WorksheetsChapter 4 Review Questions
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Which of the following pieces of information is required on a patient's prescription?
DAW Code
Directions for use
Patient's bed number
Two patient identifiers
A prescription for cephalexin is to be administered "qid"; how many times a day should it be administered?
Four times a day
Every other day
Three times a day
Once daily
Which of the following is exempt from being dispensed in a child-resistant container?
Atorvastatin
Isosorbide dinitrate 40 mg
Naproxen
Sodium fluoride
The pharmacy receives a prescription for Warfarin 5 mg #45 1 1/2 tablets PO qd for blood clotting. How many days will this prescription last?
15 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
A pharmacy stocks amoxicillin 250 mg capsules; how many capsules should be dispensed to a patient for the following prescription order? Amoxicillin 500 mg 10 days' supply ringed as 500 mg PO TID
30 capsules
40 capsules
60 capsules
80 capsules
A prescription is written for a gallon of PEG 3350; what volume must be entered in the computer system?
480 mL
960 mL
3840 mL
7680 mL
What is the purpose of an auxiliary label?
Identifies medications that require a patient products insert to be provided to the patient
Identifies the expiration date of the medication
Identifies the lot or batch number of the medication
Provides additional information about the medication that may include when to take the, medication, storage, and possible adverse effects
Which of the following is true regarding EZ-open prescription bottle lids?
All prescriptions require that one is placed on it; however, a patient may request that it not be used.
A prescriber or a patient may request that one is placed on the container.
They must be provided to any individual who does not have children living in his or her home.
They must be provided to all senior citizens.
A prescriber's medication order indicates that it is to be administered "STAT"; when should it be administered?
As soon as possible
Whenever the patient asks for the medication
Within 15 minutes of receiving the medication order
Within 30 minutes of receiving the medication order
What DAW code is assigned if no product is selected?
DAW 0
DAW 1
DAW 2
DAW 3
What type of container protects the contents from contamination by liquids, solids, or vapors?
Hermetic
Single-dose containers
Tight container
Well-closed
What is the meaning of the following sig: "2 tab PO qid ac and hs"?
Place two tablets under the tongue four times
Take two tablets by mouth four times a day.
Take two tablets by mouth four times a day after meals and at bedtime.
Take two tablets by mouth four times a day before meals and at bedtime.
Which of the following auxiliary labels would be appropriate for a suspension?
For ears only
For external use only
For eyes only
Shake
Which of the following must be done if a patients requests an easy-open container?
Verify with the physician that the dispensing of a medication in an easy-open container is permitted.
Verify that there are no children younger 12 years living with the patient.
Verify that the patient has activated charcoal at home in case of a potential overdose.
Have the patient sign the back of the prescription indicating that he or she has requested an easy-open container.
An amber unit-dose blister pack is used for____ and_____ .
suppositories, transdermal gels
tablets, capsules
In multiples of what number should medication be counted?
2
3
5
10
What period of time is a prescription for a noncontrolled medication with prn refills valid?
1 year from the date the prescription was written
1 year from the date the prescription was filled
1 year from the date the prescription was picked up by the patient
6 months from the date the prescription was written
What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a Schedule IV prescription?
0
1
5
6
The pharmacy receives a prescription for lisinopril 10 mg.
What term refers to the name and strength of the medication?
Inscription
Prescription
Signa
Subscription
This prescription is written with "prn" refills. What is the maximum number of refills permitted by law? Spironolactone 50 mg #30
I tab PO QD for hypertension
0
1
6
12
An individual's patient profile indicates they are diagnosed with COPD; what condition does the patient have?
Congested obstructive pulmonary disease
Constipation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Crohn disease
A prescriber writes in their own handwriting: "Brand Name Medically Necessary." What DAW number should be assigned to the prescription?
DAW 1
DAW 1
DAW 2
DAW 3
What type of container prevents air from reaching the medication?
Hermetic
Multidose
Single dose
Unit dose
A patient receiving a prescription for Coumadin (warfarin) should receive a____ upon receiving their prescription.
MSDS
medication guide
package insert
SDS
Which part of a prescription indicates the directions to the patient?
Inscription
Signa
Subscription
Superscription
What does "dtd" mean on a prescription?
Give of such doses
Of each
Weight
Write on label
What relationship code would be used to identify the cardholder's spouse covered under a prescription drug?
01
02
03
04
If two or more plans cover dependent children of separated or divorced parents who do not have joint custody of the children, which option is first used to determine the children's primary plan?
The birthday rule
The plan of the custodial parent
The plan of the parent without custody
The plan of the spouse of the custodial parent (if the patient has remarried)
What process is used in mixing a liquid and powder to form a suspension or solution?
Geometric dilution
Levigation
Reconstitution
Trituration
________can be compounded by using the continental (dry gum) method.
Capsules
Emulsions
Suppositories
Syrups
What technique is used in mixing two ingredients of unequal quantities?
Blending
Geometric dilution
Levigation
Spatulation
Which of the following containers is a single-unit container ONLY intended for parenteral administration?
Tight container
Single-unit container super
Single-dose container
Unit-dose container
Which dosage form can be prepared by the heat method?
Elixir
Suppository
Syrup
Tincture
Which organization developed billing rejection codes for third-party prescriptions?
BIN
NCPDP
GMP
SCRIPT
What term refers to the processing of a prescription claim to a third-party provider?
Banking identification number
Group number
Online adjudication
Rejection code
What term is used to describe the date assigned to a unit-dose package?
Beyond-use date
Expiration date
Packaged date
Unit date
Which pharmacy setting utilizes Baker Cells® as an automatic dispensing system?
Community pharmacy
Hospital pharmacy
Long-term care pharmacy
Managed care pharmacy
What DAW number is assigned to a prescription where generic substitution is authorized however the pharmacist selected the product dispensed?
DAW 3
DAW 4
DAW5
DAW 6
What volume of medication can a unit dose packaged as a plastic cup contain?
30 ML
45 ML
60 ML
90 ML
A noncontrolled prescription is written with five refills and filled today at the pharmacy. Two weeks later, the patient requests that it be transferred to another pharmacy. How many times may it be transferred?
a. Zero times
b. One time
c. Four times
d. Five times
0
1
4
5
What is the correct dosage form for a medication that needs to be absorbed through the skin?
Tablet
Suppository
Capsule
Transdermal patch
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
Hypertension
Diarrhea
What is the primary purpose of an enteric-coated tablet?
To enhance taste
To protect the stomach lining
To increase absorption rate
To reduce manufacturing costs
What is the primary function of a pharmacy technician in a community pharmacy setting?
Diagnosing patients
Dispensing medications
Compounding medications
Prescribing medications
Which of the following medications is typically used to treat high blood pressure?
Omeprazole
Lisinopril
Simvastatin
Metformin
What is the purpose of a medication's NDC number?
To identify the manufacturer
To indicate the expiration date
To specify the dosage form
To track the medication's distribution
Which of the following describes the primary purpose of Tall Man lettering?
To indicate hazardous drugs
To highlight medications that require refrigeration
To distinguish drugs with similar names
To indicate controlled substances
Which of the following abbreviations is included on the Institute for Safe Medical Practices' (ISMP) List of Error-Prone Abbreviations?
QOD
BID
PO
HS
A pharmacy technician should identify that "SIG" codes are used for which of the following?
Managing drug recalls
Indicating DEA numbers
Identifying medication expiration dates
Prescription directions
What is the meaning of the prefix "hypo-"?
Around
Below or little
Above or high
Without
