment in US

- lack of accepted safety for use of drug under

medical supervision

- No prescriptions may be written for drugs

- Crimes involving drugs can be quite serious

- "Street" Drugs

- Heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, etc.

627. Schedule

I drugs

such as LSD, PSP, Heroin and peyote

- No medical use and highly abused.

628. Schedule

II Drugs

- Drugs have high potential for abuse

- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses,

although there may be serious restrictions

- Abuse of drug may lead to severe

psychological or physical dependence

- may not be used unless directly dispensed by a

practitioner

- refills not allowed

- must be stored in a safe, while other schedules

can be stored throughout pharmacy

629. Schedule

III Drugs

- has potential for abuse, but to a lesser degree

than schedules I + II

- drug has an accepted medical treatment

- abuse of drug may lead to moderate or low

physical dependency or high psychological

dependence

- may not be dispensed without a prescription

- may not be dispensed six months after

prescription written

- may not be refilled more than 5 times

- may be prescribed orally or over phone

630. Schedule

III drugs

less abused than schedule II drugs

- Include : Tylenol No.3. Vicodin, Marinol,

testosterone and cough syrups containing

hydrocodone.

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631. Schedule II

medication must be

stored in:

A. a refrigerator.

B. the DEA cabinet.

C. a locked safe.

D. a laminar hood.

C.

All schedule II substances should

be stored in a locked safe, while

schedule III, IV and V may be

stored throughout the pharmacy.

632. Schedule IV Drugs - low potential for abuse

- has currently accepted medical

use

- abuse may lead to limited physical

or psychological dependence

- can be refilled up to five times

after 6 months written or orally

633. Schedule IV drugs comprised of mainly all the

benzodiazepines

- Include phentermine, pextazocine,

phenobarbital and diethylpropion

634. Schedule V Drugs - low potential for abuse

- currently accepted medical use

- limited dependence

- may be dispensed without medical

reason

- orally or written

635. Schedule V drugs least abused of all the schedule

drugs

- Include antitussives with codeine

and antidiarrheals with opioids.

636. The second item that

I want to share with

you is my UNICEF T-

shirt. I chose this

item because it show

who I am today.

I really appreciate

that I have an

opportunity to go to

college and follow

my passion for

science. At Texas

A&M University, I

have experienced so

many new things,

have met many new

friends and I'm

happy with what I

have accomplished

so far is to be an

officer for Texas

A&M UNICEF

chapter. U

NICEF is stand for The United

Nations Children's Fund and it is the

largest humanitarian, non-profit

organization that works in 150

countries around the world helping

save and improve children's lives by

providing health care and

immunizations, clean water and

sanitation, nutrition, education and

many more. To be an officer for

Texas A&M UNICEF chapter not

only helps me to improve my

leadership skills and become more

confident in myself, but it also

provides me an opportunity to give

back to my community

637. Second

segment

- Product Code

- 3 or 4 digits long

- identifies a specific strength, dosage

form, and formulation for a particular firm

- assigned by the labeler

638. Second Shift 3pm - 11pm

- afternoon shift

- also called swing shift

639. Septra Generic: Sulfamethoxazole +Trimethoprim

Function: Antibiotic Combination

640. Serious - Potential for serious interaction

- regular monitoring by doctor is required

- alternate medicine may be necessary

- monitering by serious black

641. Seroquel Generic: Quetiapine

Function: Anti-psychotic

642. The set order

points system

based on minimum and maximum ordering

points. This required visual inspection of

stocks to determine the reordering quantity

for each item available in the pharmacy. If

the information is processed through the

computer, it will make it easier to

determine the needed inventory levels.

643. Seventh

Number

- sum of digits 1, 3, 5

- then sum the digits of 2, 4, 6 and multiply

by 2

- add the two sums together = CHECK

- Right most digit of the CHECK number is

the 7th digit

644. Seventy-four

degrees

Fahrenheit is

equal to what

temperature

in Celsius?

A. 30.7

B. 23.3

C. 18.3

D. 74.0

B.

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius,

subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature

and then divide by 1.8.

645. Side effect of

alpha-

adrenergic

agonist agents

Vasoconstriction, elevated blood pressure,

rebound congestiona dn tremore

646. Side effect of

anticholinergic

agents

Dry mouth, drownsiness, nausea, vomitting

and restlessness or moodiness, lack of

urination, blurred vision and confusion

647. Side effect of

cholinergic

agents

Hypo-tension, low heart rate, diarrhea,

sweating or flushing, miosis and breathing

difficulty

648. SIG Directions

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649. Significant - Potential for significant interaction

- monitoring by doctor likely required

650. Sildenafil Viagra® Impotence

651. Singulair Generic: Montelukast

Function: Leukotriene Inhibitor

652. SL the abbreviation for sub-lingual route

653. Soft Shelled

Capsules

- primarily used for oils and active

ingredients that are dissolved or

suspended in oil

- Single piece encapsulating method

- sealed with a single drop of gelatin

654. Solifenacin VESIcare® Overactive Bladder

655. Soma Generic: Carisoprodol

Function: Muscle Relaxant (DEA Sch 4)

656. A spill kit is necessary to have while transporting

chemotherapy medications.

657. spinach and

other greens

have Vit K

inhibits action of oral anticoagulants

658. Spiriva Generic: Tiotropium

Function: Anti-cholinergic

659. SR the abbreviation for sustained release

which refers to a drug formulation

660. SS Half

661. Sterapred Generic: Prednisone

Function: Corticosteroid

662. Sterile products

must be

prepared in a

clean room w/

ISO Class 7

Environment

No more than 10,000 airborne particles

of 0.5 microns or larger per 1 cubic ft of

air.

663. Sterility of

compounded

sterile products

( CSPs)

-Free of microorganisms

664. Stock rotation the process of moving products with an

early expiration date to the front of a

shelf and placing products with later

expiration dates in the back to that stock

with an earlier expiration date can be

used first.

- This reduces medication waste and also

a cost-saving strategy.

665. Strattera Generic: Atomoxetine

Function: Norephinephrine Reuptake

Inhibitor (ADHD)

666. Strenght of

solutions

- need to be calculated in grams/ml

667. Suboxone Generic: Buprenorphine

Function: Opioid Recovery(DEA Sch2)

668. Sulfoamides should be taken with plenty of water

669. Sulfonamides,

fluoroquinolones

and

tetracyclinnes

may cause phtosensitivity.

- SHould be avoid sunlight

670. Suspension

antibiotics

should be refrigerated and shaken well.

- Most have stability limit of 14 days

unless otherwise indicated by the

manufacturer

671. SVP small volume parenteral

50-100 ml

672. SWFI Sterile water for irrigation

673. Synergism ____________ is when the effect of two drugs

together is greater than the sum of their

individual effects

674. Synthroid Generic:Levothyroxine

Function: Hormone Replacement

675. tall Man

lettering

Practice of writing part of a drugs name

in upper case letters to help distinguish

drugs that sound and look alike

- to avoid errors

- only for portion of drug name that are

similar

-

676. Tall man letters

are used for

drugs which:

A. have similar

effects.

B. have more

than one active

form.

C. have look-

alike names.

D. are on the

DEA schedule I

drug list.

C.

Several studies have shown that

highlighting sections of drug names

using tall man (mixed case) letters can

help distinguish similar drug names,

making them less prone to mix-ups. The

tall man letters are used to help draw

attention to the dissimilarities in drug

names. For instance Celexa would be

written as CeleXA to avoid confusion

with CeleBREX. The Institute for Safe

Medical Practices (ISMP), the FDA, and

the Joint Commission promote the use of

tall man letters as one method of

reducing confusion between similar drug

names.

677. Tamiflu Generic: Oseltamivir

Function: Anti-Viral (Flu)

678. Temazepam Restoril® Sleep Aid C-IV

679. Temovate Generic: Clobetasol

Function: Corticosteroid

680. Tenormin Generic: Atenolol

Function: Beta Blocker (B1)

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681. Tessalon Perles Generic: Benzonatate

Function: Cough Supressant

682. Tetracycline agents should be taken wit empty stomach

except for minocycline, doxycycline

ad instances of long term use of

tetracyclines

683. tetracycline and

flouroquinolones

should be taken within 1 hour of

dairy products, antacids or iron

preparations.

684. T/F: A barrier isolator

or a horizontal

laminar flow hood

can be used to

compound IV

antibiotics

True

685. T/F : A horizontal

laminar flow hood

can be used for

compounding

chemotherapy

Hazardous products such as

chemotherapy can only be

compounded under a vertical flow

hood or a barrier isolator with

negative pressure

686. T/F : a laminar flow

hood is cleaned by

using bleach and

wate

False

- Need to be clean with water

followed by 70% isopropyl alcohol

687. T/F: compound

sterile products are

also known as

extemporaneous

compounding.

False

- Extemporanous compounding are

non - commercially available and

non sterile products that are

prepared for specific patients in

response to a physician's percription.

688. T/F : PT are not

authorized to

receive telephone

orders.

True.

- Authorized healthcare

professionals such as registered

nurses , pharmacists and respiratory

therapists may receive orders

through telephone.

689. Therapeutic

Equivalence Index

- for generic drugs

690. The third item that I

want to share with you

is ... This represent who

I want to be..

My grandmother and

my uncles all passed

away from liver cancer

triggered by Hepatitis

B, which is the most

common risk factor for

liver cancer. Thanks to

the work of medical

researchers who

develop new medicines,

I and all of my family

members have now

been vaccinated

against Hepatitis B.

This is the reason why I want to

attend graduate school, so I can

achieve my long term goal to

become a medical scientist. That

way I can use my knowledge and

skills to develop other vaccines

and medications that, hopefully,

will make great contributions for

the betterment of human life.

Therefore, I intend to continue to

push myself to do well in

college so that I can become the

medical researcher that I dream

of being.

691. third segment - Package code

- 1 or 2 digits long

- identifies package forms and

sizes

- assigned by the labeler

692. third shift 11pm - 1am

- night shift

693. This federal law

requires pharmacists to

review Medicaid

recipients' entire drug

profile before filling

their prescriptions.

A. Prescription Drug

Marketing Act of 1987

B. Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of

1987

C. Medicaid Tamper-

Resistant Prescription

Act

D. Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of

1990

D.

OBRA-90 placed regulations on

the pharmacist in how to interact

with the patient, with a goal of

improving therapeutic outcomes.

The law includes prospective

drug utilization review (ProDUR)

requirements, counseling

obligations, and record-keeping

mandates.

694. This is an autoimmune

disease in which the

thyroid is overactive,

and produces excessive

amounts of thyroid

hormones:

A. Addison's Disease

B. Graves' Disease

C. Cushing's Disease

D. HIV/AIDS

B.

Graves' Disease is the most

common cause of

hyperthyroidism.

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695. This law defined two

specific categories for

medications:

prescription and over-

the-counter.

A. Kefauver Harris

Amendment

B. Federal Food, Drug,

and Cosmetic Act

C. Drug Listing Act of

1972

D. Durham-Humphrey

Amendment

D.

Until the Durham-Humphrey

Amendment was passed, there

was no requirement that any drug

be labeled for sale by

prescription only. The amendment

defined prescription drugs as

those unsafe for self-medication

and which should therefore be

used only under a doctor's

supervision.

696. Today, I would like to

share with you my 3

items that helps shape

who I am today.

The first item that

helps to represent my

past is my ...... I chose

this item because it

show how I became the

person I am today.

Four years ago, my

family and I moved

from Vietnam to the

United States. My

parents made a huge

sacrifice by leaving

behind everything they

had known all their

lives - cousins, friends,

careers, - just so that

my sister and I could

live a better life. In

appreciation for their

sacrifice, I always

study hard and try my

best to learn the

English language and

excel in my studies.

willing to make

mistakes if it helps me

learn.

Learning another language, for

me, is extremely difficult and takes

much commitment. In order to

improve my language skills I

spent many hours reading this

book. After a many weeks of

reading and trying to figure out

the meaning, my brain began to

associate words in Vietnamese

with their English meaning. Step

by step, little by little, I have

accumulated plenty of words

through listening and reading and

built up my own vocabulary bank.

Although, it takes a lot of time

and effort to communicate with

others well, I learned quickly that

the fastest and most effective way

to improve is learning from your

own mistakes, and I am

697. To measure

liquids in a

graduated

cylinder

one must read at eye level the lower

portion of the meniscus.

- the meniscus is the concave shape that

forms at the top of the graduated cylinder

because od liquid's affinity to glass

- If the liquid that form an upside- down

meniscus, one must read at eye level the

highest point of the meniscus

698. Topamax Generic: Topiramate

Function: Anti-convulsant

699. Total control

of quality of

drugs is the

responsibility

..

the entire pharmacy department which

include pharmacy direction, the

pharmacists, and the PT.

700. TPN + fat

emulsion

admixture

total nutrient admixture (TNA)

701. TPN total

parenteral

nutrition

dextrose, protein, fat, electrolytes, vitamins,

trace elements.

hypertonic

702. Tricor Generic: Fenofibrate

Function: Cholesterol

703. Tussionex Generic: Chlorpheniramine + Hydrocodone

Function: Narc+Anti-Histamine (DEA Sch 3)

704. Tylenol #1 Contains 8 mg of codeine and 325 mg of

acetaminophen

705. Tylenol # 2 Contains 15 mg of codeine and 300 mg of

acetaminophen

706. Tylenol 3 Generic: Codeine + APAP

Function: Pain Relief (DEA Sch 3)

707. Tylenol # 4 Contains 60 mg of codeine and 300 mg of

acetaminophen

708. UD As Directed

709. Ultram Generic: Tramadol

Function: Pain Relief (Non-Narcotic)

710. United States

Pharmacopeia

a governmental organization that sets

standards for medications, food ingredients,

and dietary supplements to be followed by

manufacturers and regulatory agencies.

711. The U.S

department

of

Transportation

regulates the transport of hazardous

materials

- Is concerned with loading, movement and

transportation of wastes by all models of

transportation

- regulates specific types of waste

containers, labels, marketing and vehicle

placards

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712. U.S. Merck + co - An American pharmaceutical company

- one of the largest in the world

- publishes Merck Manuals --> a series of

reference books for medical

professionals

- Merck Index -->list of chemical

compounds --> lost

713. USP <797> hand

hygene

- gives advice to practitioners for

procedures and practices

- must wash hands and forearms to

elbow for 30 seconds

- remove debris from under fingernails

with nail cleaner and warm water

- do not use antimicrobial scrub brushes

on the skin because they can cause skin

shedding

- dry hands and forearms completely

using lint free disposable wipes of

electronic dryer

714. USP/NF

Resource Book

of Standards

Ch 1-1000 legally enforceable by FDA

1000+ guidelines

715. U.S. Social

Security Act

- Social Welfare Legislation Act

- provides federal assistance to those

who can not wotk

-

716. VAERS Vaccine Adverse Effect Reporting System

717. Valium Generic: Diazepam

Function: Benzodiazepine (DEA Sch 4)

718. Valtrex Generic: Valacyclovir

Function: Anti-Viral

719. Vasotec Generic: Enalapril

Function: ACE Inhibitor

720. Ventolin Generic: Albuterol

Function: Bronchodilator

721. Verelan Generic: Verapamil

Function: Calcium Channel Blocker

722. A vertical laminar

flow hood is

reserved for the

preparation of

which of the

following?

Hazardous agents such as

chemotherapy

723. vesicants can cause severe skin blistering in

addition to eye ad mucosal pain and

irritation.

- Many chemotherapy

724. Viagra Generic: Sildenafil

Function: Erectile Dysfunction

725. Vibramycin Generic: Doxycycline

Function: Antibiotic (Tetracycline)

726. Vicodin Generic: APAP+Hydrocodone

Function: Pain Relief (DEA Schedule 3)

727. Vigamox Generic: Moxifloxacin

Function: Antibiotic(Quinolone)

728. Vistaril Generic: Hydroxyzine

Function: Anti-Histamine (H1)

729. Vitamin B1 Thiamine

730. Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

731. Vitamin B3 niacin

732. Vitamin B5 pantothenic Acid

733. Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine

734. Vitamin B 9 folic acid

735. Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

736. Vitamin K is an

antidote for which

medications?

Coumadin

737. Volumetric

Equipment

Unacceptable

accuracy?

Below 20% of capacity.

738. Vytorin Generic: Ezetimibe +Simvastatin

Function: Cholesterol Lowering

739. Vyvanse Generic: Lisdexamfetamine

Function: ADHD (DEA Sch 2)

740. Want book am old and widely used method of

inventory control used in management

of set order points

- Now replace by the wireless

handheld device which can look up

items by barcode scan and allow for

the information to be directly

transferred to the main computer

ordering.

741. Water boils at 100 C = 212 F

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742. Ways drug drug

interactions occur

- absorption rate into the body

- distribution of drug throughout the

body

- alteration made to drug in body -->

metabolism

- elimination of drug from the body

743. What are the base

components of a

hyperalimentation

admixture?

Amino acid and dextrose or amino

acids, dextrose and lipids

combinations

- Aminoc acide provide protein while

dextrose provide energy

744. What does the

abbreviation NPO

mean?

A. New patient

only.

B. Nothing by

mouth.

C. Nebulizer.

D. Every other day.

B.

PO is "by mouth" and NPO is "nothing

by mouth.

745. What does the

National council for

prescription

programs ID

identify?

The pharmacy

746. What is a common

side effect of

warfarin?

A. Internal

bleeding

B. Diarrhea

C. Headache

D. Difficulty

breathing

A.

Warfarin is an anticoagulant. It is used

to prevent the formation of blood

clots. The only common side effect is

hemorrhage (bleeding).

747. What is CCXLIX

equivalent to

249

748. What is DEA Form

41 used for?

A. To order

schedule II drugs.

B. To document the

destruction of

controlled

substances.

C. To report the

inventory levels of

controlled

substances.

D. To report the

theft of controlled

substances.

B.

The purpose of DEA Form 41 is to

document the surrender of controlled

substances that have been forwarded

to the DEA for disposal.

749. What is DEA

form 106 used

for?

A. Disposal of

controlled

substances.

B. Theft or

loss of

controlled

substances.

C. Reporting

inventory

levels of

controlled

substances.

D. Ordering

Schedule II

medications.

B.

Written notification must be provided to the

DEA Field Division Office of the theft or

significant loss of any controlled substance

within one business day of discovery of the

loss. DEA form 106 must be completed and

submitted to the Field Division Office.

750. What is DEA

form 222 used

for?

A. To report

the theft of

controlled

substances.

B. To

document the

destruction of

controlled

substances.

C. To order

Schedule II

medications.

D. To

prescribe

Schedule II

medications.

C.

Form 222 is a triplicate order form for

schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances .

The purchaser submits copy 1 and 2 to the

supplier and keeps copy 3 on file. When

the order arrives, the number of packages

received must be written on the form along

with the date. This form is then kept on file

for at least 2 years.

751. What is

required

during

preparation of

chemotherapy

?

- Double gloving is the most important of

donning personal protective equipment.

- Compounded under a vertical flow hood.

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752. What is Schedule II drug? - highly abused drugs that

have medicial purposes.

Include

- Oxycodone

- Acetaminophen

- Morphine

- Hydrocodone

- Cocainne

- Percocet

- Fentanyl

- mesperidine

- Hydromorphone

- Methylphenidate

- Adderall and secobarbital

753. What is the beyond- use

date of a multi-dose vial

such as insulin injection

after opening?

28 days

754. What is the brand name for

aripiprazole?

A. Ativan

B. Cymbalta

C. Zyprexa

D. Abilify

D.

Abilify (aripiprazole) is an

antipsychotic.

755. What is the brand name for

eszopiclone?

A. Ambien

B. Xanax

C. Lunesta

D. Resoril

C.

Lunesta (eszopiclone) is a

hypnotic that is used to treat

insomnia.

756. What is the generic drug

suffix for a proton pump

inhibitor?

A. OLOL

B. AZEPAM

C. PRAZOLE

D. NAVIR

C.

Generic proton pump

inhibitors usually have the

suffix "prazole"

757. What is the generic name

for Abilify?

A aripiprazole

B zonisamide

C promazine

D loxapine

A

Abilify (aripiprazole) is an

antipsychotic that is used to

treat schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

758. What is the generic name

for Actos?

A rosiglitazone

B pioglitazone

C metformin

D mupirocin

B

Actos (pioglitazone) is used

to lower blood glucose

levels in the treatment of

diabetes.

759. What is the

generic name

for Concerta?

Methylphenidate

760. What is the

generic name

for Concerta?

A desipramine

B pemoline

C

methylphenidate

D clonidine

C

Question 18 Explanation: Concerta

(methylphenidate) is a stimulant that is

used in the treatment of attention deficit

hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and

narcolepsy.

761. What is the

generic name

for Coreg?

Carvedilol

762. What is the

generic name

for Detrol LA?

A darifenacin

B fesoterodine

C oxybutynin

D tolterodine

D

Detrol LA (tolterodine) is an

antimuscarinic drug that is used for the

symptomatic treatment of urinary

incontinence.

763. What is the

generic name

for Diovan?

A prazosin

B losartan

C doxazosin

D valsartan

D

Diovan (valsartan) is used for the

treatment of high blood pressure and

congestive heart failure.

764. What is the

generic name

for Effexor XR?

A duloxetine

B escitalopram

C venlafaxine

D citalopram

C

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an

antidepressant that is used to treat major

depressive disorder, generalized anxiety

disorder, panic disorder, and social

phobia.

765. What is the

generic name

for Geodon?

A aripiprazole

B ziprasidone

C olanzapine

D paliperidone

B

Geodon (ziprasidone) is an antipsychotic

used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar

disorder.

766. What is the

generic name

for Lantus?

A insulin

glulisine

B insuline

detemir

C insuline lispro

D insulin

glargine

D

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting

form of insulin used to treat type 1 or

type 2 diabetes.

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767. What is the generic name for

Lopressor?

Metoprolol

768. What is the generic name for

Nexium?

A omeprazole

B olmesartan

C esomeprazole

D lansoprazole

C.

Nexium (esomeprazole) is

a proton-pump inhibitor

which reduces stomach

acid. It is used in the

treatment of

gastroesophageal reflux

disease and duodenal

ulcers.

769. What is the generic name for

Plavix?

A clonidine

B clopidogrel

C alteplase

D urokinase

B

Plavix (clopidogrel) is an

antiplatelet agent that is

used to inhibit blood clots

and to prevent heart

attacks and strokes.

770. What is the generic name for

ProAir, Ventoline and

Proventil?

Albutero;

771. What is the generic name for

Remicade?

A amitriptyline

B adalimumab

C imipramine

D infliximab

D

Remicade (infliximab) is

used to treat autoimmune

diseases including Crohn's

disease, ulcerative colitis,

psoriasis, and rheumatoid

arthritis.

772. What is the generic name for

Singulair?

A zileuton

B zafirlukast

C mometasone furoate

D montelukast

D

Singulair (montelukast) is

used to treat asthma and

to relieve symptoms of

seasonal allergies.

773. What is the generic name for

Spiriva?

A tiotropium

B pirbuterol

C bitolterol

D albuterol

A

Spiriva (tiotropium) is a

long-acting

bronchodilator that is

used in the management

of COPD (chronic

obstructive pulmonary

disease).

774. What is the generic name for

Suboxone?

A pentazocine/naloxone

B

propoxyphene/acetaminophen

C buprenorphine/naloxone

D

hydrocodone/acetaminophen

C

Suboxone

(buprenorphine/naloxone)

is a combination drug that

is used in the treatment of

opioid dependence.

775. What is the generic name for

Symbicort?

A ipratropium

bromide/albuterol

B

fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine

C fluticasone/salmeterol

D budesonide/formoterol

D

Symbicort

(budesonide/formoterol)

is a combination drug

that is used in the

management of asthma

and COPD.

776. What is the generic name for

Tamiflu?

A oseltamivir

B valacyclovir

C acyclovir

D vancomycin

A

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an

antiviral medication that

is used to treat influenza

(flu).

777. What is the generic name for

Ternomin?

Atenol

778. What is the generic name for

TriCor?

A fenofibrate

B colestipole

C colesevelam

D clofibrate

A.

TriCor (fenofibrate) is

used to reduce

cholesterol levels in

people at risk of

cardiovascular disease.

779. What is the generic name for

Vyvanse?

A lisdexamfetamine

B desipramine

C methylphenidate

D atomoxetine

D

Vyvanse

(lisdexamfetamine) is a

stimulant that is used in

the treatment of ADHD

and binge eating

disorder.

780. What is the generic name for

Xalatan?

A bimatoprost

B travoprost

C unoprostone

D latanoprost

D

Xalatan (latanoprost) is

administered into the

eyes to control the

progression of glaucoma

or ocular hypertension,

by reducing intraocular

pressure.

781. What is the generic name for

Zyprexa?

A quetiapine

B olanzapine

C haloperidol

D loxapine

B

Zyprexa (olanzapine) an

antipsychotic that is used

to treat schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

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782. What is the

information is

not necessary

in determining

the status of a

patient

insurance

coverage?f

food preference

- The necessary information are patient

full name, gender, marital status, birth

date, home address and telephone

number, drug plans, identifying numbers,

plan policyholders name and relation to

the patient and any food, drug allergies.

783. What is the

maximum

capacity for a

class A

balance?

A. 100 g

B. 120 g

C. 6 g

D. 1 kg

B.

The minimum weight that can be weighed

on a Class A Prescription Balance is 120

mg and the maximum weight is 120 g. The

sensitivity is 6 mg, meaning that 6 mg of

a substance will move the pointer of the

balance one division off equilibrium, or

one degree.

784. What is the

maximum

number of

refills permitted

for a schedule

III-V medication

Five refills within 6 months, whichever

occurs first. therefor a new prescription is

required

785. What is the

most important

thing to

remember

when preparing

products using

an ampoule?

To use a filter needle to draw up the

solution and to change the needle when

injecting the solution into the JV bag or

vice versa.

- It is also crucial to change the needle

before transferring the solution into an IV

bag because the needle used first could

be contaminated with glass particle.

- Using a 5 micron filter to eliminate all

glass particles

786. What is the

name of the

government

agency that

administer

Medicare and

Medicaid ?

CMS- Center for Medicare and Medicaid

services is a U.S. federal government

agency that administers all laws and

policies related to Medicare and

Medicaid

787. What is the

Notice of

privacy practice

( NPP)?

- disclose patient;s rights

- given to patients at their first visit to a

doctor's office or pharmacy

- Explains how patient PHIs may be used

788. What is the

Orphan Drug

Act of 1983 ?

a law that gives incentives to

manufacturers to develop drugs for

orphaned or rare diseases that affect a

small portion of the population

789. What is the

proper hand

washing

guideline in

USP <797>?

A. Wash

hands and

forearms to

the elbow for

at least 30

seconds.

B. Wash hands

and wrists for

at least 30

seconds.

C. Wash hands

and wrists for

at least 20

seconds.

D. Wash hands

and forearms

to the elbow

for at least 20

seconds.

A.

USP <797> Hand Hygiene Procedure: 1)

Remove debris under fingernails with nail

cleaner and warm water. 2) Wash hands

and forearms to the elbow for at least 30

seconds with soap and water. Be vigorous

and thorough. 3) Do not use antimicrobial

scrub brushes on the skin because they can

damage the skin and increase skin

shedding. 4) Dry hands and forearms

completely using lint-free disposable wipes

or an electric hand dryer.

790. What is the

proper way of

handling an

unopened

prescription

vial that was

returned by

the patient?

-the medication should be credited and

destroyed within 72 hours

-a destruction record should be kept on file

791. What is the

purpose of a

breakdown

room in a

nuclear

pharmacy?

is a restricted area where radio

pharmaceutical returns or waste are

accepted and broken down into different

waste barrels

792. What type of

drug is

loratadine?

A.

Expectorant

B. Antitussive

C.

Decongestant

D.

Antihistamine

D.

Antihistamines are commonly used to

relieve allergies.

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793. What type of drug

is omeprazole?

A. ACE inhibitor.

B. Beta-blocker.

C. Proton pump

inhibitor.

D. Diuretic.

C.

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton

pump inhibitor that is used to treat

gastroesophageal reflux disease.

794. Where should be

the gowns and

gloves used in the

chemotherapy

compounding be

disposed?

Yellow chemo waste bag

- Include gowns, gloves, goggles,

tubing and wipes

795. Where should

hazardous

pharmaceutical

waste be disposed?

Must be disposed in approved

hazardous waster containers to be

transported by a hazardous waste

transporter to hazardous waste

disposal facilities

796. Where should

partially used

chemotherapy vials

be disposed?

Yellow chemotherapy waste sharps

containers

- Include all chemotherapy vials,

syringes, needles and empty IV bags

797. Where should

Schedule II

narcotics be stored

?

-Separately in a secure place,

preferably in a locked compartment

because they are highly abused. They

should not be dispersed on the shelf

with other prescription medication.

798. Where should

Xalatan eye drops

be stored?

Xalatan eye drops or latamoprost

should be refrigerated per the

manufacturer's recommendation. At

room temperature, the medication

loses its stability

799. Which act

distingushed

between legend

and nonlegend

drugs

the Durham Humphrey Amendment

- distinguish between prescription

and over the counter drugs and

prohibits the sale of legend drugs

without a prescription

800. Which Act of

Congress

addresses the

privacy and

security of health

data?

A. Ominibus

Budget

Reconciliation Act

of 1990.

B. Health Insurance

Portability and

Accountability Act

of 1996.

C. Americans with

Disabilities Act of

1990.

D. Occupational

Safety and Health

Act of 1970.

B.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides

federal protections for personal

health information and gives patients

an array of rights with respect to that

information.

801. Which can result

from the lack of

stability of a

compounded

sterile products?

Chemical and physical characteristic

changes such as color change,

precipitate formation and chemical

degradation

802. Which consider as

hazardous waste?

Nitroglycerin, warfarin and some

chemotherapy agents

803. Which DEA form

222 copies is sent

by the supplier to

the local DEA?

DEA form 222 have 3 copies

- Copy 1 ( brown) is forwarded to the

supplier

- Copy 2 ( green) is forwarded to the

supplier ans then sent to the DEA

- Copy 3 ( blue) is retained by the

purchaser for a minimum of 2 years

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804. Which federal

law introduced a

'proof-of-

efficacy'

requirement?

A. Durham-

Humphrey

Amendment

B.

Comprehensive

Drug Abuse

Prevention and

Control Act of

1970

C. Pure Food

and Drug Act

D. Kefauver

Harris

Amendment

D.

The Kefauver Harris Amendment is also

known as the 'Drug Efficacy Amendment.'

It is a 1962 amendment to the Federal

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It

introduced requirements for drug

manufacturers to provide proof of the

effectiveness and safety of their drugs

before they could be approved. It also

required drug advertising to disclose

accurate information about side effects

and efficacy of treatments.

805. Which fruit and

fruit juices

should be

avoided while on

calcium channel

blockers and

HMG-CoA

enzyme

inhibitors?

Grape fruits

806. Which is a

macrolide

antibiotic?

Erythromycin

807. Which is an

aminoglycoside?

Amikacine

808. Which is an

anticonvulsant

medication?

Carbamazepine

809. Which is an

antidiabetic?

Glipizide

810. Which is an anti-

fungal

medication?

Most end with the suffix - COnazole

Ex: Miconazole

811. Which is an

antineoplastic ?

Etoposide

812. Which is an anti-

neoplastic

medication?

Doxorubicin

813. Which is an sulfa

antibiotic ?

Sulfadiazine

814. Which is a

tricyclic

antidepressant?

Doxepin

815. Which is the most

effective way to prevent

contamination and the

spread of infection within

a hospital?

Hand washing

816. Which is the proper use of

tall man letters to help

differentiate these look-

alike/sound-alike

medications?

A PAROXetine —

FLUOXetine

B parOXETINE —

fluOXETINE

C paroxeTINE —

fluoxeTINE

D PARoxetine —

FLUoxetine

D

With tall man letters you

capitalize the part of the drug

name that is DIFFERENT.

817. Which is used to filter out

glass particles when

preparing sterile products

from ampules?

A 5 micron filter

818. Which medications should

be protected from lights?

Nitroglycerin, sulfadiazine and

methylprednisolone

819. Which method would be

the most accurate for

determining the

appropriate pediatric dose

?

Drug- specific information

from the manufacturer

- PT should always refer to

information from the

manufacturer or packages

insert for the most accurate

drug-specific information

820. Which of medications

cannot be transported via

a pneumatic tube?

Include hazardous

medications, controlled

substances and medications in

glass containers

821. Which of the auxiliary

labels should be affixed

to containers of cytotoxic

agents ?

Anti-neoplastic material and

Handle properly

822. Which of the auxiliary

labels should be affixed

to containers of NSAIDs?

Have to be taken with food

and plenty of water to prevent

GI upset

823. Which of the following

can alter the

effectiveness of birth

control?

Antibiotics can reduce the

absorption and metabolism of

birth control.

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824. Which of the following

can help reduce

medication errors?

Knowing the common look- alike

and sound alike medications,

keeping hazardous medications

in a separate storage area ad

always questioning bad

handwriting, using the Tall Man

lettering system, avoiding the

use of abbreviations, checking

medication names on bottles

against the labels and the

original order and asking

questions when in doubt

825. Which of the following

correctly matches

brand/generic names?

A Paxil/pregabalin

B Ativan/levaquin

C

Zyrtec/diphenhydramine

D Cymbalta/duloxetine

D

The generic name for Cymbalta

is duloxetine. The generic name

for Paxil is paroxetine. The

generic name for Zyrtec is

cetirizine. The generic name for

Ativan is lorazepam.

826. Which of the following

covers inpatient

hospitals stays?

A Medicare Part B

B Medicare Part D

C Medicare Part A

D Medicare Part C

C

Medicare Part A covers inpatient

hospital stays, including a

semiprivate room, food, and

tests. The maximum length of

stay that will be covered is

usually 90 days.

827. Which of the following

DEA forms allows the

manufacturing and

distribution of

controlled substances?

DEA form 225

828. Which of the following

drugs can be crystallize

at very low

temperature?

- Mannitol should be stored at

room temperature. If it

crystallizes, it should be placed

in an autoclave for at least 20

minutes until l crystals have

dissolved

829. Which of the following

drugs require the

distribution of a

package insert to the

patient?

Accutance, birth control pills,

metered dose inhalers and

agents that contain estrogen or

progesterone

830. Which of the following

filters removes

particulate matter an

bacteria that may have

been introduced during

the preparation of an

epidural?

A 0.22 micron filter

831. Which of the following

information is required on

the medication label of a

prepackaged or

repackaged unit dose

medication in an impatient

setting?

Medication name, dosage

form and strength ,

repackaging lot number,

manufacture's name and

expiration date.

832. Which of the following is

an example of quality

assurance and validation

testing performed by PT

who compound sterile

products?

- Media fill test procedure

- Glove fingertip sampling

procedure

833. Which of the following is a

non-prescription

medication used to treat

insomnia?

A. Glucosamine.

B. Melatonin.

C. Temazepam.

D. Zolpidem.

B.

Glucosamine is a non-

prescription medication used

to treat arthritis symptoms.

Zolpidem and temazepam

are prescription medications

used to treat insomnia.

834. Which of the following is

NOT a diuretic?

A pioglitazone

B furosemide

C Maxide

D spironolactone

A

Pioglitazone is a

hypoglycemic agent

835. Which of the following is

NOT a medication for

Parkinson's?

A amlodipine

B ropinirole

C amantadine

D benztropine

A

Norvasc (amlodipine) is a

calcium channel blocker that

is used to lower blood

pressure and prevent chest

pain.

836. Which of the following is

NOT a Schedule I narcotic?

A. Marijuana

B. OxyContin

C. Ecstasy

D. Heroin

B.

OxyContin is a schedule II

medication. There have been

numerous proposals to

remove marijuana from

schedule I, but the

government has declined to

make this change.

837. Which of the following is

NOT used to treat

insomnia?

A. Chantix

B. Lunesta

C. Ambien

D. Xanax

A.

Chantix is used to treat

nicotine addiction.

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838. Which of the following is the most

used reference book in hospital

pharmacy?

Drug Facts and

Comparisions

839. Which of the following is the net

cost of medications paid by a

pharmacy after applying all

adjustment and discounts ?

Actual Acquisition

cost

840. Which of the following is the

proper garbing order?

Head cover, face

mask, beard cover,

shoe covers, hand

wash, gown and

gloves

841. Which of the following

medications is NOT used to treat

high cholesterol?

A. Zetia

B. Nexium

C. Crestor

D. Vytorin

B.

Nexium is used to

treat GERD.

842. Which of the following negotiates

medication prices for institutions

but does not make the actual

purchases?

The group purchasing

organization

- does not make the

actual purchase.

- assist in promoting

quality healthcare in

effectively managing

expenses.

843. Which of the following

organizations enforces the

comprehensive drug abuse

prevention and control act of 1970

?

DEA - Drug

Enforcement Agency

844. Which of

the

following

potential

hazards are

addressed

by OSHA

regulations?

A. All of

these

potential

hazards are

addressed

by OSHA

regulations.

B. Exposure

to

bloodborne

pathogens.

C. Exposure

to wet

surfaces

and

potential

slip and

falls.

D. Exposure

to

hazardous

chemicals.

A

OSHA regulations address the following

potential hazards in a pharmacy: Exposure to

bloodborne pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis B & C),

exposure to hazardous chemicals or drugs,

exposure of eyes or bodies to corrosive

materials, exposure to latex allergy, exposure

to wet surfaces that could cause slip and

falls, and availability of personal protective

equipment.

845. which of the

following

procedures

must be

followed to

prevent

coring?

Coring = a piece of the vial's rubber stopper

broke off and entered the drug.

- Inset the needle into the vial with the lumen

side up

- Insert the needle at a 45 - 60 angle

846. Which of

the

following

provides

the

Medicare

prescription

drug

benefit?

A. Medicare

Part B

B. Medicare

Part D

C. Medicare

Part C

D. Medicare

Part A

B.

Medicare Part D is a federal government

program which subsidizes the costs of

prescription drugs and drug insurance

premiums for Medicare Recipients. This

program was authorized by the Medicare

Modernization Act of 2003.

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847. Which of the following

regulations gives

enforceable guidelines

for the preparation of

sterile products to

prevent contamination?

United States Pharmacopoeia

797

- gives enforceable guidelines

for the preparation of sterile

products or compounded

sterile products in an effort to

prevent contamination.

848. Which of the following

represents drug

diversion cases?

- The use of addictive drugs for

non-therapeutic purposes

- The illegal distribution of

drugs

- Prescription forgery such as

faking prescription to obtain

medications illegally.

849. Which of the following

represents drug

diversion cases?

A. the use of addictive

drugs for nontherapeutic

purposes

B. the illegal distribution

of drugs

C. prescription forgery

D. all of the above

d

850. Which of the healthcare

professionals cannot

prescribe medications

psychologist

851. Which of the items can

be returned to reverse

distributors or the

manufacturer for credit?

Unused or expired medications.

- Partially used or reconstituted

medications are considered

waste and cannot be returned

for credit.

852. Which of these herbal

medications can be used

to treat anxiety?

A. Garlic

B. Kava

C. Milk Thistle

D. Acai

B.

Kava is sedating and it is

usually consumed in order to

relax without disrupting mental

clarity.

853. Which of these is an

antihistamine?

A. fluconazole

B. fexofenadine

C. losartan

D. lisinopril

B.

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine

with the brand name Allegra.

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor.

Losartan is an angiotensin II

receptor antagonist.

Fluconazole is an antifungal.

854. Which part of

the NDC

number

indicates the

manufacturer of

a drug?

A The product

code.

B The second

segment.

C The first 4-5

digits.

D The last 1-2

digits.

C

The labeler code is the first segment. It is

4-5 digits and identifies the manufacturer.

The product code is the second segment

and is 3-4 digits long. It identifies the

formulation, strength, and dosage. The

package code is the third segment. It is 1-

2 digits and identifies the package forms

and sizes.

855. Which

statement is

true of PPO

plans?

A. PPO

members are

not reimbursed

for using

medical care

providers

outside of their

network of

designated

doctors and

hospitals.

B. PPO

membership

provides a

substantial

discount below

the regular rates

of the medical

professionals

who are in the

network.

C. PPO plans

often require

members to

select a primary

care physician

(PCP) who acts

as a

'gatekeeper' to

direct access to

medical

services.

D. PPO plans

usually have

lower premiums

than HMO plans.

B.

PPO plans provide substantial discounts

for doctors and hospitals in the network.

When using out-of-network providers,

PPO members are reimbursed at a

reduced rate. With a PPO, members can

see the doctor or specialist they like

without having to see a PCP first. PPO

premiums tend to be higher than HMO

plans, and there is usually a deductible.

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856. Which would be an

adequate reason for

recalling medications?

- Contamination, mislabeling or

mis packaging and poor

manufacturing

857. Who can sign the record

to validate for narcotic

delivery to automated

dispensing systems

within a hospital

Registered nurse

858. Who decides if a new

drug on the market

should be added to the

hospital's drug formula?

The Pharmacy and therapeutics

( P&T) committee

- Composed of physicians,

pharmacists and other health

professionals.

- Discussion of drug use, cost

effectiveness, institutional

compliance, distribution,

administration and prescribing

of drugs within the instituion

859. Why is a problem when

one get tobramycin and

gentamicin at the same

time?

Because there is a drug -drug

interaction and both are

aminoglycosides which may

lead to serious adverse effects

including liver toxicity

860. Work area is designated

by how many inches

from the from edge and

the sides of the laminar

airflow hood?

6 inches from the edge and 6

inches from the sides to guard

against contamination

861. % wt per volume liquid drug: ml/100ml

solid drug: gm/100mL

862. Wygesic Generic: Propoxyphene +APAP

Function: Pain Relief (DEA Sch

4)

863. X Suboxone/Subutex Prescribing

Program

864. Xalatan Generic: Latanoprost Opthalmic

Function: Prostaglandin

865. Xanax Generic: Alprazolam

Function: Benzodiazepine (DEA

Schedule 4)

866. Yaz / Ocella Generic: Ethinyl

estradiol+Drospirenone

Function: Birth Control

867. You are planning to

prepare 600 mL of

20% dextrose

solution, by mixing

your 5% and 50%

dextrose solution.

How much of each

solution will be

needed?

A. 300 mL of the

50% and 300 mL of

the 5%

B. 350 mL of the

50% and 250 mL of

the 5%

C. 200 mL of the

50% and 400 mL of

the 5%

D. 300 mL of the

50% and 100 mL of

the 5%

C.

This is an alligation problem, so you

will put 50 in the upper left of your

tic-tac-toe table, 5 in the lower left,

and 20 in the middle. Subtracting

across the middle you will put 15 in

the upper right and 30 in the lower

right. So you need 15 parts of the 50%

and 30 parts of the 5%, for a total of

45 parts.

Amount of 50% needed will be:

(15/45) x 600 = 200

Amount of 5% needed will be:

(30/45) x 600 = 400

868. Zanaflex Generic: Tizanidine

Function: Mult. Sclerosis

869. Zantac Generic: Ranitidine

Function: Histamine Blocker (H2)

870. Zebeta Generic: Bisoprolol

Function: Beta Blocker

871. Zetia Generic: Ezetimibe

Function: Cholesterol

872. Zithromax Generic: Azithromycin

Function: Macrolide Antibiotic

873. Zocor Generic: Simvastatin

Function: Statins. Lowers cholesterol

levels in the blood.

874. Zofran Generic: Ondansetron

Function: Anti-nausea

875. Zoloft Generic: Sertraline

Function: S.S.R.I. (Selective Seratonin

Re-Uptake Inhibitors)

876. Zovirax Generic: Acyclovir

Function: Anti-Viral

877. Zyloprim Generic: Allopurinol

Function: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

878. Zyprexa Generic: Olanzapine

Function: Anti-Psychotic