pharmacy practice test - Flashcards

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drugs are used to stop a hacking cough

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antitussive

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How many hours of continuing education must the CPhT have before re-certification?

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twenty every 2 years

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What volume of Albuterol Solution would be needed to prepackage 72 pints?

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9 gallons

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Fluorouracil cream:

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should be applied with gloves or a non metallic object

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the walls of a clean room should be washed how often?

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monthly

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Reconstituted Keflex is stable in the refrigerator for:

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14 days at 36-46 degrees f

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How far within a hood should the pharmacy technician work?

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at least 6 inches within the hood

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A 20 ml dose of a mixture prescribed for pain relief contains 10 mg Demerol, 25 mg Phenergan, 5 ml alcohol, 5 ml cherry syrup, qs with water. How many 30 mg Demerol tablets are needed to prepare 480 ml of this solution?

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8 tablets

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An "automatic stop order" in the hospital setting would apply to which category of drugs?

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antibiotics

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Licensing and general professional oversight of pharmacists and pharmacies are carried out by:

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state board of pharmacy

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All aseptic manipulations in the laminar flow hood should be performed at least:

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6 inches within the hood

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Safety at the work place is the responsibility of which government agency?

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osha

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The pharmacy bases its prices on $4.00 plus AWP of the drug. The prescription reads 1 tab qid X 10 days. The AWP of drug is $49.00 per 100 tabs. What will be the retail price?

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$23.60

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Which drug requires a follow-up "cover" prescription when dispensed as a verbal order?

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Meperidine

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Which of the following drugs is not a beta-blocking agent?

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Benazepril

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A pharmacy wants to mark up a product by thirty percent. How much would an item cost with mark up, if it's original cost was $4.50?

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$5.85

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NTG is prescribed for the treatment of:

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Angina Pectoris

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The main goal of the formulary systems is to:

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manage the cost of rational drug therapy

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Propranolol is the same as:

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inderal

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Patient information for Cerumenex would include the following:

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how to instill ear drops

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Which of the following is a Schedule IV controlled substance?

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haldol

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Digoxin is available in a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml. How many ml are required to administer a 75 mcg dose?

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0.75

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After syringes are used for preparation of Antineoplastic Agents, the pharmacy technician should:

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place the syringes in a sealed plastic bag and disposed in special waster

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The distillation process of volatile solids is called:

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sublimation

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Which class of drugs decreases the viscosity of respiratory tract secretions?

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expectorants

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The pharmacy technician is asked to divide 5 liters of Nystatin suspension into an equal number of 10 ml and 15 ml unit dose dispensing cups. How many 10 ml dispensing cups can be made from this quantity of suspension?

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200

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A prescription can usually be refilled:

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none of the above

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The only type of insulin that may be added to an I.V. solution is:

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regular insulin

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Which of the following is proof of receipt of Class II controlled substances?

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third copy DEA form 222c and the original commercial invoice

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A patient presents a prescription for Furosemide. Which items should the technician alert the pharmacist if the patient wants to purchase?

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Pseudoephedrine-containing decongestant.

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Which characteristic is important when preparing an IV admixture?

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sterility, solubility and stability

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Estraderm is available in which dosage form?

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patch

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The risk of a decimal point error is reduced by writing "five milligrams" as:

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5mg

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Which of the following dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in it's formulation?

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tincture

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Which of the following is a type of amino acid product used in admixing TPN?

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Branched-chain amino is acid solution, essential amino acid solutions, and mixed essential and non-essential amino acid solutions

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An order is received for Mylanta 30 cc PO q4h, Ranitidine 300 mg PO hs, enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg PO qd and Tetracycline 250 mg PO q6h. What possible problem is noticeable?

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the antacid should not be given with tetracycline

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A "Capital Expense" includes all the following, except:

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payroll

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If a patient cannot tolerate a NSAID, which one of the following medications may he/she take?

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acetaminophen

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The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is:

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DEA FOrm 222

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Which of the following is not an antihistamine?

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phenylpropanolamine

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The procedures for preparation of sterile products that is designed to prevent contamination is called:

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aseptic technique

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Scanning for drug prices and inventory levels would be accomplished with the aid of:

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barcode reader

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Which of the following medications is a Schedule IV controlled substance?

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xanax

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Until recently, all of the anticonvulsant drugs have been used for decades. Which of the following drugs is a new drug in the arsenal of anticonvulsant therapy?

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gabapentin

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Which of the following dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation?

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benzoin compound tincture

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If State, Local and Federal pharmacy law differ, which law applies?

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the more stringent law

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What is the normal body temperature in Centigrade.

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37 degrees centigrade

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Who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by the pharmacy?

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pharmacist

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Of the following schedules, which one deals with drugs that have no medicinal use in the United States and have a high abuse potential?

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schedule 1

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According to the Federal Controlled Substance Act, a prescription for Acetaminophen No. 4 would be filed in which schedule?

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schedule 3

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Who is responsible for the initial ordering of investigation drugs?

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MD

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Which of the following drugs is not a laxative?

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imodium

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A third party insurance program pays for only a 14 day supply of a specific medication. If the directions for use read "i - ii tabs po q3-4h prn", what is the maximum allowed quantity to be dispensed?

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224 tablets

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A 70 year old patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should:

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tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist

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The cost of 500 tablets of Trazodone 50 mg is $81.15. If your pharmacy marks up the cost by 10% and adds a $3.50 dispensing fee, what would be the retail charge for 90 tablets.

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$19.57

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The red "C" in the lower right corner of a prescription designates that the drug is:

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schedule 3, 4, or 5 controlled substance

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Licensure is the process by which a ______ agency grants permission to an individual engaged in a given occupation.

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government

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The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:

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legal name of pharmacy and address

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A physician prescribes Amoxicillin 500 mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription?

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the Rx lackks duration of therapy

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If a prescription is written Amoxicillin and is marked "may not substitute":

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a generic drug can usually be dispensed (state law may vary)

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Which of the following medication might cause heart palpitation?

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Claritin-D 12 hour

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A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asked for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do?

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tell the patient that the meication is not refillable

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Which of the following may only be ordered by completing the DEA Form 222?

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oxycodone

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Which federal legislation enacted in 1990 requires Pharmacist to counsel Medicaid patients?

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OBRA

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A home care pharmacy compounds 30 TPN orders daily. Which device would assist in the preparation of these orders?

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automix

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What is the % equivalent of a 1:16 ratio?

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6.25%

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The minimum age to sign the exempt narcotic log is:

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21 years of age

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How many 250 mg doses are in a 5 oz bottle of 125 mg/5 ml Cefaclor suspension?

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15 doses

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Latex gloves, gowns, respirators, face shields, and chemical splash goggles used in Antineoplastic agent preparation are known as:

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personal protective equipment

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An IV order calls for the addition of 35 mEq of Calcium Carbonate. You have a 50 ml vial of CaCo3 4.4 mEq/ml. How many ml's of this concentrate do you need to add to this IV?

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8ml

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A vial of reconstituted Mutamycin breaks inside a vertical flow hood. What should the technician do?

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clean up the spill with a "spill kit"

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All of the drugs listed below are laxatives except:

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pancreas capsules

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The directions for Fosamax states "10 mg po bid pc". The technician should bring this to the pharmacist's attention because:

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the medication should be taken 1/2 hour before breakfast once daily

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When using a Class A Torsion balance:

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The weight goes on the right pan and the powder goes on the left pan

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Opiates or Narcotics are generally found in this classification:

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schedule 2

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A two-phase system of finely divided insoluble solid particles dispensed in a liquid is called:

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suspension

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If Betadine ointment is received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked?

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where the bacitaracin ointment is stored

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What volume of Donnatal would be dispensed to administer a dose of 1 1/2 oz?

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45 ml

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Which medication is used as a rescue therapy from toxicity of Methotrexate?

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leucovorin

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Which of the following types of medications is not commonly used on the skin?

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anthelmintics

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Licensing and general professional oversight of pharmacists and pharmacies are carried out by:

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state board of pharmacy

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When developing a policy and procedure for ensuring the safety of a drug in a multi-dose vial, all the following should be considered except:

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the cost of the medication

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Which of the following is a Schedule III controlled substance under federal law?

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acetaminophen with codeine

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Which drug can be used as a patch?

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clonidine

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How many mcg of B-12 injection are contained in 0.5 ml of a B-12 1000 mcg/ml injection?

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500 mcg

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How long may a Schedule Class II drug be refilled?

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no refills

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______ is the process of making a list or being enrolled in an existing list.

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registration

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Which federal legislation enacted in 1970 regulates the use and distribution of substances with high abuse potential?

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csa

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Certification is the process:

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By which a non-governmental agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association.

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Which of the following are true concerning patient participation in an investigational drug study:

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the patient must sign an informed consent, participation is voluntary, and patient may withdraw at any time

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How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation?

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by the drug's lot #

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Which of the following drugs is prescribed for the relief of allergy symptoms?

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Diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine and Hydroxyzine

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The doctor wants to give a dose of Amoxicillin 400 mg bid to a 13 year old male. You have Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 ml in 150 ml bottles. What would be the dose in ml?

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8ml

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A patient on Warfarin 2 mg therapy should never take which of the following pain medications?

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percodan

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What type of drug recall occurs when a drug is not likely to cause a temporary adverse health consequence?

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class 3 recall

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RT is a 4 year old who weighs 36 lbs. What is an acceptable dose of Captoril for RT? Usual adult dose, ORAL is 12.5 bid or tid. Use Young's Rule.

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3.12 mg bid-tid

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A technician reading a medication order for a patient notices an abbreviation with which he/she is not familiar. Which is the correct way to clarify the meaning of the abbreviation?

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ask a Pharmacist (Staff or Chief) or refer to the list of approved abbreviations in the Policy and Procedure Manual.

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A prescriber's DEA number is:

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needed on outpatient prescriptions for controlled substances

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If the dosage of a medication is 20 mg/kg/day in three divided doses, what is the dose for a 175 lb patient?

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530 mg tid

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According to federal law, control substances must be safeguarded by all of the following EXCEPT:

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payment records

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A pharmacy technician wishes to add 500 mg of Amino Acids to 500 ml of D5W. The Amino Acid solution is supplied in a 10% concentration. The volume of the 10% concentration required to supply 500 mg of the drug is:

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5 ml

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At cart fill, you identify an order to refill both Aspirin 81 mg and Warfarin for a patient. You should:

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notify the pharmacist. it is possible that this potential drug interaction was "missed" by the pharmacist

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Which of the following are true about Cimetidine:

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it is an otc preparation, it is used to reduce stomach acid, and it does not interact with many other drugs

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The pharmacist asks you to prepare the following prescription: Amoxicillin suspension 5 ml PO TID x 10 days. The technician should:

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alert the pharmacist to the problem

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Benadryl is to be given PRN. How often is Benedryl to be given?

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when the patient's condition requires it

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The concentration of an Furosemide is 40 mg/5 ml. What volume would be required for an 8 mg dose?

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1.0 ml

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A pharmacy wants to mark up a product by 33 percent. How much would an item cost with mark up, if it's original cost was $6.50?

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$8.65

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Prescription drugs are also known as:

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legend drugs

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According to federal law, control substances must be safeguarded by all of the following EXCEPT:

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transport records

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The directions for Fosamax states "10 mg po qd pc". The technician should bring this to the pharmacist's attention because:

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the medication should be taken 1/2 hour before breakfast

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Phenytoin is available in which dosage forms?

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tablets, capsules, and iv injection

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The one inch "C" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription:

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in red in the lower right have corner of the rx

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Which of the following substances is not classified as a Schedule II controlled substance?

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oxazepam

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Digoxin Elixir is available in a concentration of 0.05 mg/ml. What quantity is required for a 0.125 mg dose?

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2.5 ml

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Which of the following products would be contraindicated in a patient who has had an anaphylactic reaction to ASA?

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percodan

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Which of the following drugs in not an OTC product?

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luride drops

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A prescriber's DEA number is needed to prescribe which drugs?

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both Acetaminophen with Codeine and Talwin NX.

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The following federal regulations requires that a pharmacist counsel Medicaid patients?

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omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1990

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Which of the following statements is true for a laminar flow hood?

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clean the hood from back to front

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According to DEA regulations, when Schedule II substances are received, which of the following items of information must be recorded on DEA Form 222?

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number of items reveived and date of receipt

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The exact metric weight of sixteen ounces is:

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454 grams

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How often must a vertical laminar flow hood be checked?

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every 6 months

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