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Flecanide 100 mg, po tablet, bid #60. Which statement is false?
The directions state to take one tablet by mouth twice daily
Tambocor is the brand name for Flecanide
Flecanide is an antiarrythmic
Flecanide only comes in a patch dosage form
What drug would be used for convulsive disorders?
Depakote
Coreg
Imitrex
Digoxin
Actonel and Fosamax are used for which disease state?
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Rhinitis
Overactive bladder
Topamax 25 mg, 1 po qd. Which statement is false?
The directions state to instill one drop into each eye
Topamax is used for epilepsy and migraine headaches
The generic name for Topamax is Topiramate
Topamax 25 mg comes in a capsule and tablet dosage form
How many 500 mg doses would be contained in 10 gm of amoxicillin?
5
10
15
20
Which of the following drugs is exempt from the Poision Prevention Act?
Viagra
Levsin
sublingual tablets
Nitrogloycerin sublingual tablets
Tussionex suspension
A patient using Vancomycin should be monitored for ________.
a. Nephrotoxicity
b. Ototoxicity
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Which counseling tip should be given to a patient taking Flagyl (Metronidazole)?
Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
Must take with vitamin B6
Do not take with NSAID's
All of the above
Rx Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%
Glycerinad 60 mL
Sig. Five drops in right ear.
How many grams of carbamide peroxide should be used to prepare this prescription?
3.9 gm
2.3 gm
7 gm
11 gm
Fluconazole i po stat. Which statement is true?
Fluconazole is an antifungal
Fluconazole is an antibiotic
Fluconazole is an antihelmith
Fluconazole is an antiviral
PCN 500 mg i po stat, then i po qoh ug. Which statement is false?
Penicillin is in the same family as Augmentin
Penicillin is in the same family as Amoxicillin
Penicillin is in the same family as Biaxin
The directions state to take one tablet now, and then take 1 tablet every 6 hours
until all taken
When dispensing NSAID's, birth control and accutane, how often should a med guide be included?
Just with the original prescription
Only if the patient requests one
Every time the prescription is filled or refilled
Never, they are generally safe drugs
Which agency regulates medical devices?
DEA
EPA
DPS
FDA
Which drug is not a controlled drug substance?
Acebutolol
Oxycontin
Lorazepam
Daytrana
Which drug has a major side effect of constipation?
a. Iron
b. Verapamil
c. Morphine
d. All of the above
Which one of the following drugs does not cause photosensitivity?
Cipro
Septra
Levofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Which drug is not a benzodiazepine?
Lorazepam
Valium
Ultram
Clonazepam
Accupril is in which drug classification?
Beta blocker
ACE inhibitor
Calcium channel blocker
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Rx Keralac 50%
Compound Benzoin Tincture ad 50 mL
Sig. Apply to area of dry skin TID.
How many grams of Keralac® should be used to prepare this prescription?
0.25 gm
25 gm
12.5 gm
250 gm
Nasonex, Miacalcin and Flonase are administered by which route of administration?
Oral
Rectal
Nasal
In the ear
If a patient cannot take an NSAID due to a previous allergic reaction, they should be counseled to take which of the following drugs for mild pain?
Acetaminophen
Naproxen
Meloxicam
Ketoprofen
If a patient is allergic to opioids, they should not take which of the following drugs?
Ultram
Depakote
Morphine
Lisinopril
Morphine is in which controlled drug substance schedule?
CI
CII
CIII
CIV
Cocaine is in which controlled drug substance schedule?
CI
CII
CIII
CIV
Morphine is a/an _________.
Stimulant
Narcotic
Benzodiazepine
Barbiturate
Which drug should be kept in its original container?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Seizure medications
c. Control substances
d. All of the above
What is the maximum amount of Acetaminophen that should be consumed daily?
1000 mg
2000 mg
3000 mg
4000 mg
When the word "sig" is seen on a prescription, what does it mean?
The directions for the patient
To check the patient's allergies
Patient's address
Doctor's address
How many ml of 90% Dextrose should be mixed with water to make
1 liter of a 30% Dextrose
118 ml of 90% Dextrose
237 ml of 90% Dextrose
333 ml of 90% Dextrose
476 ml of 90% Dextrose
Phenergan 25 mg, 1 po q 4-6 h prn n/v. Which statement is false?
The directions state to take one tablet by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed for nausea
and vomiting
The generic name for Phenergan is Promethazine
The directions state insert one suppository rectally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for
nausea and vomiting
Phenergan is used for nausea and vomiting
31. The term “before meals" would use which Latin abbreviation?
ou
pc
ac
qd
What does the abbreviation “APAP” refer to?
Allergy
Acetaminophen
After meals
Antihistamine
On a prescription that reads “Promethazine 25 mg pr qoh prn n/v”,
which dosage form would be dispensed?
Suppositories
Drops
Tablets
Elixer
What filter size would be considered a sterilizing filter?
0.11 micron
0.22 micron
0.31 micron
0.42 micron
Which type of drug would be placed under the tongue?
Enteric coated
Buccal
Sublingual
Delayed release
Where would a buccal tablet be placed?
Rectally
Under the tongue
Swallowed and dissolved in the intestine
Inside the cheek
Robaxin 750 mg, 1 po tid prn for muscle cramps. Which statement is false?
The generic for Robaxin is Metformin
The directions state to take one tablet by mouth 3 times daily as needed for muscle
cramps
Robaxin is a muscle relaxant
Robaxin comes in tablet and injection dosage forms
The highest concentration of alcohol would be contained in
which type of formulation?
Solution
Suspension
Syrup
Tincture
If an injection contains 1% (w/v) of diphenhydramine, calculate the
number of milligrams of the drug in 50 mL of injection.
100 mg
250 mg
1000 mg
500 mg
Which of the following drugs would be listed on a DEA 222 form?
Xanax
Soma
Ritalin
Vicodin
Which drug comes in a patch and a tablet dosage form?
Clonidine
Topamax
Accupril
Benadryl
How many milligrams of Zantac 15 mg/ml would be contained in 350 ml?
3640 mg
5250 mg
23 mg
230 mg
Which of the following eye drops must be refrigerated?
Tobrex
Floxin
Ocuflox
Xalatan
Which drug would be the safest choice to reduce fever in a patient
with peptic ulcer disease?
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Aspirin
Which of the following drugs is an antihistamine that can be used to treat itching?
Hydroxyzine
Diphenhydramine
Loratidine
All of the above
What would be the best way to dispose of used needles?
Regular trash
Wrap needle up in a plastic bag
Place needle in a sharp's container
Break off needle and place in regular trash
Omnicef 300 mg, 1 po bid ug. Which statement is false?
Omnicef is an antibiotic
The directions state to take one by mouth twice daily until all taken
Cefdinir is the generic name for Omnicef
Omnicef is a Penicillin antibiotic
A prescription drug is also known as which of the following?
a. Legend drug
b. OTC drug
C. Orphan drug
d. All of the above
How many ml of 70% ethanol should be mixed with water to make
1 liter of 50% ethanol solution?
714 ml 70%
209 ml 70%
650 ml 70%
625 ml 70%
Which of the following is not part of a syringe?
Barrel
Luer-lock tip
Plunger
All of the above are parts of a syringe
If a patient is using 33 units of NPH what size syringe should be used?
a. 0.3 cc
b. 0.5 cc
c. 1.0 cc
d. None of the above
If a patient taking coumadin has a high fever, which medication
should they be counseled to take?
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Aspirin
Benzodiazepines are in which controlled drug substance schedule?
CI
CII
CUI
CIV
Which of the following is incorrect when counseling patients who are taking
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (“statins”)?
Do not become pregnant while taking this medication
May cause rhabdomyolysis
Usually taken at night
It is not important to monitor LFT's (liver function test)
Niacin is which B vitamin?
B1
B2
B3
B12
How many gallons are contained in 120 pints?
5 gallons
15 gallons
7.5 gallons
23 gallons
Acyclovir is classified as which type of drug?
Antibiotic
Antiviral
Antineoplastic
Hyperlipidemic
Which statement is not true regarding fluoroquinolones?
Should not be given to children due to bone formation problems
Are considered narrow spectrum antibiotics
Should not be taken with iron, antacids or vitamins
May cause photosensitivity
Which drug is not considered a macrolide antibiotic?
Clarithromycin
Clindamycin
Azithromycin
Erythromycin
Which drug class will have a cross sensitivity type reaction with penicillin?
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolones
Aminoglycosides
Cephalosporins
Medrol dose pack, uad. Which statement is false?
The directions state to take as directed
Methylprednisolone is the generic name for Medrol
Medrol is an antibiotic
Medrol dose pack is usually given as a tapering dose regimen
Lasix 40 mg 1 po bid. Which statement about Lasix is false?
The generic name of Lasix is Bumetanide
The generic name of Lasix is Furosemide
The directions state to take one tablet by mouth twice daily
Lasix is a loop diuretic
Which drug is considered a narcotic?
Dextromethorphan
Lorazepam
Benzonatate
Codeine
The physician orders 250 ml of heparin to be infused over 15 hours.
How many ml/hr should the IV pump be programmed for?
3.5 ml/hr
22.3 ml/hr
12.25 ml/hr
16.7 ml/hr
Which insulin was the first with a inhalation dosage form?
It was later withdrawn from the market - poor sales.
Humulin R
(insulin regular)
Exubera
(insulin human)
Humulin N (insulin isophane NPH)
Byetta (Exenatide)
Subcutaneously (SC) refers to which type of injection?
Directly under the skin
Deep muscle injection
Into the vein
Into the heart
The correct statement concerning drug recalls is:
There are 3 classifications of drug recalls 1 being the least serious and 3 being the most serious.
There are 4 classifications of drug recalls 1 being the most serious and 4 being the least serious.
There are 3 classifications of drug recalls 1 being the most serious and 3 being the least serious.
There are 5 classifications of drug recalls 1 being the least serious and 5 being the most serious.
What is the medication list that a practitioner may
prescribe from in a hospital setting called?
Formulary
Drug listing
DEA 106 list
JACHO drug listing
It is legal for an optometrist to prescribe drugs for
an upper respiratory tract infection.
True
False
Levaquin 750 mg, 1 po qd. Which statement is false?
The directions state to take one tablet by mouth every day
Levaquin is a broad spectrum antibiotic
Levaquin can cause photosensitivity and should not be taken with iron, antacids and
vitamins
The generic name for Levaquin is Ciprofloxacin
What is 20% of 200?
10
20
30
40
USPDI volume I contains:
Drug information written for the health care provider
Drug information written for patients
Therapeutic equivalency information
Pharmacy law
A drug monograph gives information on which of the following?
Chemical structures
Drug information
Drugs that are soon to be released
A drug's cost and AWP
Controlled drug substances schedule I drugs:
Are rarely dispensed due to their highly addictive properties
Are the least addictive of all the control substances
Require a special prescription from a doctor
Have no accepted medicinal use
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA):
a. Limits the purchase of pseudoephedrine.
b. Allows the patient to purchase 3.6 gm of pseudoephedrine per day
c. Allows the patient to purchase 9 gm of pseudoephedrine per 30 days
d. All of the above
A patient may receive a refill for which of the following drugs?
Valium
Oxycontin
Ritalin
Concerta
The discontinuation of Bextra would be classified as a _________.
Voluntary discontinuation
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
One of the purposes of a state board of pharmacy is to
protect which of the following?
a. The doctor
b. The pharmacist
C. The public
d. All of the above
Which size beaker should be used when measuring 8 ml of liquid?
3 ml
5 ml
10 ml
20 ml
In what proportion should 30% zinc oxide ointment be mixed with an ointment base to produce a 5% zinc oxide ointment?
1:5
1:10
1:50
1:100
A patient that has received and overdose of warfarin should receive which vitamin to increase blood clotting factors?
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
What federal agency would lost or stolen control drug substances be reported to?
DEA
DPS
OSHA
JACHO
Who would have the authorization to change the drug formulary?
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
(P&T Committee)
Administration counsel
Board of directors
None of the above
Which drug recall goes to the customer level (pharmacist contacts customer)?
Recall I
Recall II
Recall III
All recalls go to the customer level
85. Which drug would not be considered a controlled drug substance schedule CI?
LSD
Cocaine
Peyote
Marijuana 86.
Which DEA form is proof of receipt of controlled drug substance schedule CII's?
DEA 41
DEA 106
DEA 222
DEA 224
Which drug does not require refrigeration?
Xalatan
Insulin
Miacalcin
Tobrex
How any milliliters of 70% alcohol should be mixed with a 10% alcohol solution to make 4500 ml of a 30% alcohol solution?
500 ml
1000 ml
1500 ml
2500 ml
Which doctor DEA number is correct?
AS5485481
BS6322684
AB8236547
BS2546987
Which doctor DEA number is correct?
BJ1564987
AJ2154872
BJ3889156
AJ2145877
91. Which of the following drugs is a generic name?
Keflex
Voltaren
Cefprozil
Dilantin
Milk or diary products should not be taken with which of the following antibiotics?
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Cefaclor
Bactrim
A pharmacy technician may perform which of the following duties?
Counsel patients on drug-to-drug interactions
Receive and input a CII prescription
Advise a patient on what drug would be best used for a ring worm infection
Counsel a patient on what drugs can be used during pregnancy
When using a 150 mg/ml solution, what volume would be
needed to give a dose of 0.0750 gm?
0.5 ml
1 ml
25 ml
2 ml
Which of the following drugs is a COX-2 inhibitor that is used to treat osteoarthritis?
Zolpidem
Megestrol Acetate
Celecoxib
Lindane
Label instructions for Furosemide call for the addition of 9 mL of water to make 10 mL of reconstituted liquid such that each 5 mL contains 100 mg of Furosemide.
How much volume is occupied by the dry powder?
1 ml
5 ml
14 ml
100 ml
From the previous question (each 5 mL contains 100 mg of Furosemide.),
what is the total amount of Furosemide in the 10 mL product?
2 mg
200 mg
100 mg
5 mg
Using the answer from the previous question, if a doctor orders a furosemide concentration of 75 mg/5 mL (rather than 100 mg/5 mL), how many milliliters of water should be added to the dry powder?
2 ml
5 ml
7.4 ml
12.33 ml
Loperamide is a/an
Laxative
Antitussive
Antidiarrheal agent
Antihistamine
How much would 54 tablets of Ferrous Sulfate 325mg cost
if a 1000 tablets cost $15.30?
$1.16
$2.54
$8.36
$0.83
Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg is equivalent to how many grains:
2 grains
5 grains
7 grains
10 grains
How is Byetta stored?
In the refrigerator
Locked up with the CII drugs
With the liquids
At room temperature
Grinding a substance into a very fine powder is a process called
levigation
trituration
emulsion
effervescent
Vicodin is in which controlled drug substance schedule?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Oxycontin is in which controlled drug substance schedule?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Heroin is in which controlled drug substance schedule?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Turnover rate refers to:
The amount of inventory being replaced in a specific amount of time
How quickly medication is going out-of-date
On average how much time it will take medication to go out-of-date
None of the above
Which document would be used as proof of receipt of a CIII controlled substance?
Blue copy of a 222 form
Green copy of a 222 form
Commercial invoice
Control inventory report
In a situation where state and federal law conflict, which
law should take precedence?
Shortest time period for record retention
Longest time period for record retention
Follow state law
Follow federal law
A patient that is allergic to both Amoxicillin and Cephalexin would
be said to have what type of reaction?
Allergic reaction
This is the side effects of the medications
Hypersensitivity reaction
Cross-sensitivity reaction
What is the filter size of a filter needle?
5 micron
2 micron
1 micron
7 micron
Which of the following is not true regarding a doctors DEA number?
Needed on all prescriptions
Is coded to prevent forgery
Is needed for controlled substances
Is specific for each doctor
To what governmental agency should adverse drug reactions
and outcomes be reported to?
DEA
FDA
DPS
AMA
Maintaining patient's profiles is extremely important and is usually done by:
Secondary agency
Insurance agencies
Filing system
Daily back-up tape
Restoril is used for:
Leg cramps
Itching
Fever
Insomnia
Restoril is classified as a:
OTC medication
Non-controlled drug substance
Drug that requires a package insert
Controlled drug substance schedule IV
A prescription is written for Robitussin-AC, 1 teaspoonful
by mouth every 6 hours with a quantity of 240 ml.
How many days will this medication last if taken as directed?
6 days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Which of the following are fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E and K
A, B, E and K
B, C, D and E
A, C, D and E
How is a buccal tablet given?
Under the tongue
Rectally
Between the cheek and gum
Vaginally
Which of the following is not a B vitamin?
Riboflavin
Niacin
Tocopherol
Cyanocobalamin
Which route of administration can nitroglycerin be given?
Sublingual (under the tongue)
Transdermal patch
Orally
All of the above
Which of the following two drugs are classified in the same family?
Claritin and Pseudoephedrine
Atenolol and Tramadol
Lovastatin and Zocor
Amoxicillin and Levaquin
What is the maximum number of refills that can be given for control drug substance schedules CIII - CV by federal law?
One
Five
Six
One year
How often should Fosamax 70 mg be given?
Every 4 hours
Once daily
Once weekly
Once monthly
The term PO on a prescription refers to?
How often the medication is to be taken
The route of administration
The time the medication should be taken
The quantity to be dispensed
A drug that reduces the viscosity of mucus in the lungs and reduces chest congestion is referred to as?
Expectorant
Antihistamine
Antitussive
Antipyretic
Dextromethorphan relieves which symptoms?
Runny nose
Chest congestion
Cough
Headache
Antipyretic is a term that refers to which condition?
Headache
Fever
Sore throat
Nausea and vomiting
Which of the following drugs must be purchased using a DEA 222 form?
Methadone
Percodan
Methylin
All of the above
A drug given directly into the bloodstream is given by which route of administration?
Subcutaneously
Intravenous
Intramuscularly
None of the above
How many numbers are in an NDC number?
5 to 6
7 to 8
9 to 10
10 to 11
How much amoxicillin suspension 200 mg/5 ml is required for a dose of 250 mg?
5ml
6.25ml
10ml
3.125ml
A Prescription is written for Synthroid 50mcg #30, SIG: 1qd. The pharmacy has 0.025 mg tablets in stock. The number of tablets dispensed would be:
30
15
6
60
Which of the following actions should be taken if a technician takes a call from a patient whose child has accidently swallowed a pill found on the floor:
Recommend the child be given a lot of water to flush out the drug
Recommend calling the poison control center
Immediately refer the call to the pharmacist
Recommend the patient go to the emergency room
Phenobarbital has a recommended storage temperature of_____.
-20 degrees C to -10 degrees C
(-4 degrees F to
14 degrees F)
15 degrees C to
30 degrees C
(59 degrees F to 86 degrees F)
30 degrees C to
40 degrees C
(86 degrees F to 104 degrees F)
8 degrees C to
15 degrees C
(46 degrees F to 59 degrees F)
If an insurance company will pay for a 30 day supply
and the prescription reads“ j-ji q 6-8 h,"
what is the maximum number of units that can be dispensed?
240
120
30
360
An IV infusion order is received for Vancomycin 1000 mg in 1000 mL of NS,
to be infused over 90 minutes. What will the flow rate be in mL/min?
2.2 ml/min
5.4 ml/min
11.11 ml/min
13.25 ml/min
A prescription calls for amoxicillin capsules to be administered 1 q 6h.
The first dose was taken at 10:00 AM.
The patient should take the next two doses at?
2.00 PM and
7.00 PM
5.00 PM and
11.00 PM
4.00 PM and
10.00 PM
10.00 PM and
4.00 AM
Omeprazole is the generic name for:
Demerol
Prilosec
Lopid
Valtrex
Which of the following drugs must be stored in the refrigerator?
Tegretol
Desyrel
Zyprexa
Xalatan
An administration set that delivers 15 gtt/mL infuses 500 mL D5W over a 12 hour period. What flow rate will be required to deliver the 500 mL?
10.4 gtt/min
5.5 gtt/min
7.8 gtt/min
10.5 gtt/min
How many 500 mg doses are contained in a 100 ml bottle of
250 mg/ 5 mL Amoxicillin suspension?
3
6
10
7
What is the error percentage rate if 15 errors are detected
in the preparation of 250 prescriptions?
2%
10%
6%
25%
Which of the following drugs is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance?
Haldol
Soma
Xanax
Daytrana
A patient with a sulfa allergy will most likely react to which of the following drugs?
Vicodin
Diflucan
Bactrim
Paxil
Which of the following drugs should be protected from light?
Tambacor
Oxaprozin
Lunesta
Macrobid
If the recommended dose of a medication is 90 mg/kg/day in two divided doses, what dose would be given to a 40 lb child?
250 mg bid
375 mg bid
875 mg bid
818 mg bid
An otic preparation would be placed in the:
Ear
Eyes
Mouth
Nose
The last two digits of an NDC number represent which of the following?
Manufacturer
Unit package size
Product strength
Dosage form
How many grams would be administered when a drug order
calls for 10 ml of a 20% solution?
200 gm
2 gm
0.2 gm
2 mg
