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Mr. Smith has an abnormal irregular heartbeat. This condition is referred to as:
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Arrhythmia
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Which of the following medications is available by prescription only?
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Lisinopril
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Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
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Penicillin and Cephalosporin
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A two-phase system of finely divided insoluble solid particles dispensed in a liquid is called:
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A suspension
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Which of the following is not a type of cardiac medication?
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Antihyperlipidemic agent: Antihyperlipidemic agents are used in the treatment to lower cholesterol
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A patient on Warfarin therapy should never take which of the following medications?
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Percodan
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Cimetidine and Ranitidine are:
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H-2 receptor blockers
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Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category?
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Anticoagulant
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Phenytoin is available in which dosage form?
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Sustained-release capsules
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Dosage forms designated with LA, SR, CD, etc. are formulated to:
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Slowly release medication over an extended period of time
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Which of the following medications would not interfere with the action of Tetracycline?
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Pseudoephedrine
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The pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for Zithromax and notices in the patient profile that the patient is taking EES tablets. This is an example of:
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A therapeutic duplication
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Nitroglycerin is prescribed for the treatment of:
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Angina Pectoris
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Efudex cream:
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Should be applied with gloves or a nonmetallic object
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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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All the following medications must be stored in the refrigerator, but not frozen, except:
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Mannitol
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Which of the following OTC medication does not have Ibuprofen?
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Anacin
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If a patient has had an anaphylactic reaction to ASA, which analgesic may they not take?
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Percodan
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Which of the following drugs is a coronary vasodilator?
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Nitroglycerin
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The medication profile of John Doe: Cardizem CD 120 mg PO qd, Coumadin 5 mg PO qd, Synthroid 0.088 mg PO qd John Doe presents new prescriptions for: Percodan i to ii OI q4-6h prn severe pain. Zocor 20 mg PO qd. What possible drug interaction exists?
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Percodan and Coumadin
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Which of the following would be considered a drug of abuse?
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All of the above: Opiates, Alcohol and Nicotine are all considered as drugs of abuse
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Which of the following medications would be prescribed to treat a bacterial infection?
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Metronidazole: used to treat bacterial infections and amoeba infection
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Lanoxin is a member of which of the following classes of drugs?
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Cardiac glycosides
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What is the process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver to another chemical:
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Metabolism
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Tobramycin ophthalmic ung refers to:
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An ointment used for the eye: Ung is the abbreviation used for ointment
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Ethambutol, Rifampin, and Isoniazid are examples of:
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Antitubercular agents
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Of the following Group names, which one would be used for cough?
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Antitussives
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The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as:
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Metabolism
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Which of the drugs listed below are antidotes?
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All of the above
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The distillation process of volatile solids is called:
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Sublimation
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Which of the following is an example of a side effect of antineoplastic therapy?
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Bone marrow suppression
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The process whereby a drug crosses a membrane into the blood stream is called:
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Absorption
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A cross sensitivity is which of the following?
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Allergic to two drug which are chemically similar
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Which of the following drugs require the auxiliary label "May Discolor Urine Red"?
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Phenazopyridine
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Reconstituted Ceclor is stable in the refrigerator for:
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14 days
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Which of the following dosage forms is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication?
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Film-coated tablets
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The technician receives a prescription for Cyanocobalamin. What should the technician dispense?
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Vitamins B-12
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Tetracycline should not be administered with which of the following beverages?
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Milk
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Which of the following drugs is not a beta-blocking agent?
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Lotensin
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Digoxin belongs to which drug classification?
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Cardiac glycoside
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What is the normal body temperature in Centigrade.
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37 degrees C
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Which of the following is not a type of respiratory system medication?
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Antibiotic
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HCTZ or Hydrochlorothiazide is used as:
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A diuretic
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Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
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Ibuprofen 400 mg tabs
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Tylenol No. 4 is Acetaminophen 325 mg and Codeine ______ mg.
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60 mg
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Which of the following drugs requires the auxiliary label "May Discolor Urine Red"?
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Pyridium
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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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Loop diuretics are used for:
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Blood pressure treatment
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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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To which drug classification does the drug prochlorperazine belong
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Antiemetic
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Which of the following nonprescription analgesics would be the safest choice for a patient taking Warfarin (Coumadin)?
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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Selenium sulfide is an active ingredient often used in the treatment of:
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Dandruff
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Patients with Opioid allergies should avoid taking:
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Morphine
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Pravastatin would be prescribed to:
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Decrease cholesterol
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Of the following, which medication is most likely to be associated with development of photosensitivity?
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All of the above: Doxycycline, Tetracycline and Minocycline all have the side effect of photosensitivity.
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At which temperature should procaine penicillin G be stored?
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2 - 8 degrees Centigrade
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You are asked to make fluorouracil 3000 mg in 1000 ml of sodium chloride 0.9%. What auxiliary label should be placed on the prepared admixture?
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Chemotherapy/biohazard
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Adderall are used to treat:
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Hyperkinesis disorders
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What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug?
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention
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The pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for Cephalexin and notices in the patient profile that the patient is taking Cefaclor. This is an example of:
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A therapeutic duplication
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Another name for nonprescription drugs is:
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OTC
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Lovastatin would be prescribed to:
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Decrease cholesterol
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A patient who cannot tolerate NSAID's medication for dental pain may take:
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Acetaminophen
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Which of the following medications is available by prescription only?
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Temazepam
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Which of the following medications would be used to treat an ear infection?
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SMZ-TMP
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Which of the following medications is prescribed to treat CHF?
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Enalapril: Enalapril (Vasotec) is an ACE Inhibitor used for CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
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Which of the following medications is to control seizures?
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Carbamazepine
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Cefaclor oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution?
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14 days
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Two drugs that should not be taken together because of a major drug-drug interaction would be:
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Warfarin-Aspirin
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Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in patients allergic to Cephalexin (Keflex)?
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Cefaclor (Ceclor)
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Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?
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Carbamazepine
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Which of the following medication might cause heart palpitation?
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Claritin-D 12 hour: Claritin-D 12 hour contains Pseudoephedrine as a decongestant and might cause heart palpitation
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Which of the following dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in it's formulation?
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A tincture
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What is the generic name for Nolvadex an anti-estrogen type medication that is often used in the treatment of breast cancer?
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Tamoxifen
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Which of the following drugs is not a laxative?
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Imodium
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Suprax suspension requires which auxiliary label?
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Shake Well
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Cimetidine, Famotidide and Ranitidine are examples of a:
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H2 receptor blocker
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Reconstituted Keflex is stable in the refrigerator for:
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14 days
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Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
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Klonopin
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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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The process where a drug is taken up from the site of administration and is transported to the blood stream is:
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Absorption
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Which of the following drugs are used to treat AIDS?
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All of the above: All of the following are used to treat AIDS: (A) Amphotericin. (B) Ganciclovir. (C) Foscarnet
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Naloxone (Narcan) is categorized as a:
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Narcotic antagonist
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Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
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Ibuprofen 600 mg tabs
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Syrup of Ipecac indicated for what use?
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To induce vomiting
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Sublingual (SL) tabs are:
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Placed under the tongue
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Corticosteroid therapy is characterized by:
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Suppression of the body's production of cortisol
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What is the normal body temperature in Centigrade
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37 degrees C
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Pastilles are:
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Held in the mouth and sucked
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Which of the following has to be stored frozen before use?
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Oral polio
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Which Diagnostic Kit is used to test glucose in the urine?
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Clinistix
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Which of the following is not a part of the respiratory system?
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None of the above
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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 is a NSAID?
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Toradol
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Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a prescription for Hydroxyzine elixir?
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May Cause Drowsiness: Hydroxyzine (Atarax) is a Type I sedating antihistamine and should have auxiliary label "May Cause Drowsiness"
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Which class of drugs would be administered for a dry hacking cough?
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Antitussive
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Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states?
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Hypertension
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The decrease of effectiveness of the drugs when ampicillin and gentamicin are given together is an example of which incompatibility?
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Therapeutic: incompatibility is when the effectiveness of two drugs is decreased when given together
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Which of the following is not an antihistamine?
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Phenylpropanolamine: is a nasal decongestant
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Meperidine is classified as a/an:
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Narcotic
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An overdose of MS-Contin would cause:
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Respiratory depression
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Which of the following medications is an OTC analgesic?
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Ketoprofen tablets
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Estraderm is available in which dosage form?
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Patch
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If Domboro tablets are received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked?
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Where the bacitracin ointment is stored
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A Patient Package Insert must be dispensed with which of the following medications?
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Norethindrone
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Which of the following medications is available in transdermal form?
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Clonidine
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Which of the following drugs in not an OTC product?
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Poly-Vi-Flor drops
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Auxiliary label for cerumenex would include the following:
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For the ear
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A prescription is written for Tylenol caplet. What is a caplet?
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A tablet shaped like a capsule
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Which class of drugs stimulates insulin release in the body and is used in Type II Diabetes?
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Hypoglycemic agents
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Which drug is most likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
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Tetracycline
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What is the generic name for Benadryl?
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Diphenhydramine
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What auxiliary label should be affixed to a Metronidazole prescription?
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Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages
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Which drug is used as a "RESCUE" from toxicity of methotrexate?
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Leucovorin
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Phenytoin is available in which dosage forms?
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All of the above: Phenytoin (Dilantin) is available in tablets, capsules, and I.V. injection dosage forms
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Which of the following describes administration of medication through the skin using a flat unit?
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Transdermal
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Beta -2 receptor blockers belong to which drug classification?
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Bronchodilator
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The decrease of effectiveness of the drugs when Omnipen and Gentamicin are given together is an example of which incompatibility?
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Therapeutic
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Regular U-100 insulin contains:
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100 units per 1 ml
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Which of the following medications belong to the same class of drugs as Etodolac?
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Diclofenac
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Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker?
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Nifedipine
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Patients taking Piroxicam for an inflammation should be advised by the pharmacist to use which drug for simple headache?
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Tylenol
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Which category of drugs stimulates insulin release in the body?
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Hypoglycemic agents
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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 vitamins is water-soluble?
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Vitamin B1
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Which of the following medications is an over the counter analgesic?
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Naproxen tablets
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Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
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Diazepam
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Lanoxin belongs to which drug classification?
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Cardiac glycoside
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Which class of drugs decreases the viscosity of respiratory tract secretions?
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Expectorants. Example: Robitussin
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All of the following medications may be administered in a plastic IV container except:
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Nitroglycerin
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All the following are cardia medication except:
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Antihyperlipidemic agent
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Suspending or thickening agents are added to suspensions to thicken the suspending medium and the sedimentation rate. Which of the following is not a suspending agent?
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Milk of Bismuth
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Tobrex ophthalmic ung refers to:
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An ointment used for the eye
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Which statement concerning Levothyroxine is correct?
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The brand name is Synthroid
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Your receive a prescription for Fluoxetine (Prozac) qd x 30 days. What is Fluoxetine?
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Antidepressant
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To which drug classification does the drug prochlorperazine belong?
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Antiemetic
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If a bottle breaks under the laminar flow hood, a spill kit should be used if the bottle contained which of the following?
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Etoposide
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Zantac, Tagamet and Pepcid are H2 blockers now available (OTC). What is the indication of these drugs?
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Used to inhibit stomach acid secretion
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Which of the following drugs is an antiarrhythmic?
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Procan
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The percentage or fraction of the administered dose of a drug that actually reaches systemic circulation and the rate at which this occurs is the drugs:
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Bioavailability
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Which of the following drugs is prescribed for the relief of allergy symptoms?
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All of the above
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Which of the following medications belongs to the same class of drugs as etodolac?
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Diclofenac
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What is the proper generic name for Mevacor?
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Lovastatin
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Which of the following drugs is a NSAID?
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Relafen
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Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
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Vitamins A and E
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Propranolol is the same as:
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Inderal
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Which agent is used for the treatment of tuberculosis?
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All of the above
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Which of the following medications must be protected from light?
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Amphotericin B
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All of the drugs listed below are laxatives except:
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Pancreas capsules
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All of the drugs listed below are scheduled narcotics except:
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Toradol tablets
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Which of the following drugs is an antiarrhythmic?
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Procainamide
