Unit 10 Test Alternate

Which of the following dosage forms are prepared using the punch method?

• Gelcaps

• Capsules

• Suppositories

• Enteric coated tablets

The water portion of saline solution is called the:

• Dissolver

• Solute

• Solvent

• Dissolvent

Which one of the following is not a reason for a pharmacy to repackage a bulk medication?

• Repackaging helps the technicians learn the drug names and strengths.

• Purchasing a bulk medication is less expensive than purchasing a unit-dosed medication.

• Certain medications are not available in unit doses.

• Repackaging may decrease the wait time for the patient to receive the medication.

What should be done with pill trays that are used for guiding tablets into unit-dose containers after each use?

• Nothing

• Clean with alcohol

• Rinse with water

• B and C

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning beyond-use dating of compounded non-sterile products?

• The BUD of the final compound cannot exceed the expiration date of any of the separate components.

• No non-sterile compounded product can be assigned a BUD longer than 6 months unless documented in the literature.

• A topical formulation containing water has a 30-day maximum BUD unless documented in the literature.

• All of the above statements are true.

Which organization establishes the standards for a non-sterile compounding area?

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

• United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Which of the following is not a taste that may need to be masked in medicines?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sour

Who may mass produce medications?

• Drug manufacturers

• Hospital pharmacies

• Long-term care pharmacies

• Mail order pharmacies

A technician authorized to do perform tech-check-tech would be checking all of the following except:

• Floor stock

• Non-sterile compounding

• Patient medication drawers

• Repackaged unit doses

Which of the following capsules is the smallest?

• 00

• 0

• 1

• 5